Mitchell Elementary

Hi Mitchell Families,
We are asking for candy donations to help make our upcoming Halloween Parade extra sweet! If you are able, please send in a bag of individually wrapped candy to the front office. Every little bit helps, and our students will truly appreciate it. Thank you for your support! 💜🧡

October is National Principals Month! 🌟 We are proud to celebrate our amazing Mitchell Elementary Principal, Dr. Garza! 🎉
His dedication, leadership, and heart for students and staff make a lasting impact every single day. 💜💛

Thank you, Dr. Garza, for always leading with vision, compassion, and a commitment to excellence. Our school community is stronger because of you! 👏

#ThankAPrincipal #NationalPrincipalsMonth #WeLoveOurPrincipal

Mitchell Elementary Parents, we invite you to take a look at our October Parent Education Calendar! It’s filled with helpful workshops, events, and resources designed to support you and your child’s success.

Stay informed, get involved, and don’t miss out on valuable opportunities to connect and learn together. 🌟

Fall Break Reminder 🍂
There will be no school October 6th – 10th for Fall Break. We hope our students and families enjoy a safe and restful week!

📚 Students will return on Monday, October 13th. We can’t wait to see you back, ready to learn!

Dear Families,

This is a friendly reminder that Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held this week:
📅 Wednesday, October 2nd – Friday, October 4th

👉 Early Dismissal at 11:40 AM each day.

We look forward to meeting with you to discuss your child’s progress and goals. Thank you for making time to partner with us in supporting your child’s learning!

Sincerely,
Dr. Garza

Complete Vision Care will be returning to Mitchell Elementary on October 14-15, 2025 offering vision exams and eyeglasses. They offer care for students with or without insurance. If your student participated last year, this is a good opportunity to get their yearly follow up appointment. Complete Vision Care will come on campus and Dr. Leonard and his mobile team will see students during school hours. If you have any questions please contact me at 602-442-2600 and ask for Roxana.

Google form preferred, paper copy available upon request.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe4ocI2eCYwqn626qL5QiZFOtc0JdQBRojnwyCZZ-ZBhKkq_A/viewform

📣 Spirit Week is Coming! 🎉
Mitchell families, get ready to show your school spirit the week of September 29 – October 3! Each day has a fun theme:

✨ Monday: Sports Day – wear your favorite team gear
✨ Tuesday: Twin/Triplet Day – match outfits with a friend
✨ Wednesday: Wacky Wednesday – wear your grade level color
✨ Thursday: Disney/Pixar/Marvel Shirt Day
✨ Friday: Mitchell Day – wear purple and gold/yellow to show your school pride!

Let’s make this a fun week for our students to celebrate being part of the Mitchell community! 💜💛

Friendly Reminder, every Thursday is a Half Day at Mitchell Elementary!
Dismissal is at 11:40 AM ⏰.

Please plan accordingly so our students get home safely. 💜💛

Recordatorio Amigable, cada jueves tenemos medio día en la Primaria Mitchell.
La salida es a las 11:40 am ⏰.

Por favor planee apropiadamente para que nuestros estudiantes lleguen a casa seguros. 💜💛

🎉Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month!🎉

From September 15 to October 15, we honor and celebrate the rich history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. This month is an opportunity for our students, staff, and families to learn, share, and embrace the diverse traditions that make our community so vibrant.

We are excited to celebrate together at Mitchell Elementary! 💜💛🦅

In Honor & Remembrance

Today, we pause to honor the 24th anniversary of September 11, 2001. We remember the lives lost, the heroes who emerged, and the resilience that continues to define us as Americans. 💙❤️🤍

Congratulations to our August Students of the Month! ✨🎉

We are so proud to recognize these amazing scholars for their hard work, leadership, and commitment to learning. Each of these students has shown excellence by following our 4 B’s:
🌟 Be Responsible 🌟 Be Respectful 🌟 Be Safe 🌟 Be Kind

Let’s give a big round of applause to our August Student of the Month honorees! 👏🌟📚

Keep up the great work! 💜💛

Mitchell families: There will be no school on Monday, September 1st, in observance of Labor Day. Enjoy the long weekend!

Hello Mitchell families! This is a reminder that there will be no school tomorrow, Thursday, August 28th, for Data Day. Our teachers will be reviewing last week’s testing results and preparing curriculum to best support our students. Thank you, and we look forward to seeing everyone back at school on Friday.

📢 Important Dates at Mitchell

☕ Coffee with the Principal – Wed. Aug. 27 @ 8:30 AM
📊 Data Day (No School for Students) – Thurs. Aug. 28
🇺🇸 Labor Day (No School) – Mon. Sept. 1
📸 Picture Day – Tues. Sept. 2

✅ Please mark your calendars!

Mitchell Families!

K-5th grade Beginning of Year (B.O.Y.) Testing is starting this week, August 18th – 28th, 2025! This important assessment helps us understand where our scholars are starting the year so we can best support their learning.

✅ How you can help your student succeed:
• Make sure they are at school on time each day!
• Ensure they get a good night’s sleep.
• Encourage them to always try their BEST!

Thank you for partnering with us to set our students up for success this school year! 💜💛

We’re excited to share our Parent Education Calendar to help families stay informed and engaged throughout the school year. Our goal is to empower parents to be their child’s number one advocate by building strong connections with school leadership and helpful resources.

Please take a moment to review the calendar for upcoming August events.
If you have any questions, contact Lupita Varela at (602) 442-2600.

📚✨️ First Day of School is Tomorrow!✨️📚

Dear Mitchell Elementary Families, 🦅
We are so excited to welcome our students back for a brand new school year!

Let’s start strong by getting back into a routine:
✅ Go to bed early tonight
✅ Wake up ready to learn
✅ Make sure your child’s teacher knows how they’re getting home (car pickup, walking, or bus)

🍽️ Breakfast will be served in the classroom.
🚪 Gates open at 7:20 AM and close promptly at 7:40 AM.
⏰ Students arriving after 7:40 AM will be marked late.
Let's make the first day a great one! We can't wait to see everyone bright and early
tomorrow morning! 💜💛🦅

✨ We’re ready and so excited to kick off a brand new school year! Monday, August 4th is the first day of school — we can’t wait to welcome our amazing students back! 💼✏️

The Mitchell team gathered today for our annual Back to School Rally, launching the 2025–2026 school year with pride and purpose! 💙 We’re ready to welcome our students with open arms on Monday, August 4. ✏️📘