Friday, October 21, 2016

Mitchell PTO Fall Festival – October 28 @ 6:00

The annual Mitchell PTO fall festival will be held on Friday, October 28 beginning at 6:00 PM. The fall festival is a fun family event with games, food and music that celebrates fall. Students are welcome to wear costumes to the fall festival but not during the school day. This is a family event so:

·       Children My Only Attend with a Parent or Guardian

·       No Scary Costumes

·       No Weapons or Weapon Replicas

·       No Fake Blood


Thank you for your help in making this an enjoyable festival for all students! 

Monday, October 17, 2016

Pick Up Reminders at Mitchell

Good afternoon,
This afternoon parents approached me to share that some Mitchell parents are not using the designated parking spaces in the Scarlett parking lot (in the back of Mitchell School).  This is a reminder that parents must park in parking spaces at Mitchell and Scarlett.
Thank you.
Kevin Karr

Sunday, October 16, 2016

PRISM Quartet Visits Mitchell 4th and 5th Grades, Wednesday, 10/19

Mitchell Elementary School and Scarlett Middle School are excited to welcome the world renowned Prism Quarter to our developing PreK- 8 International Baccalaureate campus this Wednesday, 10/19.

4th Grade: 11 AM in music room with Mrs. Schwankl
5th Grade: 1:30 PM in TBD.

These two grades will be exposed to the repretoire and musicianship of PRISM who has recently performed in Paris and Moscow.  Three of the four musicians have connections to the UM School of Music, Theater and Dance (UMSMTD). UMSMTD sponsors the Michigan Artisit Citizen after school music program for fifth graders at Mitchell. Check out the MAC program on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uoxd5e_3Bpo

Prism background links and Information:
Prism on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4GyviTyydpQwqCYDxV-gkA

Friday, October 14, 2016

International Baccaulearate Update – From Mrs. Rothman / Actualización Baccaulearate Internacional - De la señora Rothman

All Mitchell students are currently engaged in their first IB unity of inquiry. In their classrooms students have opportunities to ask questions, explore answers, and take action. In grade 5 teachers have started talking about the PYP Exhibition with students and families. Exhibition is a school wide event that allows 5th graders to show what they've learned in the PYP at Mitchell School. It will happen in the spring but students will work on it throughout the year


Todos los estudiantes Mitchell se dedican actualmente en su primera unidad de investigación del IB. En sus aulas los estudiantes tienen la oportunidad de hacer preguntas, respuestas explorar, y tomar medidas. En el grado 5 profesores han empezado a hablar de la Exposición PEP con los estudiantes y las familias. Exposición es un evento para toda la escuela que permite a los estudiantes de 5º grado para mostrar lo que han aprendido en el PEP en la Escuela Mitchell. Se va a pasar en la primavera, pero los estudiantes trabajar en él durante todo el año. 

Check In/Check Out Procedures at School - Entrada / Salida a cabo los procedimientos de la Escuela

Parents are always welcome to visit school and we understand that sometimes children need to leave school early for appointments. When you visit school, please do this:

Checking IN:

·       Sign in at the office and get a visitor's sticker

·       If you're visiting your child's class, please do not interrupt teaching

·       Making appointments to talk with teachers is always best. Yet, we understand sometimes things come up at times.

Checking OUT:

·       Sign your child out in the office

·       Office staff will call down to the classroom and your child will meet you in the office.

 

Thank you for your help in following these procedures and keeping all of our children safe at school.


Los padres siempre son bienvenidos a visitar la escuela y entendemos que a veces los niños necesitan salir de la escuela temprano a las citas. Cuando visite la escuela, por favor haga lo siguiente:

Registrándose:

·       Entra en la oficina y obtener una calcomanía de visitante

·       Si estás de visita en la clase de su hijo, por favor no interrumpa la enseñanza

·       Hacer citas para hablar con los maestros es siempre lo mejor. Sin embargo, entendemos que a veces las cosas vienen a veces.

El registro de salida:

·       Inscriba a su hijo en la oficina

·       El personal de oficina llamar a la clase y su hijo va a encontrarse con usted en la oficina.

 

Gracias por su ayuda en el seguimiento de estos procedimientos y mantener todos nuestros niños seguros en la escuela usted.

 

October 26 – Early Release Day / 26 de Octubre - Día de salida temprana

Students will be dismissed at 11:53 on Wednesday, October 26th. This is a half-day for all students. Please plan to be here by 11:53 to pick your child(ren) up. Thank you! 


Los estudiantes saldrán a las 11:53 el miércoles 26 de octubre. Se trata de un medio día para todos los estudiantes. Por favor haga planes para estar aquí a tiempo para recoger a su hijo (s) hacia arriba. ¡Gracias!

Mitchell PTO Meeting - Reunión PTO Mitchell

The Mitchell School PTO will be meeting this Tuesday, October 18 from 6:00-7:00 here at school. All families are welcome and encouraged to attend! 


El PTO de Mitchell se reunirá este martes, 18 de octubre de 6: 00-7: 00 aquí en la escuela. Todas las familias son bienvenidos y se les anima a asistir!

Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Mitchell Expansion Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Dear Mitchell Families and Teachers,

You are invited to the Mitchell Expansion Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Mitchell on Wednesday, October 19 at 4:30 PM.

Please CLICK HERE to view the electronic invitation.

We will celebrate the opening of the new wing at Mitchell School with students, parents, teachers, principals, community members, the AAPS Board of Education, and Superintendent Dr. Jeanice Swift.

I hope to see you there!

Sincerely,
Kevin

Friday, October 7, 2016

Parent Teacher Conferences - Conferencias de Padres y Maestros

Parent-teacher conferences are scheduled for October 17, October 20, and October 27 from 4:00-7:00 pm here at school. If you have not scheduled a conference yet, please contact your child's teacher. At Mitchell School, all parents attend parent teacher conferences. Thank you! 


Las conferencias de padres y maestros están programadas para el 17 de octubre de 20 de octubre y 27 de octubre de 4: 00-7: 00 pm aquí en la escuela. Si no ha programado una conferencia, sin embargo, por favor, póngase en contacto con el maestro de su hijo. En la Escuela Mitchell, todos los padres asistan a las conferencias de padres y maestros! 


 

Monday, October 3, 2016

School Improvement Team meets on Weds, 10/5 @7:30

Dear Mitchell Community,

The Mitchell School Improvement Team will hold its first meeting of the year this Wednesday, 10/5 from 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM.

It would be GREAT to have one or two additional parents join our team. Spanish translation is available at the meeting.  If you are interested or want to know more, please email or call Mr. Karr.

karrk@aaps.k12.mi.us
734 997 1216




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Saturday, October 1, 2016

Picture Day - Día de fotos

Picture day is scheduled for Thursday, October 6. 


día de la foto está programada para el jueves 6 de octubre de Información vendrá a casa pronto en el correo de la mochila sobre el día de fotos.

PTO Thrift Shop Show Your Support! - PTO Thrift Shop - muestre su ayuda!

This Week Show Your Support at The PTO Thrift:  Sunday 10/02 through Sat. 10/08 visit the PTO Thrift Shop on 2280 S. Industrial highway. For every $5 spent you will get a token to vote for our school - the more tokens we get the higher percentage of money raised we received.  


Esta Semana muestre su ayuda en la TDP Ahorro: Domingo 10/02 a través Sat. 10/08 visita de la toma de fuerza tienda de ahorro en 2280 autopista S. Industrial. Por cada $ 5 pasamos obtendrá un contador de votar por nuestra escuela - los más fichas obtenemos el mayor porcentaje de dinero recaudado que recibimos. 

Reminder: School Starts at 8:47 AM

School starts at 8:47. You can drop your children off as early as 8:35. We are noticing many kids arriving late to school. Please do your very best to arrive on time. Thank you!


La escuela comienza a las 8:47. Puede deje a sus niños tan pronto como 08:35. Estamos notando que muchos niños que llegan tarde a la escuela. Por favor, haga su mejor esfuerzo para llegar a tiempo. ¡Gracias!