Community Christmas

Hello MMS Families, The Steinbach Community Christmas Committee is again coordinating the preparation and distribution of Christmas hampers to those in our area that are in need. Last year, with the help of many area businesses, schools, churches and individuals, we were able to distribute just over 1080 hampers! As 2020 is a year unlike any other, Community Christmas planning will look very different this year and in order to keep people socially distanced, we are going to collect items… Read More

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Updated Report Cards Dates and Meet the Teacher Date

In light of all the changes in our school this fall, we are going to be changing the date of our Report Card Distribution and Virtual Parent Teacher Meetings. Report Card Distribution Report Cards will now be available through the Parent Portal on December 2, 2020 beginning at 4:00 PM. Parent Teacher Meetings We want the conversations to be rich and meaningful, and give students, parents and staff some time to adjust to our new learning model before those conversations… Read More

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Remote Learning: Sports Equipment and Library Books

To encourage students to continue reading and being active while we are in the Critical (Red) Level and the majority of students are learning from home we want to make sure everyone is aware of two important initiatives. Students and families are able to check out Books from the Library as well as Sports Equipment from the gym. How to do this is shown below. This can also be found on the  Level Red Website . Library Books Students can check out Library… Read More

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MITCHELL MIDDLE SCHOOL: CRITICAL LEVEL (RED) SCHOOL PLAN NOVEMBER 24, 2020

INTRODUCTION: MOVING TO THE CRITICAL LEVEL (RED) The purpose of this document is to communicate an overview on Mitchell Middle School plans  as we move to the CRITICAL Level (Orange) in Manitoba’s Pandemic Response System. Our first and foremost priority continues to be the safety and well-being of our students and staff This document may evolve as we receive further guidance and directions from Public Health and Manitoba Education. Details for the Pandemic Response System Levels for K–12 Schools from… Read More

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HSD Schools Moving to Critical (Red) Level

NOVEMBER 20, 2020 Dear Parents/Guardians, The Chief Provincial Public Health Officer has announced that effective November, 24, 2020, the Hanover School Division will move to the Critical (Red) level of the #MBRestart Pandemic Response System. This action is taken as a preventative safety measure in response to the increased test positivity rate in Steinbach and the RM of Hanover. The decision to move Hanover School Division to the Critical (Red) level is not a reflection of school-based virus transmission. Our… Read More

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Term 1 Parent Teacher Meetings (Virtual)

MMS Virtual Parent Teacher Meetings November 30, 2020 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Our first Parent Teacher Meeting is now set for November 30, 2020 from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM for November 30, 2020. All parents are encouraged to schedule a ten minute appointment with their 2020-21 teachers. These meetings will take place in one of two manners: Virtually by appointment only (Zoom or some other agreed upon method) Via a phone call by appointment only (The teacher will… Read More

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Remote Learning – Real Time Virtual Meeting Schedules and Day to Day Support

We hope your child has had a good start to their remote learning experience. All standards for remote learning can be found here . The highlights are below: Students will be required to participate daily in learning and assessment with minimum standards, as follows: Real-time online instruction will be coordinated by the assigned teacher for all students registered in the class. Students must be available for the following real-time learning times (synchronous): Grades 5-8: Seven to eight hours of instruction (synchronous)… Read More

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Recognizing Remembrance Day

On Thursday, November 12 MMS students recognized Remembrance Day with a short service during STEAM Class (Track A students in grade 7 and 8 will do this on Nov 13, 2020). Students were lead through this slideshow and at the end students painted rocks with messages about Remembrance Day or drew poppies on their rock. Students are encouraged to take their rocks home or hide them around the community. You can watch the slideshow here:

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Restricted Level (Orange) Grade Specific Plans and Information

Emails were sent home to all families in four different groups based on grade level and option chosen for school while MMS is placed in the Restricted Level (Orange). Please find the information shared ineach email here: Remote Learners Grade 5 and 6 In School Schedules and Information Grade 7/8 In School Schedules and Information (Track A) Grade 7/8 In School Schedules and Information (Track B)

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Restricted Level School Plan – Begins November 12, 2020

MITCHELL MIDDLE SCHOOL – RESTRICTED LEVEL SCHOOL PLAN – NOVEMBER 2020  INTRODUCTION: MOVING TO THE RESTRICTED LEVEL (ORANGE) The purpose of this document is to communicate an overview on Mitchell Middle School plans  as we move to the Restricted Level (Orange) in Manitoba’s Pandemic Response System. Our first and foremost priority continues to be the safety and well-being of our students and staff This document may evolve as we receive further guidance and directions from Public Health and Manitoba Education.… Read More

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