Dear Mitchell School Community,
On March 14, the Ann Arbor Public Schools will support the nationally planned School Walkout Day and will be using a developmentally appropriate plan at the elementary and secondary levels while being respectful of the first amendment rights of all students. At the elementary level, AAPS will focus our efforts in ways that are safe and elementary students will not exit the building unless they are signed out and under the supervision of parents or guardians. If you would like your child to participate in the planned walkout, please stop into the office and sign them out. This will be an excused absence. When returning, you must sign your child back into school at the office.
At Mitchell School, we will recognize this day by focusing our attention in positive ways that reinforce a sense of community through the IB Learner Profile Traits and Attitudes of being caring toward others, showing kindness, and being respectful of one another. Further, we will use this moment to help all students feel a sense of significance and belonging at Mitchell School. In their classrooms, children will participate in morning meetings and stories read-aloud that focus on the bolded words above. Together, we can ensure that every child feels safe, cared for and belongs at Mitchell School. If you have any questions, please contact me at 997.1216.
