Curriculum night was a wonderful community event last week at Mitchell. It was great to see so many parents at school. If you were unable to attend, please connect with your child's teacher to ensure that you have the information you need to make this year a great year of learning!
Friday, September 27, 2019
Curriculum Night – Thank You Families!
After School Tutoring
826michigan offers completely free homework support in all academic subjects for students aged 8 to 18. After school tutoring starts Monday September 30th from 4 to 6 PM inside Liberty Street Robot Supply & Repair.
Friday, September 20, 2019
Early Release Day – Wednesday, September 25
All AAPS elementary students will be released at 1:29 PM on Wednesday, September 25. All teachers will participate in professional development in the afternoon. Please plan to pick your child up on this day at 1:29 PM. Lunch will be served as normal. Buses routes will run as normal on this day and will depart Mitchell by 1:40 PM.
Neighborhood Traffic and Speeding
Dear Mitchell Families,
As you drive your children to and from school, please be mindful of the following:
· Follow all posted speed limit signs within our neighborhoods. Many families use Fernwood and Lorraine as the access roads to Mitchell. Please be safe and follow the speed limits signs.
· Be mindful of idling engines at drop off and pick up.If you're waiting awhile, shutting engines off helps to reduce emissions.
· As you arrive for pick up, please do not block the neighborhood driveways.
Working together, we can be safe during pick up and drop off while also being good neighbors with the residents who live near Mitchell. If you have questions, I'm happy to talk with you.
Thank you!
Matt
Mitchell PTO Fun Run
The fun run is coming up on Friday, October 4! This is a PTO sponsored event that promotes wellness and exercise while raising funds for our school. The PTO is still looking for parent volunteers to help with the fun run! Look for more information in your child's backpack mail!
AAPS Bus Tracker App
The Ann Arbor Public Schools is excited to share news with those students and parents that utilize district-provided bus service. Our school bus partner, Durham School Services has provided an application, Bus Tracker, that allows parents and guardians to view the location of their child(ren)'s bus in real time with relationship to their assigned bus stop. This application is available through a web browser or the app stores. Bus Tracker enables parents and guardians to view multiple stops on an assigned route, including the scheduled arrival time for each stop. The service is free of charge to parents/guardians and provided at no additional cost to the school districts serviced by Durham School Services. Use of the application is voluntary.
For more information, to sign-up and create your secure login, or to use the application on your smartphone or web browser, please go to:
www.durhamschoolservices.com/durhambustracker
https://m.durhambustracker.com/secure/login
If you have any questions regarding the Bus Tracker application, please contact Tim VanDongen at (734) 994-2330 ext 54118.
For technical support, please contact bustracker@a2schools.org
CAN Art & Design
The Community Action Network of Ann Arbor (CAN) is providing a free art & design program to 4th grade students this fall. This program is for students who have an interest in creating, designing, and thinking outside the box. Space is limited to 20 students total and will fill up fast. Permission slips have been sent home - return yours as soon as possible to secure your spot.Families must provide transportation home! There will be multiple sessions throughout the year and kids who are waitlisted will be offered spots in future sessions. If you have any questions please contact our art teacher, Mrs. Williams.
Sunday, September 15, 2019
Early Release Day – Wednesday, September 25
All AAPS elementary students will be released at 1:29 PM on Wednesday, September 25. All teachers will participate in professional development in the afternoon. Please plan to pick your child up on this day at 1:29 PM. Lunch will be served as normal. Buses routes will run as normal on this day and will depart Mitchell by 1:40 PM.
Late Morning Arrivals
We are noticing many students who are arriving late to school. As a reminder, the bell rings at 8:56. Please make sure children are dropped off for school on time. Late student arrivals cause disruptions to classrooms when kids and teachers have already begun their day of learning. Please do your very best to have your children to school on time.
Thank you for help,
Matt
Mighty Mustangs Math
The Mighty Mustangs Math program is an after-school math intervention program focused on developing mathematical skills in students. This program runs in the fall for students in 3rdthrough 5thgrade. Parents of students who demonstrate a need and could benefit from this intervention will be contacted.
Washtenaw County Environmental Clean Up Day
Dispose of many unwanted household items in a safe and sustainable manner. The Washtenaw County Water Resources Commissioner's Office, Board of Public Works, and community partners are sponsoring the event on September 14th at the Thomson Reuters Office complex near State and Textile Roads from 10 AM to 2 PM.
Saturday, September 7, 2019
Friday, September 6, 2019
Curriculum Night – September 19
Please plan to attend curriculum night on September 19. You will learn about the curriculum that 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.
6:00-6:25 Classroom Teacher Presentations
6:30-6:55 Mr. Hilton's Presentation in the Multi-Purpose Room
7:00-7:30 Classroom Teacher Presentations
Thank you for coming!
Parents/Guardians Visiting During The School Day
I want to take a moment and reinforce our safety procedures for entering the building. We are safest when we work together, go slowly and look out for one another. Please know:
Entering the Building
When requesting entrance, parents and guests will stand in front of the camera and press the buzzer to signal their request. The main front door and the main rear door have a buzzer & camera system. These are the only two doors in which you can enter. Please press the buzzer and be prepared to share why you're visiting school. If the office staff does not immediately answer the buzzer, please be patient and they will be with you shortly.
Guests and visitors should then go immediately to the office to sign in and wear a visitor's sticker.
I want to make sure that our parent community feels welcome and encouraged to visit school. I also want to make sure we provide a safe and secure environment for children. To do that, I need your help with these procedures. If you have questions, I'd be happy to talk with you.
Parking Lot Safety - Parent Drop-Off & Pick-Up
If you drive your child to school and/or pick them up at the end of the day, please follow the posted signs around the school.
PULL FORWARDin the front drive - pull as far forward as possible so others can pull forward too. Your child will exit the car on the curb side only. Stop – Kiss – Drop Off – Go. J
NO PARKINGin the front drive. Stay in your car.
NO PARKING on the south side of Lorraine in the afternoon. This is the pick-up line. Parking in the neighborhood or in the Scarlett lot is fine.
PATIENCE: Please be patient. We will do this as quickly as possible. Student safety is our first priority.
Parking at Mitchell
There are some parking spots available in front of Mitchell School. Additional parking is available in the Scarlett parking lot behind Mitchell School. Please DO NOT park in the front circle drive - ever. Parked cars create a traffic flow problem that can cause unsafe situations.
If you need to enter the building, please park in a parking space in one of our lots. Do not double park and block others in.You can park in the Scarlett lot in the back, in the front Mitchell lot or in the neighborhood. Thank you for your help!
Mitchell PTO Meeting – All Are Welcome!
The Mitchell PTO will be holding the first meeting of the school year on Tuesday, September 17 at 6:00 PM at school. All families are welcome and encouraged to attend!
Mitchell PTO Family Movie Night – 9/13 @ 6:00 PM
All families are invited to join us in the multipurpose room at Mitchell for family movie night on Friday, September 13. The movie will begin at 6:00 PM and food will be available for purchase. Children may only attend with a supervising adult. I hope to see you there!
Mitchell PTO Scholastic Book Fair
On Wednesday, September 18 through Friday, September 20 the Mitchell PTO will be hosting a Scholastic Book Fair here at school. Children will have the opportunity to visit the book fair, make a wish list and buy books if they would like. Visit our Book Fair webpage for more information including the new eWallet payment method.
Rec & Ed – Fall Into After School Activities!
AAPS Rec & Ed is excited to offer several after-school classes focused on fun, learning, movement, and discovery. Registration is now open, and spots are filling fast! Please see class options below and visit Rec & Ed afterschool classes for details. For scholarship information, click here.
Kids In The Woods
G-Powers Soccer
Before School Chess
Chess: Beginning/Intermediate - Early Fall
Chess: Beginning/Intermediate - Late Fall
Nutty Robotics
Nutty Robotics Junior
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