❄️ Winter Weather is Just Around the Corner! ❄️

We’re excited to share our new Remote Learning Policy for the 2025–2026 school year! 🌟 Teachers are helping students learn how to use Google Classroom and join Google Meet for mini-lessons, so we’re ready to take Remote Learning to the next level.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xjkAC6SCC_D7WWZFxRUFhUAKzh_jdlEjK67V63Per8E/edit?usp=sharing

πŸ“± Please make sure you’ve paid the $20 iPad insurance and that your child has a working charger.

Thank you for your continued support,
– MES πŸ’™
5 days ago, Kristie B Autrey
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8 days ago, Kristie B Autrey
🎟️✨ Basket & Raffle Time! ✨🎟️

Basket and raffle tickets are going home today! Don’t forget β€” we’ve added a sweet new Basket #15: CANDY! 🍬

We’ll be selling tickets through October 30th, and the drawing will take place on Friday, October 31st, for all baskets and donated items! πŸŽ‰

Every dollar raised goes right back to our students β€” supporting field trips, classroom materials, and academic programs. ❀️
19 days ago, Kristie B Autrey
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πŸŽƒπŸ Fall Festival Fun! πŸ‚πŸŽ‰

Grab your family and come join us for the Mitchell Elementary & Mitchell Middle Fall Festival on Thursday, October 30th from 4:30–7:00 PM!

We’ll have games, treats, and lots of fall fun for everyone! 🍭🍎
More info coming soon β€” you won’t want to miss it! πŸ‘»βœ¨
21 days ago, Kristie B Autrey
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πŸ“’ Here is the MES October Newsletter! πŸ‚
Be sure to check out all of the events and important dates listed at the bottomβ€”we’ve got a lot going on this month, and we don’t want you to miss a thing!
https://secure.smore.com/n/sac43
about 1 month ago, Kristie B Autrey

πŸ“… Teacher/Parent Conferences
πŸ—“ Tuesday, October 7th | 1:00–6:00 PM
🚨 Early Release: Buses and car dismissal will begin at 11:45 AM.

Parent/Teacher conferences are an important time to connect with your child’s teachers, celebrate progress, and discuss ways to support learning and engagement. These conversations help strengthen the home–school partnership and ensure every child is set up for success.

πŸ“Œ Reminder: Wednesday, October 8th, is a Teacher Workday β€” no school for students.

about 1 month ago, Kristie B Autrey
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πŸ“£πŸŽ‰ Mitchell County School Spirit Week! πŸŽ‰πŸ“£
πŸ“… September 22nd – 26th

Get ready to show your school spirit all week long! πŸ’›πŸ’™
Come to school each day dressed and ready to represent Mitchell County with pride. Let’s make it the most spirited week yet! πŸ™Œβœ¨
about 2 months ago, Kristie B Autrey
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πŸŽ‰πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ Save the Date – Our 2025 Fun Run is Coming! πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸŽ‰
πŸ“… Friday, October 3rd, 2025

The Fun Run is our biggest fundraiser of the year! We’re thrilled to promote health, movement, and school spiritβ€”all while raising funds for the amazing events we have planned this year. 🌟

πŸ“§ Parents/Guardians: Look for an email from 99 Pledges with your child’s fundraising link. If you don’t see it, please reach out to your classroom teacher so we can get you connected.

πŸ’ͺ How Can You Support the Fun Run? πŸ’ͺ
1️⃣ Donate – Contribute to support your child and our school.
2️⃣ Share – Send your child’s link to family & friends to spread the word.
3️⃣ Cheer Them On – On October 3rd, students will run, skip, dance, and walk their way around the track in celebration of fitness and fun! πŸŽΆπŸ‘Ÿ

Let’s make this year’s Fun Run unforgettable! Thank you for helping us reach our goals and support all the exciting things ahead for our school community. πŸ’™
2 months ago, Kristie B Autrey
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2 months ago, Kristie B Autrey
πŸ“’ Mitchell Elementary Open House πŸ“’
πŸ“… Tuesday, August 12th
πŸ•’ 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Join us for our annual Open House!

Parent Informational Meeting: 5:00 PM in the cafeteria

Snowie Snowcones will be on campus 🍧

When you purchase a snowcone, you’re helping our school! πŸ’›
Your support allows us to:
βœ… Schedule exciting educational programs
βœ… Purchase new learning materials
βœ… Fund memorable field trips

We can’t wait to see you there! πŸŽ‰
3 months ago, Kristie B Autrey
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πŸ“£ Exciting News, Mitchell Elementary Families!
Mitchell Elementary will be hosting an After School Program right here at our schoolβ€”powered by the YMCA! πŸŽ‰

πŸ“ Please review the flyer and scan the QR code to register your child.
πŸ“Œ Spots are limited, so don’t waitβ€”register today!

We’re looking forward to a fun, enriching program this school year! 🌟

3 months ago, Kristie B Autrey
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πŸ“š Why Regular Attendance Matters πŸŽ’

A consistent attendance routine is key to your child’s well-being, learning, and long-term success! πŸ’‘

Here are a few tips to help keep your child healthy and reduce unnecessary absences from school:

βœ… Make sure they get enough sleep
βœ… Keep up with regular doctor and dental checkups
βœ… Encourage handwashing to avoid spreading germs
βœ… Stay in touch with your child’s teacher or school if any challenges arise

Let’s work together to build strong habits for a brighter future! 🌟
3 months ago, Kristie B Autrey
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Count Down to the Best School Year Ever! πŸŽ‰

Build the Habit of Good Attendance! πŸ“šπŸ•’

Did you know that attending school regularly helps children feel better about school and themselves? πŸ’ͺ✨

Start earlyβ€” When kids learn from the start that going to school on time, every day matters, they’re set up for long-term success. 🌟

Good attendance isn’t just for nowβ€”it’s a lifelong skill that will help them thrive in high school, college, and beyond. πŸ’ΌπŸŽ“

3 months ago, Kristie B Autrey
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πŸ“£ Check out the first newsletter of the new school year! Stay in the loop with important updates, upcoming events, and everything you need to kick off a great year. πŸ“βœ¨

We look forward to an incredible new school year! πŸŽ‰

https://secure.smore.com/n/5ms8x
3 months ago, Kristie B Autrey
MES Open House

The perfect time to find your classroom, meet your teacher, and kick off the school year with excitement!

πŸ•’ Drop-In: 3:00–6:00 PM
πŸ“ Parent Information Meeting at 5:00 PM in the Cafeteria

🍧 While you're here, treat yourself to a Snowie Snow Cone!
Not only are they delicious, but half the proceeds go directly back to our school to support upcoming events and activities.

We have a fantastic year of fun planned, and your support helps us get off to a strong start.

Let’s make this school year the best one yet β€” see you at Open House! πŸ’™βœοΈ
4 months ago, Kristie B Autrey
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Our BBQ with Mitchell County Schools retired staff was so much fun last year, we are doing it again! If you retired from Mitchell County Schools from any role, please join us on Wednesday, August 13 at 5:00pm for a BBQ!

We don't have current contact information for all retired staff and don't want to leave anyone out, so we are just depending on social media and word-of-mouth to share the invitation.
4 months ago, Jennifer Gregory
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πŸ“šβœοΈ Mitchell Elementary 2025–2026 School Supply List is Here! πŸ–οΈπŸ““
Parents & Guardians β€” it's time to get ready for a great new school year! πŸŽ’
4 months ago, Kristie B Autrey
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πŸ“£ New Remote Learning Plan Approved! Here’s What Families Need to Know πŸ“£

Mitchell County Schools has adopted a new Emergency Remote Learning Plan for the 25-26 school year! πŸŽ‰ With this new plan, all K–13 students will now take their devices home in the event of school closures due to weather, emergencies, or other events. The full Remote Learning Plan can be found on the Mitchell County Schools' website under Departments > Technology.

πŸ’» To support this initiative, a non-refundable $20 User Fee will now apply to ALL students in grades K–13 beginning this school year.
βœ”οΈ This fee covers one accidental incident per year
βœ”οΈ K-8 devices will NOT be sent home daily but only in preparation for remote learning instruction
βœ”οΈ 9-13 devices will continue to go home on a daily basis as usual
βœ”οΈ Families needing support can contact their school for assistance
βœ”οΈ A limited number of hotspots are available for those needing assistance with connectivity

Your child’s access to learningβ€”no matter where they areβ€”is our priority. Stay tuned for more info coming home soon, and thank you for partnering with us!

πŸ“² Don’t forget to:
βœ… Download the Mitchell County Schools App
βœ… Follow us here on Facebook and on Instagram
βœ… Make sure your phone number and email always stay up to date in the school's student information system
4 months ago, Shana Cook
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Summer reading and book checkouts now available at Mitchell Elementary / Middle School. Please see the attached flyer for dates and times. This is only available for all rising 4th - 8th grade students.
5 months ago, Shana Cook
summer reading and book checkouts for Mitchell Elementary/Middle School
πŸ“£ End-of-Grade Testing Information The EOG Testing Window opens May 15th and closes May 29th. πŸ“ Please take a moment to review the infographic below for important details. It is extremely important that students are present and on time on their designated testing days. βœ… Testing with their peers provides the most comfortable and supportive environment for your child to do their best! If you have any questions, feel free to contact Kristie Autrey at 766-2068 or kautrey@mhslive.net. Thank you for your support in helping our students succeed! πŸ’ͺπŸ“š
6 months ago, Kristie B Autrey
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