Saturday, March 30, 2013

Mitchell School, Coolest School On Earth: Fourth Grade Promotional Videos - Part 2

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!"

Thursday, March 28, 2013

Office Closed During Spring Break

The Mitchell School office will be closed during Spring Break - from Thursday, March 28 at 4:30 PM until Monday, April 8 at 8:00 AM.

Mitchell News 3-28-13

As we leave for spring break, there are several school updates to share including news from our special area teachers.

The newsletter can be downloaded using the following link:
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3FLenwvd2mDbmVVSVZ2Ym9KMlE/edit?usp=sharing

If you have feedback about this newsletter (or anything else), please email Mr. Karr at karrk@aaps.k12.mi.us

Thank you.
Kevin

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Fuel Up For Fun - Registration Closed

Fuel Up For Fun registration at Mitchell School is now closed.  We've reached our maximum capacity.

Thank you to Jenna Bacolor, Rec and Ed Director, for her assistance in writing the grant to fund this program for Mitchell families.

Monday, March 25, 2013

PTO Notes 3/25/13

Good Morning,

Thank you, thank you, thank you for joining us this past Friday, at our first Mitchell and Scarltett Family Fun Night Auction and Raffle.  Fun was had by all and we couldn't have done it without all of you (students, staff, administrators and parents), our volunteers and our very generous sponsors (Please check out our website for the official sponsor and donor list (http://mitchellptoannarbor.blogspot.com/). Our preliminary numbers show that we raised approximately $9,200, before expenses. 

We hope you have a great week, enjoy the Science Fair and have a wonderful Spring Break!

Thank you,

Mitchell PTO

 
 

Gracias, gracias, gracias por estar con nosotros el viernes pasado, en nuestra primera Mitchell y Familia Scarltett Fun Night Subasta y Rifa. Se divirtieron todos y no podíamos haber hecho sin todos ustedes, nuestros voluntarios y nuestros patrocinadores generosos (Por favor, consulte nuestro website para el patrocinador oficial y la lista de donantes (http://mitchellptoannarbor.blogspot.com/). Las cifras preliminares muestran que hemos recaudado aproximadamente $ 9,200, antes de gastos.

Esperamos que haya una gran semana, disfrutar de la Feria de Ciencias y tienen un maravilloso Vacaciones de Primavera!

Gracias,

Mitchell PTO


Monday, March 18, 2013

Report Cards Go Home - March 18, 2013

Report cards were sent home on Monday, March 18.  We are proud of the progress made by all of our students.  While each child could never achieve the same as his or her peers, each child can and does learn at Mitchell.  If you have questions about your child's report card, please call your child's teacher.

PTO Notes 3/16/2013

Good Morning!

Our Mitchell/Scarlett Family Fun Night & Silent Auction is almost here!!!!  Starting at 6:00, Friday March 22nd at Scarlett, you and your family can come, eat, play, and take part in our raffle and silent auction.  All proceeds will be shared by Mitchell's PTO and Scarlett's PTSO.  These funds allow us to continue supporting our wonderful and very deserving students and staff, through academic enrichment, fun activities and programs.  Please keep in mind that this is a family event and children need to be accompanied by an adult. 

Make sure you check out both attachments: Auction and Raffle Brochure (in English and Spanish) explaining all details and specifics about the events including raffle and game ticket prices.

Please consider donating Baked Goods for the Cake Walk or three 2-liters of pop, and you will get one free raffle ticket ($2 value).  ALL donations need to be dropped off starting, March 18th AT MITCHELL ELEMENTARY.  You can also bring them to on the 22nd, to Scarlett, up until 7:00 pm.

To see all Auction/Raffle items check out our new Mitchell PTO website: http://mitchellptoannarbor.blogspot.com/   or check us out on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/MitchellPto

Be on the look out for auction and raffle item updates. We have great chances to win a bike, handmade classroom crafts, spend time with a teacher, and over a hundred other items for bid or raffle.

We look forward to seeing everyone on Friday at Scarlett!

Have a great week.

 

Buenos dias

Nuestra Mitchell / Scarlett Noche de Diversión Familiar y Subasta Silenciosa ya casi está aquí!! A partir de las 6:00, el viernes 22 de marzo a Scarlett, usted y su familia puede venir, comer, jugar y participar en nuestra rifa y una subasta silenciosa. Todas las ganancias serán compartidas por la toma de fuerza de Mitchell y PTSO de Scarlett. Estos fondos nos permitirán seguir apoyando a nuestros estudiantes maravillosos y muy digno y el personal, a través de diversas actividades de enriquecimiento y académicas y programas. Por favor, tenga en cuenta que este es un evento de la familia y los niños tienen que estar acompañados por un adulto.

Considere la posibilidad de la donación de mercancías cocidas al horno para el Cake Walk dos o tres litros de pop, y obtendrá un boleto de rifa gratis ($ 2 de valor). Todas las donaciones deben ser entregadas a partir 18 de marzo, a Mitchell PRIMARIA. También puede traer al día 22, a Scarlett, hasta las 7:00 pm.

Para ver todos los artículos de la subasta / rifa echa un vistazo a nuestro nuevo sitio web Mitchell PTO: http://mitchellptoannarbor.blogspot.com/  o visitarnos en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MitchellPto

 

Esté en la mirada hacia fuera para la subasta y actualizaciones rifa de artículos. Tenemos grandes posibilidades de ganar una bicicleta, artesanía de clase, pasar tiempo con un profesor, y más de un centenar de otros artículos para la subasta o rifa.

Esperamos verlos a todos el viernes a Scarlett!

Tienen una gran semana.


Monday, March 11, 2013

PTO Notes March 12, 2013

Good afternoon Mitchell Families,

*Our next PTO meeting is tomorrow -Tuesday, March 12th.6:30PM Media Center*

**Family Fun Night Auction/Raffle Items Update (March 22nd):

Join us for a great community event - Games for the kids(or adults), Food and of course the Auction/Raffle.

See attached flyer for more information.

Here are just a few items that we already have for our March 22nd auction:

  • 2 signed Red Wing Hockey pucks
  • Tickets to the DSO
  • Long weekend Condo Stays (Individual Donor)
  • La Fuente gift certificate
  • American Girl Doll
  • Jewelry
  • Dinner and a movie Gift Certificates
  • Bed and Breakfast stay

Thank you for your support,

Mitchell PTO

 

Hola maravillosos padres de Mitchell,

** Nuestra próxima reunión del PTO es el martes, 12 de marzo - 630PM - Media Center.

** Family Fun Night subasta / rifa de artículos Actualización (22 de marzo)

Únase a nosotros para un evento de gran comunidad - Juegos para los niños (o adultos), comida y por supuesto la subasta / rifa.

Aquí hay algunos artículos que ya tenemos para nuestra subasta 22 de marzo:

  • 2 signed Red Wing Hockey pucks
  • Tickets to the DSO
  • Long weekend Condo Stays (Individual Donor)
  • La Fuente gift certificate
  • American Girl Doll
  • Jewelry
  • Dinner and a movie Gift Certificates
  • Bed and Breakfast stay

Gracias por su apoyo,

Mitchell PTO


Monday, March 4, 2013

PTO Notes 3/4

Good afternoon Mitchell Families,

Thank you to everyone who ordered Mitchell Spirit Wear. The orders are being dropped off and should be back in a couple of weeks.

Thanks, also, to everyone who made it out to our Chuck E Cheese Fundraiser. It seemed like the kids had a good time!

*Our next PTO meeting is Tuesday, March 12th.*

**Family Fun Night Auction/Raffle Items Update (March 22nd): see attached flyer for more information.

Here are just a few items that we already have for our March 22nd auction:

  • Pearl Necklace (Austin & Warburton Jewelry)
  • 8 Disney one day passes (Disney Corporation)
  • Long weekend Condo Stays (Individual Donor)
  • Manicure (Bana Salon)
  • Ann Arbor Hands on Museum Passes
  • Pistons Tickets -DSO Tickets
  • $100 Gift Certificate from Belle Tire
  • Gift basket from Zoey and Joey Studio (Salon for children)
  • Detroit Tiger's Memorabilia

Thank you for your support,

Mitchell PTO

 

Hola maravillosos padres de Mitchell,

Gracias a todos los que ordenó Wear Mitchell Espíritu. Los pedidos están siendo dejados y debe estar de vuelta en un par de semanas.

Gracias, también, a todos los que lograron salir a nuestro Chuck E Cheese recaudación de fondos. Parecía que los niños lo pasamos muy bien!

** Nuestra próxima reunión del PTO es el martes, 12 de marzo.

** Family Fun Night subasta / rifa de artículos Actualización (22 de marzo)

Aquí hay algunos artículos que ya tenemos para nuestra subasta 22 de marzo:

  • Perla Collar (joyería Austin & Warburton)
  • 8 Disney se pasa día (Disney Corporation)
  • Largas Estancias de fin de semana Condo (donante individual)
  • Manicure (Bana Salón) -Ann Arbor Hands sobre el Museum Passes
  • Pistons Tickets -DSO Tickets -$100 Gift Certificate from Belle Tire
  • Gift basket from Zoey and Joey Studio (Salon for children)
  • Detroit Tiger's Memorabilia

Gracias por su apoyo,

Mitchell PTO


Chess Club Begins

The late-winter and spring session of chess club begins today in the art room at Mtichell! As a reminder the program is on Mondays from 3:45 - 5:15 on the following dates: 3/4, 3/25, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13

All students who signed up have been given a spot to participate.

Parents are expected to pick up students on time at 5:15.

Thank you to the Huron High School Chess Club and Mrs. Lindemann for sponsoring this program.

If you have questions, please contact the Mitchell School office at 997-1216.