As I look forward to the Thanksgiving break, I want to express my thanks and gratitude for the children who attend Mitchell School, for the families who entrust us with their care, for the teachers who choose to work at Mitchell, and for the community members who contribute to our school. We have a wonderful learning community that includes the strengths of diversity, compassion, caring and excellence. I see this everyday through the interactions of students, staff and families at Mitchell.
We are also a learning community that is working toward becoming an IB World School. Our work toward becoming an IB school brings the very best teaching and learning practices in the world to Mitchell, Scarlett, and Huron. These teaching and learning practices include:
-An inquiry model of teaching and learning where students ask questions, seek answers and take action
-An emphasis on action; students using what they've learned to impact their world
-The development of global awareness; students connecting to local, national, and global perspectives and issues through curriculum connections
-You can find more information about our development at: http://ib.a2schools.org
Finally, Mitchell School is home to exceptional teachers who work very hard to meet the academic, social, and emotional needs of all children. I feel very lucky to be a member of this learning community and I wish you all a restful Thanksgiving holiday filled with joy!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Sincerely,
Matt & Kevin
