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.

Mitchell PTO Meeting - 9/20 at 6:00

The Mitchell PTO will be holding the first meeting of the school year on Tuesday, September 20 at school. All families are welcome and encouraged to attend! 

Mitchell PTO Movie Night – Friday, September 16 at 6:00 PM

All families are invited to join us in the multipurpose room at Mitchell for family movie night. We will be showing Zootopia beginning at 6:00 and food will be available for purchase. 

PHOTO: Morning at Mitchell.....Preschoolers Ready To Learn Letters

PHOTO: Matt Hilton leads the welcome back assembly @a2mitchell today! Mitchell students are learners.

PTO/Principal Welcome Back Parent Coffee - Tuesday @ 9:15 AM

Dear Mitchell Families,

We are looking forward to the start of a great school year in about 24 hours.  We just can't wait to see the kids and get started with a great year of reading, writing, math, science and social studies.  It is always exciting to work with Mitchell kids who are such good learners!

Michelle Foulkes, our new Mitchell PTO president, and I would love to welcome you personally on Tuesday at 9:15 in the newly constructed Mitchell-Scarlett Community Center which is located right in the main hallway of the school.  We'll have coffee, hugs/handshakes, and a welcome message if you can stop by.  It would be really great to see you.

I hope you enjoy the Labor Day holiday.  See you soon!

Kevin Karr
Principal
Mitchell Elementary School

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. 

• 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.
  

 

Parking at 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.

 

    

Mitchell School Curriculum Night - Sept. 13 @ 6:00

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.

 

6:00-6:30 Classroom Teacher Presentations

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

7:10-7:40 Classroom Teacher Presentations