Mitchell Elementary

MITCHELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

A Great Place to Grow!

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99 Willow Street, Mitchell, MB, Canada mes@hsd.ca 204-326-6622 mes.hsd.ca

VICE PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE

"Stille Nacht, Heilige Nacht." It was just over two weeks ago that we kicked off the break with a wonderful Christmas concert to a packed house. The concert was spectacular and the positive feedback from the community was plentiful and appreciated. We hope there were, in fact, silent nights and moments of calm in all of your homes over the Christmas break.

Here at MES, with all of the important work coming up before spring break, it may not always be peaceful and calm, but we continue to celebrate the organized enthusiasm here in the building. And, while student engagement looks, sounds, and appears different at times, I have personally witnessed much kindness, respectfulness, authentic collaboration, strength of character, and citizenship that leaves me filled with hope about this next phase of the school year.

We would also like to take this opportunity to welcome our new students who have just joined our community from Ukraine - we wish you all the best as you adjust to your new community and school.

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION FOR 2023-2024 IS OPEN JANUARY 5th

Kindergarten registration for the 2023-2024 school year will open on January 5 2023. To be eligible, children must be five years of age on or before December 31, 2023. The registration process will take place online at www.hsd.ca. If you do not have access to the Internet, please visit the school office and we can assist you in completing the registration on a school computer.

Parents/Guardians are encouraged to register their children soon after registration opens in January. Early registration will assist us in preparation and planning for the upcoming school year. Registering before March 1, 2023, will ensure there is sufficient time for school appointments and provide parents/guardians with the opportunity to participate in Kindergarten orientation activities. Visit www.HSD.ca for registration instructions.


Extreme Weather In severe weather conditions, the school division closes the school and stops the buses. An announcement is made on radio stations 95.1 FM, 96.7 FM, and AM 1250 between 7-8 am, as well as on www.steinbachonline.com and as a bulletin on the HSD website www.hsd.ca	Bus Delays When the buses are running late, there will be a Bus Delay Bulletin posted on HSD website. You can also call the Transportation Department at (204) 320-2347.	Bus Loop Procedures Just a reminder that there is no stopping or driving in the bus loop. This includes student pick ups and drop offs. Many children use that door when going out for recess and we need to keep the bus loop clear for safety reasons.

Extreme Weather

In severe weather conditions, the school division closes the school and stops the buses. An announcement is made on radio stations 95.1 FM, 96.7 FM, and AM 1250 between 7-8 am, as well as on www.steinbachonline.com and as a bulletin on the HSD website www.hsd.ca

Bus Delays

When the buses are running late, there will be a Bus Delay Bulletin posted on HSD website. You can also call the Transportation Department at (204) 320-2347.

Bus Loop Procedures

Just a reminder that there is no stopping or driving in the bus loop. This includes student pick ups and drop offs. Many children use that door when going out for recess and we need to keep the bus loop clear for safety reasons.

PRESCHOOL PROGRAM AT MES

Hanover Parent Child Community Program is offering a preschool program at MES in our hut.

Tuesday afternoons 1-3 pm
Thursday mornings 9:15-11:45 am

Children will have the opportunity to play, learn, create, sing, and develop skills to prepare them for kindergarten.

Children ages 0-5 are welcome. You do not need to have a child attending the school, so feel free to invite other families that don’t have school aged children. Parents will be able to visit with other parents and participate in activities with their children. Programming is free and snacks will be provided.

Families can attend once or twice a week or drop by when able. We follow Hanover School Division’s calendar of in-services, holiday closures as well as hazardous/cold weather school closures. Our program is free to attend, and we can hardly wait to meet you!

Please contact Stacey Marcoux at (204) 326-9829 or email smarcoux@hsd.ca for more information.

PIZZA FRIDAYS

Rocco's pizza is for sale on Fridays at lunch time.

**Please note*** Pizza tickets are sold in bundles of 4 for $10 (1 ticket per slice).

We will not be selling individual tickets. Tickets can be purchased by sending cash or cheque (payable to MES) to your child's homeroom teacher. If you would like to make a payment via the Parent Portal, please notify the school office by email to mes@hsd.ca to make arrangements.

CHOCOLATE MILK FOR SALE

Chocolate milk is available everyday at lunch time.

**Please note** Milk tickets are sold in bundles of 10 for $10.

We will not be selling individual tickets for milk cartons. Tickets can be purchased by sending cash or cheque (payable to MES) to your child's homeroom teacher.

If you would like to make a payment via the Parent Portal, please notify the school office by email at mes@hsd.ca to make arrangements.


Dress for the weather	Remember to send cutlery	Please send a water bottle with your child

Dress for the weather

Remember to send cutlery

Please send a water bottle with your child

HOME TIME ARRANGEMENTS

In the interest of maximizing learning time in the classroom and keeping interruptions to a minimum, please make home time arrangements with your child(ren) before they leave for school in the morning.

Send a message on Seesaw if home time arrangements are different from your normal routine, whether your child is going home with someone else or being picked up at the end of the day.

If you must phone the school regarding a change in home time arrangements please call before 2:30 pm.
If you are picking your child up for an appointment during the school day, please sign your child out at the office and the secretary will call your child to meet you at the office.

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