Reminder – COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic at MMS on Thursday Feb 3

Hello MMS Families!  Please be reminded that public health nurses will be at MMS tomorrow, Thursday Feb 3, to administer COVID 19 Vaccines for students up to age 11. Please see the link below for information previously shared by Hanover School Division in regards to vaccinations: Superintendent’s Message, Dec 13 Parents, please click here to find information from public health about the COVID-19 vaccine for Children. You can click here to find information about how to prepare your child for immunization including techniques to reduce feelings of anxiety, pain, and fear of needles. Parental consent is required to receive the vaccine –  click here to complete the electronic consent form. Physical copies of the consent form are also available in the school office. Families, please be aware that we cannot permit parents to accompany their child… Read More

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Virtual Book Fair Feb 4 – 13!

Hi MMS Families – normally MMS hosts the Scholastic Book Fair at our school in February, during I Love To Read Month.  Unfortunately, because our Learning Commons is not available we are not able to host the Book Fair in person again this year.  However, Mrs. Doerksen has arranged for a Virtual Scholastic Book Fair to take place from Feb 4 – 13.  Please check the link below for more information about this year’s Book Fair!   Click here for more Virtual Book Fair Information!

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Remote Learning January 10 – 14

Hello MMS Families – Earlier today (Tuesday. January 4, 2022), the Premier and Minister of Education announced that the first week back to school, January 10-14,  will be a period of remote learning at home. Click here to view the news release from the Province of Manitoba.  Click here to view the communication sent to all Hanover School Division families earlier today. MMS will be in communication with families on Thursday to share more information in the following areas: how to borrow a Chromebook for your student to use during remote learning (all students who need a Chromebook will be provided one) which students will be permitted… Read More

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Christmas Break Has Been Extended – First Day Back For Students Is Now Monday, January 10th

Hello MMS Families, Please see the information below that was shared with all families via email by HSD Superintendent Shelley Amos on Wednesday, December 22.   Dear Parents/Caregivers, As announced today, Manitoba public health officials have recommended an extension to the school winter break by two days. Students will resume classes on January 10, 2022. School staff will return on January 6, 2022, for professional learning and to prepare for the continuation of learning in January. View the  provincial news release . This… Read More

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Christmas Greetings from MMS

The Christmas season is such a wonderful time of year, and has so many different things to catch our attention!  The air has that unique smell and bite to it (though admittedly colder than I would like).  There are lights and decorations up everywhere.  We hear Christmas carols everywhere we go (“Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town” by Bruce Springsteen is one of my favourites, closely followed by the “Christmas/Sarajevo 12/24 (Instrumental)” medley by Trans-Siberian Orchestra).  There are all kinds… Read More

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Information About New Public Health Orders and Basketball Season

Dear MMS families,   Please click on this link to access this week’s Warrior Weekly Newsletter.   Parents of students of Grade 7 and 8 students who wish to play basketball this year, please review the information below.   As you are hopefully aware, beginning Monday, December 6, 2021 Manitoba Public Health will require all youth aged 12 – 17 years who attend or participate in an indoor sporting event (including schools) to provide proof that they have received at least one dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccine for COVID-19.  This information was communicated by Hanover School Division on November 19.   … Read More

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COVID Vaccine Clinic at MMS on Oct 20

Dear MMS families –    As was detailed in the  superintendent’s message  that was emailed on Friday, October 8,  Mitchell Middle School will soon be hosting a COVID-19 immunization clinic.  The date for that COVID-19 Immunization clinic will be Wednesday, October 20.  The exact time of the clinic on that day is still to be determined.   Attached to this post is an information sheet from Manitoba Health that provides important information about the COVID-19 immunization campaign.  A link to the permission… Read More

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MMS Restoring Safe Schools Plan

Hello Mitchell Middle School families – below is our school’s plan for a safe return to school this year.  Parents and Guardians, please review this document to familiarize yourself and your student(s) with the procedures and safety expectations that will be in place to start the school year, in compliance with current public health orders. Questions about the plan can be directed to Mr. A.J. Neufeld (Interim Principal – aneufeld@hsd.ca ) and/or Mrs. Susanne Kwiatkowski ( skwiatkoski@hsd.ca ). A reminder that our Meet… Read More

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