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 (cwinter@ctreg14.org).
Once again we will be celebrating the Fall with our Book Bash on October 31st! Students and staff are encouraged to come to school dressed as their favorite book characters! See below for flyer! Please remember that students can come dressed for the day in their favorite book character. Please avoid sending any props in that can be considered weapons. Costumes are fine though!
Looking ahead to next week, we have a really busy week once again. On Tuesday there is no school for Election Day. On Thursday we will holding our annual Veteran's Day celebration. Please see the attached information below regarding the ceremony.
Now that the weather is colder in the mornings, our Lost & Found table has grown! Please encourage your children to check the Lost & Found table in the cafeteria for missing items! If parents wish to check the Lost & Found, you may sign in at the office, then you can check the table.
Reminder for students in the drama club that practices will now be till 5:00!
Fliers:
Veterans DayMES 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 Early 12:55 dismissal for parent conferences - **11/21 is the night one
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
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
Desription: 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
