Learn About IB @ Scarlett Middle School on 1/12/17

Please join us for an informational night for any family interested in learning about the IB Middle Years Programme at Scarlett Middle School. We will begin at 6:30 PM. 

BrainFreeze!

Mitchell students will be bringing home a BrainFreeze packet on 12/22. This is a great way for kids to stay engaged in reading and math over the winter break. You'll notice there are opportunities for students to practice their math facts and log the number of minutes they spend reading.  They can log the minutes using the books they chose from the used book give away! 

Pajama Day - December 22

The Mitchell School Student Council has decided to host pajama day on Thursday, December 22! All students who would like to wear their pajama's to school this day are welcome to do so. Please remember, students will still have outdoor recess so don't forget the winter weather gear. 

Thank You!

Thank you to the Mitchell PTO and all Mitchell parents for the potluck luncheon this past Wednesday. The food was great! We are all thankful to be part of this wonderful community. 

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International Baccalaureate Update – From Mrs. Rothman

Students are learning about the Learner Profile in their classrooms in many ways. This week in Kindergarten, students are learning about their own personal growth and development. Students are collecting memories from their lives at home, and learning about sharing these memories with others. The Learner Profile attributes for this Kindergarten unit are reflective and communicator. During this Unit of Inquiry, students are being reflective about their experiences and are communicating what changes they see during their own growth.

Mitchell School Used Book Give Away

One of our goals here at Mitchell School is that all students will spend time reading each day at home! This extra reading practice helps children develop as readers and develop an enjoyment for reading. To achieve this goal, we give away gently used books before winter break, spring break and summer break. Our winter break book give away is coming up the week of December 19. 

Please know that all Mitchell School students will have the opportunity to choose a free book to add to their at home reading libraries. It is important that students continue to read during the winter break. After your child reads his or her book some questions you might ask your child are, "What was the problem in the story?" "How was the problem solved?" and/or "What did you learn from the book?" This opportunity is made possible through our partnership with the Children's Literacy Network. 

Winter Weather is Here!

As we move into winter weather, children will continue to have recess and be outside. Please send your child to school with the appropriate coat, hat, mittens, snow pants and boots. We will be sure to have them wear it! 

Late Student Arrivals

We are noticing many children arriving late to school. As a friendly reminder, school starts at 8:47 AM. You can drop your children off as early as 8:35 AM. It's important that children are here on time. Thank you for your help! 

Family English Class Celebration - Pizza Party - December 8, 6 PM

Hello Everyone,

I hope you are all doing well. My name is David Christensen, and I am the coordinator for the Washtenaw Literacy ESL program held in the Mitchell-Scarlett Community Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:45 p.m - 3:45 p.m. 

I want to let you know that we are having a pizza party and book giveaway in the Community Center on December 8th from 6:00 p.m - 7:30 p.m. 

During the pizza party, we would like to find out more about what families would like in relationship to English classes at Mitchell and Scarlett

Best,

David

Science Olympiad Begins - December 5

On Monday, December 5, the first groups participating in Science Olympiad will be meeting after school.  There is still time to turn in permission forms for any interested student in second through fifth grades!  We are seeking more kids to round out the Mustang team, and adults interested in helping coach events are needed too!  No particular background in science is necessary, just curiosity, enthusiasm, and patience!  If you or your student is interested in being involved, please contact Michelle Foulkes at 734-476-3659 or michelle2foulkes@gmail.com.

Happy Thanksgiving!

As I look forward to the Thanksgiving break, I want to express my thanks and gratitude for the children who attend Mitchell School, for the families who entrust us with their care, for the teachers who choose to work at Mitchell, and for the community members who contribute to our school. We have a wonderful learning community that includes the strengths of diversity, compassion, caring and excellence. I see this everyday through the interactions of students, staff and families at Mitchell.

 

We are also a learning community that is working toward becoming an IB World School. Our work toward becoming an IB school brings the very best teaching and learning practices in the world to Mitchell, Scarlett, and Huron. These teaching and learning practices include:

 

-An inquiry model of teaching and learning where students ask questions, seek answers and take action

-An emphasis on action; students using what they've learned to impact their world

-The development of global awareness; students connecting to local, national, and global perspectives and issues through curriculum connections

 

-You can find more information about our development at: http://ib.a2schools.org

 

Finally, Mitchell School is home to exceptional teachers who work very hard to meet the academic, social, and emotional needs of all children. I feel very lucky to be a member of this learning community and I wish you all a restful Thanksgiving holiday filled with joy!

 

Happy Thanksgiving!

 

Sincerely,

Matt & Kevin

International Baccalaureate Update – From Mrs. Rothman

Students are learning about the Learner Profile in their classrooms in many ways. Each IB Unit of Inquiry has two specific Learner Profile attributes associated with it. An example: fourth graders are studying how communities are defined by governments, focusing on the attributes principled and knowledgeable. In this fourth grade Unit, students are learning the ways in which citizens of a community behave in principled ways. They are also learning about how important it is for citizens to be knowledgeable.

Mitchell School Community Safety

At the Mitchell PTO meeting this week, a parent shared that her middle school child was verbally harassed by a driver on Platt while walking home. I'm sharing this with our community to build an awareness of this occurrence and I'm asking that we all continue to keep a lookout for our children. The extra eyes and ears make all the difference to our community. If you see/hear this type of behavior, please inform the school office. Thank you. 

Report Cards Sent Home - November 22

Student report cards will be sent home on Tuesday, November 22. This is an opportunity to talk with your child about their learning and celebrate growth. It's also an opportunity to set improvement goals. If you have questions, please talk with your child's teacher. 

End of Day Procedures & Reminders

1. Parking Lot Safety - Parent Drop-Off & Pick-Up

If you drive your child to school or pick them up at the end of the day, please follow the posted signs around the school. No parking in the circle drive.

• PULL FORWARD in the front drive - pull as far forward as possible so others can pull forward too. Your child will exit the car on the curb side only. Stop – Kiss – Drop Off – Go.
  
• NO PARKING in the front drive.  Stay in your car. 
  
• PATIENCE: Please be patient. We will do this as quickly as possible. Student   safety is our first priority.

2. Bike Riders & Walkers

• Bike riders and walkers should ride or walk safely on the sidewalk (not in the street), straight home. Thank you! 
  

Thanks to Mitchell Fun Run Sponsors

Hello Mitchell Families,

I wanted to take a minute to thank you all for your contributions you and your friends and families made to the Fun Run, it was a great success. But I would also like to take a moment to thank the local businesses who also sponsored this wonderful event. The Ann Arbor PTO Thrift Shop, Cherrybee's Frozen Yogurt, and Advanced Dental Clinic of Ann Arbor.

Finally Advanced Dental Clinic of Ann Arbor wants to let you know that they are a new dentist office in the Ann Arbor area that accepts most health insurances and Medicaid! They would also like to offer Mitchell Families a special promotion. Stop by the office and ask for the coupons today! 

Let us return the favor and support the businesses listed below who supported our school and your children.

Sincerely,

Shereen Sukkar

Fun Run Chairperson

Mitchell PTO

Advanced Dental Clinic of Ann Arbor

2900 Golfside Rd. Suite 8

Ann Arbor 48108

(734)721-8000

Cherrybee's Frozen Yogurt

3980 Platt Rd.

Ann Arbor 48108

(734)436-8654

Ann Arbor PTO Thrift Shop

2280 S Industrial Hwy

Ann Arbor 48108

(734)996-9155

PTO Meeting - Tuesday, 11/16 @ 6 PM

Mitchell PTO Message:

Good morning, Mustangs, let's hold one another closer this week and show the world our respect for one another and our love of education and our community. Thank you all for being your unique selves, I couldn't be happier that my family is part of such a diverse, strong and supportive group at Mitchell.  Last Friday's Movie Night was a wonderful reminder that we can always come together and enjoy each other's company.  As JK Rowling wrote, "Differences of habit and language are nothing at all if our aims are identical and our hearts are open."

This week there are a few more opportunities for the adults in the Mitchell community to get together.  On Tuesday night at 6 to 7 the November PTO meeting is being held.  Please come, all voices are welcome!

We are also recruiting volunteers to help run the Holiday Shop.  All classes in the school will have a chance to browse and buy, and the shop will also be open to the after school crowd.  Sign up for as many spots as your schedule allows!

http://tinyurl.com/MitchellHS2016

No School – Tuesday, November 8 – Election Day

All Ann Arbor Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday, November 8 for the election. 

Michigan Artist Citizens (MAC) Music Program - 5th Grade Parent Meeting

Dear 5^th Grade Families,

MAC is an after school program that will take place at Mitchell for all instrumental music students. This free program will meet Monday through Thursday from 3:50-5:30 and is available to all strings and band students. All children will have the opportunity to receive music instruction from Ann Arbor Public Schools music teachers and graduate level students from the University of Michigan. Please plan to attend this important meeting! 

International Baccalaureate Update – The Learner Profile

As you know Mitchell School is working toward becoming an International Baccalaureate, Primary Years Programme (PYP) World School. Part of this process involves the IB Learner Profile. You might already know about the Learner Profile or you might be wondering, "What is the IB Learner Profile?" The IB Learner Profile is a set of traits that describe good learning behavior and the skills students need to become active, global citizens. You might consider posting it on your refrigerator! You can find the learner profile by clicking HERE. 

Mitchell PTO Meeting, November 15 @ 6:00 PM

The Mitchell PTO will be meeting on Tuesday, November 15 at 6:00 pm here at school. All families are welcome to attend! 

Mitchell Free Food Distribution

All Mitchell and Scarlett families are welcome to pick up free food at Mitchell School on Saturday, November 5 at 9:30 AM.  If you have registered before, you will not need to register again.  If you have not previously registered, it is a short process.

 

This is available to all Mitchell and Scarlett families on the first Saturday of each month.

Thank you to Community Action Network and Food Gatherers for their partnership in bringing this service to our community.

Mitchell PTO Fall Festival – October 28 @ 6:00

The annual Mitchell PTO fall festival will be held on Friday, October 28 beginning at 6:00 PM. The fall festival is a fun family event with games, food and music that celebrates fall. Students are welcome to wear costumes to the fall festival but not during the school day. This is a family event so:

·       Children My Only Attend with a Parent or Guardian

·       No Scary Costumes

·       No Weapons or Weapon Replicas

·       No Fake Blood

Thank you for your help in making this an enjoyable festival for all students! 

Pick Up Reminders at Mitchell

Good afternoon,
This afternoon parents approached me to share that some Mitchell parents are not using the designated parking spaces in the Scarlett parking lot (in the back of Mitchell School).  This is a reminder that parents must park in parking spaces at Mitchell and Scarlett.
Thank you.
Kevin Karr

PRISM Quartet Visits Mitchell 4th and 5th Grades, Wednesday, 10/19

Mitchell Elementary School and Scarlett Middle School are excited to welcome the world renowned Prism Quarter to our developing PreK- 8 International Baccalaureate campus this Wednesday, 10/19.

4th Grade: 11 AM in music room with Mrs. Schwankl

5th Grade: 1:30 PM in TBD.

These two grades will be exposed to the repretoire and musicianship of PRISM who has recently performed in Paris and Moscow.  Three of the four musicians have connections to the UM School of Music, Theater and Dance (UMSMTD). UMSMTD sponsors the Michigan Artisit Citizen after school music program for fifth graders at Mitchell. Check out the MAC program on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uoxd5e_3Bpo

Prism background links and Information:

• Prism website: http://www.prismquartet.com/
• New York Times June 2016 review of Prism: http://www.prismquartet.com/?acclaim=new-york-times-man-can-hear-crazy-forest-green

Prism on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4GyviTyydpQwqCYDxV-gkA

International Baccaulearate Update – From Mrs. Rothman / Actualización Baccaulearate Internacional - De la señora Rothman

All Mitchell students are currently engaged in their first IB unity of inquiry. In their classrooms students have opportunities to ask questions, explore answers, and take action. In grade 5 teachers have started talking about the PYP Exhibition with students and families. Exhibition is a school wide event that allows 5th graders to show what they've learned in the PYP at Mitchell School. It will happen in the spring but students will work on it throughout the year. 

Todos los estudiantes Mitchell se dedican actualmente en su primera unidad de investigación del IB. En sus aulas los estudiantes tienen la oportunidad de hacer preguntas, respuestas explorar, y tomar medidas. En el grado 5 profesores han empezado a hablar de la Exposición PEP con los estudiantes y las familias. Exposición es un evento para toda la escuela que permite a los estudiantes de 5º grado para mostrar lo que han aprendido en el PEP en la Escuela Mitchell. Se va a pasar en la primavera, pero los estudiantes trabajar en él durante todo el año. 

Check In/Check Out Procedures at School - Entrada / Salida a cabo los procedimientos de la Escuela

Parents are always welcome to visit school and we understand that sometimes children need to leave school early for appointments. When you visit school, please do this:

Checking IN:

·       Sign in at the office and get a visitor's sticker

·       If you're visiting your child's class, please do not interrupt teaching

·       Making appointments to talk with teachers is always best. Yet, we understand sometimes things come up at times.

Checking OUT:

·       Sign your child out in the office

·       Office staff will call down to the classroom and your child will meet you in the office.

 

Thank you for your help in following these procedures and keeping all of our children safe at school.

Los padres siempre son bienvenidos a visitar la escuela y entendemos que a veces los niños necesitan salir de la escuela temprano a las citas. Cuando visite la escuela, por favor haga lo siguiente:

Registrándose:

·       Entra en la oficina y obtener una calcomanía de visitante

·       Si estás de visita en la clase de su hijo, por favor no interrumpa la enseñanza

·       Hacer citas para hablar con los maestros es siempre lo mejor. Sin embargo, entendemos que a veces las cosas vienen a veces.

El registro de salida:

·       Inscriba a su hijo en la oficina

·       El personal de oficina llamar a la clase y su hijo va a encontrarse con usted en la oficina.

 

Gracias por su ayuda en el seguimiento de estos procedimientos y mantener todos nuestros niños seguros en la escuela usted.

 

October 26 – Early Release Day / 26 de Octubre - Día de salida temprana

Students will be dismissed at 11:53 on Wednesday, October 26^th. This is a half-day for all students. Please plan to be here by 11:53 to pick your child(ren) up. Thank you! 

Los estudiantes saldrán a las 11:53 el miércoles 26 de octubre. Se trata de un medio día para todos los estudiantes. Por favor haga planes para estar aquí a tiempo para recoger a su hijo (s) hacia arriba. ¡Gracias!

Mitchell PTO Meeting - Reunión PTO Mitchell

The Mitchell School PTO will be meeting this Tuesday, October 18 from 6:00-7:00 here at school. All families are welcome and encouraged to attend! 

El PTO de Mitchell se reunirá este martes, 18 de octubre de 6: 00-7: 00 aquí en la escuela. Todas las familias son bienvenidos y se les anima a asistir!

Mitchell Expansion Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Dear Mitchell Families and Teachers,

You are invited to the Mitchell Expansion Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Mitchell on Wednesday, October 19 at 4:30 PM.

Please CLICK HERE to view the electronic invitation.

We will celebrate the opening of the new wing at Mitchell School with students, parents, teachers, principals, community members, the AAPS Board of Education, and Superintendent Dr. Jeanice Swift.

I hope to see you there!

Sincerely,
Kevin

Parent Teacher Conferences - Conferencias de Padres y Maestros

Parent-teacher conferences are scheduled for October 17, October 20, and October 27 from 4:00-7:00 pm here at school. If you have not scheduled a conference yet, please contact your child's teacher. At Mitchell School, all parents attend parent teacher conferences. Thank you! 

Las conferencias de padres y maestros están programadas para el 17 de octubre de 20 de octubre y 27 de octubre de 4: 00-7: 00 pm aquí en la escuela. Si no ha programado una conferencia, sin embargo, por favor, póngase en contacto con el maestro de su hijo. En la Escuela Mitchell, todos los padres asistan a las conferencias de padres y maestros! 

 

School Improvement Team meets on Weds, 10/5 @7:30

Dear Mitchell Community,

The Mitchell School Improvement Team will hold its first meeting of the year this Wednesday, 10/5 from 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM.

It would be GREAT to have one or two additional parents join our team. Spanish translation is available at the meeting.  If you are interested or want to know more, please email or call Mr. Karr.

karrk@aaps.k12.mi.us
734 997 1216

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Picture Day - Día de fotos

Picture day is scheduled for Thursday, October 6. 

día de la foto está programada para el jueves 6 de octubre de Información vendrá a casa pronto en el correo de la mochila sobre el día de fotos.

PTO Thrift Shop Show Your Support! - PTO Thrift Shop - muestre su ayuda!

This Week Show Your Support at The PTO Thrift:  Sunday 10/02 through Sat. 10/08 visit the PTO Thrift Shop on 2280 S. Industrial highway. For every $5 spent you will get a token to vote for our school - the more tokens we get the higher percentage of money raised we received.  

Esta Semana muestre su ayuda en la TDP Ahorro: Domingo 10/02 a través Sat. 10/08 visita de la toma de fuerza tienda de ahorro en 2280 autopista S. Industrial. Por cada $ 5 pasamos obtendrá un contador de votar por nuestra escuela - los más fichas obtenemos el mayor porcentaje de dinero recaudado que recibimos. 

Reminder: School Starts at 8:47 AM

School starts at 8:47. You can drop your children off as early as 8:35. We are noticing many kids arriving late to school. Please do your very best to arrive on time. Thank you!

La escuela comienza a las 8:47. Puede deje a sus niños tan pronto como 08:35. Estamos notando que muchos niños que llegan tarde a la escuela. Por favor, haga su mejor esfuerzo para llegar a tiempo. ¡Gracias!

Parking Lot Safety, Parent Drop-Off & Pick-Up - Seguridad en el estacionamiento y los Padres de la gota y Recogida

If you drive your child to school or pick them up at the end of the day, please follow the posted signs around the school. No parking in the circle drive.  

·       PULL FORWARD in the front drive - pull as far forward as possible so others can pull forward too. Your child will exit the car on the curb side only. Stop – Kiss – Drop Off – Go.

·       NO PARKING in the front drive.  Stay in your car. 

·       NO CELL PHONES in the front drive.  When we are driving around children we want to be as safe as possible.

·       PATIENCE: Please be patient. We will do this as quickly as possible. Student safety is our first priority.

 

NEW: Please do not park on the south side of Lorraine. This limits traffic access into and out of the driveway and creates safety concerns. Parents, if you're interested in helping with traffic before and/or after school please let Kevin and Matt know – Thanks!

Si usted conduce a su hijo a la escuela o los recoge al final del día, por favor, siga las señales colocadas alrededor de la escuela. No hay aparcamiento en la unidad de círculo.

·       Tire hacia adelante en la unidad frontal - tire lo más adelante posible para que otros puedan tirar hacia adelante también. Su hijo va a salir del coche en el lado de la acera solamente.

·       No hay parking en el frontal de la unidad. Permanezca en su coche.

·       NO Teléfonos Móviles en la unidad principal. Cuando estamos conduciendo cerca de los niños queremos estar lo más seguro posible.

·       PACIENCIA: Por favor, sea paciente. Vamos a hacer esto lo más rápido posible. La seguridad del estudiante es nuestra primera prioridad.

 

NUEVO: Por favor no se estacione en el lado sur de Lorraine. Esto limita el acceso del tráfico dentro y fuera de la calzada y crea problemas de seguridad. Los padres, si está interesado en ayudar con el tráfico antes y / o después de la escuela por favor, dejar que Kevin y Matt saben - Gracias!

Language Classes for Families - Las clases de idiomas para familias

Would you like to learn more Spanish or English?

 

We are happy to announce:

•    English Language Groups for adults

•    Spanish Language Groups for families (parents/caretakers and K-2 children). Note: Family Spanish sessions for families of students in grades 3 - 5 are coming soon

 

The dates and times:

English Language Groups for adults:

•    Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:45pm - 3:45 pm (just before kids get picked up) on 9/27, 9/29, 10/4, 10/6, 10/11, 10/13, 10/18, 10/20, 10/25, 10/27, 11/1, 11/3, 11/8, 11/10, 11/15, 11/17, 11/22, 11/29, 12/1, 12/6, 12/8, 12/13, 12/15.

•    English language group meetings will meet in the Mitchell-Scarlett Community Center inside Mitchell School.  Parents should report to the office to sign in and get a visitor's pass.

 

Spanish Language Groups for families (parents/caretakers and K-2 children):

•    Tuesday evenings from 6:00pm-7:00pm on October 4, 11, 18, and 25

•    English language group meetings will meet in the Mitchell-Scarlett Community Center inside Mitchell School. 

 

English Language Group

If you want to learn more English, the group will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the school day from 2:45 - 3:45pm from now through December 15.  These groups will focus on speaking English and will help you to:

- Help your child with homework

- Talk with your child's teacher

- Understand your doctor

- Talk with people in stores

- Understand banks

- Meet others who are learning English

This group welcomes English speakers, Spanish speakers, and speakers of other languages.  

Thank you to our partners at Washtenaw Literacy for their collaboration and willingness to host this group in our school community.

 

Spanish Language Group

This group will learn and practice the friendly Spanish language that children are learning in their Spanish classes at Mitchell.  The group will play games, sing, and create materials to take home and use together--and enjoy getting to know each other while learning language! The group will meet on Tuesday evenings from 6:00pm-7:00pm on October 4, 11, 18, and 25. This group welcomes English speakers, Spanish speakers, and speakers of other languages.  Younger and older children are welcome to participate with their family members.  Bring your family to play and enjoy friendly Spanish!  Learn the world language your children are learning at school!

 

Thank you to our partners at the UM School of Education for facilitating this activity for the Mitchell-Scarlett Community Center.

¿Le gustaría aprender más español o Inglés?

 

Estamos encantados de anunciar:

• Idioma Inglés Grupos para adultos

• Idioma Español Grupos de familias (padres / cuidadores y K-2 niños). Nota: Familia sesiones en español para las familias de los estudiantes en los grados 3 - 5 de son muy pronto

 

Las fechas y horarios:

Idioma Inglés Grupos para adultos:

• martes y jueves de 14:45-15:45 (justo antes de que los niños son recogidas) en 9/27, 9/29, 10/4, 10/6, 10/11, 10/13, 10/18, 10/20, 10/25, 10/27, 11/1, 11/3, 11/8, 11/10, 11/15, 11/17, 11/22, 11/29, 12/1, 12 / 6, 12/8, 12/13, 12/15.

• reuniones de grupos de idioma Inglés se reunirán en el Centro de la Comunidad Mitchell-Scarlett dentro de la escuela Mitchell. Los padres deben informar a la oficina para firmar y obtener un pase de visitante.

 

Español Grupos Idioma para las familias (padres / cuidadores y K-2 niños):

• martes por la noche de 18:00-19:00 el 4 de octubre, 11, 18, y 25

• reuniones de grupos de idioma Inglés se reunirán en el Centro de la Comunidad Mitchell-Scarlett dentro de la escuela Mitchell.

 

Grupo Idioma Inglés

Si desea obtener más información Inglés, el grupo se reunirá los martes y jueves durante el día escolar de 2:45-15:45 a partir de ahora hasta el 15 de diciembre se Estos grupos se centran en hablar Inglés y le ayudará a:

- Ayude a su hijo con la tarea

- Hable con el maestro de su hijo

- Comprender su médico

- Hablar con la gente en las tiendas

- Comprender los bancos

- Conocer otras personas que están aprendiendo Inglés

Este grupo da la bienvenida a personas de habla inglesa, de habla hispana, y que hablan otros idiomas.

¡Gracias a nuestros socios de Washtenaw Alfabetización por su colaboración y disposición para acoger este grupo en nuestra comunidad escolar.

 

Grupo Lengua Española

Este grupo será aprender y practicar el idioma español de usar que los niños están aprendiendo en sus clases de español en Mitchell. El grupo va a jugar, cantar, y crear materiales para llevar a casa y utilizar juntos - y disfrutar de conocer uno al otro mientras que el aprendizaje de idiomas! El grupo se reunirá el martes de 18:00-19:00 el 4 de octubre, 11, 18 y 25. Este grupo da la bienvenida a personas de habla inglesa, de habla hispana, y que hablan otros idiomas. niños pequeños y mayores están invitados a participar con sus miembros de la familia. Llevar su familia a jugar y disfrutar del agradable español! Aprender el idioma del mundo que sus hijos están aprendiendo en la escuela!

 

¡Gracias a nuestros socios en la Escuela de Educación de la UM para facilitar esta actividad para el Centro de la Comunidad Mitchell-Scarlett.

Mitchell PTO Fun Run

The fun run is coming up on Friday, October 7! This is a PTO sponsored event that promotes wellness and exercising while raising funds for our school. The PTO is still looking for parent volunteers to help with the fun run. You can sign up to volunteer HERE.

El funcionamiento de la diversión está llegando hasta el viernes 7 de octubre! Este es un evento patrocinado por la toma de fuerza que promueve el bienestar y el ejercicio, mientras que la recaudación de fondos para nuestra escuela. La toma de fuerza sigue buscando padres voluntarios para ayudar con el funcionamiento de la diversión. Usted puede inscribirse como voluntario AQUÍ.

 

Coffee with the Principals - Café con los directores

Please join us on September 30 at 9:00 AM in our new community center at school to have coffee with the principals. All are welcome to attend!

Por favor, únase a nosotros el 30 de septiembre a las 9:00 AM en nuestro nuevo centro comunitario en la escuela para tomar un café con los directores. Todos son bienvenidos a participar!

 

Mitchell PTO Book Fair - Mitchell PTO Feria del Libro

Ahoy matey's! Our fall Scholastic Book Fair will be sailing in on October 3rd and will ship out on October 5th. Please join us for some pirate fun as we invite students and their families to shop our fall book selection. Be on the look out because today we will be sending home book fair flyers with your students. This year we are also taking part in Scholastic's All for Books program. Please send in any loose change that you may have to donate to your child's classroom. This loose change will then be used to buy books for your child's classroom library based on a wish list that the class has created together. Through this program, Scholastic will also donate books to children in need by matching what the school has collected. So please give what you can and help us support our community of readers!

Ahoy afable de! Nuestra caída Feria del libro navegará en el 3 de octubre y enviará hacia fuera el 5 de octubre. Por favor, únase a nosotros para la diversión pirata cuando invitamos a los estudiantes y sus familias para hacer compras nuestra selección de libros de otoño. Esté en la mirada hacia fuera porque hoy vamos a enviar el libro a casa volantes justas con sus estudiantes. Este año también estamos participando en Todo programa de Scholastic Books por. Por favor, envíe cualquier cambio suelto que puede que tenga que donar a la clase de su hijo. Este cambio en monedas se utilizará entonces para comprar libros para la biblioteca de la clase de su hijo basándose en una lista de deseos que la clase ha creado juntos. A través de este programa, Scholastic también donará libros a los niños necesitados, haciendo coincidir lo que la escuela ha recogido. Así que por favor da lo que puedas y ayudarnos a apoyar a nuestra comunidad de lectores!

Updated Mitchell Bus Routes

MITCHELL AM ROUTES
BUS:AA-51
8:12 AM	RUBY ST @ DIAMOND ST (WEST END)
8:17 AM	5651 CARPENTER RD
8:21 AM	ARBOR MEADOWS CLUBHOUSE/5229 W MICHIGAN AVE
8:29 AM	5199 CARPENTER RD
BUS:AA-93
8:04 AM	OAKENGATES @MEADOWVIEW PARK
8:06 AM	4431 TEXTILE
8:08 AM	WILLOW POND RD @ PLUM RIDGE RD
8:12 AM	ARBOR MEADOWS CLUBHOUSE/5229 W MICHIGAN AVE
8:21 AM	CLOVERLANE DR @ ROMNEY CT

Mitchell Scarlett Language Groups for Parents/Families

Would you like to learn more Spanish or English?

We are happy to announce:

• English Language Groups for adults

• Spanish Language Groups for families (parents/caretakers and K-2 children) are now available at the Mitchell-Scarlett Community Center. (Family Spanish sessions for families of students in grades 3 - 5 are coming soon!)

The dates and times:

English Language Groups for adults:

• Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:45pm - 3:45 pm (just before kids get picked up) on 9/27, 9/29, 10/4, 10/6, 10/11, 10/13, 10/18, 10/20, 10/25, 10/27, 11/1, 11/3, 11/8, 11/10, 11/15, 11/17, 11/22, 11/29, 12/1, 12/6, 12/8, 12/13, 12/15.

• English language group meetings will meet in the Mitchell-Scarlett Community Center inside Mitchell School.  Parents should report to the office to sign in and get a visitor's pass.

Spanish Language Groups for families (parents/caretakers and K-2 children):

• Tuesday evenings from 6:00pm-7:00pm on October 4, 11, 18, and 25

• English language group meetings will meet in the Mitchell-Scarlett Community Center inside Mitchell School. 

English Language Group

If you want to learn more English, the group will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the school day from 2:45 - 3:45pm from now through December 15.  These groups will focus on speaking English and will help you to:

- Help your child with homework

- Talk with your child's teacher

- Understand your doctor

- Talk with people in stores

- Understand banks

- Meet others who are learning English

This group welcomes English speakers, Spanish speakers, and speakers of other languages.  

Thank you to our partners at Washtenaw Literacy for their collaboration and willingness to host this group in our school community.

Spanish Language Group

This group will learn and practice the friendly Spanish language that children are learning in their Spanish classes at Mitchell.  The group will play games, sing, and create materials to take home and use together--and enjoy getting to know each other while learning language! The group will meet on Tuesday evenings from 6:00pm-7:00pm on October 4, 11, 18, and 25. This group welcomes English speakers, Spanish speakers, and speakers of other languages.  Younger and older children are welcome to participate with their family members.  Bring your family to play and enjoy friendly Spanish!  Learn the world language your children are learning at school!

Thank you to our partners at the UM School of Education for facilitating this activity for the Mitchell-Scarlett Community Center.

Academic Games Sign Up!

Join Mitchell Academic Games! The first practice for Academic Games this year is Wednesday, September 14th, in Scarlett Room 144 from 6:15-7:15 PM. For more information click here.
And then with the "here" please link to the attached flier (it's basically the same as the flier I sent a couple of weeks ago). Please feel free to edit as appropriate. Thanks so much! See you at Curriculum Night!

PHOTO: Mitchell PTO - first meeting of the year tonight, 6 PM

Pre-K Preschool Welcome Letter - Drop Off Video Instructions

Hello Mitchell Preschool Families,

Tomorrow is the first day of school for Preschool at Mitchell. We are very excited and can't wait to see everyone tomorrow.

We have decided to change our start and end times to ensure a smooth and safe drop off and pick up for your child.

You will drop you child off at 8:30 and pick them up at 3:30.

I am including a YouTube link with a short video showing the drop off and pick up location. (follow the signs as if you were going to Scarlett Middle School -- turn left at the sign that says "staff and visiter parking only" -- you will see a sign for "Pre K".

If you arrive later 8:35 (drop off) or 3:35 (pick up), you must come to the front entrance of Mitchell and bring your child into the building. Please sign in at the office for late drop off. Courtney or myself will be near the office with your child if you are late for pick up. Please do not leave your child at the drop off area unless you see a Mitchell staff member. All preschool children must have an adult with them at all times.

YouTube link:

https://youtu.be/G0FMZiusu5E

PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT ANYONE PICKING UP YOUR CHILD HAS A PHOTO ID AND IS ON THE EMERGENCY CARD -- WE WILL NOT RELEASE YOUR CHILD TO ANYONE THAT IS NOT ON THE EMERGENCY CARD -- We will have the emergency cards available at drop off and pick up for you to look at and make any necessary changes. You can always add family and friends to the emergency card at anytime.

The phone # for Mitchell School is 734-997-1216. The ext. for our room is #25521.

You can also call 734-707-9156 (this is a google voice # that will ring directly to Jim's cell phone).

Jim Podojil --  podojil@aaps.k12.mi.us

thank you, Jim & Courtney

Curriculum Night - Noche de currículo

Please plan to attend curriculum night on September 13. You will learn about the curriculum that your child will be learning this school year and have an opportunity to talk with your child's teachers. You will also sign up for parent-teacher conferences.

 

6:00-6:35 Classroom Teacher Presentations

6:40-7:10 Mr. Karr's Presentation in the Multi-Purpose Room

7:15-7:50 Classroom Teacher Presentations

Thank you for coming! 

Por favor haga planes para asistir a la noche el 13 de septiembre curriculum Usted aprenderá sobre el plan de estudios que su hijo aprenderá este año escolar y tener la oportunidad de hablar con los maestros de su hijo. También inscribirse para las conferencias de padres y maestros.

 

6:00-6:35 presentaciones en el aula del profesor

6:40-7:10 Presentación del Sr. Karr en el Salón Multiusos

7:15-7:50  presentaciones en el aula del profesor

¡Gracias por venir!

Parking Lot Safety Parent Drop-Off & Pick-Up/Seguridad en el estacionamiento y los Padres de la gota y Recogida

If you drive your child to school or pick them up at the end of the day, please follow the posted signs around the school. No parking in the circle drive.  

• PULL FORWARD in the front drive - pull as far forward as possible so others can pull forward too. Your child will exit the car on the curb side only. Stop – Kiss – Drop Off – Go.
  
• NO PARKING in the front drive.  Stay in your car. 
  
• NO CELL PHONES in the front drive.  When we are driving around children we want to be as safe as possible.
  
• PATIENCE: Please be patient. We will do this as quickly as possible. Student safety is our first priority.

Si usted conduce a su hijo a la escuela o los recoge al final del día, por favor, siga las señales colocadas alrededor de la escuela. No hay aparcamiento en la unidad de círculo.

• Tire hacia adelante en la unidad frontal - tire lo más adelante posible para que otros puedan tirar hacia adelante también. Su hijo va a salir del coche en el lado de la acera solamente.
  
• No hay parking en el frontal de la unidad. Permanezca en su coche.
  
• NO Teléfonos Móviles en la unidad principal. Cuando estamos conduciendo cerca de los niños queremos estar lo más seguro posible.
  
• PACIENCIA: Por favor, sea paciente. Vamos a hacer esto lo más rápido posible. La seguridad del estudiante es nuestra primera prioridad.

Parking at Mitchell - El aparcamiento en Mitchell

There are some parking spots available in front of Mitchell School.  Additional parking is available in the Scarlett parking lot behind Mitchell School. Please DO NOT park in the front circle drive - ever.  This is our fire lane, and it is not safe to park in the circle drive.

 

If you need to enter the building, please park in one of our lots. 

Hay algunas plazas de aparcamiento disponibles en frente de la escuela de Mitchell. Estacionamiento adicional está disponible en el estacionamiento detrás de la Escuela Mitchell Scarlett. Por favor no se estacione en la unidad de círculo delante - nunca. Esta es nuestra línea de fuego, y no es seguro para aparcar en la unidad de círculo.

 

Si tiene que entrar en el edificio, por favor estacione en uno de nuestros lotes.