This week, we have a really busy week once again. We have no school tomorrow, Tuesday, November 5th (Election Day). On Thursday, we will hold our annual Veteran's Day celebration. Please see the information below regarding the ceremony.
Parent conferences are coming up! Please make sure you have signed up for a conference with your child's teacher. The 5th grade parents were sent a google form to sign up for conferences. The form is now closed. If you missed the form, please reach out to your child's teacher. We will let you know if there are openings after we schedule those who signed up.
Please see information below regarding an opportunity for your child to win money in Chet's Dream Big contest.
Now that the weather is colder in the mornings, our Lost & Found table has grown! Please encourage your children to check the Lost & Found table in the cafeteria for missing items! If parents wish to check the Lost & Found, you may sign in at the office, then you can check the table.
Reminder for students in the drama club that practices will now be till 5:00!
Fliers:
Veterans DayMES ATTENDANCE:
Please note that starting this school year, students are required to be here for half of the school day in order for the day to count for the purposes of attendance.
If your child will be absent, please let us know BEFORE the start of the school day! The best way to communicate your child's absence is by completing the 24/25 MES Attendance Form. You may also send an email to Mrs. Winter (cwinter@ctreg14.org) and the classroom teacher, or you may call the Attendance Line 203-266-4389.
School Schedule – Upcoming dates
School hours are 8:25–3:15 (MTThF). Wednesday dismissal will be at 2:35 (doors open at 8:15 for students).
11/5 No school for students (Election Day)
11/7 Veterans Day celebration 9:30
11/11 No school Veterans day
11/19, 11/21, 11/22 Early 12:55 dismissal for parent conferences (Thursday 11/21 is for late conferences)
11/27 Early Dismissal @12:55 pm
11/28-11/29 Thanksgiving Break
Lunch, Recess and Snacks
In addition to lunch and recess, students will also have a snack break during the day. Please send in a healthy snack with your child.
Ice cream - Tuesdays - K, 2, 3 Thursdays - 1, 4, 5
School Lunch/Breakfast
Please visit the Food Services Link below to the Region 14 website for more information.
https://www.ctreg14.org/studentsparents/food-services
Breakfast will be served at school at 8:15 for those who wish to purchase and eat breakfast at school. Breakfast and lunch will is free for those students who qualify for free or reduced lunch.
Applications for free and reduced breakfast and lunch are found on the website here: Application
Class celebration sheet Please remember it needs to be in 2 weeks prior to celebration!
Updates and News
Chipotle Fundraiser - THIS WEDNESDAY, November 6, 4-8 PM - Grab dinner at Chipotle and 25% of sales come back to the MES PTO! Order online with code HC69RF7 or bring your flier/mention the MES PTO when ordering in store!
Piper and Dune - THIS THURSDAY, November 7, 10AM - 6PM - Start your holiday shopping and support the MES PTO at the same time! 10% of in-store and on-line sales will come back to the MES PTO! Shop Piper and Dune and use code MITCHELL or visit the store at 134 Main Street S, #50-E Bennett Square in Southbury!
Bags for Change Campaign at New Morning on 10/15/24 When: 10/15/24-1/15/24 Where: New Morning Market, 129 Main Street North, Woodbury, CT
Bring your own bag when you shop at New Morning Market between now and January 15th, and your cashier will give you a token worth 5 cents that you can choose to drop into their box for the MES PTO. At the end of the campaign, New Morning Market will generously donate the amount collected to the MES PTO general fund! Every bit makes a difference for the MES community!!
Scholastic Book Fair - Our annual Fall Book Fair will be 11/18 - 11/22! Volunteer to help set up, work the event, or clean up here. It is such a fun opportunity to work with the students!
Conference Snacks Needed! Sign-up to provide snacks for MES staff during parent/teacher conference week! Drop off November 4-15 in the vestibule!
Thank you to those who joined us last week! Next PTO General Meeting - Monday, December 2 at 9:15AM (Flanders Rm) Hope you can join us!
Stay Informed & Get Involved:
Visit our website for info on all PTO events, volunteer opportunities, and to join the school student directory. School Code to Join: NGDHXW
Contact your MES PTO via email at ptomitchellschool@gmail.com
FB: @mitchellelementaryschoolpto
Instagram: @ptomitchell
