Attention Mitchell Parents: This Wednesday, May 2nd, Mitchell staff
and students will participate in Project A.C.E.S. (All Children
Exercising Simultaneously). At 10 a.m. local time, millions of school
children worldwide will exercise simultaneously in a symbolic gesture
of fitness and unity to show the world that they do not fit into that
negative stereotype of being "physically unfit". We will take a10
minute trek at 10 am on Wednesday around our fitness stations course.
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Fourth Grade Disability Awareness Day Update - Volunteers Needed
On Friday, April 27, all Mitchell fourth grade students will participate in the Disability Awareness Workshop. Volunteers needed!
We need only 5 more volunteers for tomorrow's workshop to run efficiently. Mr. Karr is asking you to consider volunteering from 8:30 until 12:30 tomorrow if you are available. Please call the school office if you can help at 997-1216 or email our coordinator Ms. Pedit at apedit@me.com.
More information about tomorrow's activities:
Disability Awareness Day is a hands-on, activity-based workshop with a main purpose of helping students understand how difficult and complex daily living can be for individuals with disabilities.
The program includes activities centered on an empathetic understanding of physical, speech, hearing, vision and learning impairments. The students participate in a wheelchair obstacle course, wear glasses that give them momentary vision impairments, experience speaking with an electric larynx and complete exercises that simulate several reading disabilities. The goal is for the students to learn -- through this personal experience -- that people should be respected no matter how they may look, act, walk or talk.
This workshop was developed by parents in the Rochester Community Schools Special Education Parent Advisory Committee in 1998. It has now expanded to many schools in Oakland County. In the Ann Arbor Public Schools, the workshop was first held at Logan Elementary School in 2005. In subsequent years, this increased to over a dozen buildings and is now in its seventh year in Ann Arbor.
Please consider volunteering on this day, even if you don’t have a 4th grade student. Think of it as a preview if your child is younger or an opportunity to see what you missed last year if your student is in 5th grade.
Past experience proves that this is a fun and meaningful experience for all of our children as well as the volunteers.
Volunteers will be trained to oversee students as they rotate through nine different stations, including:
Physical Impairment Centers: Wheelchairs; Walkers; and Fine Motor Activities
Vision, Hearing and Speech Stations: Hearing & Speech; Vision; and Learning
Disabilities
Accessibility Checklist (students work in teams to complete a checklist that requires
some measuring and math computations)
We need only 5 more volunteers for tomorrow's workshop to run efficiently. Mr. Karr is asking you to consider volunteering from 8:30 until 12:30 tomorrow if you are available. Please call the school office if you can help at 997-1216 or email our coordinator Ms. Pedit at apedit@me.com.
More information about tomorrow's activities:
Disability Awareness Day is a hands-on, activity-based workshop with a main purpose of helping students understand how difficult and complex daily living can be for individuals with disabilities.
The program includes activities centered on an empathetic understanding of physical, speech, hearing, vision and learning impairments. The students participate in a wheelchair obstacle course, wear glasses that give them momentary vision impairments, experience speaking with an electric larynx and complete exercises that simulate several reading disabilities. The goal is for the students to learn -- through this personal experience -- that people should be respected no matter how they may look, act, walk or talk.
This workshop was developed by parents in the Rochester Community Schools Special Education Parent Advisory Committee in 1998. It has now expanded to many schools in Oakland County. In the Ann Arbor Public Schools, the workshop was first held at Logan Elementary School in 2005. In subsequent years, this increased to over a dozen buildings and is now in its seventh year in Ann Arbor.
Please consider volunteering on this day, even if you don’t have a 4th grade student. Think of it as a preview if your child is younger or an opportunity to see what you missed last year if your student is in 5th grade.
Past experience proves that this is a fun and meaningful experience for all of our children as well as the volunteers.
Volunteers will be trained to oversee students as they rotate through nine different stations, including:
Physical Impairment Centers: Wheelchairs; Walkers; and Fine Motor Activities
Vision, Hearing and Speech Stations: Hearing & Speech; Vision; and Learning
Disabilities
Accessibility Checklist (students work in teams to complete a checklist that requires
some measuring and math computations)
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Ducks Depart Mitchell Courtyard / Los patos Salida Mitchell Courtyeard
escrito en español a continuación - el Sr. Karr
Each year a pair of mallard ducks next in the Mitchell School courtyard, and each year our very own Mr. Hamilton assists the ducks in leaving the courtyard when it is time so they can find their way to Scarlett Woods.
Each year a pair of mallard ducks next in the Mitchell School courtyard, and each year our very own Mr. Hamilton assists the ducks in leaving the courtyard when it is time so they can find their way to Scarlett Woods.
Today was the day at Mitchell School....the ducks left the courtyard under Mr. Hamilton's skillful guidance. I'm told this year took more time than usual, but all was successful in the end. It was an exciting scene (shown below) as momma duck and ducklings marched away from school!
Cada año, un par de ánades reales próximos en el patio de la escuela Mitchell,y cada año nuestro propio señor Hamilton ayuda a los patos en salir al patiocuando sea el momento para que puedan encontrar su camino a ScarlettWoods.
Hoy era el día en la Escuela Mitchell .... los patos a la izquierda del patio bajo la guía experta del señor Hamilton. Me han dicho que este año tomó más tiempode lo habitual, pero todo fue un éxito al final. Fue una escena emocionante (se muestra a continuación) como pato mamá y patitos marcharon fuera de la escuela!
Cada año, un par de ánades reales próximos en el patio de la escuela Mitchell,y cada año nuestro propio señor Hamilton ayuda a los patos en salir al patiocuando sea el momento para que puedan encontrar su camino a ScarlettWoods.
Hoy era el día en la Escuela Mitchell .... los patos a la izquierda del patio bajo la guía experta del señor Hamilton. Me han dicho que este año tomó más tiempode lo habitual, pero todo fue un éxito al final. Fue una escena emocionante (se muestra a continuación) como pato mamá y patitos marcharon fuera de la escuela!
School Improvement Goals Updated / Objetivos de Mejoramiento Escolar Actualizado
escrito en español a continuación - el señor Karr
In conjunction with the parents and teachers on the School Improvement Team and all Mitchell teachers, we have established updated goals for the school that focus mostly on:
- Students being successful in making reading progress
- Students being successful in making writing progress
When the plan is completed, Mr. Karr will share it on the school website or can send a paper copy home if you request it.
Junto con los padres y los maestros en el Equipo de Mejoramiento Escolar y todos los maestros de Mitchell, hemos establecido objetivos actualizados parala escuela que se centran principalmente en:
- Los estudiantes tengan éxito en la toma de progreso en la lectura
- Los estudiantes tengan éxito en la toma de progreso de la escritura
Cuando el plan esté terminado, el señor Karr lo comparta en la página web de la escuela o puede enviar una copia en papel en casa si usted lo solicita.
- Los estudiantes tengan éxito en la toma de progreso en la lectura
- Los estudiantes tengan éxito en la toma de progreso de la escritura
Cuando el plan esté terminado, el señor Karr lo comparta en la página web de la escuela o puede enviar una copia en papel en casa si usted lo solicita.
Sunday, April 22, 2012
School of Choice Applications Accepted April 16 - May 16, 2012
Washtenaw County Residents are invited to submit enrollment applications for incoming Kindergarteners, 1st and 6th graders
starting Monday, April 16. State law does not allow AAPS to accept applications until April 16, 2012. Applications will be available to download from the Student Accounting sitestarting April 1, 2012.
Limited seats will be available for 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th graders.
If you have any questions please contact AAPS at 734-994-2200.
Friday, April 20, 2012
Mitchell School Notes 4/20/2012
Versión en español en la parte inferior de la página :-) - Sr. Karr
Friday, April 20, 2012
Calendar
Monday, April 23
6:30 pm First Grade Music Performance
Tuesday, April 24
10:30 am First Grade Show
Thursday, April 26
3:45 – 5:30 – Digital Dialogues Cultural Exchange Meets in
Ms. McCready’s Room
Friday, April 27
Disability Awareness Day at Mitchell – Fourth Grade
11:30 – 2:30
Mrs. Padgen class to Leslie Science Center
Thursday, May 3
3:45 – 5:30 – Digital Dialogues Cultural Exchange Meets in
Ms. McCready’s Room
News and Information
Balanced Calendar Update
from annarbor.com: The Ann
Arbor school board has washed its
hands of the balanced calendar debate, abandoning a proposal to try out
year-round classes with periodic breaks throughout the year. After receiving a detailed report
on the inconclusive findings of the impacts of balanced calendars, school board
members expressed continuing intrigue with the extended year concept Wednesday
night.
New Microwave - Thank You
Mitchell PTO
The Mitchell PTO board has funded a
new, built in microwave for the use of Mitchell teachers and staff in the
teacher’s lounge. This wonderful
surprise was revealed at this week’s PTO meeting by PTO President Cindy
Underwood and At-Large Member Kris Ann Berger. Thank you, PTO, for your care and thoughtfulness. You’ve made Mitchell School a nicer
place to work and learn.
read, Read, READ :-)
During the month of March, Mitchell
School read over 120,000 minutes.
Wow!!! That is a lot of
reading, and it tells everyone we know how important reading is when it comes
to greater achievement at Mitchell.
Please continue your hard work by reading 15 – 20 minutes at home each
night.
Viernes,
20 de abril de 2012
Calendario
Lunes, 23 de
abril
6:30 pm Espectáculo
Musical de los estudiantes de primer grado.
Martes, 24 de
abril
10:30 am
Espectáculo Musical de los estudiantes de primer grado.
Jueves, 26 de
abril
3:45 – 5:45 – Grupo
de Intercambio Cultural Diálogos Digitales en el salón de Ms. McCready.
Viernes, 27 de
abril
Día de
Concientización hacia Personas con Discapacidad en la Escuela Mitchell – Cuarto
Grado –
11:30 – 2:30 Viaje
del grupo de la Mrs. Padgen al Leslie Science Center
Jueves, 3 de
mayo
3:45 – 5:30 – Grupo
de Intercambio Cultural Diálogos Digitales en el salón de Ms. McCready.
Noticias e Información
Actualización de la Situación del Calendario Balanceado
De annarbor.com: La Junta Escolar de Ann Arbor se ha “lavado las manos”
en el debate del calendario balanceado, abandonando la propuesta que quería
probar tener clases el año entero con recesos periódicos durante el año. Después de recibir un reporte detallado
con hallazgos inconclusos del impacto de un calendario balanceado, los miembros
de la junta escolar expresaron su continua intriga con respecto al concepto del
calendario extendido en la reunión del miércoles en la noche.
Para más información: OPRIMA
AQUÍ
Nuevo Horno Microondas – Gracias al PTO de la Escuela
Mitchell.
La directiva del PTO de Mitchell ha donado un nuevo microondas empotrado
para el uso de los maestros, y empleados de la Escuela Mitchell en el salón de
la facultad. La magnífica sorpresa
fue develada esta semana en la reunión de PTO por la Presidenta del PTO Cindy
Underwood y la miembro del PTO Kris Ann Berger. Muchas Gracias al PTO por su cariño y consideración. Ustedes hacen que la Escuela Mitchell
sea un lugar aún mejor para aprender y trabajar.
lea, Lea, LEA! J
Durante el mes de marzo los estudiantes de la Escuela Mitchell leyeron
por más de 120, 000 minutos. WOW!
Eso sí que es mucha lectura, y nos dice a todos que sabemos lo
importante que es la lectura cuando se refiere a un gran logro en
Mitchell. Por favor continúen su
ardua labor leyendo 15-20 minutos todas las noches en su hogar.
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Balanced Calendar Update
from annarbor.com: The Ann
Arbor school board has washed its
hands of the balanced calendar debate, abandoning a proposal to try out
year-round classes with periodic breaks throughout the year. After receiving a detailed report
on the inconclusive findings of the impacts of balanced calendars, school board
members expressed continuing intrigue with the extended year concept Wednesday
night.
New Microwave - Thank You Mitchell PTO
The
Mitchell PTO board has purchased a new, built in microwave for the use of
Mitchell teachers and staff in the teacher’s lounge. This wonderful
surprise was revealed at this week’s PTO meeting by PTO President Cindy
Underwood and At-Large Member Kris Ann Berger. Thank you, PTO, for your
care and thoughtfulness. You’ve made Mitchell School a nicer place to
work and learn.
read, Read, READ :-)
During the month of March, Mitchell
School read over 120,000 minutes.
Wow!!! That is a lot of
reading, and it tells everyone we know how important reading is when it comes
to greater achievement at Mitchell.
Please continue your hard work by reading 15 – 20 minutes at home each
night.
Friday, April 13, 2012
Mitchell School Notes 4/13/2012
Versión en español en la parte inferior de la página :-) - Sr. Karr
Mitchell School Notes – from Mr. Karr
Friday, April 13, 2012
Calendar
Tuesday, April 17
6 pm PTO Meeting
Thursday, April 19
9:30 am Third graders to UM Museum of Art
3:45 – 5:45 – Digital Dialogues Cultural Exchange Meets in Ms. McCready's Room
Monday, April 23
6:30 pm First Grade Music Performance
Tuesday, April 24
10:30 am First Grade Show
Thursday, April 26
3:45 – 5:45 – Digital Dialogues Cultural Exchange Meets in Ms. McCready's Room
Friday, April 27
Disability Awareness Day at Mitchell – Fourth Grade – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – Please call the school office at 997-1216.
11:30 – 2:30 Mrs. Padgen class to Leslie Science Center
News and Information
AAPS Technology Bone Community Meeting
AAPS will present information on the upcoming May 8 bond vote for technology needs.
Please join us!
Monday, April 16, 2012
6:30 p.m.
Pioneer Cafeteria Annex
Notas de la Escuela Mitchell- por el Sr. Karr
Viernes 13 de abril de 2012
Calendario
Martes, 17 de abril
6 pm - Reunión de PTO
Jueves, 19 de abril
9:30 am Viaje del tercer grado al Museo de Arte de la Universidad de Michigan
3:45 – 5:45 – Grupo de Intercambio Cultural Diálogos Digitales en el salón de. Ms. McCready
Lunes, 23 de abril
6:30 pm Espectáculo Musical de los estudiantes de primer grado.
Martes, 24 de abril
10:30 am Espectáculo Musical de los estudiantes de primer grado.
Jueves, 26 de abril
3:45 – 5:45 – Grupo de Intercambio Cultural Diálogos Digitales en el salón de Ms. McCready.
Viernes, 27 de abril
Día de Concientización hacia Personas con Discapacidad en la Escuela Mitchell – Cuarto Grado – SE NECESITAN VOLUNTARIOS – Por favor llame a la oficina de la escuela al 997-1216.
11:30 – 2:30 Viaje del grupo de la Mrs. Padgen al Leslie Science Center
Noticias e Información
Reunión comunitaria acerca del Vínculo de Tecnología de las Escuelas Publicas de Ann Arbor
El departamento de las Escuelas Publicas de Ann Arbor presentará importante información acerca de la votación del 8 de mayo de la necesidad de fondos para tecnología.
Por favor Acompáñenos!
El lunes 16 de abril de 2012
6:30 p.m.
en el Anexo de la Cafetería de la Escuela Pioneer.
Thursday, April 12, 2012
AAPS Technology Bond Community Meeting
AAPS will present information on the upcoming May 8 bond vote for
technology needs.
Please join us!
Monday, April 16, 2012
6:30 p.m.
Pioneer Cafeteria Annex
technology needs.
Please join us!
Monday, April 16, 2012
6:30 p.m.
Pioneer Cafeteria Annex
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Mitchell PTO Meeting - 4/17 @ 6 PM - in the SCARLETT Media Center
JOIN US: APRIL 17th PTO MEETING
6:00 PM – Scarlett Media Center
All are welcome to attend.
Dinner will be served.
We will host special guests: Randy Trent and Joyce Hunter
They will be presenting information about the May 8th Technology Bond Vote. Please come and learn how this vote will affect our community. This is a great opportunity to become informed on this important topic.
Special invitation to 5th grade families: While your kids were at camp, you may have missed the 6th grade orientation. Following the Tech Bond presentation, Mr. Vasquez will meet with incoming families and talk about the Scarlett Community.
PTO general meeting will also follow presentation.
6:00 PM – Scarlett Media Center
All are welcome to attend.
Dinner will be served.
We will host special guests: Randy Trent and Joyce Hunter
They will be presenting information about the May 8th Technology Bond Vote. Please come and learn how this vote will affect our community. This is a great opportunity to become informed on this important topic.
Special invitation to 5th grade families: While your kids were at camp, you may have missed the 6th grade orientation. Following the Tech Bond presentation, Mr. Vasquez will meet with incoming families and talk about the Scarlett Community.
PTO general meeting will also follow presentation.
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