Partnership Proposal Reviews

Partnership Proposals for winter 2012 will be reviewed on Tuesday,
December 6 from 8:30 - 11:30 AM at the School of Education.

If you would like to be a part of the review process, please let Kevin
know

Thank you.
Kevin

Read At Home Too!

Each day at school students spend at least 90 minutes reading and 60
minutes writing.

In addition, Mr. Karr wants students to read at home 5 nights every
week for at least 20 minutes. This is important because students
learn more when they read more.

The 20 minutes can be spent in the following ways:
- Child can read out loud to a parent or another adult;
- Child can read to a younger child;
- Parent can read out loud to child;
- Parent can read out loud and then child can read out loud;
- Your child can talk about their reading . . . sharing favorite
parts, a new word they learned, something from their reading that
reminded them of something else;
- Another way that involves reading and/or sharing about reading.

Children can get books from the school library when they visit each
week. They can also ask their teacher for advice about what books to
pick. In addition, visiting the Ann Arbor Library is another great
way to borrow books.

If you have questions, please let us know. We're happy to help.

No School 11/23 - 11/25

There is no school from 11/23 - 11/25 due to the Thanksgiving
holiday. School will reopen on Monday, November 28.

In addition, the Mitchell School Office will be closed Wednesday -
Friday, November 23 - 25.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Mitchell School eNotes 11/18/11

English version below

Notas de los Viernes del Sr. Karr a la Escuela Mitchell

11 de noviembre de 2011

 

Calendario

 

Viernes 18 de noviembre de 2011

·    Hoy comienza la actividad de recaudación de fondos de Little Cesars (kits para hacer pizza).  Esta actividad es pro-fondos para los estudiantes que asistirán al campamento de 5to grado.  Si tienen alguna pregunta, favor de contactar a Laura al 734-434-9130.

 

Martes, 22 de noviembre de 2011

·    Oportunidad para volver a tomar fotografía escolar.

 

Miércoles,  23 de noviembre – Viernes, 25 de noviembre de 2011

·    Comienzan las vacaciones de Acción de Gracias.  NO HABRA CLASES estos días.

 

Miércoles, 29 de noviembre de 2011

·    Llegan las boletas de las notas (calificaciones) a casa.

 

Noticias e Información

 

Asistencia con traducción de las Notas de los Viernes- Thank You/Gracias

Agradecemos a la Sra. Lymari López, madre de un estudiante de nuestra escuela, quien ha ofrecido hacer las traducciones en español de las Notas de los Viernes del Sr. Karr.  Anteriormente, había estado utilizando Google Translation para las traducciones, pero tener una traductora ayudará a llevar el mensaje mas claro.  ¡Gracias, Sra. López!

 

Oportunidad para volver a tomar la fotografía escolar este martes.

Las fotos escolares serán tomadas solo para el anuario o para los estudiantes que necesiten volver a tomar su foto el martes 22 de noviembre en la mañana.  Por favor hagan los planes necesarios. 

 

Estoy Agradecido…

Estoy agradecido por todo el apoyo y la aceptación que he recibido en la Escuela Mitchell.  Los estudiantes se portan muy bien, las familias son serviciales y solidarias, y los maestros son talentosos y trabajadores.  La escuela Mitchell es un lugar maravilloso para trabajar.  Les deseo a todos que pasen unas maravillosas vacaciones de Acción de Gracias.

 

 

Mitchell School Friday Note – from Mr. Karr

November 11, 2011

 

Calendar

 

Friday, November 18, 2011

·    Today:  Little Caesars Pizza Kit fundraising begins – this supports students attending 5^th grade camp.  If you have questions, please contact Laura at 734-434-9130.

 

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

·    Today:  Picture Retake Day

 

Wednesday, November 23 – Friday, November 25, 2011

·    NO SCHOOL due to Thanksgiving Break

 

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

·    Today:  Report cards come home

 

News and Information

 

Translation Help – Thank You/Gracias

Thank you to parent Lymari Lopez, who has offered to translate Mr. Karr's Friday Note into Spanish each week. 
Previously I used Google Translation to help with this, but having a "real" translator will certainly be better.  Thank you, Mrs. Lopez!

 

Picture Retake Day – Tuesday

Student pictures will be taken for the yearbook only or for those who need to have pictures retaken on Tuesday morning, November 22.  Please plan accordingly.

 

Thankful

I am thankful for the support and friendly reception I've gotten at Mitchell School.  The students are well behaved, the families are supportive and helpful, and the teachers are talented and hard-working.  Mitchell School is a wonderful place to work.  I hope all of you have a wonderful Thanksgiving Break next week.

 

 

Black Friday at the PTO Thrift Store - 50% OFF!!!

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

Translation Help - Thank You!

Thank you to parent Lymari Lopez, who has offered to translate Mr. Karr's Friday Note into Spanish each week.

Previously I used Google Translation to help with this, but having a "real" translator will certainly be better. Thank you, Mrs. Lopez!

Mitchell School - Show Your Support At PTO Thrift Store

Mitchell Elementary Student Council is one of the school groups for this week's SHOW YOUR SUPPORT at the PTO Thrift Store on Industrial.

November 13 thru Saturday, November 19

For every $5 you spend, you receive a token to support the school group of your choice. School groups earn money based on the number of tokens received.

They have Holiday items, as well as a large selection of clothing and other items.

Mobile Dentist at Mitchell - December 16

The mobile dentist arrives at Mitchell School on Friday, December 16, 2011. Please turn in permission slips as soon as possible but no later than November 22, 2011.

PHOTO: Word Study In Action

Each day students at Mitchell study words. Parents often make connections to these activities being like spelling when we were growing up.

PTO Meeting - 11/15 @ 6:30 PM

The November PTO meeting is Tuesday, November 15^th at 6:30 in the Media Center. Please join us. Children welcome.

AAPS Budget Forums

Thursday, November 10 at Huron High School's Cafeteria

Monday, November 14 at Pioneer High School's Cafeteria Annex

Both forums begin at 6:30 p.m. 

  

Please join Dr. Patricia Green, Superintendent and Robert Allen, Deputy Superintendent for Operations for these important discussions.

We need your input and suggestions as we prepare the 2012/2013 budget.

English Classes For Adults

The following offer English classes for adults who are hoping to increase their English proficiency:

PALMA (Proyecto Avance, Latino Mentoring Association)

343 South 5^th Avenue

Ann Arbor, MI 48104

(734) 604-5172

www.umich.edu/~gopalma/about.html

classes: 6:00-7:30 Tuesday and Thursday

Ann Arbor Public Library (downtown)

cost: free

Washtenaw Literacy

5577 Whittaker Road

Ypsilanti, MI 48197

(734) 879-1320

http://washtenawliteracy.org/

classes:  individual or small group

cost: free

Ann Arbor Church of Christ

2500 S. Main St.

Ann Arbor, MI 48103

(734) 662-2756

www.annarborchurchofchrist.com/esl.html

classes: 90 minutes

cost: $5

Ann Arbor Public Schools

Stone School

Ann Arbor Adult Education

2800 Stone School Road

(734) 997-1250

classes: 90 minutes a day, 15 weeks

enrollment: September and January; 2 hour enrollment;

passport, social security card or green card required.

cost: free

Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County

2245S. State

Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Andre at (734) 769-0209

andre@jfsannarbor.org

classes: daily, small group

cost: free

International Neighbors Conversation Group

www.international-neighbor.org

classes: women only, small group, twice a month

cost: free

Thank you to Mitchell School ESL teacher Stephen Gutierrez for supplying this information!