November Supply Distribution

Dear Mitchell Families,

 

AAPS is pleased to provide key supplies to every AAPS student.  During our first distribution, we handed out kits with general school supplies and EveryDay Math materials.  

 

We are preparing for our next distribution which will include art supplies, instruments (5th grade), recorders (4th grade) and books.  Some grade levels are ready for the next math journal and those will be included, as well.  We will also have general supply kits available for any student who did not receive their kits during the first distribution.  

 

Our next distribution will take place:

• Monday, November 9th, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
• Wednesday, November 11th, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM.

 

All distributions are drive-thru at Mitchell.  Stay in your car and wear a mask.  Walkers and bikers are welcome!  We just ask everyone to wear masks and practice social distancing. Grades Y5-1st, will come to the loop at the front of our school.  Grades 2-5 will pick up supplies in the back parking lot. (Mitchell/Scarlett lot) There is a map attached to this email.    

 

AAPS supplies are for every AAPS student!! They contain important supplies that your student will need for art, music, instrumental music, and grade level assignments. 

 

DISTRIBUTION MAP

 

Versión en español

Queridas Familias de Mitchell,

 

AAPS se complace en suministrar materiales clave a cada estudiante de las Escuelas Públicas de Ann Arbor.  Durante nuestra primera distribución estuvimos entregando sets con materiales escolares generales, y también materiales para las matemáticas diarias.

 

Nos estamos preparando ahora para nuestra próxima distribución, la cual incluye suministros para arte, instrumentos musicales (5ºgrado) y flautas (4º grado) además de libros.  Algunos grados están ya listos para utilizar el siguiente nivel del libro de matemáticas.  En ese caso, los libros irán incluidos también en esta próxima distribución.  También tendremos sets con los materiales generales para aquellos estudiantes que no recibieron sus sets durante la primera distribución.

 

Nuestra próxima distribución tendrá lugar:

• Lunes, 9 de noviembre, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
• Miércoles, 11 de noviembre, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

 

Todas las distribuciones de materiales se realizarán desde su automóvil.  Permanezca dentro de su vehículo y lleve la máscara puesta.  Todos aquellos que lleguen en bicicleta y caminando son también bienvenidos!  Solamente les rogamos que todos utilicen una máscara y practiquen distancia social.  Los grados Y5 - 1º, se acercarán a través del circuito situado en la parte frontal de nuestra escuela.  Los grados 2º - 5ºrecogerán sus materiales en la parte de detrás de nuestro parking (parqueadero compartido entre Mitchell y Scarlett).  Vean el  mapa adjunto. 

  

Los materiales de AAPS son para cada uno de los estudiantes de las escuelas de Ann Arbor, AAPS!! Los suministros contienen materiales importantes que su estudiante necesita para arte, música, música instrumental, y también para las tareas de cada grado.

 

MAPA DE DISTRIBUCIÓN

Election Day – Tuesday, November 3

Tuesday, November 3 is an election day in Ann Arbor. There will be no school on this day for all Ann Arbor Public Schools students. 

Securly Parent Portal

The AAPS Instructional Technology Department is launching a new program to help families manage their child's online safety while using school-issued devices at home. The new tool is called Securly. The Securly web filter provides FREE parental controls for school-issued devices through an "opt-in" parent portal.

 

You can find more information by CLICKING HERE. 

Community Resources

826michigan Virtual Schoolwork Support (Grades 1-12)

This school year, 826michigan will be providing FREE online schoolwork support for students ages 7-18 attending school in the Ypsilanti, Detroit, and Ann Arbor areas. Learn more and register here.

 

A2tor (Grades K-8) 

A2tor is a free, virtual tutoring program in which Ann Arbor/Ypsi area high schoolers volunteer as tutors for Ann Arbor/Ypsi area middle and elementary schoolers. 

·       Individual Tutor Sessions: Individual sessions are for families who would be put under stress accessing paid tutoring services. Tutors help with school work or do general enrichment activities tailored to students' age, ability level, and interests. Parents can request a tutor here. 

·       Group Reading, Math, Fractions and Homework Help: Group enrichment and homework opportunities are open to all students. Classes include math, reading, writing, art, homework help, and homework help for native Spanish speakers. Group info and sign up form. Writing workshop info and sign up form 

 

A2 Tutors (Grades 2-8)

Our mission is to provide free tutoring to families that do not have the means to hire tutors for keeping kids on track with online learning. While A2 Tutors offers both in-person and virtual options AAPS has only approved the virtual component of this program. Request a tutor here.

 

HumanKind Afterschool Homework Help (Grades K-5)

HumanKind is currently offering a homework help program to K-5 students at AAPS. This program supports elementary students in subjects such as language arts, reading, math, and science. This program will be available after school hours on the Zoom video conferencing platform Monday through Thursday, for one to two weekly 30-45 minute long sessions. Parents can request a tutor here.

Questions, Comments or Concerns? Contact Nancy Shore, AAPS Strategic Partnership and Volunteer Coordinator, shoren@a2schools.org

Election Day – Tuesday, November 3

Tuesday, November 3 is an election day in Ann Arbor. There will be no school on this day for all Ann Arbor Public Schools students. 

Fall Assessment Plan in AAPS

During the weeks of October 26^thand November 2^nd, Mitchell 3-5^thGraders will be taking the NWEA Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Assessment in Reading and Math. The Mitchell 2^ndgraders will take the NWEA math assessment and a district designed assessment for reading. Finally, the Mitchell K-1^stgrade students will be taking the Lexia auto-placement assessment for reading and a district designed assessment for math. We give these tests to help determine a student's instructional level and help provide more information about each child so we can better help them grow as readers and mathematicians.

Supply Distribution

We are down to the last few supply kits! If you were unable to make it to any of the supply distributions, please email me directly at hiltonm@aaps.k12.mi.us. We will work with families to get the needed supply kits out! 

Connecting Together: An AAPS Parent/Guardian Support Group

Please join us for twice-a-month, drop-in support groups for parents and guardians of students in AAPS. Groups meet on the 2nd Tuesday (7:30-8:30 PM) and 4th Thursday (1-2PM) of the month. Connect with other parents to find support and get ideas about how to face the challenges of 2020. Please register here.Last year, parents who participated in an AAPS parent support group consistently reported that they found it helpful, and appreciated hearing from and connecting with other parents going through similar struggles. Join us starting October 13th! 

Parent Teacher Conferences – Coming Soon!

Mitchell parent-teacher conferences are coming soon! If you have not yet set a time with your child's teacher, please reach out to him or her to schedule a conference. Conference nights are scheduled for October 19, October 22 and October 26. 

Mitchell School Supply Distribution - Make-Up Date!

We will be holding a make-up supply distribution for families who were not able to come last week. We've given out well over 400 kits, including preschool – Woohoo! Our make-up distribution will take place Tuesday, October 13th, 9:00AM - 10:30AM.  

 

All grade levels, Y5-5th, should come to the front loop of our school to get supplies. Stay in your car and wear a mask. Walkers and bikers are welcome! We just ask everyone to wear masks and practice social distancing.  

 

Library books and instruments can be returned at this time.  New families and incoming kindergarteners can bring new student enrollment paperwork, if needed.  This includes your child's original birth certificate, immunization records, physical exam, eye exam record for kindergarten, driver's license and three proofs of residency (one must be a lease or mortgage statement, utility bill, etc.).  We will make copies of everything before you leave.

Students & Families – Virtual Help Desk & FAQ

Students and families can call 734-997-1222 and will be connected to the virtual help desk.

Ayuda en Español: 734-977-1246

 

Families can always submit a help request through family_techsupport@aaps.k12.mi.us. 

Connecting Together: An AAPS Parent/Guardian Support Group

Please join us for twice-a-month, drop-in support groups for parents and guardians of students in AAPS. Groups meet on the 2nd Tuesday (7:30-8:30 PM) and 4th Thursday (1-2PM) of the month. Connect with other parents to find support and get ideas about how to face the challenges of 2020. Please register here.Last year, parents who participated in an AAPS parent support group consistently reported that they found it helpful, and appreciated hearing from and connecting with other parents going through similar struggles. Join us starting October 13th! 

Curriculum Night

It was great to see so many of you this past Tuesday at curriculum night! 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! 

 

At curriculum night, I also mentioned some communication from our special area teachers. They've created a slide deck for families with a short blurb about specials classes and their contact information. You can find it at Mitchell Specials! 

Technology Distribution

Technology Distribution is still taking place at the Balas Administration Building, 2555 South Street every Tuesday, from 4:00pm until 6:00pm. If you need Tech Support please call 734-997-1222or email family_techsupport@aaps.k12.mi.usfor help. 

• Prior to Picking-up your device you must click on this linkAAPS 1:1 Formand complete the form. 
• Families in need of a hotspot for connectivity can fill out this 2020-21 Student Mobile Hotspot Request Form, and a member of the IT Department will call to discuss the best option for each family. 

Curriculum Night – Tuesday, October 6

Curriculum night is planned for Tuesday, October 6 beginning at 6:00 PM! While this event will be held virtually, you will hear 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. Here's the plan this year: 

 

6:00-6:20 Mr. Hilton & Mrs. Epler's Presentation via Zoom Webinar

6:20-6:45 Classroom Teacher Presentations

6:50-7:15 Classroom Teacher Presentations

 

How will parents attend the meetings? Good question!

•  Mr. Hilton & Mrs. Epler's Presentation
• Mr. Hilton will email all parents a link to the Zoom Webinar on Tuesday morning and post this link to the Mitchell School News site as well. This link will allow parents to access the Zoom Webinar from 6:00-6:20.
• Classroom Teacher Presentations
• Parents will have two options for accessing these meetings with classroom teachers.

1.     Using your child's iPad or Chromebook, log into your child's Schoology course page. On Tuesday afternoon teachers will publish a folder on the main course page titled "Curriculum Night Zoom Link". Parents will click that Zoom link to enter the meeting.

2.     Teachers will also email all families this same Zoom link. You can access this link from your email, click the link and be taken into the meeting. 

 

We are looking forward to seeing you all at our virtual curriculum night this year! If you experience any problems accessing the sessions, please call the school office at 997-1216 for support. 

Students & Families – Virtual Help Desk & FAQ

Students and families can call 734-997-1222 and will be connected to the virtual help desk.

Ayuda en Español: 734-977-1246

 

Families can always submit a help request through family_techsupport@aaps.k12.mi.us.