The Ann Arbor Public School's spring break vacation begins at the end of the day on Friday, March 22. School will resume on Monday, April 1. I wish you all a safe and enjoyable spring break!
Friday, March 15, 2019
Spring Break Vacation
5th Grade Exhibition
What is rock snot? How do our choices affect the environment? What difference does food waste make in our world? Please join us on March 21 from 6-7pm to celebrate the work of our 5th grade inquirers. The 5th grade Exhibition is the capstone event of the IB Primary Years Programme. Students have been inquiring into Sharing the Planet and the ways in which they can take action on behalf of the world around them. Join us for an evening of inquiry, presentations, and student projects. We look forward to sharing our work with you!
Report Cards Sent Home – March 22
Student report cards will be sent home on Friday, March 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 with your child. If you have questions, please talk with your child's teacher.
Friday, March 1, 2019
Returning to Mitchell for 2019-2020?
The time has come to begin planning for the 2019-20 school year at Mitchell. It is really important that we project enrollment as early and as accurately as possible. If your child will be staying at Mitchell for the 2019-20 school year, please indicate that on the form below and complete it by Friday, March 15, 2019
Kindergarten Enrollment for 2019-20
Kindergarten enrollment for the fall of 2019 is now open! Mitchell School offers an exceptional International Baccalaureate experience for your children and we are enrolling now. We also love to give school tours! Tours can be set up by calling the office at 997.1216.
Attention 5thGrade Parents – Scarlett Information Night – Monday, March 18th
Scarlett Middle School will be hosting an informational night for all incoming sixth grade students and families. You can find the information by CLICKING HERE.
The “Momo Challenge” is back in the news.
The so-called Momo Challenge that uses a scary-looking avatar to communicate with children via smartphone messaging applications (i.e., WhatsApp), Facebook, YouTube, Minecraft, etc. is back in the news. According to reports, children are encouraged to contact "Momo" and then asked to post photos or video of themselves committing violent acts, including suicide. The Momo avatar blackmails children by telling them that she has damaging information on the players and will release it if they don't play the game.
Many recent reports are claiming this is "fake news" but according to the Washtenaw Area Council for Children these types of social media threats are real as they can spread fear and produces a form of cyberbullying.
The Washtenaw Area Council for Children offers these tips to share with your students:
- Never give in to any internet challenge via a game, social media or other popular websites
- Report all challenges to the website you are on and tell a parent or another trusted adult
- Report anyone who tries to get you to participate in an internet challenge
- Report anything that makes you feel threaten, afraid/uncomfortable to the website you are on
- Tell a parent or trusted adult about anything that makes you feel afraid, threatened/uncomfortable
- Do not accept friend requests or chat requests from people you do not know
- Never give out private and personal information on the internet
- Internet challenges prey on vulnerable people and can be harmful
- Do not be afraid to get help - it is not your fault
For more information on cyber security visit this link provided by WACC:
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