Dear MIT MS Community,

We had a rough start to this week. Our grief counseling support today included a session with our student leadership class in the morning. We have amazing students, and in this difficult time, they are helping to lead us out of dark times. Our student leaders decided to move forward with activities planned for this week. They are wise beyond their years in recognizing the value of staying busy and productive to allow time to heal wounded hearts. For those of you not familiar with our school, student leadership is not a popularity contest, but field work in coordinating and leading different events and activities. We give them opportunities to learn from their mistakes and grow as leaders. They would greatly appreciate our support to continue annual traditions at the school. 

Thank you to the families who have donated treats. We kindly ask more families to pick up a bag of treats to contribute to our “Teach or Treat” event. We will accept donations up to the time of the event on Friday, 10/31/25, at 3:00 p.m. The students believe that there is no such thing as “too much candy.” Please fill out a donation form in the office when you drop off your donation.

ASB is also hosting a costume contest at lunch and a Haunted Room fundraiser after school. The entrance fee is $3 for 1 person or $5 for 2 people. We encourage everyone to support ASB Leadership. The money raised supports other ASB activities such as dances and field trips.

 For more information about the MIT Griffin “Teach or Trick” legacy, please visit the page on our school website: https://mitams.gtaschools.org/91243_2 .

HALLOWEEN COSTUME GUIDANCE 

Students are welcome to wear a Halloween costume Friday, October 31st. Costumes shall be safe and appropriate for the season. A call home to bring dress code attire will be made for any costume that is deemed unsafe or disruptive of the learning environment. Please be mindful of the following guidelines:

• No full-face mask or full-face paint.  We need to be able to visibly identify students even in costumes.

• Costumes should not hinder your ability to participate in classes, including PE or hinder your ability to move through the hallways in a safe manner (blow-up costumes). 

• Costumes that are provocative, revealing, sexual in nature or employ questionable props are not permitted.

• Costumes that depict violence, alcohol, or drugs are not permitted.  Fake (or real) weapons are not allowed.

• Costumes that can be offensive or perpetuate a stereotype of someone’s culture, gender, heritage or religion are not permitted.

Students not participating in costumes may do dress code or free dress day.

In Partnership,

Lai Saeteurn, Director of Schools MIT MS and HS

lsaeteurn@mitacademy.org

Liz Saldana, MIT MS Site Director

lsaldana@mitacademy.org