Hello, March!

As we welcome a new month, March brings us a fresh opportunity to continue growing, connecting, and spreading positivity! With spring just around the corner, it's the perfect time to embrace new beginnings and strengthen our commitment to kindness and respect.

Last month, we focused on fueling our ride with positive energy, and it was wonderful to see students and families uplifting one another. Your enthusiasm and dedication to creating a supportive community are truly inspiring!

This month, our theme is "No Bullies Allowed"—a reminder that kindness, inclusion, and respect should guide our actions every day. Together, we’ll explore ways to stand up for ourselves and others, build strong friendships, and create a school environment where everyone feels safe and valued.

Here are some ways to reinforce this message at home and in school:

• Practice kindness daily—small gestures like a smile or a kind word can go a long way.
• Talk about inclusion—encourage conversations about celebrating differences and making everyone feel welcome.
• Stand up for others—if you see someone being treated unfairly, offer support and speak up in a kind and respectful way.

Thank you for being a vital part of our positive and caring community. Let’s make March a month of kindness, courage, and respect as we stand together to say, "No Bullies Allowed!"

Warm Regards,
Mrs. Pierson

The Caring Kernel Award is given monthly to teacher nominated students who have shown to go above and beyond. Students are chosen for showing kindness to other at school or within the community, showing true Kernel spirit, having a positive attitude, demonstrating great sportsmanship at school activities, and overcoming hardships in school or at home.

The February 2025 student recipients are:

• BK: Max
• K: Jack
• 1: Sawyer
• 2: Alice
• 3: Haley
• 4: Sibyl
• 5: Kennet

Thank you to the Kiwanis Club of Mitchell for sponsoring this honor!

The Attendance Award is given to the class with the BEST attendance each and every month. The February 2025 recipient is 5E. They won a Play Day with another class of their choice from Mrs. Kapfer!

On Friday, Feb. 28, Jean Patrick from the Mitchell Public Library came to share her time and talents with our learners. They heard about her writing process as an author, listened to some of her stories, and had so much fun! Thank you, Miss Jean!

Parents - you can visit Miss Jean with your learners at the Mitchell Public Library. It is FREE to go utilize all that the library has to offer!

Monday, March 3, 2025 - Kindergarten Jumpstart registration packets due

Monday, March 3, 2025 - Festival Choir day (participating students only)

Monday, March 3, 2025 - PTA meeting, 6:15pm at GBR

Saturday, March 8, 2025 - MSD Caring Closet Pop-Up

Sunday, March 9, 2025 - Daylight Saving Time Begins - set your clocks AHEAD one hour!

Thursday, March 13, 2025 - No School/Spring Break

Friday, March 14, 2025 - No School/Spring Break

Monday, March 17, 2025 - No School/Teacher In-Service Day

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 - 5th Grade Concert, 7:00pm at the PAC

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 - Kindergarten Jumpstart, 5:30pm & 6:30pm at GBR

Thursday, March 27, 2025 - Kindergarten Jumpstart, 5:30pm & 6:30pm at GBR

Attention graduating class of 2025: Be sure to apply for the GBR Scholarship! Applications are available in the Mitchell High School counselor's office. To be eligible for the scholarship, a student must be a graduating senior of Mitchell High School, have attended Gertie Belle Rogers for three years, and be pursuing any level of higher education upon graduation.

The deadline to apply is, Monday, April 1, 2025.