It was so nice to see everyone at the ice cream social this past week!! Thank you to our amazing PTO for sponsoring it. Thank you to Mr. P for providing great tunes! A great time was had by all!
I want to give a shout out to our 5th graders who helped teach about our SOAR expectations to the younger grades. The 5th graders from all classes helped to remind other students about the expectations in the hall, bathrooms, cafe and gym. See below for some pictures!
Just a few reminders regarding dismissal and arrival:
- During arrival please do not park in the parking lot in front or on the side of the building. Arrival for students is ONLY via the back parking lot. We do not have enough spots for staff and parents to park and we do not want students walking in front of moving cars or buses, as this is a safety issue. Please enter the rear parking lot and follow the line. Thank you for your help with this!
- At Dismissal, please make sure once you have your child you are exiting to the parking lot. It becomes difficult for staff to dismiss other students to parents in line if everyone is remaining in front of the gym doors. Again thank you for your help with this.
Below you will see links to two special contest that MES students are invited to join. One is a brownie bake off and one is a Constitution contest.
The flyer for the PTO annual Mums sale is also below.
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)
Open house is September 26 from 6-7
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.
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
Thank you to everyone who made the Ice Cream Social a hit! We appreciate all our staff, volunteers, and families for making it a SWEET night! A big shout out to event chairs Alea Sheikh and Taryn Cintron for organizing the event and Mr. P for spinning tunes!
Annual Walk-a-Thon - SAVE THE DATE - Our annual Walk-a-Thon is back with a new theme…IMAGINATION! This fundraiser will help the PTO provide our MES community with exciting activities and events this school year. Students may ask family, friends, or neighbors to donate towards their walk. Parents are welcome to come cheer on their students as they walk, enjoy a surprise from Nonnewaug High School students, and celebrate our school “Year of Imagination”.
Who can walk: Students and Staff only
Who can cheer: MES Parents (NO pets, please!)
When: Friday, September 27th, 2024, time TBD
Where: MES Field
Watch out for Pledge Forms coming home this week. Pledges also accepted on PTBoard here.
Mum Sale - Make your front porch beautiful with mums from The Farm! We added new sizes and items this year! Order here by Monday, September 16. Pick up at MES on Friday, September 20.
MES & BES Cheering on the Chiefs - Support all our Nonnewaug athletes at Homecoming on Thursday, September 19. Wear your spirit shirt and get in for free! See the full schedule of games here.
Panera Fundraiser - Stop by Panera in Southbury on Wednesday September 25 from 4-8PM and use code FUND4U (online, in the app, or in store). MES PTO will receive 25% of the proceeds. Check out details here.
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
Next Meeting - Stop by our table at MES Open House to see what the PTO is all about! Or join us at our next meeting on Tuesday, October 1st at 7:00 PM in the MES CAFE.
Spirit Wear Sale - Additional MES spirit wear can be purchased here! Enjoy 30% off all merchandise from 8/20-9/24
