Mitchell School Field Day

We will be holding our annual field day on Friday, May 24. 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 Young 5's, 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 housesthat surround Mitchell. Thank you for your attention and help with this important process.

Early Release – Wednesday, May 22

All AAPS elementary students will be released at 1:29 PM on Wednesday, May 22. This is a report writing day for teachers. Please plan to pick your child up on this day at 1:29 PM. Lunch will be served at school, buses will run as normal and will depart Mitchell by 1:40 PM. Buses will run the regular routes. 

Family Literacy Night – Black Men Read

On May 23rd at 4:00 PM we will host an event, 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!

5thGrade Robotics Competition

A group of Mitchell 5^thgrade students will be competing at Forsythe Middle School on Saturday, May 18 as part of an Ann Arbor robotics competition. This team will be competing against other schools from the area and is an extension of the science and engineering standards found in Project Lead The Way (PLTW). If you have questions, please ask Claudia Martinez – Mitchell School PLTW teacher!

Mitchell PTO Meeting

The Mitchell PTO will be meeting on Tuesday, May 21 at 6:00 PM in the school media center. All families are welcome and encouraged to attend! 

Ann Arbor Public Schools Community Resource Fair

Tonight is the third annual Ann Arbor Public Schools Community Resource Fair.  This event is for our bilingual and immigrant families to learn about the resources available in our community. It is at Scarlett Middle School in the multipurpose room.  Please stop by between 6:00-8:00pm.  We will have food and beverages, door prizes and translators available.  We hope to see you there!