Transportation will email all parents and students with their updated route information Friday 9/18/2020. They will provide each campus with the routing information of students that do not have an email address. Any new registrations after the emails are sent out will receive a call or email from the transportation department with new route information.
Leave a CommentFall Pictures for individual students is scheduled for Friday, October 16. Stay tuned for more information…especially for our At-Home learners.
Leave a CommentThis is just a reminder that you have the opportunity to change your child’s instructional model (at-home or on-campus) for the 2nd Six Weeks of school.
If you have already submitted the form to change, or if you do not wish to change your child’s instructional model for the second six weeks of school, you do not need to do anything.
If you would like to change your child’s instructional model for the 2nd Six Weeks of school and have not filled out the form, you must click here and fill out this form before Monday, September 14.
You must complete a form for each child you would like to change for the 2nd Six Weeks.
The 2nd Six Weeks of school will begin on Monday, September 28.
Please note, beginning the 2nd Six Weeks of school, children in grades prekindergarten through 2nd will be required to wear face masks. Children in grades 3-12 are already required to wear face masks.
If you have any questions, please contact Mitchell Elementary at 209-1400.
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Mitchell Elementary scored big when Cliff Phipps joined our team. He stepped in this year and took over our PE classes, and he has already made his mark with both students and staff.
His positive attitude inspires students who excel in athletic endeavors, but he also encourages those who are a bit hesitant or who are growing into their bodies. Regardless of their skill level, he helps them get to the next level. But it’s not just about physical abilities. He sees the bigger picture when it comes to the students he teaches. Through his caring attitude, his offers of support, and his practical advice, he is able to meet the needs of the whole child. He teaches every student every day in PE. As a result, he has been able to build relationships with all of them very quickly. The laughter and smiles indicate he’s successfully created an environment that is welcoming and engaging.
If there’s an extra task that needs to be accomplished or a job that needs to be done, he just steps in without being asked. His smile greeted students and parents at material pick-up before school started, and his smile sends students off each day as they load the bus. Teachers can always count on him to step in, even in the hallway, to encourage students to be their Bulldog BEST. He models safety protocols by always wearing his mask in the building and encouraging students to maintain distance.
Cliff has brought joy to our campus and shares it generously with others. One teacher praised him by saying, “I enjoy working with Coach Phipps because he loves my kids as much as I do.” We are blessed to have him on our team!
Leave a CommentProgress report grades will be in HAC. Parents should choose 9/11/20 from the “View Interim Progress Report” drop down.
If you have questions, please contact the school at 209-1400.
Leave a CommentBryan ISD is now accepting referrals for students who may qualify for Gifted & Talented Services. The GT program is designed for students who are performing well above grade level or demonstrating exceptional academic strengths or talents. Anyone wishing to refer a student or their child in Bryan ISD can pick up a referral form in any BISD campus office or click on the link here, fill it out and return it to Becky Skelton at Mitchell Elementary. The referral form must be returned to the campus no later than Friday, September 18, 2020.
The Mitchell Elementary staff has implemented Give ’em Five as a strategy to empower students to help solve their own problems. Teachers are trained to assist students in reflecting on the shared campus-wide expectations, examine the breakdown of those expectations, and determine the benefits to students if they adhere to the expectations. The tone of the conversation is respectful and encourages the student to take responsibility for solving his or her own problem.
“We want students to grow in maturity and responsibility, not just to comply based on external force. Using the roadmap to responsibility means giving children the time and tools necessary to increase their critical thinking skills, to improve their confidence, and to enhance their ability to solve their own problems.”
“Students appreciate the consistency, sense of fairness, and mutual respect that a responsibility centered culture brings to schools and classrooms. Educators appreciate its simplicity, reduced stress, and peace of mind that comes with having a plan they can use in each and every situation.”
Larry Thompson
If you have questions about this problem solving strategy, please contact our assistant principal at sharyn.womble@bryanisd.org.
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