Last week was a very busy week for us! Thank you for joining us at our annual open house. I hope you found it helpful in learning about your child's classroom. I also hope you found the community fair valuable. I also want to thank parents/families and friends who came out to cheer our students on during the Imagination Walk! It was such a great time. Thank you PTO for organizing this fabulous event!! Thank you to those room parents who have helped create such imaginative banners!!
Another reminder for parents that are bringing their students to school late is to make sure you are walking them in and signing them in. Thank you!
Several parents have reached out about the afterschool programs being offered at MES. Unfortunately I know that Jazz Band, Talented and Gifted and Annie are all being held on Tuesdays afterschool. We had to schedule according to the availability of the staff running the programs. Choices might need to be made. Should any 5th grader want to do the play and either Talented and Gifted or Jazz band, Mrs. Marietti and I will be willing to give them a small part in the ensemble. We apologize that students will need to make choices.
October is Hispanic Heritage Month as well and we will be celebrating in small ways through out the month. Mrs. Loiseau is focusing her lessons in the library on different Hispanic countries. The morning announcements will feature fun Hispanic heritage facts. Several classrooms will also be studying other aspects of the Hispanic culture.
National Rock Your School Day - We have postposed our participation to Tuesday, October 7th! All students will participate in a morning meeting in the gym where we will celebrate using our imaginations! I am including a video if you would like to see what it is all about! Rock Your School Video
Picture Day is coming up on Thursday, October 3rd. Please hold your forms and money and send in with your child on Picture Day (NOT before). Thanks for your help with this!
Picture Day form 1 Picture Day form 2
MES 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 (M,T,Th,F) Wednesday dismissal will be at 2:35 (doors open at 8:15)
NWEA math testing week of 9/30 - 10/4
10/1 Canine visit with 2nd grade
10/2 Custodian Appreciation day
10/3 Picture Day
10/8 Rock Your School Day
10/9 Woodbury Firetruck visit for PreK-1
10/10 NHS students present Hispanic heritage lessons to grades K-3
10/17 Curriculum night for parents
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 only be 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
Calendar of Events - Keep track of all our upcoming events with this handy calendar (link is fixed!)
The Annual Walk-a-Thon was a success! Thank you to the parents who were able to cheer on the student as they walked. All the banners were great and Nonnewaug High School students even joined in to celebrate our school “Year of Imagination”. It was a great time!
Next Meeting - please join us at our next meeting on Tuesday, October 1st at 7:00 PM in the MES CAFE!
Movie Night - Save the date for our outdoor movie night on Friday, October 11! More info to come!
Bags for Change Campaign Begins at New Morning on 10/15/24 When: 10/15/24-1/15/24 Where: New Morning Market, 129 Main Street North, Woodbury, CT
Desc: 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!!
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
