Mustang Messenger for Parents
December 1, 2024
Mission of Mitchell Road Elementary
The mission of Mitchell Road Elementary School is to educate all students in a safe, inclusive learning environment while challenging them to be lifelong learners, prepared for their future as compassionate, respectful, and self-disciplined citizens.
Lunch This Week
Winter Service Project from Student Council
December to Remember!
From Greenville County Schools
Greenville County Schools will begin accepting applications for the 4-year-old kindergarten program for 2025-26 on December 2. A limited number of full-day 4K classrooms are offered in various elementary schools and five Child Development Centers. More info: https://tinyurl.com/mrxjvdtp
Caregiver Training for Parents of Students with Autism
Greenville County Schools is excited to offer a Parent Training session titled "How Does Autism Impact Learning and Behavior?" This training will take place on December 3rd 6:00pm-7:30pm and December 6th 9:00am-10:30am at MT Anderson and will provide valuable insights into evidence-based practices that caregivers can use to support their child’s learning both at home and in collaboration with educators. The session will cover: · The unique ways autism can affect learning and behavior. · The importance of evidence-based strategies tailored to students with autism and other related disabilities. · Practical techniques caregivers can implement to reinforce these strategies at home and in partnership with school staff.
This is a wonderful opportunity for families to learn how to strengthen their role in supporting their child’s educational and behavioral development. See more details and a link to register here.
Choice Lottery Now Open
The Choice Lottery window for GCS is now open. It will close December 6. If you have a student who will be new to Mitchell Road who does not live in our attendance area, you need to come to the front office to complete a form if we are your first choice school. You may request two other schools on this form as well. You may only complete one Choice form. You will be given a duplicate copy of the form that has an ID number you can use to track the placement in the lottery. It is recommended that you take a picture of the form with your phone for your records. Results of the lottery will be posted on the district website by February 12, 2025 for parents to view their selection ranking. The ID number on the Choice form will be used by the parent/guardian to identify the student’s place in the waiting list sequencing. Only requests submitted to schools during the Choice Lottery Window will be posted on the website. Please share this information with any parents who may be interested in Mitchell Road for their child but who do not reside in our attendance area.
Important Notes:
- Parents of rising 5K students should complete their choice request form during the “Choice Lottery Window” and not wait until kindergarten registration, which is December 2 through December 6, 2024.
- Parents of current MRES K4 students who wish to continue at Mitchell Road but who are not in our attendance area also must still complete the Choice form in the front office for consideration to continue here next year.
- Parents who have students with siblings attending the requested school for the 2025-26 school year must complete the request form during the Lottery Window to receive sibling priority. Parents must indicate the current student’s name and rising grade on the form to be eligible for sibling priority.
Magnet Application Process Temporarily Suspended
Due to technical issues within the new application, the 2025-26 Magnet Application process has been temporarily suspended. Once the issues are resolved, we will provide notification that the process has reopened, and the application window will be extended with a new deadline.
New Basketball Team from CYMM Athletic Ministry
Talent Show Coming Soon!
Our MRES Talent Show will be performed twice on December 19 at 8:30am and 10:00am! Auditions for the show will be on Friday, December 6. Students interested in auditioning have had the opportunity to get a form from Mrs. Cooley. However, if you need another copy - here is the link. Only students who have turned in a completed application to Mrs. Cooley by Thursday, December 5 will be eligible for an audition.
Mrs. Cooley will pull students this Friday to have them audition. Please make sure students have any materials they need that day.
Capturing Kids' Hearts - December
Cafeteria Reminders
- Mitchell Road provides free breakfast and lunch to all students.
- Breakfast is from 7:00-7:45am each day.
- At the 7:35am bell, the cafeteria switches to bagged breakfasts to help get students to class on time.
- If parents would like to join students for breakfast or lunch, please sign in at the front office with your ID. Parents cannot walk with students to class after eating. All parents must say goodbye at the cafeteria door and sign back out at the main office.
- If students would like to purchase additional servings or snacks, they must have money on their lunch accounts. You can do this by sending in cash or check to the cafeteria or by adding money to the student's account on MySchoolBucks.
- Meal prices for adults this year will be $3.10 for breakfast and $5.27 for lunch.
Mitchell Road Reminders
- 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.
Calendar Dates
December
2: Mustang Monday!
3: Student Council meeting at 7:15am in Challenge Room
6: Talent Show Auditions
12: Benchmark testing for grades 2-5 (ELA)
13: Benchmark testing for grades 2-5 (math)
16: Benchmark testing for grade 4 (science)
19: Talent Show (information to come)
20: SIC Meeting at 7:00am in conference room
20: Half Day Dismissal for Students at 11:45am
23-January 6: Winter Break
January
December 23-January 6: Winter Break
8: Second Quarter Report Card
13: Mustang Monday!
20: No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
28: PTA General Membership meeting at Bingo Night in the Cafeteria from 5:30-7:00pm
29: Class picture day
31: SIC Meeting at 7:00am in conference room
February
3: Mustang Monday!
4: Student Council meeting at 7:15am in Challenge Room
6: Skate Night at Taylors Roller Rink from 6:00-8:00pm (5 dollar cash admission and parents MUST stay)
10: General PTA membership meeting and performance by 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students at 6:00pm
10: Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night at Pelham Road from 4:00-8:00pm
13: Muffins for Moms for K4, K5, 1st, and 2nd grade students in the cafeteria from 7:00-7:45am
14: Muffins for Moms for 3rd, 4th, 5th grades and self-contained classes in the cafeteria from 7:00-7:45am
17: No School - Presidents' Day
28: SIC Meeting at 7:00am in conference room
March
3: Mustang Monday!
4: Student Council meeting at 7:15am in Challenge Room
10: Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night at Pelham Road from 4:00-8:00pm
14: No School - Teacher Workday
17-21: No School - Spring Break
26: Third Quarter Report Card
28: SIC Meeting at 7:00am in conference room
April
1: Benchmark testing for grades 2-5 (ELA)
2: Benchmark testing for grades 2-5 (math)
3: Benchmark testing for grade 4 (science)
7: Mustang Monday!
8: Skate Night at Taylors Roller Rink from 6:00-8:00pm (5 dollar cash admission and parents MUST stay)
10: Grits for Grands for K4, K5, 1st, and 2nd grade students in the cafeteria from 7:00-7:45am
11: Grits for Grands for 3rd, 4th, 5th grades and self-contained classes in the cafeteria from 7:00-7:45am
14: General PTA membership meeting and performance by Chorus for the Broadway Musical at 6:00pm
14: Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night at Pelham Road from 4:00-8:00pm
18: No School
24: Glow Party from 5:00-7:00pm in the gym (1 dollar cash admission for students and parents MUST stay)
25: SIC Meeting at 7:00am in conference room
May
2: PTA selling Chick-fil-a biscuits in car rider lines while supplies last (5 dollars cash per biscuit)
5: Mustang Monday!
12: Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night at Pelham Road from 4:00-8:00pm
15: Senior Clap Out (details to come)
16: SIC Meeting at 7:00am in conference room
22: Half Day Dismissal for Students at 11:45am
23: Last Day of School! Half Day Dismissal for Students at 11:45am
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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