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  • Teddy's Closet - Teddy's food, hygiene items, and clothing closet is open to our families every Wednesday after school in room 101.  If you are in need of something, you can also contact our Community Outreach Coordinator, Mrs. Odom, or call the school office.  If your student is in need of something (backpack, supplies, coat, sweater, etc), they may stop by any day.
  • Learning Lab - The Mitchell Senior Learning Lab is open every Tuesday and Thursday from 3-4 PM.  The Lab is hosted by teachers who are available to help all students with makeup work, missed assignments, homework help or study time.  
  • Regular Dismissal for AESD Junior High Students - Elementary students have minimum days this week for parent conferences.  The dismissal schedule remains the same this week for our students.
  • Chromebooks - Your child will need to have their fully-charged Chromebook every day at school.  If your child is having any issues with their Chromebook, have your child stop by the library and Mrs. Gomez can support him/her.  
  • Athletics/Band/Guard - This is a reminder that a sports physical is required for any student who plans to try out for school-sponsored sports, marching band, color guard, or as a team manager. Prior to participating, a student 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 or on our website. As well, students must meet the minimum requirements for grade point average, attendance & tardies, and discipline. 
  • Cell Phone Policy - Please see attached District Cell Phone - Yondr Policy.
  • Dress Code - Please see FLIGHTS Manual for dress code policy. Students may be asked to call home for a change of clothes or borrow loaners from our Student Services.  Thank you for supporting your student by double checking what they are wearing before leaving the house.
  • Athletics this Week:
    • September 16 - Boys Soccer/Girls Volleyball vs Cruickshank at CMS - 4 PM
    • September 17 - Boys Soccer/Girls Volleyball vs Rivera at Mitchell Senior - 4 PM
    • September 18 - Cross Country League Meet - Lake Yosemite - 4 PM
    • September 19 - Boys Soccerl vs Rivera at RMS - 4 PM
  • Important Dates -
    • September 20 - AVID Field Trip
    • September 20 - 1st quarter Progress Reports Mailed Home
    • September 24 - AESD Parent Workshop - Bellevue School - 5 PM
    • September 27 - Restorative Justice Rallies with Jon Pritikin, author and speaker
Have a great week!  Go Thunderbirds!  #MissionPossible!
Best,
Principal Dietz
  • Happy Labor Day - There is no school tomorrow, Monday, September 2, 2024.  Enjoy the extra time with your family!
  • School Hours - Monday through Friday, school starts at 8:00 AM. Dismissal is 2:52 PM, except Wednesdays are early release at 1:37 PM 
  • Book Fair is Coming! Save the Dates - Mitchell Senior's Scholastic Book Fair will be September 9 to 13 in our library - Information to set up your child's e-wallet online was sent out this past week.
  • 7th Grade Ice Cream Social - All 7th graders welcome to an ice cream social hosted by WEB on Friday, September 6th at the multipurpose room after school from 3:00 to 4:30 PM.
  • Chromebooks - Your child will need to have their fully-charged Chromebook every day at school.  If your child is having any issues with their Chromebook, have your child stop by the library and Mrs. Gomez can support him/her.  
  • Athletics/Band/Guard - This is a reminder that a sports physical is required for any student who plans to try out for school-sponsored sports, marching band, color guard, or as a team manager. Prior to participating, a student 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 or on our website. As well, students must meet the minimum requirements for grade point average, attendance & tardies, and discipline. 
  • Cell Phone Policy - Please see attached District Cell Phone - Yondr Policy.
  • Dress Code - Please see FLIGHTS Manual for dress code policy. Students may be asked to call home for a change of clothes or borrow loaners from our Student Services.  Thank you for supporting your student by double checking what they are wearing before leaving the house.
  • Athletics this Week:
    • September 3 - Boys Soccer/Girls Volleyball vs Cruickshank at Mitchell Senior - 4 PM
    • September 4 - Cross Country Meet - Lake Yosemite - 4 PM
    • September 5 - Boys Soccer/Girls Volleyball vs Rivera at River - 4 PM
  • Important Dates -
    • September 2 - Labor Day - NO SCHOOL
    • September 6 - 7th Grade Ice Cream Social Hosted by WEB - 3 PM
    • September 9 to 13 - Scholastic Book Fair
    • September 13 - Atwater High School Homecoming Parade - 3 PM
    • September 20 - 1st quarter Progress Reports Mailed Home
Have a great week!  Go Thunderbirds!  #MissionPossible!
Best,
Principal Dietz
  • Important Safety Issue - Please make sure you are dropping off and picking up your students at the curb or parking lot.  Do not allow your child to exit and enter your vehicle from the middle of the street.  Safety First!
  • School Hours - Monday through Friday, school starts at 8:00 AM. Dismissal is 2:52 PM, except Wednesdays are early release at 1:37 PM 
  • First Day Packets - First Day packets were due on Wednesday, August 21st.  If you haven't yet, documents on colored paper require a parent/guardian signature and must be returned to school asap.
  • Book Fair is Coming! Save the Dates - Mitchell Senior's Scholastic Book Fair will be September 9 to 13 in our library - watch for more information to set up your child's e-wallet online!
  • Chromebooks - Your child will need to have their fully-charged Chromebook every day at school.  If your child is having any issues with their Chromebook, have your child stop by the library and Mrs. Gomez can support him/her.  
  • Athletics/Band/Guard - This is a reminder that a sports physical is required for any student who plans to try out for school-sponsored sports, marching band, color guard, or as a team manager. Prior to participating, a student 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 or on our website. As well, students must meet the minimum requirements for grade point average, attendance & tardies, and discipline. 
  • Color Guard Tryouts - August 27, 28, 29 at 3 pm.  Meet at the Band Room.  Students must be cleared and meet eligibility requirements to tryout.
  • Cell Phone Policy - Please see attached District Cell Phone - Yondr Policy.
  • Dress Code - Please see FLIGHTS Manual for dress code policy. Students may be asked to call home for a change of clothes or borrow loaners from our Student Services.  Thank you for supporting your student by double checking what they are wearing before leaving the house.
  • Athletics this Week:
    • August 26 - Boys Soccer/Girls Volleyball Game (MSE vs Tenaya) at Mitchell Senior School
    • August 28 - Cross Country Meet - Lake Yosemite
    • August 29 - Boys Soccer/Girls Volleyball Game (Hoover vs MSE) at Hoover Middle School
  • Important Dates -
    • August 26 to 30 - Spirit Week
      • Monday:  Sunglasses Day
      • Tuesday:  Tie Dye Day
      • Wednesday:  Sports Day
      • Thursday: Hawaiian Day
      • Friday:  Back to School Dance
    • August 27 to 29 - Color Guard Tryouts - 3 PM
    • August 28 - Parent Workshop - Bellevue School - 5 PM
    • September 2 - Labor Day - NO SCHOOL
    • September 6 - 7th Grade Ice Cream Social Hosted by WEB - 3 PM
    • September 9 to 13 - Scholastic Book Fair
    • September 13 - Atwater High School Homecoming Parade - 3 PM
    • September 20 - 1st quarter Progress Reports Mailed Home
Have a great week!  Go Thunderbirds!  #MissionPossible!
Best,
Principal Dietz
  • Important Safety Issue - Please make sure you are dropping off and picking up your students at the curb or parking lot.  Do not allow your child to exit and enter your vehicle from the middle of the street.  Safety First!
  • School Hours - Monday through Friday, school starts at 8:00 AM. Dismissal is 2:52 PM, except Wednesdays are early release at 1:37 PM 
  • 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 Wednesday, August 21st.
  • Shoob Picture Day - Tomorrow, Monday, August 19th is Picture Day at Mitchell Senior Elementary. All students will be photographed on Picture Day.  There is nothing to turn in now.  After Picture Day, you will receive a proof sheet and an email/text link to purchase your Pictures. Student ID cards will be printed and distributed that day. Get notified when your Pictures are ready to view!  Sign up for email and text alerts at ShoobPhoto.com. 
  • Chromebooks - Your child will need to have their fully-charged Chromebook every day at school.  If your child is having any issues with their Chromebook, have your child stop by the library and Mrs. Gomez can support him/her.  
  • Athletics/Band/Guard - This is a reminder that a sports physical is required for any student who plans to try out for school-sponsored sports, marching band, color guard, or as a team manager. Prior to participating, a student 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 or on our website. As well, students must meet the minimum requirements for grade point average, attendance & tardies, 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). Sign up information was sent to student email.  Ms. Andam, our Athletic Director will share information with parents on Parent Square.
  • Athletic Tryouts - Boys Soccer and Girls Volleyball tryouts are Monday and Tuesday, August 19th and 20th at 3 PM.  
  • Cross Country - Practice is at 3 PM on Monday at the Pavillion.
  • AESD Sports Physicals - The Bloss Memorial Healthcare District is once again providing grant funding for the 2024/2025 school year sports physicals. Sports physicals will be held on the following date:  Monday, August 12 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at the Bellevue Gym.
  • Cell Phone Policy - Please see attached District Cell Phone - Yondr Policy.
  • Important Dates -
    • August 19 - Picture Day
    • August 23 - Back to School Rally
    • August 25 to 29 - Spirit Week
    • August 29 - Back to School Dance
    • September 2 - Labor Day - NO SCHOOL
Looking forward to a fantastic year!  Go Thunderbirds!  #MissionPossible!
Best,
Principal Dietz