Science Olympiad Tournament

The Mitchell School Science Olympiad team will be in action at the county tournament on Saturday, May 11 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! 

Girls On The Run

The Mitchell School GOTR team will be at Rolling Hills County Park for the 5K race on Saturday, May 11. We'd love to have you join us! You can find more information HERE.

MSTEP Testing

During the week of April 29, 3^rdand 4^th grade students will begin the MSTEP test. The MSTEP test is required by the State of Michigan for all 3^rd, 4^th, and 5^th grade students. If you have questions please contact Mr. Hilton at 997.1216.

Fifth Grade Transition Day – Visit to Scarlett Middle School

On Wednesday, May 1 Mitchell students will visit Scarlett Middle School as part of a district wide initiative. All AAPS 5^thgrade students will visit their respective middle schools. This visit is designed to help students become familiar with the middle school. All current middle and high school students will be on an early release schedule this day to accommodate the fifth grade visit. 

Summer Camps Carnival Fair, Saturday, May 4

This is a great place to find out about camps that your child may be interested in. FREE to all. Families can enjoy an afternoon of fun at Scarlett Middle School and enter for a chance to win a free week of camp. RSVP by April 26 to: Camp Carnival RSVP

AAPS Rec & Ed After-School Enrichment Survey

Ann Arbor Rec & Ed has had the pleasure of offering after-school enrichment classes to elementary-aged students for many years. To know what types of classes to offer, we survey parents to find out which classes are the most popular at each school. We also give parents an opportunity to provide new class ideas for us to consider. A link to this year's survey can be found below. 

 

Rec & Ed After School Class Survey for Year 2019-2020

Ann Arbor Public Schools – School Safety Update

The Ann Arbor Public Schools will provide a school safety update for parents and guardians on Tuesday, April 16, 6:30-8pm in Pioneer High School's Annex.

 

This meeting will include a description of the ALICE intruder protocol that our staff is trained in well as an update on the school safety assessment and the upcoming visitor management system. An officer from the Ann Arbor Police Department will be joining the meeting as well.

 

We hope you can make this session on Tuesday, April 16, 6:30 at Pioneer's Annex to learn more about our commitment to student and school safety. The Annex is located off the main Stadium Bvld. entrance or via the doors off the main parking lot.

No School for AAPS Students – Friday, April 19

There is no school for all Ann Arbor Public Schools students on Friday, April 19. Classes will resume on Monday, April 22. 

MSTEP Testing

During the week of April 15, 5^th grade students will continue the MSTEP test. The MSTEP test is required by the State of Michigan for all 3^rd, 4^th, and 5^th grade students. If you have questions please contact Mr. Hilton at 997.1216.

Mitchell PTO Meeting

The Mitchell PTO will be meeting on Tuesday, April 16 at 6:00 PM in the school media center. All families are welcome and encouraged to attend! 

Mitchell PTO International Night

Mark your calendar and grab your passports to take your family on a trip around the world!

This is a free event for all Mitchell School families. You are encouraged to wear traditional clothing from your country of origin, culture or heritage or a team jersey (e.g. your favorite international soccer team), but please, no Halloween costume attire. Small samples of delicacies from around the world will be offered but make sure your kiddos have had dinner as these are only samples! Our gallery of artifacts, inter-active workshops, and amazing performances will make this a night you won't want to miss!  We look forward to celebrating the diversity that makes our school so special with all of you! Please remember that all children must be accompanied by an adult.

Safety Procedures - Entering the Building

Safety Procedures - Entering the Building

I want to take a moment and reinforce our safety procedures for entering the building. We are safest when we work together, go slowly and look out for one another. Please know:

•  Entering the Building
• As is our current practice, entry during school hours is limited. At the beginning of the school day and at the end of the school day, the main front entrance will be open for a short time. The doors will lock shortly after the entry bell and unlock shortly before the exit bell. 
• When requesting entrance, parents and guests will stand in front of the camera and press the buzzer to signal their request. The main front door and the main rear door have a buzzer & camera system. These are the only two doors in which you can enter.Please press the buzzer and be prepared to share why you're visiting school. If the office staff does not immediately answer the buzzer, please be patient and they will be with you shortly. 
• Guests and visitors should then go immediately to the office to sign in and wear a visitor's sticker. 

I want to make sure that our parent community feels welcome and encouraged to visit school. I also want to make sure we provide a safe and secure environment for children. To do that, I need your help with these procedures. If you have questions, I'd be happy to talk with you. 

The 2018-19 School Climate Survey Is Here! Make Your Voice Count!

Ann Arbor Public Schools' annual School Climate Survey is now live. All parents, employees, and students in grades 3–12 are invited to participate. This survey will help us to identify trends in perceptions, monitor the climate in our school, evaluate our progress, and understand the ongoing needs of our community. All parents/guardians with a current email address on file received a personal invitation and survey. Independent research and communications firm K12 Insightis administering the survey and compiling the results and ALL responses are strictly confidential. We hope you will take 15 minutes and share your experiences and perceptions with us.

Community Action Network Resource Fair

Community Action Network is hosting their annual Resource Fair and Free Food Distribution on Saturday, April 13th from 10-12pm. There will be free food, clothes, games, and prizes to win! Local Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti organizations will be hosting several tables to raise awareness on the resources available in the Washtenaw County area. It is a great opportunity to find the extra helping hand you are looking for, to engage with the local community and to bring home free food! We look forward to seeing you there.