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Mitchell Elementary

October 2025

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MITCHELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

A Great Place to Grow!


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

Principal: Jennifer Thomson

Vice-Principal: Jamie Thompson


Phone: (204) 326-6622

Fax: (204) 346-0500

Instagram: meshanover
Twitter: @MEShanover

VICE PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE

What a busy and wonderful September! It has been a joy to welcome our returning students and new students and families into our school community. Meet the Teacher and Strong Connections days gave us opportunities to build relationships, get to know our students, and begin the year together.

On September 29, we recognized the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Sept. 30) and Orange Shirt Day. Through age-appropriate learning and conversations, students reflected on the message that Every Child Matters.

October promises more opportunities to learn and connect! We look forward to our Terry Fox walk, celebrating courage and perseverance, as well as Fall Fun Week and Picture Day.

Thank you to our staff and families for helping make September such a welcoming start. As vice principal, I’m grateful to be part of this caring community and look forward to the month ahead!

--

Jaime Thompson

Vice Principal/Learning Support

Mitchell Elementary School



***Picture Day is Tuesday, October 13*** ***Picture Day is Tuesday, October 13***

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PIZZA FRIDAYS ARE BACK!!

Rocco's pizza will be available on Friday's and can be ordered with classroom teachers before 9:00 am.

**Please note*** Pizza tickets are sold in bundles of 4 for $10 (1 ticket per slice).

We will not be selling individual tickets. Tickets can be purchased by sending cash or cheque (payable to MES) to your child's homeroom teacher.

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CHOCOLATE MILK FOR SALE

Chocolate milk is available everyday at lunch time.

**Please note** Milk tickets are sold in bundles of 8 for $10.

We will not be selling individual tickets for milk. Tickets can be purchased by sending cash or cheque (payable to MES) to your child's homeroom teacher.

STUDENT FEES DUE

The school fees for 2025-2026 were due Friday, September 26th. Please pay online on Parent Portal or bring exact cash or a cheque payable to MES to the school office.

Kindergarten $50

Grade 1 $60

Grade 1/2L $40

Grade 2 $40

Grade 3 $40

Grade 4 $40

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BUS SAFETY WEEK - October 19-22nd BUS SAFETY WEEK - October 19-22nd

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CROSSING GUARD CROSSING GUARD

***Please note that during thunderstorms there may not always be a crossing guard on duty at the highway***

PARKING & PICK-UP

ARRIVALS & DEPARTURES

Thank you to all parents for keeping our bus loop clear and safe. This is just a quick reminder to all our students and parents of the bus loop rules:

1) Refrain from using the bus loop between 8:00am and 4:00pm (during school hours).

2) If you are dropping off or picking up students please do so from the street in front of the school (please do not drive onto the staff parking lot.)

3) Always walk around the front of the first bus, or the back of the last bus (not between them!) when more than one bus is stopped in the bus loop.

4) Please remind children who walk or bike to school to do so on the appropriate sides of the street so that buses and other vehicles can pass safely.

PARKING & PICK-UP:

Please take note of the areas that are safe for parking. The Mitchell Gospel Church is willing to let parents use their parking lot during the hours of 8:15-9:00 and 3:00-3:45 pm. This is the parking area one block directly south of the school down the path that connects to Willow & Oakview.

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HOME TIME ARRANGEMENTS

In the interest of maximizing learning time in the classroom and keeping interruptions to a minimum, please make home time arrangements with your child(ren) before they leave for school in the morning.

Send a message on Seesaw if home time arrangements are different from your normal routine, whether your child is going home with someone else or being picked up at the end of the day.

If you must phone the school regarding a change in home time arrangements please call before 2:30 pm.
If you are picking your child up for an appointment during the school day, please sign your child out at the office and the secretary will call your child to meet you at the office.

ATTENDANCE REMINDER

Please let the school know if your child will not be attending school. This can be done through Parent Portal, phone call to the school office (204) 326-6622, voicemail, email to mes@hsd.ca or SeeSaw to the teacher.

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REMINDERS FROM THE OFFICE

*Please check in at the office.

*Please remember to send your child's water bottle, cutlery, and proper outdoor clothing.

*No medication can be administered at school. According to Hanover Policy, no medication, not even Tylenol, should be carried in student backpacks or be self-administered. If medication is needed, parents may come to school to give it to their child.

*Outside supervision begins at 8:15 am, students are let in at 8:30 am and any children walking/picked up at end of day are dismissed at 3:20 pm and need to be picked up at that time.

PRESCHOOL PROGRAM AT MES

Hanover Parent Child Community Program is offering a preschool program at MES in our hut.

  • Mondays mornings 9:00-11:30am
  • Tuesday afternoons 1:00-3:30 pm
  • Thursday mornings 9:00-11:30 am
  • Please contact Stacey Marcoux at (204) 326-9829 or email smarcoux@hsd.ca for more information.
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Extreme Weather

In severe weather conditions, the 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 the HSD website www.hsd.ca

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Bus Delays

When the buses are running late, there will be a Bus Delay Bulletin posted on HSD website. You can also call the Transportation Department at (204) 320-2347.

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Bus Loop Procedures

Just a reminder that there is no stopping or driving in the bus loop. This includes student pick ups and drop offs. Many children use that door when going out for recess and we need to keep the bus loop clear for safety reasons.

UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER

Oct 8 Terry Fox Run

Oct.12 Thanksgiving - No classes

Oct.13 Picture Day

Oct.19-22 Bus Safety Week

Oct.23 Admin/PD Day - No classes

Oct 26-30 Fall Fun Week

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