๐ŸŽŸ๏ธโœจ Basket & Raffle Time! โœจ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ

Basket and raffle tickets are going home today! Donโ€™t forget โ€” weโ€™ve added a sweet new Basket #15: CANDY! ๐Ÿฌ

Weโ€™ll be selling tickets through October 30th, and the drawing will take place on Friday, October 31st, for all baskets and donated items! ๐ŸŽ‰

Every dollar raised goes right back to our students โ€” supporting field trips, classroom materials, and academic programs. โค๏ธ
5 days ago, Kristie B Autrey
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๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿ Fall Festival Fun! ๐Ÿ‚๐ŸŽ‰

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

Weโ€™ll have games, treats, and lots of fall fun for everyone! ๐Ÿญ๐ŸŽ
More info coming soon โ€” you wonโ€™t want to miss it! ๐Ÿ‘ปโœจ
7 days ago, Kristie B Autrey
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๐Ÿ“ข Here is the MES October Newsletter! ๐Ÿ‚
Be sure to check out all of the events and important dates listed at the bottomโ€”weโ€™ve got a lot going on this month, and we donโ€™t want you to miss a thing!
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26 days ago, Kristie B Autrey

๐Ÿ“… Teacher/Parent Conferences
๐Ÿ—“ Tuesday, October 7th | 1:00โ€“6:00 PM
๐Ÿšจ Early Release: Buses and car dismissal will begin at 11:45 AM.

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

๐Ÿ“Œ Reminder: Wednesday, October 8th, is a Teacher Workday โ€” no school for students.

28 days ago, Kristie B Autrey
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๐Ÿ“ฃ๐ŸŽ‰ Mitchell County School Spirit Week! ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ“ฃ
๐Ÿ“… September 22nd โ€“ 26th

Get ready to show your school spirit all week long! ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’™
Come to school each day dressed and ready to represent Mitchell County with pride. Letโ€™s make it the most spirited week yet! ๐Ÿ™Œโœจ
about 1 month ago, Kristie B Autrey
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๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ Save the Date โ€“ Our 2025 Fun Run is Coming! ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐ŸŽ‰
๐Ÿ“… Friday, October 3rd, 2025

The Fun Run is our biggest fundraiser of the year! Weโ€™re thrilled to promote health, movement, and school spiritโ€”all while raising funds for the amazing events we have planned this year. ๐ŸŒŸ

๐Ÿ“ง Parents/Guardians: Look for an email from 99 Pledges with your childโ€™s fundraising link. If you donโ€™t see it, please reach out to your classroom teacher so we can get you connected.

๐Ÿ’ช How Can You Support the Fun Run? ๐Ÿ’ช
1๏ธโƒฃ Donate โ€“ Contribute to support your child and our school.
2๏ธโƒฃ Share โ€“ Send your childโ€™s link to family & friends to spread the word.
3๏ธโƒฃ Cheer Them On โ€“ On October 3rd, students will run, skip, dance, and walk their way around the track in celebration of fitness and fun! ๐ŸŽถ๐Ÿ‘Ÿ

Letโ€™s make this yearโ€™s Fun Run unforgettable! Thank you for helping us reach our goals and support all the exciting things ahead for our school community. ๐Ÿ’™
about 2 months ago, Kristie B Autrey
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๐Ÿ“ข Mitchell Elementary Open House ๐Ÿ“ข
๐Ÿ“… Tuesday, August 12th
๐Ÿ•’ 3:00 PM โ€“ 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 ๐Ÿง

When you purchase a snowcone, youโ€™re helping our school! ๐Ÿ’›
Your support allows us to:
โœ… Schedule exciting educational programs
โœ… Purchase new learning materials
โœ… Fund memorable field trips

We canโ€™t wait to see you there! ๐ŸŽ‰
3 months ago, Kristie B Autrey
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๐Ÿ“ฃ Exciting News, Mitchell Elementary Families!
Mitchell Elementary will be hosting an After School Program right here at our schoolโ€”powered by the YMCA! ๐ŸŽ‰

๐Ÿ“ Please review the flyer and scan the QR code to register your child.
๐Ÿ“Œ Spots are limited, so donโ€™t waitโ€”register today!

Weโ€™re looking forward to a fun, enriching program this school year! ๐ŸŒŸ

3 months ago, Kristie B Autrey
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๐Ÿ“š Why Regular Attendance Matters ๐ŸŽ’

A consistent attendance routine is key to your childโ€™s well-being, learning, and long-term success! ๐Ÿ’ก

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

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

Letโ€™s work together to build strong habits for a brighter future! ๐ŸŒŸ
3 months ago, Kristie B Autrey
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Count Down to the Best School Year Ever! ๐ŸŽ‰

Build the Habit of Good Attendance! ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ•’

Did you know that attending school regularly helps children feel better about school and themselves? ๐Ÿ’ชโœจ

Start earlyโ€” When kids learn from the start that going to school on time, every day matters, theyโ€™re set up for long-term success. ๐ŸŒŸ

Good attendance isnโ€™t just for nowโ€”itโ€™s a lifelong skill that will help them thrive in high school, college, and beyond. ๐Ÿ’ผ๐ŸŽ“

3 months ago, Kristie B Autrey
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๐Ÿ“ฃ 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. ๐Ÿ“โœจ

We look forward to an incredible new school year! ๐ŸŽ‰

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!

๐Ÿ•’ Drop-In: 3:00โ€“6:00 PM
๐Ÿ“ Parent Information Meeting at 5:00 PM in the Cafeteria

๐Ÿง 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.

Letโ€™s make this school year the best one yet โ€” see you at Open House! ๐Ÿ’™โœ๏ธ
3 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.
3 months ago, Jennifer Gregory
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๐Ÿ“šโœ๏ธ Mitchell Elementary 2025โ€“2026 School Supply List is Here! ๐Ÿ–๏ธ๐Ÿ““
Parents & Guardians โ€” it's time to get ready for a great new school year! ๐ŸŽ’
3 months ago, Kristie B Autrey
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๐Ÿ“ฃ New Remote Learning Plan Approved! Hereโ€™s What Families Need to Know ๐Ÿ“ฃ

Mitchell County Schools has adopted a new Emergency Remote Learning Plan for the 25-26 school year! ๐ŸŽ‰ With this new plan, all Kโ€“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.

๐Ÿ’ป To support this initiative, a non-refundable $20 User Fee will now apply to ALL students in grades Kโ€“13 beginning this school year.
โœ”๏ธ This fee covers one accidental incident per year
โœ”๏ธ K-8 devices will NOT be sent home daily but only in preparation for remote learning instruction
โœ”๏ธ 9-13 devices will continue to go home on a daily basis as usual
โœ”๏ธ Families needing support can contact their school for assistance
โœ”๏ธ A limited number of hotspots are available for those needing assistance with connectivity

Your childโ€™s access to learningโ€”no matter where they areโ€”is our priority. Stay tuned for more info coming home soon, and thank you for partnering with us!

๐Ÿ“ฒ Donโ€™t forget to:
โœ… Download the Mitchell County Schools App
โœ… Follow us here on Facebook and on Instagram
โœ… 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.
4 months ago, Shana Cook
summer reading and book checkouts for Mitchell Elementary/Middle School
๐Ÿ“ฃ End-of-Grade Testing Information The EOG Testing Window opens May 15th and closes May 29th. ๐Ÿ“ 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. โœ… 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! ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ“š
6 months ago, Kristie B Autrey
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๐Ÿ“ฌ Final Newsletter of the School Year! ๐Ÿ“ฌ Families, this is our final newsletter for the school year! We hope youโ€™ve found these monthly updates helpful in staying connected. Thank you for your continued support throughout the yearโ€”we couldnโ€™t do it without you! ๐Ÿ’™ https://secure.smore.com/n/7x26t
6 months ago, Kristie B Autrey
๐Ÿ“ฃ Attention Families of Rising 3rd Graders! ๐Ÿ“ฃ Join us for an exciting afternoon as we share important information about school-wide expectations, give you a tour of Mitchell Elementary, and so much more! ๐Ÿซโœจ We can't wait to meet our future Mitchell Miners and kick off an amazing year together! ๐Ÿ’™โ›๏ธ ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ When: May 12, 2025 ๐Ÿ“ Where: Mitchell Elementary Cafeteria ๐Ÿ•  Time: 5:30 PM Letโ€™s ROCK 3rd Grade together! ๐ŸŽ‰
6 months ago, Kristie B Autrey
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