Last week we successfully began our afterschool academies for grades 1-5 in both Math and ELA. Jazz band students also began to practice afterschool on Tuesdays. Some of you are inquiring about the drama performance of Annie. Tuesday practices will begin the week of Oct 21st. Mrs. Loiseau has also worked it out so that those participating in the TAG (Talented and Gifted) program can meet on Mondays as to not coincide with Annie. Thank you Mrs. Loiseau. I will be sending information home soon regarding the play times and practices.
This week our 5th grade students also began broadcasting the morning news to the students of MES. Mrs. Loiseau works with them the week before to develop their scripts and then records the production of the morning news. It is so exciting for everyone that we are able to do this!!! If your student is involved and you would like the link to watch their production let me know and I will be happy to send it to you.
In the upcoming weeks MES and WMS will be practicing an off site evacuation drill. Both schools will notify parents when the drill has been completed.
October is Hispanic Heritage Month as well and we will be celebrating in small ways through out the month. Tomorrow grades K-3 will enjoy lessons taught by students from NHS on Hispanic heritage. We look forward to that!
Remember that PTO is sponsoring a movie night this Friday. Please see the attached flyer for more information. There is also a Trunk or Treat flyer below.
Fliers:
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)
10/8 Rock Your School Day
10/8 NHS students present Hispanic heritage lessons to grades K-3
10/9 Woodbury Firetruck visit for PreK-1
10/11 MES PTO movie night
10/17 Curriculum night for parents 6:00
10/31 Biography Book Bash! More information to follow
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
TICKETS FOR MOVIE NIGHT - This Friday, October 11 at 6 p.m. Join us for our first outdoor movie night at MES! Please arrive at 5:45 to get a cozy spot ready to watch Despicable Me 4 (Rated PG). There will be freshly popped popcorn being served, but B.Y.O.C (...bring your own candy and other snacks).
The playground will be closed right at 6 p.m and we kindly ask that everyone stay off of it for the duration of the movie for safety reasons. Pets and alcohol are not allowed at this event. This is not a drop off event, so parents and caregivers need to be present the entire time.
Free Tickets for Movie Night at MES 10/11 at 6 p.m - Please pre-register so we can plan for numbers!
MOVIE NIGHT: Parent Volunteers are needed for this fun night! Sign up here.
Student Enrichment sponsored by the PTO: 10/24/24 Science Guy: an in school Assembly.
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!!
Thank you to those who joined us last week, Next PTO General Meeting -Fri Nov 01 2024 9:15am (Flanders Rm) 9:15am-10:30am. 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
