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  • Welcome Back - I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving recess with your family.  School resumes tomorrow, November 27, 2023.
  • Canned Food Drive - Thank you, Thunderbird families and staff, for participating in this year's canned food drive.  As a school we collected almost 1,300 items of food for our community.  Those items will help feed a lot of families this holiday season.  Our overall top 8th period classes were: 3rd place - Mrs. Hunter's class;  2nd place - Mrs. Johnson's class; 1st place - Mr. Hammar's class! Congratulations!! The AVID team would like to say thank you again to everyone that helped in making this canned food drive a success. 
  • Teddy's Closet - Teddy's food and clothing closet is open to our families every Wednesday after school.  If you are in need of something, you can also contact our COCs, Mrs. Odom or Mrs. Villa, [email protected] or [email protected] or call the school office.
  • Progress Reports - 2nd Quarter Progress Reports will be mailed home on Friday, December 1, 2023.  The end of the quarter comes quickly after that. 2nd Quarter Report Cards will be mailed home on Wednesday, December 20, 2023.  Make sure to have your child keep up with all assignments and projects as this quarter will be coming to a close quickly.
  • Atwater Christmas Parade & Christmas in Atwater - This Friday, December 1, come watch Atwater's Annual Christmas Parade, "Miracle on Broadway". Our Mitchell Senior Thunderbird Band and Guard will be in the parade!  Also, wave to your mascot, Teddy the Thunderbird and your administration team, on the AESD Christmas float!  The parade starts at 7 pm on Broadway in downtown Atwater.  Also, make sure to stop by the Historical Bloss House for the Christmas in Atwater event and vote for Mitchell Senior's Christmas tree on Friday or Saturday from 5 to 8 pm .  There are activities for the whole family.
  • Parent Workshop - Atwater Elementary School District will offer a parent workshop on Tuesday, November 28th, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Mitchell K6 School Cafeteria.  The topic will be Coping with Stress and Trauma, presented by AESD Psychologist and Counselor.  Dinner will be served at 5:00 p.m. and the presentation will begin at 5:30 pm.  Childcare will be provided.  To register to attend please click here: https://forms.gle/mQoLEcX5kw2i1SRc9
  • Learning Lab - Does your student need help with his/her homework?  Does he/she need a place to study or make up missing assignments?  Then the Mitchell Senior Learning Lab is the place to go!  The Learning Lab is open every Tuesday in room 107 and Thursday in room 202 from 3-4 pm.
  • Email - Remind your student to check their email on a regular basis.  We share communication with them through their student email that is of interest to them!
  • Pennies for Presents - See a penny, pick it up, then all, day long you'll have good luck. Pass the penny to a friend, and your luck will never end.  This week we will be having our annual Pennies for Presents competition.  All proceeds will benefit the Atwater Police and Fire Toy Drive.  See attached flyer for more information.
  • Chromebooks - Your child will need to have their fully-charged Chromebook every day.  We have very limited loaners on campus.  If your child is having any issues with their Chromebook they can stop by the library and Mrs. Gomez can support him/her. 
  • Activities Calendar - The December Activities calendar is attached!
  • Athletics-  Sporting events for this week:
    • November 27 - Boys Basketball vs. Tenaya at Mitchell Senior
    • November 30 - Boys Basketball vs Hoover at Hoover Middle School
  • Important Dates -
    • November 27 to December 1 - Pennies for Presents
    • November 28 - Parent Workshop
    • December 1 - Atwater's Annual Christmas Parade
    • December 1 to 2 - Christmas in Atwater at the Bloss House
    • December 5 - Boys Basketball Tournaments Begin
    • December 6 - MCOE Jr High Spelling Bee
    • December 7 - Schoolwide HOUR OF CODE
    • December 12 - MSE Showcase at AESD Board Meeting
    • December 13 - Band Winter Concert
    • December 14 to 20 - Spirit Dress Up Days
    • December 14 - Family Gingerbread House Night
    • December 20 - 2nd Quarter Report Cards Go Home
    • December 21 to January 5 - Winter Recess - No School
    • January 8 - 3rd Quarter Classes Begin

Go Thunderbirds!  #readysetLAUNCH!

Best,
Principal Dietz

  • Ice Rink Tickets - AESD once again has the opportunity to partner with Old Town Atwater to offer each AESD student a free ticket to the Atwater Ice Skating Rink, which will open on November 17th and run through January 7th, 2024.  Your student's ticket will distributed on Thursday, November 16th.  The ice rink is located on the corner of 4th and Cedar in Downtown Atwater.
  • Learning Lab - Does your student need help with his/her homework?  Does he/she need a place to study or make up missing assignments?  Then the Mitchell Senior Learning Lab is the place to go!  The Learning Lab is open every Tuesday in room 107 and Thursday in room 202 from 3-4 pm.
  • Email - Remind your student to check their email on a regular basis.  We share communication with them through their student email that is of interest to them!
  • Canned Food Drive - This is the time for giving! - Cans are being collected through November 14.  The 8th period classroom that gets the highest overall total will get pizza and drinks as a reward. We greatly appreciate all items donated!  All proceeds will go directly to local families in need. Examples of items needed:  Dry/Canned Bean, Cereal, Rice, Nuts, Peanut Butter, Canned Soup/Vegetables, Powdered Milk, Pasta, Instant Formula, Boxed Potatoes, Stuffing Mix, Canned Meat, Tuna, Macaroni and Cheese, Dried Fruit.  Please Do Not Include:  Glass Jars, Baby Food, Baked Goods, Perishable Items.
  • Chromebooks - Your child will need to have their fully-charged Chromebook every day.  We have very limited loaners on campus.  If your child is having any issues with their Chromebook they can stop by the library and Mrs. Gomez can support him/her. 
  • Activities Calendar - The November Activities calendar is attached!
  • Athletics-  Sporting events for this week:
    • November 13 - Boys Basketball vs. Tenaya at Tenaya
    • November 14 - Boys Basketball vs Rivera at Mitchell Senior
    • November 16 - Boys Basketball vs Cruickshank at Mitchell Senior
  • Important Dates -
    • November 14 -  AESD Board Meeting - 6:15 pm
    • November 15 - School Site Council Meeting #3
    • November 20 to 24 - Thanksgiving Recess - No School
    • December 1 - Atwater Christmas Parade
    • December 6 - MCOE Jr High Spelling Bee
    • December 12 - MSE Showcase at AESD Board Meeting
    • December 13 - Band Winter Concert
    • December 14 - Family Gingerbread House Night
    • December 20 - 2nd Quarter Report Cards Go Home
    • December 21 to January 5 - Winter Recess - No School
    • January 8 - 3rd Quarter Classes Begin

Go Thunderbirds!  #readysetLAUNCH!

Best,
Principal Dietz

  • Fall Back - Hopefully you remembered to set your clocks back 1 hour this morning!  Daylight savings time ended at 2 am this morning.  Fall back, don't spring forward!
  • Learning Lab - Does your student need help with his/her homework?  Does he/she need a place to study or make up missing assignments?  Then the Mitchell Senior Learning Lab is the place to go!  The Learning Lab is open every Tuesday in room 107 and Thursday in room 202 from 3-4 pm.
  • Email - Remind your student to check their email on a regular basis.  We share communication with them through their student email that is of interest to them!
  • CA Junior Scholarship Foundation (CJSF) -  CJSF forms for first quarter grades can be picked up and returned to Mrs. Johnson in Room 203 or to Mr. Jones in Room 206.  Remember your student needs to be a part of this club for 6 of the 8 quarters at Mitchell to get recognition at graduation.  All forms must be turned in no later than 11/6.  Contact [email protected] for more information.
  • Canned Food Drive - Attention!  Our Mitchell Senior Canned Food Drive starts this week.  This is the time for giving! - Cans are being accepted November 7-14. This event will be held through 8th period classes.  AVID students will be by each day during 8th period to pick up all donations. The classroom with the most cans on these collection days:  11/7, 11/9, 11/13 and 11/14 will get a chips or candy reward.  The classroom that gets the highest overall total will get pizza and drinks during 8th period. We greatly appreciate all items donated!  All proceeds will go directly to local families in need. Examples of items needed:  Dry/Canned Bean, Cereal, Rice, Nuts, Peanut Butter, Canned Soup/Vegetables, Powdered Milk, Pasta, Instant Formula, Boxed Potatoes, Stuffing Mix, Canned Meat, Tuna, Macaroni and Cheese, Dried Fruit.  Please Do Not Include:  Glass Jars, Baby Food, Baked Goods, Perishable Items.
  • Chromebooks - Your child will need to have their fully-charged Chromebook every day.  We have very limited loaners on campus.  If your child is having any issues with their Chromebook they can stop by the library and Mrs. Gomez can support him/her. 
  • Activities Calendar - The November Activities calendar is attached!
  • Athletics-  Sporting events for this week:
    • November 7 - Boys Basketball vs Cruickshank at CMS
    • November 9 - Boys Basketball vs Hoover at Mitchell Senior
  • Important Dates -
    • Today - Daylight Saving Time Ends
    • November 7 to 14 - Canned Food Drive
    • November 10 - Veterans Day HOLIDAY - No School
    • November 14 -  AESD Board Meeting - 6:15 pm
    • November 15 - School Site Council Meeting #3
    • November 20 to 24 - Thanksgiving Recess - No School
    • December 1 - Atwater Christmas Parade
    • December 6 - MCOE Jr High Spelling Bee
    • December 12 - MSE Showcase at AESD Board Meeting
    • December 13 - Band Winter Concert
    • December 14 - Family Gingerbread House Night
    • December 20 - 2nd Quarter Report Cards Go Home
    • December 21 to January 5 - Winter Recess - No School
    • January 8 - 3rd Quarter Classes Begin

Go Thunderbirds!  #readysetLAUNCH!

Best,
Principal Dietz

  • Tuesday, October 31st - Halloween costumes are allowed as long they are school appropriate - no fake or real weapon props, no gore, and no full face masks!  There will be a costume parade during both lunches.
  • Learning Lab - Does your student need help with his/her homework?  Does he/she need a place to study or make up missing assignments?  Then the Mitchell Senior Learning Lab is the place to go!  The Learning Lab is open every Tuesday in room 107 and Thursday in room 202 from 3-4 pm.
  • Email - Remind your student to check their email on a regular basis.  We share communication with them through their student email that is of interest to them!
  • CA Junior Scholarship Foundation (CJSF) -  CJSF forms for first quarter grades can be picked up and returned to Mrs. Johnson in Room 203 or to Mr. Jones in Room 206.  Remember your student needs to be a part of this club for 6 of the 8 quarters at Mitchell to get recognition at graduation.  All forms must be turned in no later than 11/6.  Contact [email protected] for more information.
  • Students' 3K Color Run - The 3K Color Run is being postponed to later in the year.  Watch for more information if your student is interested.
  • Chromebooks - Your child will need to have their fully-charged Chromebook every day.  We have very limited loaners on campus.  If your child is having any issues with their Chromebook they can stop by the library and Mrs. Gomez can support him/her. 
  • Activities Calendar - The November Activities calendar is attached!
  • Athletics-  Sporting events for this week:
    • November 1 to 3 - Boys Volleyball and Girls Soccer Tournaments this week
  • Important Dates -
    • October 30 - 8th grade 1st Quarter Reward Trip
    • October 31 - Halloween Costume Parade @ Lunches
    • November 1 to 3 - Boys Volleyball and Girls Soccer Tournaments
    • November 5 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
    • November 10 - Veterans Day HOLIDAY - No School
    • November 20 to 24 - Thanksgiving Recess - No School

Go Thunderbirds!  #readysetLAUNCH!

Best,
Principal Dietz

  • Learning Lab - Does your student need help with his/her homework?  Does he/she need a place to study or make up missing assignments?  Then the Mitchell Senior Learning Lab is the place to go!  The Learning Lab is open every Tuesday in room 107 and Thursday in room 202 from 3-4 pm.
  • Email - Remind your student to check their email on a regular basis.  We share communication with them through their student email that is of interest to them!
  • Red Ribbon Spirit Week -  Dress-up Days:
    • Monday - Decades Day
    • Tuesday - Soccer Mom vs BBQ Dad
    • Wednesday - Barbie vs Ken (Wear Pink)
    • Thursday  Country vs Country Club
    • Friday - Favorite Celebrity Day & Fall Social
  • Parent Workshop - Atwater Elementary School District will offer a parent workshop on Tuesday, October 24, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Mitchell K6 School Cafeteria.  The topic will be Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Awareness, presented by AESD Psychologist and Counselor.  Dinner will be served at 5:00 p.m. presentation will begin at 5:30 pm.  Childcare will be provided.  Please see the attachment for more details. To register to attend please click here: https://forms.gle/cqXsKrS3acGGrqXS9
  • Students' 3K Color Run - Watch for information and student registration.  Our Mitchell Senior Running Club is holding our 1st Annual 3K Color Run on Friday, November 3 at 3:15 pm at Mitchell Senior.  Contact Mrs. Perez or Mrs. Solorio for any questions.  [email protected] or [email protected].
  • Chromebooks - Your child will need to have their fully-charged Chromebook every day.  We have very limited loaners on campus.  If your child is having any issues with their Chromebook they can stop by the library and Mrs. Gomez can support him/her. 
  • Activities Calendar - The October Activities calendar is attached!  (Reward trip dates have been changed - see below).
  • Athletics-  Sporting events for this week:
    • October 23 - Boys Volleyball/Girls Soccer vs.  Cruickshank @ Mitchell Senior
  • Important Dates -
    • October 23 to 26 - Dress up Days Spirit Week for Red Ribbon Week
    • October 25 - 7th grade 1st Quarter Reward Trip
    • October 27 - Fall Social 3-4:30 pm
    • October 30 - 8th grade 1st Quarter Reward Trip
    • October 31 - Halloween Costume Parade @ Lunch
    • November 1 to 3 - Boys Volleyball and Girls Soccer Tournaments
    • November 3 - Students' 3K Color Run @ Mitchell Senior 3:15 pm
    • November 5 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
    • November 10 - Veterans Day HOLIDAY - No School
    • November 20 to 24 - Thanksgiving Recess - No School

Go Thunderbirds!  #readysetLAUNCH!

Best,
Principal Dietz

  • Learning Lab - Does your student need help with his/her homework?  Does he/she need a place to study or make up missing assignments?  Then the Mitchell Senior Learning Lab is the place to go!  The Learning Lab is open every Tuesday in room 107 and Thursday in room 202 from 3-4 pm.
  • 2nd Quarter - Monday, October 16th is the start of the second quarter.  1st quarter report cards will be mailed home on October 20th.
  • Email - Remind your student to check their email on a regular basis.  We share communication with them through their student email that is of interest to them!
  • Parent Workshop - Atwater Elementary School District will offer a parent workshop on Tuesday, October 24, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Mitchell K6 School Cafeteria.  The topic will be Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Awareness, presented by AESD Psychologist and Counselor.  Dinner will be served at 5:00 p.m. presentation will begin at 5:30 pm.  Childcare will be provided.  Please see the attachment for more details. To register to attend please click here: https://forms.gle/cqXsKrS3acGGrqXS9
  • Pink on Wednesdays  - In October we wear pink for Breast Cancer Awareness.
  • Chromebooks - Your child will need to have their fully-charged Chromebook every day.  We have very limited loaners on campus.  If your child is having any issues with their Chromebook they can stop by the library and Mrs. Gomez can support him/her. 
  • Activities Calendar - The October Activities calendar is attached!  (Reward trip dates have been changed - see below).
  • Athletics-  Sporting events for this week:
    • October 17 - Boys Volleyball/Girls Soccer vs. Tenaya @ TMS
    • October 19 - Boys Volleyball/Girls Soccer vs. Hoover @ HMS
  • Cell Phone Policy - Please see attached District Cell Phone - Yondr Policy.
  • Important Dates -
    • October 19 - Great CA Shake Out (Earthquake drill)
    • October 20 - Fall Spirit Rally (8th period)
    • October 20 - 1st Quarter report cards mailed home
    • October 21 - Santa Cruz Band Review
    • October 23 to 26 - Dress up Days Spirit Week for Red Ribbon Week
    • October 23 - 7th grade 1st Quarter Reward Trip
    • October 25 - 8th grade 1st Quarter Reward Trip
    • October 27 - Fall Carnival 3-4:30 pm
    • October 31 - Halloween Costume Parade @ Lunch
    • November 5 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
    • November 10 - Veterans Day HOLIDAY - No School
    • November 20 to 24 - Thanksgiving Recess - No School

Go Thunderbirds!  #readysetLAUNCH!

Best,
Principal Dietz

  • Learning Lab - Does your student need help with his/her homework?  Does he/she need a place to study or make up missing assignments?  Then the Mitchell Senior Learning Lab is the place to go!  The Learning Lab is open every Tuesday in room 107 and Thursday in room 202 from 3-4 pm.
  • Email - Remind your student to check their email on a regular basis.  We share communication with them through their student email that is of interest to them!
  • Picture Retakes - Lifetouch Photography will be on campus on Wednesday to do retakes or to photograph students who were absent on picture day so they can get an ID card.  If your student would like to purchase a picture packet, please pick up a picture packet from the main office window.
  • Pink on Wednesdays  - In October we wear pink for Breast Cancer Awareness.
  • Chromebooks - Your child will need to have their fully-charged Chromebook every day.  We have very limited loaners on campus.  If your child is having any issues with their Chromebook they can stop by the library and Mrs. Gomez can support him/her. 
  • Activities Calendar - The October Activities calendar is attached!
  • Athletics-  Sporting events for this week:
    • October 9 - Boys Volleyball/Girls Soccer vs. Hoover @ HMS
    • October 10 - Boys Volleyball/Girls Soccer vs. Cruickshank @ Mitchell Senior
    • October 12 - Boys Volleyball/Girls Soccer vs. Rivera @ RMS
  • Cell Phone Policy - Please see attached District Cell Phone - Yondr Policy.
  • Important Dates -
    • October 10 - Last Day to turn in World's Finest Chocolate money
    • October 11 - Fall Picture Retake Day
    • October 13 - End of 1st Quarter
    • October 13 - Atwater High School Homecoming Parade 3 pm
    • October 19 - Great CA Shake Out (Earthquake drill)
    • October 20 - Fall Spirit Rally (8th period)
    • October 20 - 1st Quarter report cards mailed home
    • October 21 - Santa Cruz Band Review
    • October 23 to 26 - Dress up Days Spirit Week
    • October 24 - 7th grade 1st Quarter Reward Trip
    • October 26 - 8th grade 1st Quarter Reward Trip
    • October 27 - Fall Carnival 3-4:30 pm
    • October 31 - Halloween Costume Parade @ Lunch

Go Thunderbirds!  #readysetLAUNCH!

Best,
Principal Dietz

  • Learning Lab - Does your student need help with his/her homework?  Does he/she need a place to study or make up missing assignments?  Then the Mitchell Senior Learning Lab is the place to go!  The Learning Lab is open every Tuesday in room 107 and Thursday in room 202 from 3-4 pm.
  • Email - Remind your student to check their email on a regular basis.  We share communication with them through their student email that is of interest to them!
  • Pink on Wednesdays  - In October we wear pink for Breast Cancer Awareness.
  • Chromebooks - Your child will need to have their fully-charged Chromebook every day.  We have very limited loaners on campus.  If your child is having any issues with their Chromebook they can stop by the library and Mrs. Gomez can support him/her. 
  • Activities Calendar - The October Activities calendar is attached!
  • Athletics-  Sporting events for this week:
    • October 2 - Boys Volleyball/Girls Soccer vs. Rivera @ Mitchell Senior
    • October 5 - Boys Volleyball/Girls Soccer vs. Tenaya @ Mitchell Senior
  • Cell Phone Policy - Please see attached District Cell Phone - Yondr Policy.
  • Important Dates -
    • October 5 - Signs of Suicide (SOS) Presentations
    • October 6 - CA Cadet Corp Field Trip to see the Thunderbirds in Salinas, CA
    • October 10 - Last Day to turn in World's Finest Chocolate money
    • October 11 - Fall Picture Retake Day
    • October 13 - End of 1st Quarter
    • October 13 - Atwater High School Homecoming Parade 3 pm
    • October 19 - Great CA Shake Out (Earthquake drill)
    • October 20 - Fall Spirit Rally (8th period)
    • October 21 - Santa Cruz Band Review
    • October 23 to 26 - Dress up Days Spirit Week
    • October 24 - 7th grade 1st Quarter Reward Trip
    • October 26 - 8th grade 1st Quarter Reward Trip
    • October 27 - Fall Carnival 3-4:30 pm
    • October 31 - Halloween Costume Parade @ Lunch

Go Thunderbirds!  #readysetLAUNCH!

Best,
Principal Dietz

  • Learning Lab - Does your student need help with his/her homework?  Does he/she need a place to study or make up missing assignments?  Then the Mitchell Senior Learning Lab is the place to go!  The Learning Lab is open every Tuesday in room 107 and Thursday in room 202 from 3-4 pm.
  • Community Service - Does your student volunteer in the community? 25 hours of community service are needed in your student's two years at Mitchell Senior to receive special recognition at Awards Night and to get a special cord at graduation. If your student hasn't started working towards those hours yet, it's not too late to get started!  He/She can pick up a form or turn one in to Mrs. Johnson in Room 203.
  • Chocolate Fundraiser - Permission slips went home with students and they are now able to pick up boxes of chocolate bars after school each day from room 116.  Thank you to everyone who participates.  This is one of our biggest ASB fundraisers of the year.
  • Email - Remind your student to check their email on a regular basis.  We share communication with them through their student email that is of interest to them!
  • Tardy Policy - It is the responsibility of students to make sure that they are at school and in class on time. The school policy states that students must be in the room, at a minimum, to be considered present; however, individual teachers may require that students be in their desk, or on their PE number,  in order to be considered present. It is the student’s responsibility to know each of their teacher’s attendance policies. All tardies count against students for any attendance rewards, including perfect attendance. For the purpose of extracurricular activities, the first four (4) tardies of each quarter are warnings and are not counted against the student as far as interventions; however, students will receive consequences for any tardies accumulated beyond the first four (4) tardies (see below).  In an effort to hold students accountable for tardies, on the fifth (5th) tardy students lose all eligibility for participation in extracurricular activities including sports, dances/socials, trips, attending after school events, and any other event that is sponsored by Mitchell Senior.  If a student becomes ineligible based on reaching tardy five (5) or above, the student can make the choice to remove the tardy or tardies above 4 by serving a lunchtime or after school campus beautification. One lunchtime or after school beautification must be served for each tardy above 4 to “erase” the tardy or tardies. The student will remain ineligible until the clean up(s) are completed and the student has moved back to tardy four (4).  
  • Tardy Interventions:
    • 1-4 tardies:  Warning
    • 5 and above tardies:  Lunchtime or after school campus beautification to “erase” tardies and become eligible for extracurricular activities. 
    • Excessive tardies:  Meeting with School Personnel/Administrator and Parent, Attendance and/or Behavior Contract, and loss of school rewards or extra privileges, possible School Attendance Review Team (SART) and/or School Attendance Review Board (SARB).
    • Tardies are reset at the beginning of each quarter, allowing for a “fresh start.”
  • Chromebooks - Your child will need to have their fully-charged Chromebook every day.  We have very limited loaners on campus.  If your child is having any issues with their Chromebook they can stop by the library and Mrs. Gomez can support him/her. 
  • Activities Calendar - The September Activities calendar is attached!
  • Athletics-  Sporting events for this week:
    • September 25 - Boys Soccer/Girls Volleyball against Rivera @ Home
    • September 26 to 29 - Boys Soccer/Girls Volleyball Tournaments
  • Cell Phone Policy - Please see attached District Cell Phone - Yondr Policy.
  • Important Dates -
    • September 26 - AESD Parent Workshop:  School Readiness & Setting Up Students for Success
    • September 27 - School Site Council Meeting #1 via Zoom at 3:15 pm
    • September 29 - AVID Field Trip to CSU East Bay & UC Berkley
    • October 11 - Fall Picture Retake Day
    • October 13 - End of 1st Quarter
    • October 13 - Atwater High School Homecoming Parade 3 pm

Go Thunderbirds!  #readysetLAUNCH!

Best,
Principal Dietz

  • Learning Lab - Does your student need help with his/her homework?  Does he/she need a place to study or make up missing assignments?  Then the Mitchell Senior Learning Lab is the place to go!  The Learning Lab is open every Tuesday in room 107 and Thursday in room 202 from 3-4 pm.
  • Community Service - Does your student volunteer in the community? 25 hours of community service are needed in your student's two years at Mitchell Senior to receive special recognition at Awards Night and to get a special cord at graduation. If your student hasn't started working towards those hours yet, it's not too late to get started!  He/She can pick up a form or turn one in to Mrs. Johnson in Room 203.
  • Chocolate Fundraiser - Permission slips will be coming home on Monday and students will be able to pick up boxes of chocolate bars on Wednesday.  Thank you to everyone who participates.  This is one of our biggest ASB fundraisers of the year.
  • Email - Remind your student to check their email on a regular basis.  We share communication with them through their student email that is of interest to them!
  • Tardy Policy - It is the responsibility of students to make sure that they are at school and in class on time. The school policy states that students must be in the room, at a minimum, to be considered present; however, individual teachers may require that students be in their desk, or on their PE number,  in order to be considered present. It is the student’s responsibility to know each of their teacher’s attendance policies. All tardies count against students for any attendance rewards, including perfect attendance. For the purpose of extracurricular activities, the first four (4) tardies of each quarter are warnings and are not counted against the student as far as interventions; however, students will receive consequences for any tardies accumulated beyond the first four (4) tardies (see below).  In an effort to hold students accountable for tardies, on the fifth (5th) tardy students lose all eligibility for participation in extracurricular activities including sports, dances/socials, trips, attending after school events, and any other event that is sponsored by Mitchell Senior.  If a student becomes ineligible based on reaching tardy five (5) or above, the student can make the choice to remove the tardy or tardies above 4 by serving a lunchtime or after school campus beautification. One lunchtime or after school beautification must be served for each tardy above 4 to “erase” the tardy or tardies. The student will remain ineligible until the clean up(s) are completed and the student has moved back to tardy four (4).  
  • Tardy Interventions:
    • 1-4 tardies:  Warning
    • 5 and above tardies:  Lunchtime or after school campus beautification to “erase” tardies and become eligible for extracurricular activities. 
    • Excessive tardies:  Meeting with School Personnel/Administrator and Parent, Attendance and/or Behavior Contract, and loss of school rewards or extra privileges, possible School Attendance Review Team (SART) and/or School Attendance Review Board (SARB).
    • Tardies are reset at the beginning of each quarter, allowing for a “fresh start.”
  • Chromebooks - Your child will need to have their fully-charged Chromebook every day.  We have very limited loaners on campus.  If your child is having any issues with their Chromebook they can stop by the library and Mrs. Gomez can support him/her. 
  • Activities Calendar - The September Activities calendar is attached!
  • Athletics-  Sporting events for this week:
    • September 18 - Boys Soccer/Girls Volleyball @ Tenaya (Soccer at McNamara Park)
    • September 19 - Boys Soccer/Girls Volleyball against Hoover @ Home
    • September 20 - Girls Soccer Tryouts - 1:50 pm
    • September 20 - Boys Volleyball Tryouts - 3:00 pm
    • September 20 -  Cross Country Meet - Lake Yosemite
    • September 22 -  Boys Soccer/Girls Volleyball @ Cruickshank
  • Cell Phone Policy - Please see attached District Cell Phone - Yondr Policy.
  • Important Dates -
    • September 22 - 1st Quarter Progress Reports Mailed Home
    • September 26 - AESD Parent Workshop:  School Readiness & Setting Up Students for Success
    • September 27 - School Site Council Meeting #1 via Zoom
    • September 29 - AVID Field Trip to CSU East Bay & UC Berkley
    • October 11 - Fall Picture Retake Day
    • October 13 - End of 1st Quarter
    • October 13 - Atwater High School Homecoming Parade 3 pm

Go Thunderbirds!  #readysetLAUNCH!

Best,
Principal Dietz

  • Spirit Week this Week - This is a spirit dress up week:
    • Monday - Patriots Day - Wear Red, White, & Blue
    • Tuesday - National Video Game Day
    • Wednesday - AVID College Wear Day
    • Thursday - Twin Day
    • Friday - Blue & Gold Day
  • Learning Lab - Does your student need help with his/her homework?  Does he/she need a place to study or make up missing assignments?  Then the Mitchell Senior Learning Lab is the place to go!  The Learning Lab is open every Tuesday in room 107 and Thursday in room 202 from 3-4 pm.
  • Community Service - Does your student volunteer in the community? 25 hours of community service are needed in your student's two years at Mitchell Senior to receive special recognition at Awards Night and to get a special cord at graduation. If your student hasn't started working towards those hours yet, it's not too late to get started!  He/She can pick up a form or turn one in to Mrs. Johnson in Room 203.
  • Email - Remind your student to check their email on a regular basis.  We share communication with them through their student email that is of interest to them!
  • Chromebooks - Your child will need to have their fully-charged Chromebook every day.  We have very limited loaners on campus.  If your child is having any issues with their Chromebook they can stop by the library and Mrs. Gomez can support him/her. 
  • Scholastic Book Fair - The Book Fair is this week in our library!  You can also order online or set up payment for your student electronically- set up your eWallet - https://www.scholastic.com/bf/mitchellseniorschool
  • Activities Calendar - The September Activities calendar is attached!
  • School Site Council - If you are interested in serving on our Mitchell Senior School Site Council, please complete the interest form by September 12, 2023:  Interest Form
  • Athletics-  Sporting events for this week:
    • September 11 - Boys Soccer/Girls Volleyball @ HOME
    • September 12 - Boys Soccer/Girls Volleyball @ Rivera
    • September 13:  Cross Country Meet - Lake Yosemite
  • Cell Phone Policy - Please see attached District Cell Phone - Yondr Policy.
  • Important Dates -
    • Week of September 11 - Scholastic Book Fair
    • Week of September 11 - Dress up Spirit Week
    • September 11 - World's Finest Chocolate Fundraiser Begins (ends September 29)
    • September 22 - 1st Quarter Progress Reports Mailed Home

Go Thunderbirds!  #readysetLAUNCH!

Best,
Principal Dietz

  • Labor Day Holiday - There is no school tomorrow, Monday, September 4, 2023.
  • First Day Packets - First Day packets were due August 23rd.  Documents on colored paper require a parent/guardian signature and must be returned to school immediately.  
  • Learning Lab - Does your student need help with his/her homework?  Does he/she need a place to study or make up missing assignments?  Then the Mitchell Senior Learning Lab is the place to go!  The Learning Lab will start on Tuesday in room 107 and Thursday in room 202 from 3-4 pm every week. 
  • Community Service - Does your student volunteer in the community? 25 hours of community service are needed in your student's two years at Mitchell Senior to receive special recognition at Awards Night and to get a special cord at graduation. If your student hasn't started working towards those hours yet, it's not too late to get started!  He/She can pick up a form or turn one in to Mrs. Johnson in Room 203.
  • California Junior Scholarship Federation (CJSF) - 8th grade students:  CJSF applications are still available for their 7th grade 4th quarter grades.  Remember, he/she must fill out an application and be eligible for 6 of the 8 quarters at Mitchell Senior.  This information was shared with students for the past two weeks.  Students can still get an application before or after school in Room 203 or during lunch in Room 206.  All applications will be due Tuesday by the end of the day.  No applications will be accepted after this date.  7th graders will be able to begin this process after the first quarter report cards come out.  Students can see Mrs. Johnson in room 203 if they have questions.
  • Email - Remind your student to check their email on a regular basis.  We share communication with them through their student email that is of interest to them!
  • Chromebooks - Your child will need to have their fully-charged Chromebook every day.  We have very limited loaners on campus.  If your child is having any issues with their Chromebook they can stop by the library and Mrs. Gomez can support him/her. 
  • Scholastic Book Fair - Save the Date!  The Book Fair is coming our way the Week of September 11th in our library.  You can also order online - set up your eWallet - https://www.scholastic.com/bf/mitchellseniorschool
  • Activities Calendar - The September Activities calendar is attached!
  • Athletics-  Sporting events for this week:
    • September 6:  Cross Country Meet - Lake Yosemite
    • September 7:  Boys Soccer/Girls Volleyball @ HOME
    • September 8:  Boys Soccer/Girls Volleyball @ Hoover
  • Cell Phone Policy - Please see attached District Cell Phone - Yondr Policy.
  • Important Dates -
    • September 4 - Labor Day Holiday - No School
    • September 8 - ASB Election Voting (8th grade)
    • September 8 - WEB Ice Cream Social for 7th graders (3-4 pm)
    • Week of September 11 - Scholastic Book Fair
    • Week of September 11 - Dress up Spirit week
    • September 11 - World's Finest Chocolate Fundraiser Begins (ends September 29)

Go Thunderbirds!  #readysetLAUNCH!

Best,
Principal Dietz

  • First Day Packets - First Day packets were due August 23rd.  Documents on colored paper require a parent/guardian signature and must be returned to school immediately.  
  • Chromebooks - Your child will need to have their fully-charged Chromebook every day.  We have very limited loaners on campus.  If your child is having any issues with their Chromebook they can stop by the library and Mrs. Gomez can support him/her. 
  • Scholastic Book Fair - Save the Date!  The Book Fair is coming our way the Week of September 11th in our library.  You can also order online - set up your eWallet - https://www.scholastic.com/bf/mitchellseniorschool
  • Athletics-  We have several tryouts this week. Student Athletes must have their Medical Clearance Packet submitted to the office prior to trying-out.    
    • Girls Volleyball:  After school August 28th & 29th
    • Boys Soccer:  After school August 28th
    • Cross Country:  After school August 28th
    • Color Guard:  After school August 29th, 30th, and 31st
  • Cell Phone Policy - Please see attached District Cell Phone - Yondr Policy.
  • Important Dates -
    • August 28 - ASB Election Sign-ups (8th grade)
    • September 4 - Labor Day Holiday - No School
    • September 8 - ASB Election Voting (8th grade)
    • Week of September 11 - Scholastic Book Fair

Go Thunderbirds!  #readysetLAUNCH!

Best,
Principal Dietz

  • First Day Packets - First Day packets were sent home on the first day of school.  Documents on colored paper require a parent/guardian signature and must be returned to school by this Wednesday, August 23rd.  ELA Teachers are collecting these documents.
  • Lifetouch Picture Day - Monday, August 21st is picture day at Mitchell Senior. Picture information was sent home in the first day packets. Student ID cards will be printed and distributed that day. Order before Picture Day on mylifetouch.com with your Student's School ID or Picture Day ID:  EVTRMBJKN  
  • Dance! - There is a Back to School Dance this Friday sponsored by ASB.  Tickets go on sale during lunch on Wednesday - Friday for $5. Students must meet eligibility requirements stated in the FLIGHTS Manual.  The dance is after school in the gym from 3-4:30 pm.
  • Spirit Week - This is H.E.L.L.O. Spirit week!
    • Monday - Hawaiian Day
    • Tuesday - Everyone Loves Sports Day
    • Wednesday - Looking in the Future - College Wear Day
    • Thursday - Lids and Shades Day
    • Friday - Operation: Blue & Gold Day
  • Class Schedules -Please note, no schedule changes will be made unless there is an error.
  • Chromebooks - Your child will need to have their fully-charged Chromebook every day.  We have very limited loaners on campus.  If your child is having any issues with their Chromebook they can stop by the library and Mrs. Gomez can support him/her. 
  • Athletics - This is a reminder that prior to participating in any sport, student athletes must be cleared.  The mandatory medical clearance packet is good for the entire school year and must be completed each year. The completed packet must be turned in to the office at Mitchell Senior prior to the first day of tryouts for your sport. The medical clearance packet can be picked up at our main office. As well, students must meet the minimum requirements for grade point average, attendance, and discipline. The first sports of the year are:  Girls Volleyball (JV and Varsity), Cross Country (Boys and Girls) and Boys Soccer (JV and Varsity). Have you child regularly check their student email for try-out information.  School morning announcements will also include athletic information.  Make sure your student is on time to school and listens carefully to important information. Mr. Pickle, our Athletic Director will share information with parents on Parent Square.
  • Immunizations - If you received a message from our school nurse regarding immunizations, please submit the records as soon as possible!  For questions, contact Nurse Englert at [email protected]
  • Cell Phone Policy - Please see attached District Cell Phone - Yondr Policy.
  • Important Dates -
    • August 21-25 - H.E.L.L.O. Spirit Week
    • August 21 - Lifetouch Picture Day
    • August 23 - Dance Tickets go on Sale @ lunchtime
    • August 25 - Back to School Rally & Dance
    • August 28 - ASB Election Sign-ups (8th grade)
    • September 4 - Labor Day Holiday - No School
    • September 8 - ASB Election Voting (8th grade)

Go Thunderbirds!  #readysetLAUNCH!

Best,
Principal Dietz


Dear Thunderbird Families,

The 2023-2024 school year is here and it’s time to #ReadySetLAUNCH!  We continue our partnership with Leader in Me with FLIGHTS (Focus, Leadership, Independence, Goals, Habits, Teams, Synergy) for our 7th grade and LAUNCH (Leadership, Achievement, University, Navigate, Careers, Habits) for our 8th grade as part of our required wheel electives which includes STEAM, ART, and Culinary Arts/Hospitality for ALL students! Mitchell Senior is proud to be a California School To Watch with our strong tradition of excellence in academics and athletics along with our continuous improvement model.  We will be kicking-off the year with Back to School Night on Tuesday, August 15th at 5:30 pm..  Come visit our campus and meet your student’s teachers.  

The first day of school is Wednesday, August 16th.  Students may enter campus beginning at 7:30 AM.  Breakfast is available every morning from 7:30-7:50 AM.  The first bell rings at 7:55 AM.  School starts at 8:00 AM.  Dismissal is at 2:52 PM.  Our bell schedule and school map is being mailed home.  Please note that all Wednesdays are early release days at 1:37 PM. 

Here are some important information items you need to be aware of:

  1. 8th grade WEB Leaders are hosting a 7th grade Orientation Day on Wednesday, August 9th from 8 AM to Noon.  Information was sent out last week to all of the 7th grade students and families.

  2. Students’ first day of school will be a “roundup” experience, complete with a school tour, expectations, and lots of introductions!

  3. First Day packets will be sent home on the first day of school.  Documents on colored paper require a parent/guardian signature and must be returned to school by Wednesday, August 23rd.

  4. Our Back to School Night is Tuesday, August 15th.  Classrooms are open from 5:30-6:30 PM.  This is a meet and greet evening!

  5. Please make sure you are receiving Parent Square communication (installing the app on your phone gives you more options) and that your contact information (phone number, email address, mailing address, etc.) are up-to-date with our school office.  Our website will also stay up-to-date with the most current information:  www.mitchellsenior.school.  Our student handbook, the FLIGHTS Manual can be found on our website and is also attached to the post.

  6. The District is excited to announce that in all AESD 5th - 8th grade classrooms we will be using a system called Yondr to improve student focus and the teaching and learning experience. The Yondr system assists the District in strengthening our existing student cell phone use policy, which specifies that student phones are to be turned off and put away during school hours to help ensure an academically focused environment. Each Mitchell Senior student will be issued a Yondr pouch on the first day of school.  More information from our Superintendent will be included in the mailing this week.

  7. School pictures will be Monday, August 21st.  Students will receive their ID cards that day.  Picture packet information will go home in their first day packets.

  8. Your child will need to have their fully-charged Chromebook beginning the first day of school.  

  9. Your student’s class schedule will be included in the mailing this week.  Please note, no changes will be made unless there is an error. If your student does not receive the schedule in the mail, he/she can pick it up on Back to School Night, August 15th.

  10. AERIES parent portal instructions are included in this mailing.  Please set up your access to this important information (attendance, grades, class schedule) and check it often.  Students will set up their AERIES portal access in their math classes.

  11. Prior to participating in any sport, student athletes must be cleared.  The mandatory medical clearance packet is good for the entire school year and must be completed each year.  Medical clearance packets can be picked up at the main office or printed from our school website. The completed packet must be turned in to the office at Mitchell Senior prior to the first day of tryouts for your sport.

For questions or if you need additional information, please contact our school office:  (209) 357-6124.

Looking forward to a great year!


Thank you,

Diana Dietz

Mitchell Senior Principal