Mitchell Elementary

A Great Place to Grow!

Principal: Jennifer Thomson

Vice-Principal: Jonelle Yumang

Email: mes@hsd.ca
Website: www.mes.hsd.ca
Location: 99 Willow Street, Mitchell, MB, Canada R5G 1J4
Phone: 204-326-6622

Instragram: meshanover
Twitter: @MEShanover

Welcome back! We hope everyone had a wonderful break. Our MES staff is excited to welcome students back to school and jump into learning, laughter, and new experiences together. As we return to our routines, please remember to dress your students appropriately for outdoor weather at recess so everyone can enjoy time outside safely and comfortably.

We would like to welcome Ms. Raelyn Dick to MES! She will be teaching Grade 3 in 3E for the remainder of the school year.

Kindergarten registration is now open at www.hsd.ca . If your child will turn 5 in 2026, they are eligible to register for Kindergarten in September. Please register your child at your earliest convenience. We will host a Kindergarten orientation event in the spring and would love to meet all of our future Kindergarten students!

We are also looking forward to diving into numeracy learning throughout January. Here’s to a great start to the new year!

Kindergarten registration for the 2026-2027 school year will open on January 5, 2026. To be eligible, children must be five years of age on or before December 31, 2026. 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 2, 2026, 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.

Get ready to kick off a fun-filled January as Mitchell Elementary celebrates Math Month! Throughout the month, students will be exploring the question HOW MANY through a variety of fun estimation and counting activities that help them build their number sense. Mark your calendars for the annual MES Family Game Night on January 22. Students can invite their families to join in the fun, learning math games together AND get free game supplies to play at home! Math Month is going to be full of laughter and learning and even a few prizes!!

Swimming lessons are starting for all Grade 2 students on Thursday, January 8. Lessons will run every Thursday until March 12. Lessons are free! Students just need to bring a bathing suit and towel.

In severe weather conditions, the Hanover 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 www.hsd.ca

1. Thank you to all the families and friends who joined us for our afternoon Christmas Concert on Wednesday, December 17th. We are incredibly grateful to our student and staff volunteers for their time, effort, and enthusiasm. Events like this are only possible because of the wonderful support of our school community—thank you for helping to make it such a special day!

2. Grade 3 Choir resumes on Tuesday January 6th, and Grade 4 Choir on Thursday January 8th.

3. *New this year!* - Grade 3's will begin playing recorder in January! Please bring a soprano recorder and duotang, both labelled with your child's name, to Music as soon as possible in January. If you require assistance purchasing an instrument, $8.00 can be sent to school for the purchase of a Yamaha recorder for your child to keep (cheques payable to Mitchell Elementary School, all funds can be sent to Mrs. Taves).

4. Grade 4's - Please bring your recorders and duotangs back to school in January for regular use in Music.

Starting January 5, 2026 the books of chocolate milk tickets will be $10 for 8 tickets.

The school fees for 2025-2026 were due the end of September. Please pay online on Parent Portal or bring exact cash or a cheque payable to MES to the school office.

Kindergarten $50

Grade 1 $50

Grade 1/2L $30

Grade 2 $30

Grade 3 $30

Grade 4 $40

The Mitchell Elementary School Parent Advisory Council (PAC) is here to be a liaison between the parents and school. Our goal is to support the students, staff and parents in communication and fostering a sense of community. There are monthly meetings where the PAC members are able to voice concerns, ask questions, raise awareness or share encouragement about various student related topics, as well as plan for upcoming events. We also host fundraisers during the school year to financially contribute towards school projects. If this is something you would like to be part of, please let us know at mitchellespac@gmail.com

MES PAC Members

Elly Carr

Corinna Rickey

Crystal Penner

Ana Ligia Coelho

Angelina Pezke

Abi Unger

Casie MacCharles

Heidi Regula

Bianca Redikop

Meghan Matthews

Angie Koop

Tanya Underwood

Heather Ginter

More school information can be found on our website www.mes.hsd.ca under MES Information

Jan. 5 First day of School

Jan. 5 Kindergarten Registration opens up

Jan. 8 Grade 2 Swimming Lessons Begin

Jan.22 Family Game Night in the evening