November 7 – Election Day

As a reminder, there is no school for all Ann Arbor Public Schools students on Tuesday, November 7^th. School will resume on Wednesday, November 8^th. 

Modular Classrooms Update

Good news! The modular classrooms for our fifth grade students are finished and ready for students. Students visited their new classrooms today and will be fully moved into their new learning spaces beginning Monday, October 30. The kids and teachers are really excited about these new classrooms! 

Special Education Millage Renewal

Ann Arbor Public Schools Superintendent, Dr. Swift, is conducting a community tour to talk over the special education millage renewal that is on the November 7 ballot. You are invited to attend a community meeting on Thursday, November 2 at 6:30 PM in the Scarlett Middle School media center. I hope to see you there!  

Halloween Candy

Halloween candy is not allowed at school. When children bring their candy to school it becomes a distraction to learning. Please keep the candy at home. Thank you for your help! 

Colder Weather

Colder weather is coming! Please send your children to school with the appropriate clothing to be outside for recess. It's important for kids to be outside playing together and getting some exercise. Please send them with a coat, hat, gloves, etc. and we will be sure to have them wear it. 

Mitchell PTO Book Fair

On Wednesday, October 25 through Friday, October 27 the Mitchell PTO will be hosting a Scholastic Book Fair here at school. Children will have the opportunity to visit the book fair, make a wish list and buy books if they would like. The book fair will remain open during the Fall Fest as well! 

Science Olympiad Team

If your student loves science, you should consider Science Olympiad!

 

Science Olympiad is a competition that students prepare for during the school year, outside of classroom time. Some of the categories tackle facts and some deal with application. We are looking for coaches and student interest. Without coaches, we can't have teams. Coaches DO NOT have to be science experts!  Please consider coaching your son or daughter and a few other students. Email: haglundcathleen@gmail.com for more information or to share your interest. 

 

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Mitchell School PTO Meeting

The Mitchell PTO will be meeting on Tuesday, October 17 at 6:00 PM in the media center here at school. All families are invited and welcome to attend! Please join us! 

Early Release Day – Wednesday, October 25

All AAPS elementary students will be released at 1:29 PM on Wednesday, October 25. All teachers will participate in professional development in the afternoon. Please plan to pick your child up on this day at 1:29 PM. Lunch will be served here at school, buses will continue to run on this day and buses will depart Mitchell by 1:40 PM. Buses will run the regular routes. 

Mitchell PTO Fall Festival – Friday, October 27 at 6:00 PM

The annual Mitchell PTO fall festival will be held on Friday, October 27 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, please:

·       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! 

Camp Storer - 5th Grade Trip

During the week of October 23, Mitchell 5^th grade students will have the opportunity to attend a three day, two night camp event at Camp Storer. This is an annual trip taken by our fifth grade students each year and is designed to build, among other things, community, friendship and teamwork skills. It is always a highly anticipated event and the kids have a great time. I'd like to say thank you to the fifth grade teachers who commit to this event and to the Mitchell PTO for supporting this trip! 

Mitchell PTO Scholastic Book Fair

On Wednesday, October 25 through Friday, October 27 the Mitchell PTO will be hosting a Scholastic Book Fair here at school. Children will have the opportunity to visit the book fair, make a wish list and buy books if they would like. 

Mitchell School PTO Fun Run – Rescheduled for October 13!!

The Fun Run has been rescheduled for Friday, October 13! I'm sorry we were rained out today. Let's hope for great weather on October 13^th! 

Parent Teacher Conferences – Coming Soon!

Mitchell parent-teacher conferences are coming soon! If you have not yet set a time with your child's teacher, please reach out to him or her this week. Conference nights are scheduled for October 16, October 19 and October 26. 

Spirit Fridays

On Friday's at Mitchell School all children are encouraged to wear their favorite team shirts or their favorite colors!