Mitchell PTO

CONGRATS TO OUR 5TH GRADERS!

The PTO would like to wish GOOD LUCK to our departing 5th grade students!

We know you will make us
proud!!!

FROM THE PRINCIPLE

Dear Parents,

I can’t believe this school year is almost over! It seemed like just yesterday we were kicking off a new school year and welcoming our new Kindergarteners.

The end of the school year always seems to arrive too quickly. The thoughts of end-of-the-year festivities, summer, and outside activities sometimes can distract us from what’s most important. Please continue to encourage your child to finish the year strong by putting forth their best effort everyday.

I want to say a special thank you to all our volunteers this past year. You have helped make a difference in the lives of our students!

Our staff would like to extend a special thank you to the PTO. We will be able purchase lots of wonderful and useful things for the students to use in the classrooms and continue to provide guest speakers and field trips next year because of the money raised this year by you, our AMAZING FAMILIES, and the work of our AMAZING PTO. I encourage everyone to attend the PTO meeting scheduled for May 1st at 6:00. The PTO will be voting on the new board for the 2012- 2013 school year, planning activities for next year, and I will present our 2012-2013 budget.

I would like to wish our fifth graders the best of luck in middle school. I know they will represent Mitchell Elementary School well, no matter what school they attend in the fall. We will all miss their energy, spirit, and leadership.

Parents often ask how they can help their students stay involved in learning over the summer months. There are a number of activities available, and many of them are free or low-cost. The New Mexico Kids! Family Magazine is an excellent resource, and can be found at local grocery stores and restaurants. The May/June 2012 issue will be out soon and spotlights summer opportunities. Most importantly, don’t forget to just spend time reading and writing with your children this summer. Take them to the library, buy them notebooks to record their thoughts or journal during family vacations, and encourage them to read, read, read, and then to read some more.

Thank you to our dedicated and loving staff for helping our children learn, grow, and mature not only in academics but also as good citizens. This year we are saying goodbye to Barbara Corneliusen, one of our dedicated Educational Assistants. Barb will be retiring and traveling with her husband. I know there are many families that will be saying goodbye to Mitchell this year, as students move onto middle school. We wish you great success in the future.

Please be sure to keep an eye on our marquee, the Mitchell website (www.aps.edu/aps/mitchell/ index.html), and the Mitchell PTO website (www.MitchellPTO.org) for important dates and other information regarding next school year.

For those families that will be returning, I look forward to seeing you and your children this fall, full of energy and ready for a brand new school year. I wish you all a relaxing and safe summer.

Debbie Garrison
Principal
May 1, 2012

LIBRARY BOOK RETURN

It' that time AGAIN!

All Library books need to be TURNED IN between May 11 and May 23rd. NO EXCEPTIONS! Students with books out or with outstanding fines for lost books will not be allowed to participate in Field Day Activities.

PLEASE GET YOUR BOOKS IN ON TIME!

ELDORADO CHEER CAMP

May 30 thru June 1, 2012

Eagle Spirit Camp is a fun-filled, competition free camp led by the Eldorado Cheerleaders.There will be a variety of activities that include: dancing, cheering, crafting, jumping and stunting. Eagle Spirit Camp is open to all children between the ages of 5 and 14.

For more information contact Kim Rose 505-353-2604 or email kerose@comcast.net

Register at www.eldoradoeaglesportscamps.com

ELDORADO BOYS BASKETBALL CAMP

May 30 thru June 1, 2012

Eldorado High School Gymnasium. $75 (Early Registration) $80 Walk-Up (8:00am - 8:30am).
8:30am to 12:00pm. 2nd - 9th Grade Boys
Camp Director: Head Coach Roy Sanchez

For more information contact Coach Sanchez 505.856.0724 or sanchez_roy@aps.edu or

Register at www.eldoradoeaglesportscamps.com

ELDORADO BASEBALL CAMP

Have FUN Learning FUNdamental Baseball From a Professional Staff
May 30 thru June 1, 2012

The Golden Eagle Baseball Camp is designed to develop skills for players of all ages and skill levels. The instructional area consists of two grassed baseball fields, three batting cages, pitching machings, four bullpen mounds, as well as other training aids for hitters and pitchers. Group sizes will remain small to facilitate learning.

Eldorado Baseball Fields. $85.00 per player
Ages 7 - 14. Daily 9:00am - 12:00pm .
Certified Athletic Trainer will be on site.

For more information contact Eldorado Baseball at 505.292.2050 or 505.463.2317.

Register at www.eldoradoeaglesportscamps.com

MITCHELL GETS A "B"

APS Superintendent Winston Brooks has recorded a short video message about the A-F Letter Grades assigned to the schools last week. In it, he discusses how schools and the districtwill use this as another tool for making sure that schools and the district are focused on student success.

You can view the video via the APS website or click here to go direct.

(Posted 1/20/12)

MAY

2011 - 2012: APS Calendar

APS Website

Mitchell Elementary School Website

FROM THE PTO PRESIDENT

Dear Mitchell Families

It is hard to believe that we are entering the last month of school. I wonder where the
year went?

The PTO would like to thank everyone who gave of their time, support and energy over the past year. We could not have done it without our volunteers. I especially would like to thank the dedicated PTO members who gave 100% to the school. Our
PTO is very small but very dedicated. I am especially grateful to the PTO Board who went above and beyond – ladies you are awesome!

We have one last event which is the FUN RUN please join us on May 4th as we spend the day with the Mitchell students and staff. The Fun Run begins about 9 am so please join us on the grassy field for a day filled with fun!

The PTO Board has already started planning for next year. We are focusing on fewer fund raisers but also hoping to make them more successful. I encourage everyone to get involved and help support the Mitchell Kiddos! Our school is only as successful as those who support it!

Our last official PTO Meeting will be held May 1, 2012 at 6 pm please join us to elect new board members and to discuss plans for next year.

The PTO would like to wish a fond farewell to students moving on to middle school. It will be a new and exciting adventure for you!

Finally- I hope everyone has a safe and happy summer!

See you in August!

Kim Rose
Mitchell PTO President
May 1, 2012

FROM THE PTO TREASURER

Thanks to EVERYONE who participated in our fundraising efforts this year! We could not provide the support to our Staff and Kids need and deserve without your help!

The PTO Budget for 2012-2013 will be presented at the next monthly meeting , May 1, 2012 at 6pm. Please join us to learn about our plans for next year.

Have a great Summer!

Kelly Lotrich
Mitchell PTO Treasurer
May 1, 2012