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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.

This month we will focus on the character trait of kindness. Kindness is the ability and willingness to express care and compassion for others. Kindness is a choice to use our time, talent, and resources to better the lives of others and the world through genuine acts of love, compassion, generosity, and service. Check out these newsletters to learn more about how you can talk about this important skill with your child: English version and Spanish version.

**INPUT NEEDED! It is also time to complete our mid-year data survey. Please take a few moments to share your feedback here.**

We are excited for our next PTA general meeting and performance by our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students! The meeting will start in the cafeteria at 6:00pm tomorrow, February 10. Students who are performing are asked to wear jeans with a sports theme shirt or jersey. Students need to meet in the gym at 5:45pm to line up. Parents will pick students up from the gym after the performance. We look forward to seeing you there!

We look forward to hosting Muffins for Moms and Other Female Figures next week on February 13 for grades K-2 and February 14 for grades 3-5. Doors will open at 7:00am and the event will end at 7:45am so that students can get to class. The cost for each adult guest is just one dollar.

Congratulations to our district art show winners! We are so proud of Maya, Ari and Harmony!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Skate Night last week! A fun time was had by all. Congratulations to our race winners: Carson, Oriana, Karris, and Jermaihs.

Parents, we know you are excited to celebrate Valentine's Day with your child but please do not send deliveries to school. Our office does not have the capability of making deliveries to students during the school day.

Our K5 teachers are excited to help kindergarten parents get ready for finishing the year strong and ready for first grade! If you can join for either of the events, please RSVP here.

Mitchell Road will be hosting the Mobile Mammogram Bus on Thursday, February 20 from 8:30-11:30am. Parents, family members, and the community are welcome to participate. Breast Cancer impacts 1 in 8 women. Early detection can make all the difference! If you are interested and meet the eligibility requirements, please call to schedule an appointment.

It is time for students who are interested in our Run Hard Club to sign up! Practices will be Mondays and Thursdays from 2:15-3:30. Pick up will be in the K-1 carline at 3:30. Students receive a snack at each practice, learn about important character building skills, and work on their running endurance. At the end of the program, all participants can run a 5K race! See this link for details and to register. Spots are limited!

Yearbooks for this year are now on sale! Be sure to purchase yours now because there will only be a limited number of extras. The cost is just 20 dollars and purchases can only be done from the link here.

Be a Reading All-star! Join the Greenville Drive Reading All-Star challenge and earn the opportunity to attend one of the Reading All-Stars baseball games this spring. Information and reading logs have been sent home about this exciting event. All reading logs are due to the school by Friday, February 14.

Deadline Approaching - Shared Ownership Survey

The district is moving forward with a district strategic review process of our Special Education services. Among the first steps in this process is a survey for GCS parents of students who currently have an IEP, which was shared through Parent Backpack. The survey window has been extended to Friday, February 14. For more information about the entire Shared Ownership Strategic Review Process and the survey, visit https://www.greenville.k12.sc.us/About/main.asp?titleid=shared. If a parent/guardian does not have access to complete the survey online, they should contact our front office or the district office at 864-355-3100 for assistance.

Education-Related Legislation in the SC General Assembly

You can check in periodically to the Eye on Legislation section of the Board of Trustees’ web page to see updates on education-related legislative and budget issues during the 2025 session of the SC General Assembly. Contact: Julie Horton, 355-8863

2025 Parent Survey on Student Attendance

The SC Education Oversight Committee (EOC) is seeking parent participation on a brief three-minute survey on student attendance. Parents are encouraged to give their opinion on student school attendance. The survey is a part of the EOC's study on chronic absenteeism and will be used to give insight into parents' opinion on the issue.

• The Parent Opinion Survey is available online.
• Families of all students in grades K-12 should complete one survey for each of their children attending public school.
• The survey is available to parents in English and Spanish.

Please share the following link with parents in your schools: Student Attendance - Parent Survey. The survey completion deadline is end-of-day on Friday, February 14. For questions or comments about the survey, please contact Tenell Felder, EOC Communications Manager at the SC Education Oversight Committee, by email or at 803-734-6157.
Contact: Dr. Christine Crumbacher, 355-3178

ARMES Nominations

Greenville County Schools will soon start taking nominations for the ARMES program for the 2025-26 school year. Nominations are open February 3 - March 31. ARMES is the school district's Arts Reading Middle and Elementary Schools program. It is a free program for students who are gifted in the arts. See below and go to the QR code for more details.

Parents are invited to attend the Parent Academy, a comprehensive workshop designed to support families in navigating the special education process. This event offers a valuable opportunity to connect with other parents and explore essential topics, including:

• An overview of special education
• The evaluation process
• The roles of parents and students in the IEP process
• Understanding the Individualized Education Program (IEP)
• Answers to your questions
• Information about available resources

Sessions will be held at MT Anderson from 1:00 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. on the following dates:

• March 7, 2025
  

Link to Register- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBcF16kihKVYCLKlQx08rHwsq7N2uCztu4hS1UpVpFmeNsYg/viewform

We encourage all parents to participate in this informative session to enhance their understanding and access the tools needed to support their child's educational journey.

• 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.
  

• 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.

February

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

We know it is important for you to see a glimpse of our school day, even when you cannot be here with us. Please follow us on social media at the following accounts:

• Facebook: Mitchell Road Elementary School
• Instagram: mitchellroadelementary
• Twitter: mitchell_road

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