Reading - This week we will be reading Halloween poerty and short stories.  We will be working on  comprehension, choosing the meaning of words, paying attention to detail, comparing and contrasting, and word definition.  Students will continue to build stamina in their independent reading by reading to self, reading to someone, and visiting the listening center during Daily 5 rotations.

Writing - This week we will continue to work on launching writer's workshop by learning the steps in the writing process.  We will also learn about and write skeleton alliterations.

Students are also working on using commas to separate city and state, to separate the date from the year in dates, after the greeting and the closing in letters, and in big numbers.     

Math - This week we are continuing to work on comparing numbers using great than, less than, and equal to.  We will also work with a pictograph about a pumpkin carving contest.

Inquiry - This week students will begin to write their local government reports.  We will also be working on our group collaboration strategies.  

Help...Ms. North, mother of Jordan Harris is looking for someone to help her out with getting Jordan to school in the morning.  If you would be able to help out please contact Mrs. Franz at 604-4500 x1537.

Reading - This week we will be working on reading informational text and using text features to identify the main topic of paragraphs within the text.  Students will continue to build stamina in their independent reading by reading to self, reading to someone, and visiting the listening center during Daily 5 rotations.   

Writing - This week we will be launching Writer's Workshop.  Students will work on keeping a journal, choosing topics, story mapping, and beginning a story (rough draft).  

Students are continuing to work on using correct end punctuation when writing sentences.     

Math - This week we are working on place value, understanding the value of a digit in a number.  For example 830, what is the value of the 3?  The value of the 3 would be 30.  We will also be working on comparing numbers using great than, less than, or equal to.

Don't forget to practice Rocket Math every night!

Inquiry - On Friday we watched an interactive power point on local government.  Students will be selecting a component of local government to research.  This week we will spend time in the computer lab reseaching and taking notes on our topics of interest.

Thank you to all parents for attending conferences!  We had 100% participation!

Don't forget to volunteer your time at the up coming PTA Halloween Dance.  Even an hour of your time is appreciated.

Reading - We are continuing to work on CAFE - comprehension, accuaracy, fluency, and expanding vocabulary while we are reading in our guided reading groups. This week we worked on an accuracy strategy called "chunking." Students practice the CAFE strategies while reading to self or reading to someone! In our Guided Reading groups we are  also working on leaving tracks of our thinking. Students are learning to ask "thick" questions that require them to read further or research what they are wondering.  

Writing - This week we will be working on the 6 Trait writing component of "Ideas."  Students will work on choosing a strong idea and making it clear.   

Math - In math groups we are continuing to work on adding multi-digit numbers with or without regrouping, adding 3 or 4 two digit numbers, and problem solving. This week we will also work with base ten.

Thank you for getting us those paper towel tubes!

Inquiry - We have been learning and practicing comprehension and collaboration strategies as we prepare for our first inquiry unit on government. This week we will focus on sharing our passions. 

I'm looking forward to seeing all parents this week for our first parent-teacher conferences. 

                                                              Valuable Pictures!

                         Owen works on his numbers to 1,000!

                                               Fire Prevention Assembly

 

                      When there is smoke get low and crawl!

Mr. Van Dyke, Our Student Teacher

Another Valuable Picture

Reading - We are continuing to work on CAFE - comprehension, accuaracy, fluency, and expanding vocabulary while we are reading in our guided reading groups. This week we worked on an accuracy strategy called "Flip the Sound."  Students practice the CAFE strategies while reading to self or reading to someone!

Writing - This week we will be learning about the parts of a letter while we write thank you letters to PTA for the Mitchell in Motion event!  

Math - In math groups we are continuing to work on adding multi-digit numbers with or without regrouping, and problem solving.  This week we will also work on adding 3 or 4 two digit numbers. 

All students will need a paper toweling tube for math a.s.a.p. Thank you!

Inquiry - We have been learning and practicing comprehension and collaboration strategies as we prepare for our first inquiry unit on government. Our focus has been on identifying non-fiction features in non-fiction books. 

Congratulations Room 101E we were awarded two FISH awards this week.  We received the Golden Paintbrush for great work habits in Art.  We also received the Principal Award for being on task and working hard during our literacy block.   

Pictures from Mitchell in Motion - September 28, 2012

Reading - We are continuing to work on and practice The Daily 5. We are practicing reading to self, reading to someone, work on writing and word work. This week we will add the 5th component of listening to reading. We are also continuing our work on CAFE - comprehension, accuaracy, fluency, and expanding vocabulary when we read while we are reading in our guided reading groups.


Writing - This week we will be completing our writing assessment, a narrative piece on an exciting trip or event that students have experienced.  


Math - In math groups we are continuing to work on adding multi-digit numbers with or without regrouping. We are also working on problem solving. 

All students will need a paper toweling tube for math a.s.a.p. Thank you!

Inquiry - We have been learning and practicing comprehension and collaboration strategies as we prepare for our first inquiry unit on governament.    

PARENTS please remember upon entering the school building you must stop and sign-in in the main office. Thank you for your cooperation!

Parents please remember to inform the office with a separate phone call or note reagrding your child's upcoming absence.  Thank you!

September 15, 2012


Reading - We are continuing to work on and practice The Daily 5. We are practicing reading to self, reading to someone, work on writing and word work. This week we will add the 5th component of listening to reading. We are also continuing our work on CAFE - comprehension, accuaracy, fluency, and expanding vocabulary when we read while reading "Freckle Juice."  


Writing - We are working on choosing specific ideas when we write and staying on topic.  Next week we will be completing our fall district writing assessment.  


Math - In math groups we are continuing to work on adding single digit numbers, and multi-digit numbers with or without regrouping.  We are also working on problem solving.  

All students will need a paper toweling tube for math a.s.a.p.  Thank you!

Inquiry - Our first unit of inquiry will be Government. Students will learn about local, state, and federal government.   

We are continuing to implement the FISH philosophy in our classroom and school community.  Congratulations to Anika, Kyle, Sadie, and Jordan H. for memorizing and reciting the Mitchell Pledge.  Awesome job! 

 

Welcome to Mitchell - Sadie Foster, Brooklyn Gutierrez, Payton Bryner, and Jordan Dillard-Brassell.  We're glad you're here!

 

PARENTS please remember upon entering the school building you must stop and sign-in in the main office. Thank you for your cooperation!

 

Please note...students will not be allowed to play on the playground afterschool without a parent being present.  Again we thank you for your cooperation reagarding this safety issue.

September 10, 2012


Reading - We are working on the Daily 5.  We are practicing reading to self, reading to someone, and word work.  We are also working on CAFE - comprehension, accuaracy, fluency, and expanding vocabulary when we read.  


Writing - We wrote paragraphs about something we did over the summer.  We are working on writing complete sentences with appropriate puncuation. 


Math - In math groups we are working on adding single digit numbers, and multi-digit numbers with or without regrouping.


Inquiry - Our first unit of inquiry will be Government.  Students will learn about local, state, and federal government. 

 

We have also been busy learning about the FISH philosphy, creating classroom rules, and establishing daily routines.