Reading - This week students continued working on prefixes and suffixes, and will begin working on compound words.  Students continue to rotate through the Daily 5 activities that include read to self, read to someone, work on writing, listen to reading, and word work.

Writing - This week students will begin working on a narrative piece about a favorite toy.   In mechanics, usage, and grammar students are working on identifying and using pronouns.

Math - This week students have been working on identifying parts of a pie graph, line graph and a line plot.  We also began working on telling time to the hour.  Students work daily on a number of the day, problem solving, math writing, and activities that support the Common Core State Standards.

Inquiry - This week we indentified and read about different insects. 

                         MAP testing this week Tuesday!

Mitchell Elementary Spring Sing

Wednesday, May 8^th 2013

AtMitchell Elementary School Gym

There will be 2 separate performances to assure that we have ample seating in the gym for everyone who would like to attend. The 1:30 performance will be short and will include students in the following classes: Ashenberg, Gale, Kendall, Pemberton, Reichert, Reiser, Richards, Rostermundt, and Zelinski. The 6:30 performance will include students in the following classes: Carson, Germain, Hansen, Hart, Leal, Nowak, Franz and Vasta.

All students in the 6:30 performance should be at Mitchell no Later than 6:10 to ensure that we are ready to start on time.

Because this is a performance, students are required to dress nicely. Khaki, dress, or black slacks would be a great choice with a polo, button up dress shirt, or blouse. Dresses and skirts are welcome as long as they are knee length. Heels for girls are OK as long as they are comfortable and easy to walk in. Keep in mind, students will be standing on platforms or risers.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.

Lisa Bong

General and Vocal music

General MitchellElementary School

(414) 604-4500 Ext. 4540

bongl@wawm.k12.wi.us

Reading - This week students have been working on prefixes and suffixes.  Students continue to rotate through the Daily 5 activities that include read to self, read to someone, work on writing, listen to reading, and word work.

Writing - This week students will continue working on combining sentences using and, but, or.   In mechanics, usage, and grammar students are working on singular and plural nouns.

Math - This week students have been working on identifying parts of a graph and reading a graph. Students work daily on a number of the day, problem solving, math writing, and activities that support the Common Core State Standards.
 

Inquiry - This week we investigated different types of spiders, and made spiders that are hanging from our ceiling.

Mitchell Elementary Spring Sing

Wednesday, May 8^th 2013

At Mitchell Elementary School Gym

There will be 2 separate performances to assure that we have ample seating in the gym for everyone who would like to attend.  The 1:30 performance  will be short and will include students in the following classes: Ashenberg, Gale, Kendall, Pemberton, Reichert, Reiser, Richards, Rostermundt, and Zelinski.  The 6:30 performance will include students in the following classes: Carson, Germain, Hansen, Hart, Leal, Nowak, Franz and Vasta. 

All students in the 6:30 performance should be at Mitchell no Later than 6:10 to ensure that we are ready to start on time. 

Because this is a performance, students are required to dress nicely.  Khaki, dress, or black slacks would be a great choice with a polo, button up dress shirt, or blouse.  Dresses and skirts are welcome as long as they are knee length.  Heels for girls are OK as long as they are comfortable and easy to walk in.  Keep in mind, students will be standing on platforms or risers. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.

Lisa Bong

General and Vocal music

General Mitchell Elementary School

(414) 604-4500 Ext. 4540

bongl@wawm.k12.wi.us

                                                                                  

 

Reading - This week we will continue working on figuative language. Students will review hyperbole, and be introduced to personification and onomatopoeia.  Reading groups will continue to read informational text about our solar system. Students continue to rotate through the Daily 5 activities that include read to self, read to someone, work on writing, listen to reading, and word work.
 

Writing - This week students will begin working on writing an informative piece in which students will introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement.   In mechanics, usage, and grammar students will review using the right word, and parts of a sentence.

Math - This week students will work on measuring with centimeters and meters.  They will also work on reading a thermometer in Farenheight and Celcius.   Students work daily on a number of the day, problem solving, math writing, and activities that support the Common Core State Standards.

Inquiry - This week we will continnue working on different parts of the solar system and what affect they have on Earth.  Students will also be working on individual projects for the upcoming Inquiry Fair on April 18th.

I hope everyone had an enjoyable Spring Break!  It is hard to believe we are beginning the forth quarter.  It is important that students stay focused and continue to give their best effort.  We have a lot of ground to still cover.

Students learn about the importance of not smoking!



This week we earned the Golden Music and Heart Awards!

Students lead the morning meeting

Owen teaches us about perimeter.

 

Students turn milk jugs into bunny baskets.
Thank  you to all bunnies that contributed to filling the baskets!

Students hunt for Easter eggs.

Reading - This week we will begin working on figuative language. Students will be introduced to idioms and similes. Students continue to rotate through the Daily 5 activities that include read to self, read to someone, work on writing, listen to reading, and word work.
 

Writing - This week students will finish their district writing assessment. They will be writing an opinion piece on their favorite season. Students will state their opinion, supply reasons that support an opinion, using linking words (e.g. because and also) to connect opinion and reasons, provide a concluding statement. In mechanics, usage, and grammar students will work on using the right word.

Math - This week students will continue to measuring inches, feet, and yards with rulers yardsticks, and tape measures. Students work daily on a number of the day, problem solving, math writing, and activities that support the Common Core State Standards.

Inquiry - This week we will finish  looking at how we use magnets in everyday life.

Thank you Owen for the tasty St. Patrick's Day treats!  I wonder if the Leprechaun will pay a visit to our room!

Don't forget to visit the Book Fair this week.  The Book Fair Coin Challenge also starts Monday with Pennies. 

Don't forget  March 18th Parent - Teacher conferences.

Congratulations to Anika Schwartz for receiving the Highest Achievement in Math award and to Jaida DeBerry for receiving the Most Improved Math Award!  Great job girls!

Congratulations to the Big-Red Team of Duache, Carlos, Carsen, and Jordan D.B. for winning the weekly traveling Fish! Great job!!

Reading - This week we will continue to focus on identifying fact and opinion. We will also review and work on summarizing and identifying information or interesting facts when we read.  Students continue to rotate through the Daily 5 activities that include read to self, read to someone, work on writing, listen to reading, and word work.

Writing - This week students will continue to work on a district writing assessment. They will be writing an opinion piece on their favorite season. Students will state their opinion, supply reasons that support an opinion, using linking words (e.g. because and also) to connect opinion and reasons, provide a concluding statement. In mechanics, usage, and grammar students will work on using the right word like "to," "too," and "two" and "there," "their," and "they're."

Math - This week students will be measuring inches, feet, and yards with rulers  yardsticks, and tape measures. Students work daily on a number of the day, problem solving, math writing, and activities that support the Common Core State Standards.

Inquiry - This week we will continue to look at how we use magnets in everyday life.

All students will need a clean gallon milk jug with the label removed by Friday, March 15th. 

Don't forget to sign up for March 18th Parent - Teacher conferences.

On Friday, March 15th our class will be leading the Friday FISH meeting.

Congratulations to the Mini-Red Team of Kyle and Anika for winning the weekly traveling Fish!  Great job!!

Reading - This week we will continue to focus on identifying fact and opinion. We will also review and work on making inferences when we read. During Daily 5 rotations students will continue to inependently work on a booklet about living in the White House.

 

Writing - This week students will work on a district writing assessment. They will be writing an opinion piece on their favorite season.  Students will state their opinion, supply reasons that support an opinion, using linking words (e.g. because and also) to connect opinion and reasons, provide a concluding statement.  In mechanics, usage, and grammar students will work on using the right work like "here" and "hear," and "no" and "know." 

Math - This week we will take a pre-assessment on measurement. Students will be measuring inches, feet, and yards with rulers and yardsticks.  Students work daily on a number of the day, problem solving, math writing, and activities that support the Common Core State Standards.

Inquiry - This week we will look at how we use magnets in everyday life.

All students will need a clean gallon milk jug with the label removed by Friday, March 15th.

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!

Students wear mustaches like the Lorax!

Mayor Dan Devine reads The Lorax.

Mrs. Koch is our Guest Reader and shares her favorite Dr. Seuss books!