All-School Mariachi Vargas Field Trip - April 1

April 1 All-School Field Trip to the University of Michigan to see Mariachi Vargas

Dear Families, we are excited to announce that we are taking an all-school field trip to the University of Michigan to see Mariachi Vargas on April 1, 2016! Permission slips have gone home with your child. We would like to invite two parent-chaperones per class, so please communicate with your child's teacher if you are interested in attending the concert.

 

When we return to Mitchell after the concert, student volunteers from the University of Michigan will visit classrooms for an interactive read-aloud event with bilingual Spanish and English books honoring the life and legacy of Cesar E. Chavez, a labor and human rights activist who co-founded with Dolores Huerta the United Farm Workers of America—UFW. We invite all parents to join us and participate in this interactive read-aloud time in their child's classroom, which will begin at 1pm.

 

Through the concert and reading event, we aim to expand our knowledge of Mexican American culture and history. We welcome all families to learn with us and contribute to deepening our connections between Mitchell School and our communities.

 

1 de Abril Excursión para toda la escuela Mitchell a la Universidad de Michigan para ver a Mariachi Vargas

Queridas Familias, es con mucho gusto que anunciamos una excursión a la Universidad de Michigan para ver el concierto de Mariachi Vargas el viernes, 1 de Abril, 2016! Favor de firmar la nota de permiso que ya mandamos a casa con sus hijos/hijas. También queremos invitar a dos padres/madres por salón de clase para servir de ayudantes de maestra/maestro y asistir al concierto. Si usted quiere participar de ayudante, favor de comunicarse con la maestra/el maestro.

 

Después del concierto, cuando regresemos a Mitchell, estudiantes voluntarios de la universidad van a leer libros bilingües –en español e inglés. Este evento es para honorar la vida y legacía de Cesar E. Chavez, un activista de los derechos de trabajadores y derechos humanos, quien también fue fundador con Dolores Huerta de la Unión de Trabajadores Campesinos de América (United Farm Workers of America—UFW). Invitamos a todas las madres y todos los padres a disfrutar en esta actividad en el salón de su hija/hijo, que va a comenzar a las 1:00 de la tarde.

 

Por medio del concierto y el evento de leer, intentamos a aumentar nuestro conocimiento de la cultura y historia de Mexicanas/Mexicanos en los Estados Unidos. Todos están bienvenidos a aprender con nosotros y contribuir a estos momentos de convivencia con la meta de establecer y fortalecer un puente entre la escuela Mitchell y nuestras comunidades.

Mitchell Expansion Update

Over the coming weeks, construction will begin on the 6 classroom addition to Mitchell School. We are really excited about the addition and the added classroom space it will provide! I also want you to know that student safety is my number one priority. A fence will erected around the construction site and students will not be allowed near the site or near the construction equipment. Kindergarten students will use the playground in front of the building. While students will be able see the equipment and construction workers, they will not be allowed to interact in any way.

 

Additional work, which includes transforming one of our current classrooms (Mr. Krigbaums room) into a family resource room and preparing for a preschool room and a Young 5's room, will take place this summer. All work is scheduled to be completed in August and we will be prepared for school in the fall! If you have questions, please call the school office.

Ann Arbor Public Schools Climate Survey

The Ann Arbor Public Schools is committed to continuing on its path of excellence and helping all students achieve at the highest level. But we can only truly succeed if we engage with our community to understand the perspectives and priorities of our students, parents and employees.

Later this month, the District will launch its annual School Climate Surveys — one for parents, one for employees, one for students in grades 3-5 and one for students in grades 6-12. Last year, more than 10,000 surveys were submitted, and we hope to receive even more participation this year. 

 

Here are the details:

What: The School Climate Surveys include questions about educational quality, academic preparation, school and district leadership, student support, and safety and behavior, among other topics.

Who: All parents, staff and students in grades 3-12 are invited to participate.

When: The survey will launch March 21^st and close April 1st.

How: Parents and staff with a current email address on file will receive a personal survey invitation, and students will access it using their PowerSchool student IDs.

The survey can be taken in English, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Spanish.

For those without Internet access, paper surveys are available at your school office AND will be sent home to families who have requested hardcopy communications.

Why: Because every voice matters!

Every individual experience in the Ann Arbor Public Schools is unique and we need to hear from you! The inclusion of every voice is what makes the Ann Arbor Public Schools exceptional! 

6th Grade Orientation @ Scarlett

Attention 5th Grade Parents!

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5th Grade Parents - Math Testing Out

Middle school math testing out assessment for Math 6 for the 2016/17 school year will occur at Mitchell on May 4 of this school year.  Students must be registered to take the Middle School Math Testing Out test by 3pm on Monday, April 11. To learn about the testing and to register your child, please access the link below. No registrations will be accepted after the deadline.

http://www.a2schools.org/Page/7900

Mitchell School Science Fair

All children who are completing a science fair project are invited to bring their projects to school on the morning of Thursday, March 31. We will have tables lining the hallway for students to display their projects. From 6:00-7:00 pm we will celebrate the science fair at school and all families are welcome to come view the science fair projects done by Mitchell students! 

Mitchell Community Expansion Meeting Slides - 3/17/16

The slides below were available as part of the Mitchell Community Expansion Meeting at Mitchell School on March 17, 2016.  Community members, families, and teachers who have questions are encouraged to direct them to Kevin Karr at 997-1216 or karrk at aaps.k12.mi.us.