Scent Aware Environment Reminder

Hello MMS families –    This notice is to remind our school community that MMS is a “Scent Aware” building.  We ask our students and community members to avoid using strong smelling scented personal products such as, colognes, body sprays, perfumes, lotions, and hair products when at our school.  The MMS community includes a number of staff members and students who experience significant negative health reactions when exposed to these kinds of products.   Mr. Terrick and Mr. Durksen will… Read More

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Soccer Day Update – Sunday Evening

Good evening families of Grade 7 and 8 soccer players – in watching the weather forecast for Monday, showers and possibility of thunderstorms are in the forecast.  Currently, Soccer Day is scheduled to go ahead as planned, but changes may need to be made at the last minute depending on weather conditions.  These changes may include a later start, with students staying at school until conditions improve an early finish, with students returning to school to finish the day In… Read More

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Monday’s Track Meet is Still Scheduled to Go Ahead

Good evening MMS families – I hope you were able to enjoy the beautiful weather today! This email is to confirm that our track meet scheduled for Monday is still going ahead as planned.  We may need to adjust the day on short notice according to changing weather conditions, however,  and we thank you in advance for your understanding and flexibility.   If you are planning to join us to cheer your student on, please remember the following: There is… Read More

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Track Meet Rescheduled to May 27

Good morning MMS families – as you know, our school track meet is scheduled for this coming Friday, May 24.  However, Friday’s forecast is simply miserable – rainy and cold.   Therefore, we have decided to reschedule our school track meet for our rain date of Monday, May 27.   We hope you will be able to join us!

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Reminder about Healthy Lifestyle Practices Open House on Thursday April 25

Good afternoon families of Grade 5 and 7 students at Mitchell Middle School. As you should be aware, Grade 5 and 7 students will soon participate in classes learning about potentially sensitive content in the Healthy Lifestyle Practices curriculum. This is a reminder that Mr. Neufeld (principal) will host 2 open house sessions tomorrow (Thursday, April 25) where parents are invited to come to the school and review the teaching materials that will be used during these classes.  Mr. Neufeld… Read More

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Who Are Your Learning Buddies? Form Open Until April 12

As we start to look at planning for the 2024-2025 school year, MMS teachers are beginning to plan class assignments for students as well.  MMS teachers work hard to create the best possible learning environment for all students, and many factors are considered as they do so. MMS values the voices of our students and parents, and we wish to give MMS families a chance to discuss with their student(s) who a good learning buddy would be to have in… Read More

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Hot Dog Lunch on Feb 7

Parents, the MMS PAC is ready to make lunch for your student next week!  On Feb 7 PAC will provide a Hot Dog Lunch for all interested students.  Order forms went home with your student today (Thursday) and should be returned, with payment, on Monday morning (Feb 5).  A gluten free option can be available upon request.  Please write “Gluten Free” on the bottom of your child’s order form If your child did not bring their form home, you can click here to download and print the form All proceeds from the Hot Dog Lunch will be in support… Read More

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Parent Teacher Interviews Changing to Learning Expo

We are looking forward to welcoming MMS families back into the school on Dec 7 to talk about student learning and achievement in Term 1!  The structure will look different this year than it has in years past.  Rather than conducting formal “parent-teacher” interviews, MMS will instead host a Learning Expo.   At the Learning Expo, students will lead a conversation with their parents, or other significant family members, as they reflect on and demonstrate their learning and areas for growth… Read More

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Grade 7/8 Track Meet Postponed to Thursday June 9

Hello MMS Families – this is to inform you that Thursday’s  Grade 7 and 8 Track Meet has been postponed until Thursday June 9.  Unfortunately, the field conditions at Stonybrook Middle School remain too saturated to be used for Track and Field.   The 1200 meter run scheduled for today will still go ahead however – that is scheduled to begin at 4:30 pm.   The new dates for both postponed track meets are:   Grade 5 and 6 Track… Read More

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