Mitchell Elementary

A Great Place to Grow!

Principal: Jennifer Thomson

Vice-Principal: Jaime Thompson

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

Instagram: meshanover
Twitter: @MEShanover

Wow! The month of March has flown by. I can’t believe that we’re heading into April already.

I am truly honoured to step into the Vice Principal role while Jonelle Yumang-Koop is on maternity leave. This has and always will be my home, as I’ve been working in this community for almost all of my career. Starting in Grade 2, moving into the Learning Support Role, and now the Vice Principal term position. From my very first days as VP, I have felt a genuine sense of welcome from everyone, and I am grateful for the kindness and encouragement that have been extended to me.

The weather in March has been unpredictable and liked to tease us a bit, thinking that we were going to have an early Spring. Unfortunately, those cold temperatures just weren’t ready to stay away. There has been a lot of ice and then a lot of mud and puddles all over the playground. We are hoping for those seasonal temperatures to return after the Spring Break! Thank you for sending your child to school in appropriate outdoor clothes and footwear through all of the weather changes. Having extra socks and pants in your child’s backpack may be beneficial in the weeks to come.

Term 2 progress report cards came out on March 20th and are available on Parent Portal. Our chocolate fundraiser has begun and is going very well. Thank you so much for all your support!

Our Grades 1 and 2 classes have been busy practicing for their Spring Concert that is happening on April 29th. There will be two performances, 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm. Save the date! Our students are buzzing with excitement. We’re looking forward to seeing it all come together.

Kindergarten orientation is happening on April 30th and May 1st. Please make sure you register your child before this date. We are all so excited to meet all of our incoming K students!

We hope that everyone has a fun and relaxing spring break! We look forward to having everyone back to school on April 6th.

**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. **

Kindergarten Orientation meetings will be happening April 30 and May 1. This special time will give you and your child a chance to meet the Kindergarten teachers, experience what a typical Kindergarten day will look like and answer all the questions you may have about your child coming to school for the very first time.

If you have registered your child by April 9, you will receive a time slot to come with your child. Please watch your email for this information in mid-April.

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 6th.**

Grade 1 and 2 students are proud to present Bugz on Wednesday April 29th at 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm.

Students are asked to wear pastels, or other spring colours. Please avoid pajamas, dirty, or ripped clothing. Grade 2 students with speaking parts will be advised on specific colours for their costumes in the first week of April. Please arrive at school for 6 pm in order to check in with homeroom teachers before the evening performance. If any parents are interested in volunteering to assist with costumes or decorations, please contact Mrs. Taves at jtaves@hsd.ca.

For students wishing to sing along with their songs at home, they can do so using the following playlist.

Kindergarten registration for the 2026-2027 school year is open! 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.

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 14 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 13th, students will bring home envelopes to collect funds to continue sponsoring children in Liberia for the next school year. They will have two weeks to return these envelopes and on April 27th, we will total up the donations and celebrate the generosity of our community.

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 $50

Grade 1 $50

Grade 1/2L $30

Grade 2 $30

Grade 3 $30

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 10th.

PAC Members:

Elly Carr, Corinna Rickey, Crystal Penner, Ana Liaia Coelho, Angelina Pezke, Abi Unger, Casie MacCharles, Heidi Regula, Bianca Redikop, Meghan Matthews, Angie Koop, Tanya Underwood, Heather Ginter

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. 5 Happy Easter

Apr. 6 First Day Back at School

Apr. 6 Chocolate Fundraiser ends

Apr.10 Admin/PD Day - No classes

April 13-27 Liberia Fundraiser

Apr.29 Spring Concert for Grades 1 & 2

Apr.30-May 1 Kindergarten Orientation