Mustang Messenger for Parents
February 25, 2024
Nifty-Fifties Day on Friday!
Pull out the poodle skirts and leather jackets because we will be celebrating a nifty-fifties day on Friday, March 1 as we prepare to work hard for the last 50 days of school! Students and staff are welcome to dress up in 1950s clothes to celebrate in style.
Lunch this Week
Read Across America Week
We are excited to celebrate the importance of reading! Students are encouraged to participate in any of the below activities that they are interested in during the first week of March. *This is completely optional.
MRES Clean Up Day!
Please plan to join us for a school grounds clean up day on Saturday, March 2 at 9:00am. We are looking forward to beautifying our school as we get closer to spring and need your help! The event will last until about 12:30 but you are welcome to come for any part of it that you are available. Plan to bring a wheelbarrow and shovel if you can to help spread mulch around the school grounds. Contact Mrs. Harris for details.
GCS Job Fair
The Greenville County Schools HR Operations Department will host a job fair on Tuesday, February 27 at Armstrong Elementary School. This hiring event will focus on hiring bus drivers, bus aides, custodians, and food service operators.
PAY Rates………..
Bus drivers: $21.28 - $23.54
Bus Aides: $15.59 - $17.14
Custodians: $ 15.06 - $17.06
Food Service Operators: $15.06 - $17.06
GATE Program to Become a Teacher in Greenville County
The Greenville Alternative Teacher Education (GATE) Program is EXPANDING! - The GATE program is a three-year district-based, job-embedded, alternative certification program. Greenville County Schools is currently seeking candidates who are interested in teaching math, science, social studies, business, special education, English, French, Spanish, elementary and early childhood. Certification areas NEW for the 24-25 school year include Music, Art, Dance, and Drama. To be considered for the GATE program, candidates must have a bachelor’s degree or higher with a major or emphasis in the teaching area of interest. Applications are being accepted NOW! Links: Register to Attend an Information Session | GATE website
ARMES Program Recommendations for 2024-25
The ARMES program is taking recommendations for next school year! Visit this website for more information.
No Deliveries
Parents, as we continue into the school year please note that the school does not accept food deliveries for students from Grub Hub, Chick-fil-a, Uber Eats, etc. If your child forgets their lunch, you may bring them a lunch from home or they are welcome to eat a free lunch from school. The office cannot make food deliveries for students.
Student Research Project
A current Greenville County student is doing a research project and she has asked for parents of elementary students to complete a survey where the child responds to questions. The survey provides a description, a parent consent, a minor consent, and then asks elementary-aged participants to choose their favorite image out of a list of images and asks for the parent's income and highest level of education received. No identifying information (Names, emails, ages, phone numbers) are collected. This is completely optional.
Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd656etyGpGgtt_jTS9WH0Y1fje7u0rtW7Q94LKNapQFdSmcg/viewform
Capturing Kids' Hearts - February
Morning Arrival Reminder
Reminders for this Week
- The weekly newsletter can be translated to a variety of languages. Please click the "Translate" button on the top right side and select your language.
- El boletín semanal se puede traducir a una variedad de idiomas. Haga clic en el botón "Traducir" en la parte superior derecha y seleccione su idioma.
- Please be sure any transportation changes are sent to the teacher, in writing the day of the change. We cannot accept these over the phone.
- No early dismissals will be allowed after 1:45pm.
- Dismissal begins at 2:15pm. If you are not here by 2:35pm, you will need to go to the office with your driver's license or car tag to sign your student out.
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- Twitter: mitchell_road
Calendar Dates
March
1: Nifty-Fifties Day!
4: Mustang Monday
11: PTA General Membership Meeting and 4th/5th grade performance at 6:00pm
15: No School for Students
18 - 22: Spring Break!
28: SIC Meeting at 7:00am and Staff Treat Cart provided by PTA
29: No School for Students
TBD: PTA Spirit Night at Taylors Skating Rink from 6:00-8:00pm
April
1: Mustang Monday
8 – 12: Spring Book Fair
11 and 12: Grits for Grandparents and Other Special Friends from 7:00-7:45am
19: No School for Students
22: PTA General Membership Meeting and chorus performance at 6:00pm
25: PTA Glow Party from 5:45-7:15pm
26: SIC Meeting at 7:00am and Staff Treat Cart provided by PTA
May
6: Mustang Monday
6 - 10: Staff Appreciation Week
17: SIC Meeting at 7:00am
21: 1/2 day dismissal at 11:45am
22: 1/2 day dismissal at 11:45am - LAST DAY for Students!
Mrs. Holman's Newsletter
Email: jholman@greenville.k12.sc.us
Website: https://www.greenville.k12.sc.us/mitchell/
Location: 4124 East North Street, Greenville, SC, USA
Phone: (864) 355-6700
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Mitchell-Road-Elementary-School/100050881973460/
Twitter: @mitchell_road