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.