MES Soaring to Success
Principal weekly update
Character Trait of the Month
October 13, 2026
Letter Day for the Month
Welcome Back Parents!!
Good afternoon!
Thank you to all of the students and families that participated with us in the national "Walk to School" day last Wednesday. It was a very chilly morning but we had a blast!
We hope to see you at Curriculum Night which will be held here at MES on Wednesday, October 14th. Please come and enjoy interactive ways to learn about what your students are learning. Childcare will also be provided courteous of NHS students. Students who come will be able to make slime with some of our high school volunteers! Please see the flyer below to register.
Please consider donating your old clothing to the MES/WMS bin that is being housed at WMS. Not only will you be donating for a good cause but also to help raise some money for both schools!
School Dismissal update: You can now log in your late arrivals!
Please see Mrs. Loiseau's notice below regarding our family pumpkin decorating contest!
Please note that in the next few weeks Mitchell will be participating with WMS in an off site evacuation drill. This is purely to practice for safety!
Dates to remember:
October 14th Curriculum Night
October 21 2:00 Dismissal Wednesday
October 30th Character Parade/Walk-a-thon
November 3 No School
November 9 Veterans Day celebration 9:00
November 11 No school Veterans Day
Links
SEPTA -
Region 14 Fine Arts News Letter
Celebration Form --please note this is a new one with only 3 items on it
Updates and News
What an AMAZING night at MES Fall Movie Night! A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out and made the night so special! The MES PTO loved serving up hot apple cider and popcorn while everyone enjoyed the movie under the fall sky. We’re so grateful for our wonderful MES community and can’t wait for the next event! Join us for our next meeting: Thurs Nov at 9:15am Sign up here to donate snacks for fall conference week! Please drop off in the MES vestibule between November 9th and 13th. Scholastic Book Fair: November 16-20, more details to come Character Walk/walk-a-thon Friday October 30, more details soon! Support our staff! Check out their wish lists here Attention 5th grade families! This year’s 5th grade committee is being chaired by Sheila Antonacci, Amanda Carpenter, and Lisa Lind. Look for more updates soon, or reach out to them to find out how to get involved! PTO Committee volunteers needed! Sign up here to help! Please save your Labonne’s receipts and drop them off in the drop box by the gym door, or bring them to your teacher! 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
A Note from Mrs. Winter
Please email or call me (203-263-4314) with any questions or concerns. I'm here to help!
A Note from the School Nurse
Reminder
Please remember the “rule of 24”. It is important to remember if your child vomited or had a fever they should remain out of school for at least 24 hours and be fever free without fever reducing medications. I have seen an uptick over the last few weeks of children having vomited or were with fever and returned to school the next day only to be sent home ultimately not feeling well.
That is not okay and is the potential cause of the continued spread of viruses. I would appreciate your continued support in creating a healthy school environment.
Recess
We go out for recess even in the colder weather, unless it’s raining. It’s important to note children go outside for recess regardless of what they have come to school wearing.
Please send your child to school dressed and ready to go out for recess daily. A child will not be kept inside if he/she is without the proper attire.
If possible, please send a change of clothes in your child’s backpack, in the event your child gets wet or dirty.
Snacks:
Please be mindful while packing snacks for your child. We encourage healthy choices.
Change of season clothing reminder
Don’t forget to change out your child's clothing from Summer to Fall! It’s always good to have a change of clothing at school for all the just in case moments!
Scoliosis Screenings for Fifth Grade Girls
Scoliosis screening will take place for the fifth grade girls on October 19, 2026.
