
Week 2: Fuel for Success – The Power of Sleep & Nutrition
Agent Parents, your mission this week: Ensure your child gets plenty of sleep (8-10 hours) and a nutritious breakfast every day. A well-rested and well-fed brain performs at its best! Let’s power up their focus and stamina for testing success. 
#MissionPossible #CAASPPReady




- Session 1 'Task Force' After School CAASPP Practice Continues this week! (March 24 - April 4)
- Session 1 is for 7th grade Math and 8th grade ELA
- Students attend 3-4 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays
- Snack provided
- Transportation not provided
- CJSF Forms Due tomorrow!
- Students interested in being a part of CJSF this quarter must check their 3rd quarter report card grades and complete the Google form that was sent to their email.
- Keep in mind that in order to be recognized at 8th grade awards and to qualify for preferential seating at graduation, a student must be a part of CJSF for six of the eight quarters at Mitchell Senior.
- All applications are due Monday, March 31. No applications will be accepted after this date.
- 8th Graduation Gowns:
- Jostens online ordering for 8th-grade graduation gowns (we use gowns only - not cap/tassel) is now available! Gowns can only be purchased online for $23 and will be delivered to the school for distribution during the last week of school.
- Ordering Window: March 13 – May 2, 2025
- Graduation Date: June 6, 2025
- Cost: $23
- Order Here: https://cvss2023.
typeform.com/Mitchell-Sr-25 - Important: Gown purchases are non-refundable if a student becomes ineligible to participate in the graduation ceremony.
- A Graduation Information Packet with all important details will be sent home later this month and posted here on ParentSquare. Please be sure to review it carefully and note all key dates!
- If you have any questions, please contact the front office. We’re excited to celebrate this milestone with you and your student!
- Teddy’s Closet:
- Open every Wednesday after school in Room 101.
- Offers food, hygiene items, and clothing for families in need.
- For immediate assistance, contact Ms. Mina or call the school office.
- Learning Lab:
- Learning Lab is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-4 PM.
- Any student can attend for academic support and catching up on assignments.
- Yearbooks:
- If you do not wish your student's school portrait to appear in the yearbook, please email Mrs. Rogers [email protected] by tomorrow, March 31, 2025. Please include your student's name and school ID number.
- Customize and purchase your Mitchell Senior 2024-2025 Yearbook today
- How to Order: Visit this link or go to www.treering.com/validate and enter our school's passcode: 1016649943154994.
- Pricing: Softcover: $30.62, Hardcover: $37.50
- Customize Your Yearbook: Create your custom pages by April 11, 2025!
- 8th grade Baby Photos: Send photos to [email protected] with student name and ID number, also due by April 11, 2025.
- Delivery & Distribution: Yearbooks will be delivered to the school and distributed to students during the last week of school.
- Need Assistance? Visit www.treering.com/help for support.
- Chromebooks:
- Ensure students bring a fully charged Chromebook to school daily.
- For issues, visit Mrs. Gomez in the library.
- 8th Grade Graduation Requirements:
- To be eligible to participate in the promotion ceremony and activities, 8th grade students must:
- Maintain a cumulative 2.0 overall grade point average (GPA) during their 7th and 8th grade years, OR a 2.5 or higher GPA during their 8th grade year.
- Attend at least 90% of the school days in session during the student’s enrollment in school. Home/Hospital participation or an Independent Study Program (5-15 days) shall constitute attendance.
- Have no more than two (2) home suspension for the year.
- Not be suspended (in-school or home) during the last 20 days of school.
- Clear all obligations (including, but not limited to: library fees, sports uniforms, PE loaner clothes, PE locks, textbooks, damage to Chromebook, classroom novels, etc.)
- To be eligible to participate in the promotion ceremony and activities, 8th grade students must:
- Athletics/Band/Guard Requirements:
- Sports physicals and a completed medical clearance packet are required annually.
- Packets are available in the main office or on our website.
- Students must also meet GPA, attendance, and behavior standards.
- The medical clearance packet must be turned in before the first day of tryouts for a sport/band.
- Cell Phone Policy:
- Review the attached District Cell Phone - Yondr Policy.
- If your child has lost, damaged, or misplaced their pouch, please have them purchase a new one at the Main Office for $15.
- Dress Code:
- As the weather warms up, let’s make sure we’re following our dress code so we can all stay focused and ready to learn.
Remember:- Shorts, skirts, and dresses must be at least fingertip length.
- No crop tops, spaghetti straps, or backless shirts—straps should be at least one inch wide.
- Pants should be worn at the waist, and holes in jeans should be fingertip length or lower unless worn with leggings underneath.
- Hats are okay outside but should be worn forward and removed indoors.
- And always wear proper shoes—no slippers, cleats.
- Refer to the FLIGHTS Manual for the dress code policy.
- Non-compliant students may need to borrow loaners or call home.
- Let’s keep it cool and classy, Thunderbirds! Thanks for dressing for success!
- As the weather warms up, let’s make sure we’re following our dress code so we can all stay focused and ready to learn.
- Athletics This Week:
- April 1: Baseball/Softball Games (VARSITY ONLY) MSE vs Tenaya at Mitchell Senior
Upcoming Important Dates: April Activities Calendar Attached
- March 31: 3rd Quarter ALEKS Math Reward Trip to Dave & Busters, Modesto
- April 1: Atwater Elementary School District Music Festival - BCHS 7 PM
- April 5: Youth 2 Youth (Y2Y) Conference @ Rivera Middle School
- April 7 to 17: Session 2 Task Force (Math 8 and ELA 7)
- April 8: 3rd Quarter Rewards Trip (8th Grade)
- April 8: AESD Board Meeting
- April 9: STEM Day with the Giants - Oracle Park, San Francisco
- April 10: 3rd Quarter Rewards Trip (7th Grade)
- April 11: Yearbook Customization Due & 8th Grade Baby Pictures Due to Mrs. Rogers room 404
- Week of April 14: High School Math Diagnostic Testing Administration (8th graders)
- April 14: CJSF Reward Trip to John's Incredible Pizza
- April 16 & 17: Junior Olympics - Golden Valley High School
- April 18: Good Friday - No School
- April 21 to 25: Spring Recess - No School
- April 28 to May 2: Session 3 Task Force (Science 8)
- April 30: Incoming 7th Grade Night - 6 PM
- May 2: CAASPP Kick-off Rally
- May 6 & 7: Graduation Station
- May 5 to 15: CAASPP Testing