Dear Mitchell Families,
On behalf of the Mitchell staff, I welcome you to the 2021-22 school year. This letter contains important information about the beginning of school.
Hopes And Dreams 2021-22
The Mitchell staff is ready to support your child's learning this year. In fact, we are excited to return to five days per week of in-person learning and, much like you, we are hoping and dreaming for great success this year!
Please share your hopes and dreams for your child with us at the Welcome Back Meet & Greet!
Welcome Back Meet & Greet - Classroom Assignments
Our PTO sponsored Welcome Back Meet & Greet event will be held outside on the Mitchell playground from 6:00-7:00pm on Tuesday, August 24. When you arrive, please visit the welcome back table on the basketball court. At this table, you'll receive an information packet as well as find out who your child's teacher will be this year. The Mitchell teachers will be spread out on the playground – please look for the ballon color of your child's grade.
Y5/Kindergarten – Yellow
First Grade – Blue
Second Grade – Orange
Third Grade – Green
Fourth Grade – Red
Fifth Grade – Light Blue
The Mitchell PTO will have welcome back popsicles for all!
Families needing to turn in enrollment paperwork may bring the documents to this event or make an appointment by calling 997-1216 over the coming week.
Small group school tours will be given to new and new to Y5/Kindergarten families only. Please meet at the main entrance and a Mitchell staff member will provide tours. Please be patient as we do small group tours. Masks are required inside and while optional outside, are encouraged.
*If you are not able to come, teacher assignments will be available by calling the school on Wednesday.
First Day of School
The first day of school is Monday, August 30, 2021. This day will be a full day for students. Starting and ending times are as follows:
· 8:45 a.m. – 3:48 p.m.
Each day, the first bell rings at 8:45 a.m. and students will enter the building. Please do not drop your children off early. There is no supervision before school.
Curriculum Night
The Mitchell School curriculum night is being planned for Tuesday, September 14 beginning at 6:00pm. I'm planning for this event to occur virtually, over Zoom. More details will be communicated as we near the date. For now, please mark your calendars!
Nametags
Please use the enclosed tag to prepare a name tag for your Young 5's, Kindergarten and/or First grade student. Include all of their vital information (name, address, phone number, bus number, and teacher name) and tie it to your child's backpack for the first week of school. This will assist the staff that will be helping students (especially students new to Mitchell) find their way to classrooms and buses.
- Name tags for Y5, K and 1st grade families will be sent via US Postal Service.
Breakfast/Lunch
Breakfast and lunch will be free of charge for the 2021-22 school year!
Of course, children may also bring snacks and a lunch from home.
Immunizations for 2021-22
Please be sure that your child's immunizations are up to date by the start of school! All pre-school, Young 5, Kindergarten and new students at any grade MUST provide proof of immunization before August 30, 2021. Please bring the immunization records to the school office.
For information about free/low cost immunizations, how to get a waiver, and more, visit the AAPS immunization page: http://a2schools.org/Page/8151
Updated Medical Response Plans and Medication
As a reminder to parents/guardians whose children are medically sensitive, please turn in updated medical response plans from your child's physician to the school office before school begins. An updated plan is required each year and/or any time there is a change in your child's health.
Also, as a reminder to all parents, children may not take medication at school unless we have written instructions from your physician. This includes over the counter (non-prescription) medication. For families with medically sensitive children, please turn in medication on or before the first day of school.
Mitchell School Is Nut-Restricted
Nuts are allowed at Mitchell School. However, there are students in the building with life-threatening allergies. This means the building is a nut-restricted building. Some rooms in the building are designated as "No Nut" areas. If this is the case, a sign will be posted outside the room and teachers will communicate with classroom parents.
Bus Schedule
The bus schedule for Mitchell and the morning pick up times are posted! You can find this information posted at this link:
Student Pick Up/Drop Off
If you drive your child to school or pick them up at the end of the day, please follow the posted signs around the school.
§ NO PARKING in the front circle drive. Stay in your car. Pull all the way forward. Kids exit the car on the curb side of the drive.
§ NO CELL PHONES in the front drive. Safety first!
§ ARRIVE ON TIME. Late arrivals disrupt the learning of others. Please be on time.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Unless you have enrolled your child in Morning Care through the Rec & Ed department, please do not drop your children off at school before 8:45 a.m. as there is no adult supervision.
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. If you need to come into the building, by appointment only, we ask that you park your car in one of our parking lots. Please, NO PARKING IN THE CIRCLE DRIVE – traffic backs up and creates hazards as other parents have to pull out and around parked cars. Thank you!
We look forward to working with you and your child(ren) to make this a great school year. If you have any questions, please call the Mitchell office or your child's teacher and we'll do our best to answer them.
Sincerely,
Matt & Alison