Matheny-Withrow Elementary School

Good morning families As the weather changed so rapidly I wanted to inform families that I do not have coats and snow boots at this time . Our school did a big Coat Giveaway at Parent Teacher Conferences. If you are in need of a coat One in A Million Inc. might still have coats left. They are located at 700 S. Livingston St and their phone number is 217-502-3701. I left a message about needing coats for families at our school

Happy Holidays Families Families I need your help again! We have a Secret Shopper that wants to make sure all our Matheny-Withrow students get a gift for the holidays valued at 15.00. Please take a moment to fill out this google form link by Friday November 28, at 3pm so your student will have a gift to take home over holiday break. Here is the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeuLlfOhQhAKBvIxe3yVVhujQzC4G5iU5RaKfFZI9nBAYQUUw/viewform?usp=header If you have trouble accessing please text me at 217-891-2838. Thank you

Good Morning Families If you completed a survey this morning , Thank you so much. So I can identify the students please send me to mmorris@sps186.org with the student or students name so the can pick treasure box first thing Monday morning.

Good morning Families I need your help trying to reach the goal with at least 50 percent of our Matheny Withrow families taking a few minutes to fill out the Panorama Family Survey by November 25 🎈 We need to know, how we can best support our families at Matheny-Withrow. Click on the link, select Matheny Withrow School, and let me know when you complete it so l can reward your child or children with a treasure box surprise. Click the link or scan the QR Code. Don’t forget to choose Matheny- Withrow Elementary 😊 https://surveys.panoramaed.com/sps186/family25/surveys 

Good afternoon Families We have just received word that two Community Organizations would like to gift our school with a total of 9 Thanksgiving Baskets. Please advise we have 212 students so I will call the families and confirm you are one of the families receiving one of 9 baskets. This is the information I need you to email me at mmorris@sps186.org today by 8pm. First and Last name, family size, how many adults and children, address and a good contact number. I'll confirm the families by 2pm tomorrow. Thank you all so much

Good afternoon Today we will be distributing breakfast items at dismissal. These items are free to our Matheny - Withrow Families. We look forward to seeing you at dismissal today.

Good morning families We were fortunate to be given a nice amount of gently used children clothes, and baby clothes various sizes but nothing bigger than a size 7/8. We would like to get the toys and clothes out to our Matheny families that could use them. We will be here today at 2:30pm to 4:15pm . Only one family stopped by this morning. Please sign in at the Main Office . Everything is Free😊

Good morning families We were fortunate to be given a nice amount of gently used children clothes, and baby clothes various sizes but nothing bigger than a size 7/8. We would like to get the toys and clothes out to our Matheny families that could use them. If you are available tomorrow 9am to 11am or 2:30pm to 4:15pm to look come through what you could use you are welcome. Please sign in at the Main Office . Everything is Free😊

Mark your calendars- Meat Giveaway for your family- while supplies last!

Good morning families Today is the day that I need every one who said they were available to show up with your candy and and decorated trunk if possible, for Trunk or Treat. Even if you didn't tell me you are welcome to come at 1pm - This is also the last day for the Book Fair hours are 2:30pm-4:30pm. We will also have our pizza snack bags for 5.00. We hope you can attend our FACE event.

Good morning Families Today Book Fair hours will be at 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm for students to come and purchase books and prizes. We will also offer 5.00 snack kits each day which will include a slice of pizza, juice box, bag of chips. Book Fair Dates : October 29-31 Time: 2:00 pm - 4:30pm If you signed up for Trunk or Treat we are excited to see you tomorrow Friday October 31, at 1pm. We ask that you come at 1pm to park your cars so our students can come out promptly at 1:30pm. Thank you to all of the families that are able to help out with this event. We appreciate each and every one of you.

Good morning Families Today we will open up our Book Fair at 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm for students to come and purchase books and prizes. We will also offer 5.00 snack kits each day which will include a slice of pizza, juice box, bag of chips. Book Fair Dates : October 29-31 Time: 2:00 pm - 4:30pm

Good Evening Families,

Matheny Withrow FACE department has partnered with Central Illinois Foodbank yet again to bring you the very best!!! We will have another Central Illinois Foodbank, distribution at 3:00pm next Tuesday October 7, 2025. Please mark your calendars to come to this free event that will benefit your household. Please park in the car lane.

Pick up location will be in the Car lane out front. Please do don't park in our bus lanes. You will see us out front ♥️

Central Illinois Foodnank Bank will have food and protein boxes available for families today at dismissal starting at 3pm. Please stop by Matheny -Withrow to get your food box for your family 😊

Today we celebrate our generous community partners at Springfield gardening Club. Thank you for believing in our vision and sponsoring us to curate a beautiful outdoor space at our flagpole. We appreciate and uplift you today for investing in our future!

Matheny Withrow families, friends, students, staff, and valued community members. Please join us tomorrow August 17, 2025 from 1 PM to 3 PM for a fun filled Open house to celebrate the beginning of a new school year. We look forward to meeting our new students, welcoming back, our old students, celebrating families and growing with you.

Please join us for our first-ever district-wide Back-to-School event.

This event is designed to bring families, educators, and community partners together to celebrate the start of a new school year—and we'd love to have you join us!

Event Details:
📅 Date: Thursday, July 31, 2025
🕒 Time: 3:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Springfield Public Schools Administrative Office – 3063 Fiat Ave., Springfield, IL

This family-friendly event will feature:
School supply and backpack giveaways
Music
Food and treats
A variety of exhibitors sharing valuable information and resources for families and educators!

We’re excited to announce that registration for Project SCOPE, our before and after school care program for students K-5th is now open for the 2025-2026 school year! Project SCOPE provides a safe, engaging, and enriching environment for students outside of regular school hours. Whether you need care before school, after school, or both, SCOPE offers flexibility and support for busy families. You can sign up for Project SCOPE while registering your student for the upcoming school year. Just look for the SCOPE section during the online registration process. Get registered today - https://186.springfield.k12.il.us/IS3/Registration/Main.php

🌱 Watch Us Grow – Back to School Open House 🌱 Join us for our 2025–2026 Open House on August 17th from 1–3 PM at Matheny-Withrow Elementary! This year’s theme, “Watch Us Grow,” celebrates the beginning of a new school year full of learning and growth. Families will have the opportunity to: ✅ Meet your teacher ✅ Explore your classroom ✅ Drop off supplies ✅ Set goals to GROW this year Let’s plant the seeds for a strong year together—because Mustangs GROW and show what they know!