Mitchell Elementary

A Great Place to Grow!

Principal: Jennifer Thomson

Vice-Principal: Brandon Kipe

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

The weather in March has been unpredictable and made for some interesting recesses. There was a lot of ice and then a lot of mud and puddles all over the playground. We are hoping for more sun and a dry playground when we come back to school after spring break! Thank you for sending your child to school in appropriate outdoor clothes and footwear through all of the weather changes. The playground does have some low spots that collect water, so we often have lasting puddles through the spring melt. Having extra socks and pants in your child’s backpack may be beneficial in the weeks to come.

We enjoyed Wellness Week in March. One of our favourite days was when everyone got to try some different fruits and vegetables! Term 2 progress reports came out on March 19th and are available on Parent Portal. Our chocolate almond fundraiser has begun. Thank you for your support!

We hope that everyone has a fun and relaxing spring break! We look forward to having everyone back to school on April 7th.

**Please make sure you have extra clothing for your child at school. Extra socks, pants, and appropriate footwear are needed in this wet, muddy weather. **

The chocolate fundraiser is off to a great start!

Each case has 30 boxes which sell for $3 a box for a total of $90 for a case.

**Please make cheques payable to Mitchell Elementary or MES and bring all money and leftover chocolates to the library.**

Many have sold their case(s) and have requested more. If you would like more cases or haven’t received a case and would like to sell, please contact Susan at snickel@hsd.ca or send in the paper request which is in each case.

**The fundraiser is closing on April 11th.**

It's Spring Concert time!

The Grade 1's and 2's are getting ready for their Spring Musical, "Cookies!" There will be two performances on Wednesday April 30th at 1:30pm and 6:30pm. Students are encouraged to wear spring colours for the performance. See you there!

Hey Grade 4 parents!

We will be starting to learn to play recorder shortly after our return from Spring Break. Every student needs a soprano recorder with baroque fingering. While Yamaha recorders are preferred the following brands work as well - Aulos and Angel.

New Yamaha recorders are available for purchase at the school for $8.00. Please note that stock at school is limited.

Kindergarten registration for the 2025-2026 school year is open! To be eligible, children must be five years of age on or before December 31, 2025. 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.

MES is a place where we care about those around us in our community and for those who need help across the world.

For the past 13 years, MES has partnered with Provision of Hope in helping children from Liberia, Africa. Education has the power to change lives and gives children a chance to move ahead in life and break the cycle of poverty. Children in Liberia have to pay to go to school and if their family doesn't have enough money, they are not allowed to attend school which puts them at a great disadvantage. We want to help!

MES students will be participating in activities to learn about Liberia and the students we sponsor there. We have named this event “Caring for Kids.” On April 24th, students will bring home envelopes to collect funds to continue sponsoring children in Liberia for the next school year.

We still have quite a few students that have not paid their school fees. Please pay online on Parent Portal or bring exact cash or a cheque payable to MES to the school office.

Kindergarten $40

Grade 1 $40

Grade 1/2S $20

Grade 2 $20

Grade 3 $20

Grade 4 $40

Our Lost & Found is overflowing with clothes, toques, and mitts. Please check out the items that are displayed in front of the office. All unclaimed items will be donated to MCC after April 11th.

This year registration is open on March 4th at 8 am and will close on April 3rd at 11:55 pm.

Soccer will run from May 6th to June 17th! Registration is open to all kids age pre-k to grade 4!

To register click the link https://app.univerusrec.com/hanoverpub/courses/index.asp , email rec@hanovermb.ca or call (204) 346-7825.

https://www.mitchellminorball.ca/registration.html

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

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

Apr. 7 First Day Back at School

Apr. 11 Chocolate Fundraiser ends

Apr.14 Admin/PD Day - No classes

Apr.18 Good Friday - No classes

Apr.24 Liberia Fundraiser begins

Apr.30 Spring Concert