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Mitchell Expansion Update: walls are being built and getting ready to pour footings #a2ib #spaceavailable #enrollnow pic.twitter.com/9j0stA3VBD
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Sunday, April 17, 2016
PHOTO: Mitchell Expansion Update Tweet
Friday, April 15, 2016
IB Community Information Meeting - Mitchell School, April 27 @ 6:00 PM
International Baccalaureate schooling is coming to Ann Arbor!
Those interested in learning more about enrolling in the Ann Arbor International Baccalaureate (IB) candidate schools for the fall of 2016 are invited to an IB Community Information Meeting at Mitchell School on Wednesday, April 27 from 6:00 – 7:00 PM.
This presentation will include information and experiences that help participants know and understand:
- The 5 Pillars of IB in Ann Arbor
- The Primary Years Programme at Mitchell (grades K-5)
- The Middle Years Programme at Scarlett and Huron (grades 6 - 10)
- The Diploma Programme at Huron (grades 11 and 12)
- The value of an internationally focused curriculum.
Mitchell School PTO Fun Run!
The 3rd Annual Mitchell School Fun Run will be held on May 13th during the day here at school! Information packets have come home via backpack mail. The Fun Run is a great way to celebrate and encourage physical activity while raising money for our school. The PTO is looking for more parent volunteers to help make this a great day. Please consider volunteering! You can sign up HERE.
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
Mitchell Expansion Update - Colors of New Addition
Dear Mitchell PTO and Staff,
Thank you for the feedback about the colors of the Mitchell phase 1 addition. It isn't surprising I've heard a range of reactions and input around the color choice of the outside of the building. To be perfectly clear, I am thankful and happy to receive this input. It is helpful especially in a moment that requires a quicker decision.
The input I've received about the proposed vibrant green colors has included the following (which includes general reactions from parents and/or teachers):
- I love it.
- I wish it was a slightly darker shade of green.
- I wish it was blue.
- I like the vibrant greens but I want to understand and know more about the overall look of the building that includes phase 2 and 3.
- Vibrant greens make perfect sense for an elementary building
- I connect with the "blades of grass" idea....connects to being a World School for me.
- I like the idea of multiple colors being represented like at King School
- The pop of color is exciting, and I think the kids will love it.
- The color is good, but I think it is really about what happens in the classroom.
In response to this, I have:
1. Checked in with teachers again today to get another read on their input. All teachers have expressed a range of positive input that includes "I love it" (which is most teachers) to "I like it" or "I am OK with it."
1. Checked in with teachers again today to get another read on their input. All teachers have expressed a range of positive input that includes "I love it" (which is most teachers) to "I like it" or "I am OK with it."
2. I am emailing this to the group that includes PTO parents to receive any additional feedback that was not expressed last night. The feedback I received last night seemed about 50% "I love it" or "Looks good" and 50% "I'm fine with blades of grass but how about something darker" or "I'm thinking of multiple colors" or "I'm not in love with the green".
In making this decision (albeit with a quick turn around), I want to be clear I'm listening. Most of what I'm hearing (especially from our teachers) is that the bright greens are exciting and will be a welcome update that connects with the change our school is going through. It will also say our school is different and special as opposed to the current colors which say our school is a drab eye sore.
I'm also hearing that it would help to know more about what the overall look of the building would be if phase 2 and 3 were completed. I've asked for some help from the architects with this piece.
In addition, I've also asked to see a version of the school with blues instead of greens. I've done this to entertain the ideas, but at the same time I also know the majority of input (~85%) is saying "go green".
I also want to remind there are other opportunities for input if you'd like to give it:
- Parent resource room (colors, furniture, uses of, etc)
- Classroom furniture
- Input on phase 2 and phase 3 of the Mitchell expansion (if and when that occurs).
Thank you for any additional input.
Kevin
Monday, April 4, 2016
PHOTO: Groundbreaking at Mitchell School Expansion
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Art Class!
Congratulations to Jamie in Ms. Padgen's class who won first place in a logo design contest through the Univeristy of Michigan's Natural Resources and Environment department.
Students were asked to create a logo for the department's initiative called F.L.A.R.E. (Forests and Livelihoods: Assessment, Research, and Engagement) which studies forests all over the world and helps to create policies to protect them. Out of 200 elementary entries Jamie won first place!
Mitchell PTO Board Nominations - Due 4/12
PTO Board Nominations - Spanish Mitchell PTO Board Nominations form.pdf
(Spanish below)
The Mitchell Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) Needs You!
Your IDEAS. Your INPUT. Your PARTICIPATION. Your VOICE.
**If you have any questions about the board positions or the PTO in general, please feel free to contact Chris Kendall at (313) 212-5864 or cas_counsellor@hotmail.com** If you'd like to email your nominations, please email them directly to Chris, otherwise, please turn in your form before the April 12th PTO Meeting.
Have you ever wondered . . .
- How the activities and programs at Mitchell come to be?
- How you can help if you have a lot of time to give?
- How you can help if you only have a little time to give?
- How you can get your great idea implemented at Mitchell?
- How you can have a voice in what goes on at Mitchell school?
- How you can meet and connect with more Mitchell parents and families?
Well here is your answer to all of these questions –
GET INVOLVED WITH THE MITCHELL PTO!
Who are we and what do we do? The Mitchell PTO is made up of parents/guardians of Mitchell students, as well as Mitchell administrators and staff. We are a collaborative group working together to provide social opportunities, educational programs, fund raising, and other initiatives in support of the social and educational wellbeing of our kids.
How can you get involved? There are MANY ways that you can get involved, whether you have a little time or a lot, from volunteering for an hour or two at Fall Fest, Book Fair or other activity, to taking on a leadership position on the Executive Board (i.e. President, Treasurer, etc.). There are many opportunities to help throughout the school year and we encourage you to get involved even if you feel you only have a small amount of time to give. Our goal is to have everyone do a little so that no one has to do a lot.
We are currently in the early planning stages for next year's activities and we want to hear from you! First and foremost, we need to elect a new Executive Board for the 2016-17 school year. All positions are currently open for nominations, including officer positions as well committee chairs and members at large (nomination form attached with descriptions of each position). Each position can also be a shared position (i.e. Co-Treasurers, Co-Committee Chair, etc.) so if you and another fellow Mitchell parent are considering a Board position but aren't sure if you want to do it alone, sign up together and it will be less work for both of you!
All parents are welcome and the more participation we have, the better we will be at supporting a great social and educational environment at Mitchell for our kids. We also welcome all opinions and ideas. The more input we have from many different voices, the more representative we will be of the entire Mitchell community.
Here is the first way that you can help: Do you know someone who would be a great voice for the Mitchell community? Then nominate them for a PTO position! Remember that you can nominate yourself or someone else, and that all nominees will be contacted prior to the election in May to confirm whether or not they wish to accept the nomination.
Please return the attached nomination form to the school office by APRIL 8, 2016.
GET YOUR NOMINATIONS IN TODAY!!
**If you have any questions about the board positions or the PTO in general, please feel free to contact Chris Kendall at (313) 212-5864 or cas_counsellor@hotmail.com**
Mitchell PTO Board Nominations for 2016-17
Please provide your nominations for the 2016-17 School Year. Duties begin July 1 2016 and run for 1 year. Each board position can have co-board members.
Board Job Descriptions: The PTO board consists of people who donate and commit their time to improving the educational experience for the Mitchell students. 100% of all money raised by the PTO goes toward school events, the children's field trips and Teacher and School Staff Appreciation for the hard work they perform to make our students better citizens.
Nomination for President _____________________________________________________________
Nomination for Vice President _________________________________________________________
Nomination for Treasurer _____________________________________________________________
Nomination for Secretary _____________________________________________________________
Nomination for Member-at-Large _______________________________________________________
Nomination for Member-at-Large _______________________________________________________
Nomination for Chair Position ___________________________________________________________
Please enter the Chair position and Name of Nominee
PTO President:
- Presides over meetings
- Coordinates the work of the organization
- Appoints officers, chairmen and certain committees
- Serve as liaison between staff, families and PTO
- Oversee the calendar, PTO's role in Registration Days, New Family Welcome, bulletin boards, staff appreciation and Room Moms
- Schedule and attend all PTO meetings, complete the proper facilities use forms and prepare agendas
- Check the PTO mailboxes in each building on a regular basis during the school year
- Prepare and submit PTO articles for the building newsletters
- Maintain a current roster of PTO board and share this list with the board as well as school secretaries
- Communicate with and encourage the Board Members
- Review the job descriptions and bylaws annually
PTO Vice President:
- Fill in for the President as needed
- Serve as a member of the major fundraising committees
- Enforce the bylaws and Roberts Rules of Order
- Participate in PTO functions
- Maintain close and frequent communication with the President
- Run periodic Movie Night events
- Fill in for Secretary as needed
- Assist the President
PTO Treasurer
- Handle the financial business of the PTO
- Report out at each meeting regarding the budget
- Assist the President and Vice President as needed
- Participate in PTO functions
PTO Secretary
- Record and disseminate meeting minutes
- Assist the President and Vice President as needed
- Participate in PTO functions
PTO Member at Large
- Assist the President and Vice President as needed
- Fill in when President and Vice President cannot attend events
- Fill in for all positions as needed
- Participate in PTO functions
Elections will be held at the final PTO meeting in May.
Nominaciones de la Junta Directiva del PTO en Mitchell Para el año escolar 2016-17
Por favor envie sus nominaciones para el año escolar 2016-17. La nueva junta comenzara a ejercer desde el 1st de julio del 2016 hasta el final del año escolar. Cada posición en la junta puede ser compartida.
Expectativas: La Junta Directiva del PTO consiste de personas que donan su tiempo y se comprometen a mejorar la experiencia educativa de los estudiantes en Mitchell. 100% de todo el dinero recaudado por el PTO es usado en eventos escolares, giras y para la Apreciación de los Maestros y el personal en Mitchell por el duro trabajo que realizan para hacer que nuestros estudiantes sean mejores estudiantes y ciudadanos.
Nominación para Presidente ____________________________________________________________
Nominación para Vice Presidente _________________________________________________________
Nominación para Tesorer@ _____________________________________________________________
Nominación para Secretari@ _____________________________________________________________
Nominación para PTO Vocal _____________________________________________________________
Nominación para PTO Vocal _____________________________________________________________
Nominación para Líder de Comité _________________________________________________________
Por favor escriba la posición de Líder de Comité y el Nombre del Nominado
Las elecciones se llevaran a cabo al final del la reunión de PTO en mayo.
PTO Presidente:
- Preside las reuniones
- Coordina el trabajo de la organización
- Nombra funcionarios, y algunos comites
- Sirve de enlace entre el personal escolar, las familias y el PTO
- Supervisa el calendario, y algunas actividades, como el Dia de Matrícula, la Bienvenida de Nuevas Familias, el tablón de anuncios, el Día de Apreciación del Maestro, etc.
- Programa y asiste a todas las reunions de PTO, completa las formas apropiadas para el uso de las facilidades, y prepara las agendas
- Responsable de la correspondencia del PTO
- Prepara y somete la información a cerca del PTO para ser incluida en el boletín informativo de Mitchell
- Mantener una lista actualizada de la junta directiva del PTO y compartirla con la junta directiva como también con las secretarias de la escuela
- Comunicarse con, y animar a los miembros de la junta directiva del PTO
- Revisa todos los años los estatutos y la descripción de las obligaciones de los miembros de la junta directiva del PTO
PTO Vice Presidente:
- Actuar como Presidente, cuando sea necesario
- Servir como miembro en los comités de los recaudamiento de fondos
- Enforzar los Estatutos y Reglas de Orden de Roberts
- Participar en las actividades organizadas por el PTO
- Mantener comunicación frequente y directa con el Presidente
- Responsable de los eventos de la Noche de Película
- Actuar como Secretar@, cuando sea necesario
- Asistir al Presidente
PTO Tesorer@
- Responaible de llevar a cabo las actividades financiera del PTO
- Informar en las reuniones del PTO sobre el presupuesto y las actividades financiera
- Asistir a el Presidente y Vice Presidente, cuando sea necesario
- Participar en las actividades organizadas por el PTO
PTO Secretary
- Registrar y difundir las actas de las reuniones
- Asistir a el Presidente y Vice Presidente, cuando sea necesario
- Participar en las actividades organizadas por el PTO
PTO Vocal
- Asistir al Presidente y Vice Presidente, cuando sea necesario
- Representar al Presidente y Vice Presidente cuando no puedan asistir a eventos
- Asistir con cualquier posición, cuando sea necesario
- Participar en las actividades organizadas por el PTO
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