Learning Cottage Musings

Sunday, August 28, 2016

Welcome Back!

Greetings Families!

Teachers and staff are heading back to school this week in anticipation of your child's arrival on Tuesday, September 6th!. To find out more about your child's teacher and the renovations that have happened at Mitchell School, I would like to invite you to attend our Welcome Back picnic, this Wednesday, August 31st from 6-8 p.m. On this evening you will find out who your child's teacher will be this year, check out the addition to our building (it's stunning!), as well as have any questions answered or fill out additional paperwork necessary for your child to begin school. I look forward to meeting you on Wednesday!

Here's a sneak peek at the work that happened this summer...

We call it the Welcome Back picnic, because we're hoping you'll pack a picnic dinner for your family, get to know new families, reconnect with others, and just enjoy the playground and space we have at Mitchell.

P.S. I'm excited to meet my new families but also to reconnect with those who have been in my class or other Mitchell students! See you Wednesday!

Sunday, May 15, 2016

Our Friend Tony

Dear Families,
It is with great sadness that I shared with your child that Tony Porras died last week after a long hospitalization. We cried together, shared stories, and talked as we began to process this unexpected news. While our classroom was full of grief, it was also full of love, as children reached out to support each other and also to share how much Tony meant to them.

Children experience grief and sadness in many ways just as grown-ups do. Children that were close to Tony are experiencing the loss of their friend, while others may be feeling feelings from past grief that has been brought back to the surface as a result of the news. Resources and information on helping your child to cope with loss were sent home last week. Please keep in communication if you need additional resources or even to share more about how your child is reacting to this news so I can best support your child at school.

Tony meant a lot to our school community. He was a positive light in the world. His smile and kindness made him a good friend, while his easy-going nature and sense of humor made him fun to be around. Tony will be remembered for his love of family and friends, soccer, nature, and all things hedgehog! Smile on, young friend, smile on!

Sincerely,
Aaron Padgen-Soucy

Week of May 16th

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Week of May 2nd

Upcoming Dates to Remember

-Tues May 3--No School--Election Day
-Fri May 6--Movie Night--6-8 p.m. ALL STUDENTS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT!
-Wed May 11--Transition Day--11:30 a.m- 2:15 p.m. We will adventure across the parking lot to Scarlett Middle School where students will spend the day getting to know more about middle school.

The Mitchell PTO needs your help! Book Fairs, Fun Run, and the Talent Show are events the students look forward and are just around the corner. Parent volunteers make these events a success for our school community. Please consider volunteering. Use this link to sign up http://mitchellptoannarbor.blogspot.com/

Baby Pictures
As you may know, we traditionally pay tribute to our fifth graders each year by posting baby pictures of them in the main lobby showcase. Please send in a baby picture of your child. I will scan it and return it as soon as possible -- no originals will be posted. Of course, electronic versions are fine too. Just attach them to an email and send to krigbaum@aaps.k12.mi.us. Thanks in advance!