Parent and Family Resources

Welcome to MITCH Charter School’s Parent and Family Resources hub!

​This page is designed to provide families with essential information
about our school culture, curriculum, activities, and ways to get involved.

​Explore the sections below to learn more!

Community Culture

At MITCH Charter School, we are dedicated to fostering a strong sense of belonging for every student. Our diversity is our strength, and we celebrate it by listening to families, engaging staff, and holding reflective conversations to improve Culturally Responsive Teaching and Social Emotional Learning (SEL).
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Our school culture is built on three pillars from our School Board's Equity Statement:
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Access:
​Ensuring equitable access to excellent educators who empower and inspire students.
Inclusion:
​Creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and included, celebrating the unique talents, backgrounds, and lifestyles of our families.
​Opportunity:
​Combining access and inclusion to make MITCH a beacon of excellence in our community.

​​Our Equity Team and Board of Directors guide these principles through policies like the All Students Belong Rule, embedding equity-driven practices into the heart of our school.

School Life
Recess:
Two daily recesses—one 15-minute grade-level break monitored by teachers and a 20-minute lunch recess supervised by specials teachers and instructional assistants.

Lunch:
Students eat in their classrooms or at outdoor tables during good weather.

Homework Expectations:
Grade-level homework varies but typically includes reading, math, and occasional projects.

Uniform Guidelines:
Refer to the Family Handbook on the Family Resources page.

​Small Class Sizes:
Smaller classes mean more individual attention, reduced anxiety about participation, and stronger peer connections.
  • Kindergarten: Maximum of 15 students.
  • 1st–5th Grade: Maximum of 20 students.

After-School Clubs
MITCH offers a variety of after-school clubs to enhance student learning and engagement:Please visit their website for registration and schedules!

Parent Involvement
Volunteer Opportunity:
Families are the backbone of the MITCH community! We encourage parents to actively participate in their child’s education. Opportunities include:
  • Classroom assistance
  • Field trip chaperoning
  • Core Knowledge events
  • Lunch/recess duty
  • Reading with students
  • Garden maintenance
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Volunteer Requirements:
Families are encouraged to contribute 20 hours annually or a donation of $10 per hour if unable to volunteer. Learn how to register as a volunteer here.

Parent Support Organization (PSO):
Get involved with the PSO to support school initiatives and connect with other families. Learn more.

Events Calendar:
​Stay up-to-date with school and community events.

Resources & Tools

Handbooks
*Find more information about volunteering at carline on our Volunteering Page! 
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Health & Wellness

Support Programs
  • Nutrition Support
  • Uniform & Clothing Support
    • ​KEX Kids ​
    • MITCH Uniform Exchange for uniform clothing 
    • MITCH Winter Clothing Program 
    • Caring Closet for clothes, shoes and hygiene 
    • ​Contact our School Counselor for more resources

Community Resources
Find local resources for food, clothing, mental health, and more on the Tigard Tualatin School District Community Resource Page.