Principal's Post

Dear Students and Families,

We have just completed the first ten days of school!!!

It is important to help your child start off on the right foot. September is Attendance Awareness Month, a time to recognize that regular school attendance is essential to student learning and long-term achievement. We value your partnership in ensuring that your child is present and on time each day.

Please review the following important attendance reminders:

• A written note from a parent/guardian is required the day your student returns after an absence.

• After 10 days of absences, a doctor’s note may be required for any further absences.

• Students who are checked out before 10:58 AM will be counted absent for the entire day.

• Students who check in after 10:58 AM will also be counted absent for the entire day.

Good attendance is one of the most important factors in your child’s academic success. We appreciate your cooperation and commitment to helping us build strong attendance habits that will benefit your child throughout their education.

Warmest Regards, Kristie Autrey

🍧 Let’s celebrate a fantastic start to the school year!

Snowies Snow Cones will be on campus Friday after lunch! Students may bring $2 to their teacher at any time this week to purchase a delicious snow cone.

Great job, Mitchell Miners! ⛏️

🏃‍♀️💪 Mitchell Miners Fun Run 💪🏃‍♂️

The Fun Run is our biggest fundraiser of the year! We are excited to promote health and movement while raising money to support the fun activities and events planned for our students throughout the school year.

Parents and guardians, please look for an email from 99Pledges after Labor Day. If you do not receive it, let your child’s teacher know so we can make sure you have all the necessary information.

How does the Fun Run work?

1. Donate: Make a donation to support your child and our school.
2. Share: Send your child’s fundraising link to family members and friends and invite them to contribute.
3. Get ready for the big day: On September 25th, students will run, skip, dance, and walk around the Mitchell High School track!

It will be a wonderful day filled with fun, fitness, and school spirit—all while raising money for exciting student events. Let’s make this year’s Fun Run our best one yet! ⛏️💙

At Mitchell Elementary, we are committed to creating a positive and productive environment for all of our students. Our school-wide expectations, known as R.O.C.K., guide us in every area of the building.

🌟 Respectful & Responsibility

🌟 Own Your Learning

🌟 Caring & Kindness

🌟 Know When to Ask for Help

These principles help us ensure that Mitchell Miners R.O.C.K. in every classroom, hallway, and common space. Let's continue to uphold these values and make our school a great place for everyone!

If a student must miss school, here are the following guidelines:

• A written excuse, signed by a parent or guardian, must be presented to the student's teacher on the day they return after an absence.

• For absences due to extended illnesses or students who have missed more than ten days of school, a statement from a healthcare practitioner may be required.

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Email: kautrey@mhslive.net
Website: https://www.mcsnc.org/o/mes
Location: Mitchell Elementary School
Phone: 828 766-2070
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