Mitchell Listening Campaign

At the first PTO meeting of the year this week, a proposal was brought forward to engage in an intentional process of building relationships and fostering a more connected community here at Mitchell School. This proposal was considered by the PTO group and it was recommended that we move forward to implement what will be called - The Mitchell Listening Campaign. Ellen Patnaude, Mitchell 4^th grade parent, will lead this group.

 

One of the most effective ways to find out what other people are thinking about, excited about, concerned about, and what is most important to them is to engage in one-on-one conversation. To this end, a group of parents is forming with the intent of getting to know other parents and building our school community.

 

This promises to be an awesome opportunity to learn about the richness of our community! Please come to an informational meeting on October 8 from 6-7 pm in the Media Center here at school. No commitment is required to come to this meeting and learn more. Questions? Call the school office at 997.1216.

Mitchell Free Food Distribution - 10/3/15

Free food is available for Mitchell families Saturday, October 3 from 9:30-11:00. All Mitchell families who need food are invited to come to Mitchell school for a free food giveaway. This free food distribution will happen the first Saturday of each month. A one-time registration process is required to verify household members. If you registered at a previous event, you will not have to register again.

 

Note: To be clear, this is only available to Mitchell School families at this time.

PTO Book Fair

Mitchell School will host a Scholastic book fair October 7^th – 9th. Children will preview the book fair and have an opportunity to buy books as well. Information on volunteering to help run the book fair can be found HERE. 

PHOTO: Numbers Make Sense Like This When You're Five

Mitchell PTO Meeting - Tuesday, September 22 @ 6:00

All families are invited to attend the Mitchell PTO meeting on Tuesday, September 22. We will meet in the media center beginning at 6:00 PM. 

NWEA Testing

In the next two weeks 1^st – 5^th grade children will be engaged in the NWEA Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Assessment. We give students the NWEA MAP Assessments to determine your child's instructional level and to measure academic growth throughout the school year in the areas of Math and Reading. As in previous years, your child will take these assessments on a computer.

Mitchell School Improvement Team

The Mitchell School Improvement Team is beginning to form and we are looking for parents who would like to participate on the team. Typically, the School Improvement Team works to identify areas of academic improvement and creates an action plan to move the school forward. If you're interested in serving on this team email me or call the school! 

Curriculum Night

Curriculum night is scheduled for September 29 from 6:00-8:00 PM. Please plan to attend curriculum night. You will learn about the curriculum your child will be learning this school year and have an opportunity to talk with your child's teachers. You will also sign up for parent-teacher conferences.

A Few Reminders

Each day the first bell rings at 8:50 a.m. and students may begin to enter the building. Before the first bell, students should line up outside the front doors. If you drive your child to school or pick them up at the end of the day, please follow the posted signs:

-NO PARKING in the front circle drive. It creates unsafe conditions as other parents have to pull out and around parked cars.

-If you need to enter the building we ask that you park in front parking lot or in the back of the building in the Scarlett parking lot. 

-Please do not drop your children off before 8:40 a.m. as there is no adult supervision until this time. 

Spirit Fridays

One tradition here at Mitchell School is Spirit Friday! Each Friday we encourage your child to wear his or her favorite team colors to school. Even if it is something other than…Go Blue!  J

Academic Games - 4th and 5th Grade Families

Once again we are hoping to form an academic games team for Mitchell School. This is a high quality opportunity for Mitchell students to engage in an extended learning opportunity that is fun! More information can be found HERE.

Think Stretch Books

Returning Mitchell students - bring back your Think Stretch books and receive a medal from Mr. Karr or Mr. Hilton.    

PHOTO: First Day Assembly

First day assembly at Mitchell School learning the routines and procedures of the school

PHOTO: Mitchell Art Room

Ready to be creative in Mrs. Williams art room at @a2mitchell #a2ib

Curriculum Night

Curriculum night is scheduled for September 29 from 6:00-8:00 PM. Please plan to attend curriculum night. You will learn about the curriculum your child will be learning this school year and have an opportunity to talk with your child's teachers. You will also sign up for parent-teacher conferences.

Mitchell Free Food Distribution - 9/19/15

Free food is available for Mitchell families Saturday, September 19 from 9:30-11:00. All Mitchell families who need food are invited to come to Mitchell school for a free food giveaway. This free food distribution will happen the first Saturday of each month. A one-time registration process is required to verify household members. If you registered at a previous event, you will not have to register again.

 

Note: To be clear, this is only available to Mitchell School families at this time.