Hope you all had a wonderful weekend!
The TAG program starts afterschool today and Drama club starts afterschool on Tuesday. There are some students who are signed up for more than one activity on Tuesdays. If one of those activities is Drama and you have not been in touch with me yet, please email me to let me know you would like your child to participate in both activities and we will try to work out a schedule. Please do so by tomorrow so I have time during the day to work it out. Thanks.
We are having some trouble during morning drop off and it could become a very dangerous situation. Please do not pass any other cars in the line as students are getting out and it can easily become a dangerous situation.
A gentle reminder about cell phones and smart watches - Both cell phones and smart watches are not allowed during the school days. If your child needs to communicate with you or you with them, please call the main office. If your child needs to call home, they can come to the office and ask Mrs. Winter. If a child is found using a smart watch or cell phone during the day, it will be taken and you will be contacted. The first time, I will give it back at the end of the day but the second time, you will have to come pick it up in the office. If your child continues to use their smart watch/cell phone during the school day, other disciplinary actions may be taken. Please review these expectations again with your child if they are bringing a cell phone or smart watch to school, and remind them that they are not to use the smart watch/cell phone during the school day. Thank you for your help with this!
The Afterschool Academy will not be in session on Thursday Oct 31st so students can enjoy the night! Students will go home on a regular dismissal plan. Should you need to change that please email the office.
Once again we will be celebrating the Fall with a Book Bash on October 31st! Students and staff are encouraged to come to school dressed as their favorite book characters! See below for flyer!
Linked below is our district Arts Magazine as well as more information on the Book Bash and Trick or Treat street.
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.
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)
10/31 Book Bash! More information to follow
11/5 No school Election day
11/7 Veterans Day celebration 9:30
11/11 No school Veterans day
11/19, 11/21, 11/22 parent 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 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
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
