Our annual, year end Ice Cream Social celebration will be held on Friday, June 8 beginning at 6:00 PM here at school. This event is sponsored by the wonderful Mitchell PTO! A flyer came will come home detailing the event and details! It's going to be an awesome time – I hope you all can make the event!
Thursday, May 31, 2018
Mitchell Ice Cream Social
5th Grade Graduation
On Thursday, June 14 at 6:00 PM we will be holding our 5th grade graduation ceremony in the multi-purpose room here at Mitchell. We hope all of our fifth grade students and families can attend this event! The Mitchell PTO will be serving light refreshments after the ceremony. Thank you to Mr. Krigbaum, Mr. Popkey and Ms. Padgen for organizing this event.
Mitchell Modular Addition – Update
As we prepare for the 2018-19 school year, interest from the community in our exceptional schooling program continues to be high. Going forward, we are planning to add another modular to the existing site for the fall. This modular will accommodate our growth and will provide us with more high-quality teaching and learning spaces. I want you to know the modular addition is on track and construction will begin shortly after school is out for summer vacation. I will keep you posted as to the progress of this construction over the summer months. If you have any questions, please call me at school at 997.1216.
Student Medication
Dear Parents,
If your child has medication that is kept at school, please make plans to stop by the office and pick-up the medication by Thursday, June 21. The office will close for the summer on Friday, June 22. Thank you for your help!
Summer Book Give-Away
Our summer book giveaway is fast approaching. During the last week of school your child will have the opportunity to select new books to add to your home library. Please check your child's backpack and set time aside daily to enjoy the books at home over the summer. The at home reading practice this summer is really important to prevent students from regressing over the summer months.
Mitchell PTO Volunteer Appreciation!
THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS! Anyone and everyone who volunteered at Mitchell School this year is invited to attend a THANK YOU RECEPTION on Wednesday, June 6th in the Community Room from 3:00-4:00. If you have served pizza at movie night, helped in a classroom, set up for an event, assisted at International Night, etc.... please join us so we can show our appreciation.
Last Day of School and Report Cards
The last day of school is Friday, June 15 and students will be dismissed at 11:39 AM. This is a half-day for all Ann Arbor Public Schools students. Please plan to arrive at 11:39 to pick up your child. Additionally, year-end report cards will be sent home on this day. Please make sure to look over the report card with your child and celebrate the growth they have made as learners!
Lost and Found
The lost and found is piling up again with spring weather gear. Please plan to stop by the lost and found and claim any items that you own. All items not claimed by Friday, June 15 will be donated to charity. Thank you!
Mitchell Free Food Distribution
All Mitchell and Scarlett families are welcome to pick up free food at Mitchell School on Saturday, June 2 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.
Tuesday, May 29, 2018
Mr. Chuck Hamilton is Retiring!
Please join us in celebrating the retirement of Mr. Chuck Hamilton!
Thursday, May 24, 2018
Mitchell Ice Cream Social
Our annual, year end Ice Cream Social celebration will be held on Friday, June 8 beginning at 6:00 PM here at school. This event is sponsored by the wonderful Mitchell PTO! A flyer came will come home detailing the event and details! It's going to be an awesome time – I hope you all can make the event!
Field Day
We will be holding our annual field day on Friday, June 1. This is a time when we all participate in fun activities as a school. Given our growth over the past few years, we've had to think a little bit differently about how field day will run. This year, the schedule looks like this:
· 9:30-10:30 Kindergarten and First Grade
· 10:35-11:35 Second and Third Grade
· 1:45-2:45 Fourth and Fifth Grade
The kids always look forward to this event! Obviously, this event is dependent on the weather. If it looks like rain, classroom teachers will plan indoor activities.
Parent Pick-Up & Drop-Off Reminders
A friendly reminder…Please, no parking in the circle drive.
· MITCHELL PARKING LOT: At the end of the day, please do not block the entrance/exit of the parking lot or park illegally. If no spots are available, you can park in the Scarlett lot or wait in the pick-up line. We will do our very best to move quickly at the end of the day but will not sacrifice student safety.
· SCARLETT PARKING LOT: You may park in the Scarlett lot if the Mitchell lot is full. The rear door off the Scarlett parking lot now has a camera and buzzer system to enter. DO NOT PARK NEAR THE CURB – THIS AREA IS FOR BUSSES ONLY! Park in a parking space!
· PICK UP LINE – ENTERING MITCHELL: As you arrive for pick up at the end of the day, please make certain that you are not blocking access to the driveways of houses that surround Mitchell. Thank you for your attention and help with this important process.
Mitchell Free Food Distribution
All Mitchell and Scarlett families are welcome to pick up free food at Mitchell School on Saturday, June 2 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.
Friday, May 11, 2018
Returning Mitchell Students - Registration for 2018-19 Starts Now!
The Ann Arbor Public Schools is preparing for the 2018-19 school year. We will be using InfoSnap, an online registration system, to confirm your student's enrollment for the upcoming school year. The system is a secure process, which allows the district to verify all student demographic, emergency and medical contact information for your child prior to the start of the new school year. The system will also allow you to electronically sign the annual permission forms for school district policies.
This week you should have received an email communication in email from backtoschool@a2schools.org with instructions on how to access the system for your student. The email will contain a link/instructions and a secure "snapcode" that links directly to your student's information. Please check your inbox or SPAM folder for a message from backtoschool@a2schools.org.
Mitchell PTO Meeting
The Mitchell PTO will be meeting on Tuesday, May 22 at 6:00 PM in the media center at school. We'd love to see many families attend this event. Everyone is welcome!
Friday, May 4, 2018
Election Day – No School on Tuesday, May 8
There is no school for all Ann Arbor Public Schools students on Tuesday, May 8th. Please get out and vote!
Mitchell School Family Talent Show – Friday, May 11th
Our Mitchell Family Talent Show is coming up in just two weeks!
The show is Friday, May 11th. Doors open at 6:00pm, Show begins at 6:30.
Children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
We still need help on the night of the show, especially supervising the kids "backstage" (in the library).
Please help make this show run smoothly.
Here is the link to sign up...
Please call/text Christine Payne (708) 790-8662 with questions. Thanks!!
Science Olympiad Tournament
The Mitchell School Science Olympiad team will be in action at the county tournament on Saturday, May 12 at Ann Arbor Pioneer High School. Kids will be competing at various times throughout the day. We would love to have you stop by and see them in action!
Family Literacy Event – Black Men Read
On May 17th at 4:30 PM we will host an event, entitled Black Men Read, which is designed to bring families together to highlight the importance of storytelling in African American communities. The evening will center on the cultural experiences and history of African Americans through story. This event will include a read-aloud and story discussion to help students make connections and understand the text. Finally, there will be crafts for kids and families to do together. We hope all families will attend!
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