Kindergarten Round Up Rescheduled - 6 PM on March 6, 2013

Due to school being cancelled on Wednesday, February 27, Kindergarten Round Up has been rescheduled for Wednesday, March 6 at 6:30 PM.

All families with children who turn five on or before November 1 should attend. 

In case you missed the initial Round Up announcement, it shows below:

I am excited to announce that Kindergarten Round Up at Mitchell School will be on February 27 from 6:30 – 7:30 PM. Children who turn five on or before November 1, 2013 are eligible to attend Kindergarten for the 2012-13 school year.

At the round up presentation, we'll share important information about the kindergarten year including registration information and information about the kindergarten curriculum. Please bring your child as we'll have an activity for them in the Kindergarten classrooms with the teachers.

If your child falls into the eligible age range, please do two things now:

1. Call the Mitchell School office at 997-1216 to give your child's information. This will let us know to expect you for the Round Up presentation.

2. Put Kindergarten Round Up on your calendar. It will be held in the multipurpose room at Mitchell.

Also, if you know of a family who will have a kindergarten aged child for next year, please share this information with them.

If you have questions, please call the school office at 997-1216.

Sincerely,

Kevin Karr

Ann Arbor Public Schools are CLOSED today, Wednesday, February 27, 2013.

2012 MEAP Scores

The fall 2012 MEAP data have been released by the State of Michigan. The current reading, writing (only given in 4th grade), math, and science (only given in 5th grade) scores for Mitchell show below. For purposes of comparison the 2010 and 2011 MEAP data is also shown.

We are very, very proud of Mitchell students and their work to be the best learners possible. For planning purposes, we analyze the data from the test to help us understand what is needed next in our teaching.

3rd Grade
2010 Reading - 35.2% proficient + 7.4% advanced = 42.6% proficient/advanced (which is passing)

2011 Reading - 43.8% proficient + 6.3% advanced = 50.1% proficient/advanced (which is passing)
2012 Reading - 66.7% proficient + 0% advanced = 66.7% proficient/advanced (passing)

2010 Math - 29.5% proficient + 0% advanced = 25.9% proficient/advanced (which is passing)
2011 Math - 29.2% proficient + 4.2% advanced = 33.4% proficient/advanced (which is passing)
2012 Math - 33.3 proficient + 4.8% advanced = 38.1% proficient/advanced (passing)

4th Grade

2010 Reading - 36.6% proficient + 0% advanced = 36.6% proficient/advanced (passing)
2011 Reading - 45.1% proficient + 5.9% advanced = 50% proficient/advanced (passing)
2012 Reading - 54% proficient + 0% advanced = 54% proficient/advanced (passing)

2010 Math - 16.7% proficient + 9.5% advanced = 26.2% proficient/advanced (passing)
2011 Math - 39.2% proficient + 2% advanced = 41.2% proficient/advanced (passing)2012 Math - 34% proficient + 4% advanced = 38% proficient/advanced (passing)

2010 Writing - 14.3% proficient + 2.4% advanced = 16.7% proficient/advanced (passing)
2011 Writing - 33.3% proficient + 2% advanced = 35.3% proficient/advanced (passing)2012 Writing - 24% proficient + 12% advanced = 36% proficient/advanced (passing)

5th Grade

2010 Reading - 52.8% proficient + 8.3% advanced = 61.1% proficient/advanced (passing)
2011 Reading - 44.9% proficient + 6.1% advanced = 51% proficient/advanced (passing)
2012 Reading - 51% proficient + 3.9% advanced = 54.9% proficient/advanced (passing)

2010 Math - 33.3% proficient + 8.3% advanced = 41.6% proficient/advanced (passing)
2011 Math - 22.4% proficient + 4.1% advanced = 26.5% proficient/advanced (passing)
2012 Math - 32.7% proficient + 5.8% advanced = 38.5% proficient/advanced (passing)

2010 Science - 8.3% proficient + 2.8% advanced = 11.1% proficient/advanced (passing)
2011 Science - 10.2% proficient + 2% advanced = 12.2% proficient/advanced (passing)
2012 Science - 3.8% proficient + 1.9% advanced = 5.7% proficient/advanced (passing)

Thank you to the Mitchell staff and parents for their work in supporting our students. Most of all, congratulations to our students for their efforts!!! We still have a lot of work to do, but we're excited about the current progress!

PTO NEWS - 2/25/13

Welcome Back

This week is PTO News:

Spirit Wear order form was sent home before break. Orders are due back to the school by Feb 27th. Let us know if you need a copy!

Know anyone who has a child starting Kindergarten in the fall? Remind them to come to Kindergarten Roundup at Mitchell Elementary on Feb 27th at 6:30PM

Thursday, February 28th - Join us at Chuck E Cheese for a fun filled night for the kids and a portion of the proceeds will go to Mitchell Elementary! The kids will get a special visit from Chuck E Cheese at school the day of the event. A flyer will be coming home as well, but I have attached it for your information.

Friday March 22 - Please mark your calendars for our biggest night of the year - The Mitchell Scarlett Family Fun night and Silent Auction. . There will be food, carnival games - including cakewalk, cupcake station, face painting, ring toss and much much more!

         We have lots of great items already donated for Silent Auction/Raffle:  Walt Disney World tickets,Ann Arbor Hands On Museum, Rave Cinemas tickets, Michigan Theater tickets and MUCH MUCH MORE. 

To see regular updates check us out on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MitchellPto

If you have a special talent, business or item you would like to donate for auction, please let us know!

Thank you and have a great week!

Mitchell PTO

 

Welcome Back
Esta semana es PTO Noticias:

Miércoles, 25 de febrero -
Spirit Wear formulario de pedido fue enviado a casa antes de las vacaciones. Los pedidos se deben volver a la escuela antes del 27 de febrero. Háganos saber si usted necesita una copia!
¿Conoce a alguien que tiene un niño de Kindergarten a partir de la caída? Recuerde que vengan a Kindergarten Roundup en Mitchell Elementary el 27 de febrero a las 6:30 PM
 

Jueves, 28 de febrero - Únete a nosotros en Chuck E Cheese para una noche llena de diversión para los niños y una parte de la recaudación se destinará a Mitchell Elementary! Los niños recibirán una visita especial de Chuck E Cheese en la escuela el día del evento. Un volante vendrá a casa también, pero lo he adjunta, para su información.
 

Viernes 22 de marzo - Por favor marquen sus calendarios para nuestra noche más importante del año - La familia Mitchell Scarlett noche de diversión y Subasta Silenciosa. . Habrá comida, juegos de carnaval - incluyendo cakewalk, la estación de cupcake, pintura de caras, sacudida del anillo y mucho mucho más!
Tenemos un montón de grandes artículos ya donados para la Subasta Silenciosa / Rifa: Walt Disney World, Ann Arbor Hands On Museum, Cines Rave billetes, billetes Michigan Theater y mucho más.
 

Para ver las actualizaciones regulares visitarnos en Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MitchellPto
 

Si usted tiene un talento especial, los negocios o el elemento que desea donar para la subasta, por favor háganoslo saber!

Gracias y que tengan una gran semana!
Mitchell PTO

Kindergarten Round Up at Mitchell School – 2/27 @ 6:30 PM – Spread The Word!

I am excited to announce that Kindergarten Round Up at Mitchell School will be on February 27 from 6:30 – 7:30 PM. Children who turn five on or before November 1, 2013 are eligible to attend Kindergarten for the 2012-13 school year.

At the round up presentation, we'll share important information about the kindergarten year including registration information and information about the kindergarten curriculum. Please bring your child as we'll have an activity for them in the Kindergarten classrooms with the teachers.

If your child falls into the eligible age range, please do two things now:

1. Call the Mitchell School office at 997-1216 to give your child's information. This will let us know to expect you for the Round Up presentation.

2. Put Kindergarten Round Up on your calendar. It will be held in the multipurpose room at Mitchell.

Also, if you know of a family who will have a kindergarten aged child for next year, please share this information with them.

If you have questions, please call the school office at 997-1216.

Sincerely,

Kevin Karr

No School 2/18 - 2/22 --> Mid-Winter Break

Mid-winter break is February 18 - 22.   There is no school during this time.  School resumes again on Monday, February 25.

Wacky Hair Day - Friday, February 15

The student council has requested that Friday, February 15 be recognized as Wacky Hair Day!

Students are invited to make their hair look wacky on Friday  . . . . provided they can still focus on learning during the day! 

This is going to be memorable!

Mitchell School, Coolest School On Earth: Fourth Grade Promotional Videos - Part 1

Fourth graders at Mitchell School, in collaboration with the University of Michigan School of Education, have created Mitchell School promotional videos.  These videos were created to persuade families in our community that Mitchell School is the coolest school on Earth!

The videos below premiered on February 6, 2013 at a gala community event including representatives from many groups of Ann Arbor including our fabulous students and parents, teachers, Board of Education members, professors from the UM School of Education, UM interns, as well as reporters from several Ann Arbor news agencies.

Click and enjoy the first of the videos below to find out what students mean when they say "Mitchell is the coolest school on Earth!"

Used Book Sale Donor Thank You!

This past week, the Mitchell School PTO held their semi-annual book fair fundraiser . . . and each student left the fair with at least one book from the gently used section of the book fair.

It is our hope that each student took their book home this past weekend to read and enjoy - more than once!  We are also hoping to continue to supply students with books for them to build their "personal library" at home.  This is important because we know that the more students read (and enjoy reading), the more they are likely to learn. Parents - please consider helping your child find a special place for them to keep their books for their library.

The books children received were made possible with the help and donations of several generous Friends of Mitchell School including:

• Joanie Binkow
• Nell K. Duke
• Dan Chapman
• Louise Lutton
• Helen and Noah Kaplan 
• Mary Anne Drew
• Ellen Rambo, Tim and Charlie Markel
• Charles Reinhart Company Realtors
• Orchards Children Services
• Anonymous
• Anonymous

Mitchell mini-movies debut on the silver screen |

Click below to read all about one of this year's school improvement projects:

http://news.a2schools.org/mitchell-mini-movies-debut-on-the-silver-screen/

NAAPID - Tuesday, February 11

Because of today's snow day, NAAPID parent involvement day at Mitchell School will be on Tuesday, February 11.

We hope many parents will be able to join us at some point during the school day. Refreshments will be available for parents in the teacher's lounge all day.

Parent Involvement Day - Monday, February 11 - Come To School!

Dear Mitchell School Parents,

 

All parents are invited to be a part of Mitchell's plans as we observe National African American Parent Involvement Day (NAAPID) on Monday, February 11, 2013.  

What is NAAPID?

NAAPID is a national call to action to get all parents, but particularly those of African American children, more involved in the education of their children. It is expected that this national observation will open up dialogue among teachers, parents, and students, which will lead to a more conducive learning environment for all students.

What happens during NAAPID?

Parents are invited to be a part of the school day at Mitchell.  This includes being a part of your child's classes—even the noon hour.  You might want to bring a sack lunch and eat with your child during lunch. 

 

Also, the Mitchell staff will set up a hospitality table with refreshments.  Please stop by and enjoy the treats!

 

We hope to see many, many families at Mitchell School on February 11.

 

Sincerely,

Kevin Karr and the Mitchell School NAAPID Committee

Enroll at Mitchell for 2013-14 School Year - Space Available Transfer

Families who do not live in the Mitchell attendance area and wish to bring their children to Mitchell can apply to experience the excellence of the Mitchell Scarlett Teaching & Learning Collaborative for the 2013-14 school year.

If you'd like more information, please call the Mitchell School office at 997-1216 or CLICK HERE.

Mr. Karr would be happy to meet with you to answer your questions as well.  Please call the school office to schedule an appointment for a school tour with him.