Mitchell's Meerkats : September 2017

September 25- September 29

This week we discussed:

Science- In science, we are continuing to discuss the Weather, Climate, and Water Cycle. The students created a presentation on three different types of severe weather, including tornadoes, hurricanes, and thunderstorms. The students wrote about how each event occurred, what to do as a precaution before and during the event, and included interesting pictures.

Math- In math, we are continue to discuss and develop skills on how to solve multi-digit whole numbers using addition and subtraction. We are focusing on solving word problems and are beginning to use units such as meter and centimeter.

Special Reminders:
Tomorrow Friday, September 29 will be a half day, so make sure to come pick your children up at 11:30.
Saturday, September 30 will be Killian Family day, we will be having food, games and rides, prizes, and more.
Tuesday, October 3 will be Literacy Night, students and parents will be learning strategies to practice at home.

Outstanding job everyone! Keep up the incredible work and awesome behavior.

As a reminder, the second field study forms have been sent out, Please have it signed and returned as soon as possible. All payments should be done online. Also yellow progress reports are sent out on Thursdays, and will continue to be sent out on Thursdays. Please sign and return the form, indicating that you have seen it. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to email me at any point, and I will get back with you as soon as I can.

Thank you,

Mrs. Mitchell

Miss Rana

Check it out!

We went to the Lexington County Museum.

We learned what daily life was like for Native Americans.

We went to the science lab where Dr. Thompson showed us how evaporation and condensation work.

We are investigating why there is water on the outside of one cup and not the other.

We are investigating where the water on the outside of the cup came from.

We are seeing science in action!

Here is our water cycle bulletin board, along with the students' illustrations of the water cycle.

Field Study!!

Today we had a blast at the Lexington County Museum and Historical Restoration! We had the chance to experience and learn what daily life was like for Native Americans. We learned about the music they played and listened to, the stories they told, the games they played, the tools they used, and the food they ate. Thank you so much to the parents that were able to come and share this experience with us, and we hope to see more of you in future field studies ahead.

Thank you,

Mrs. Mitchell

Miss Rana

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September 18- September 22

This week we discussed:

Science- In science, we are continuing to discuss the Weather, Climate, and Water Cycle. The students are beginning to start tracking the daily weather report, and are organizing it on a google document. We finished up our Water Cycle Illustrations, and you can see them on the wall outside the classroom.

Math- In math, we are solving multi-digit whole numbers using addition and subtraction. We are solving standard algorithms and word problems.

Here are links to videos that you can view of the upcoming lessons for next week.
Monday: Lesson 17
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owCAThpvJ9M
Tuesday: Lesson 18
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1HfB3S0VfE

Wednesday:
FIELD STUDY
Thursday:Review
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-guoWh1hXVA
Friday: Assessment

Birthdays: Happy Birthday to Qwa' Marie! He just turned 10 on Friday!

Fantastic job everyone! Keep up the incredible work and awesome behavior.

We have our field study to the Native American Museum, coming up next week!
As a reminder, field study forms must be signed and returned, and payments should be done online. All forms and monies are due by Monday, September 25, 2017. Also yellow progress reports are sent out on Thursdays, and will continue to be sent out on Thursdays. Please sign and return the form, indicating that you have seen it. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to email me at any point, and I will get back with you as soon as I can.

Thank you,

Mrs. Mitchell

Miss Rana

Check it out!

Jamia completed she water cycle illustration.

Beyentia, Koryn, and Chole areall working on their homework.

Jenerious and Salma are almost done.

JaMari and Miley are done and working on their homework.

Shamar is about to turn in his illustration.

Welcome Beta Club Members!

Welcome!

Koryn, Jamia, Jordan, and Patricia

Kyla, Jayden, Ariel, and Kierra (Absent)

September 11- September 15

This week we had:

No school on Monday. I hope all of you are doing well, and are safe and dry. I am happy to have and see all my students back.

Map Testing- This week all students from 2nd- 5th grade had Map Testing. Our 4th graders took theirs on Wednesday and Thursday. On Wednesday, we had our ELA section, and on Thursday, we had our Math section.

Science- In science, we are continuing to discuss and review Weather, Climate, and Water Cycle. On Friday, we will be having a Section 1 Vocabulary test. Study Hard Boys and Girls.

Math- In math, we are working on rounding numbers to the nearest thousands, ten thousands, and hundred thousands.
Here are links to videos that you can view of the upcoming lessons for next week.
Monday: Lesson 11
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzmFg2Fl-wg
Tuesday: Lesson 12

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1Uw8xiDrjc

Wednesday: Lesson 13 & 14
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rRGhhawFvw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5_DSxfT6eI
Thursday: Lesson 15 & 16
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlIcbBp2qVc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6rYIyPCRRg
Friday: Assessment

Birthdays: Happy Birthday to Amya! She just turned 10 on Monday!

Awesome job everyone! Keep up the incredible work and awesome behavior.

As a reminder, field study forms must be signed and returned, and payments should be done online. All forms and monies are due by Monday, September 25, 2017. Also yellow progress reports are sent out on Thursdays, and will continue to be sent out on Thursdays. Please sign and return the form, indicating that you have seen it. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to email me at any point, and I will get back with you as soon as I can.

Thank you,

Mrs. Mitchell

Miss Rana

Check it out!

Salma is working on her College Pennant. Go Gators!

JhiMir is working on a Clemson Pennant.

Kyla is finishing up her USC Pennant. Go Gamecocks!

Aniyah is illustrating the water cycle.

Rachel is illustrating the water cycle too.

September 5- September 8

This week we discussed:

Science- In science, we are discussing the weather and the water cycle. The students will be tracking the daily weather report for the next two weeks, and will organize it on a google document. We will also be creating our own wind vanes and anemometers, to see wind direction and wind speed.

Math- In math, we are comparing whole numbers, using greater than, less than, and equal to; while still focusing on the place value chart. We are also working on rounding numbers to the nearest hundreds and thousands.

Fabulous job everyone! Keep up the incredible work and awesome behavior.

As a reminder, field study forms must be signed and returned, and payments should be done online. Also yellow progress reports are sent out on Thursdays, and will continue to be sent out on Thursdays. Please sign and return the form, indicating that you have seen it. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to email me at any point, and I will get back with you as soon as I can.

Thank you,

Mrs. Mitchell

Miss Rana

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Patricia asking Mrs. Mitchell for help.

Marlaina, Rachel, and Jayden are collaborating on their Math work.

JaMari, Madison, and Ariel are all working hard in their work books

Kyla, Keshun, and Jhi'Mir are having learning conversations about their work.

August 28- September 1

This week we discussed:

Science- In science, we analyzed the scientific method. The students were grouped together and became experts in a particular step, then shared and presented that step to the class, so that the other students can learn from them. We also debated why the scientific method is important for us use as scientist, and how it can help with problem solving.

Math- In math, we reviewed place value, multiplication and division by 10, and skip counting. The students were able to work in their new eureka math workbooks as well as their math journal. We got to play many fun and educational activities.

Great job class! Keep up the incredible work and awesome behavior.

As a reminder, I hope to post pictures of the students, on our blog and on our school twitter page, for educational purposes, and so that you may see your child in action. Please sign the Picture Permission Form so that I may include your child.

Thank you,

Mrs. Mitchell

Miss Rana

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Koryn is working on her "What a Successful Student Looks Like" project.

Jayden and Ethan are partnering up for their project.

Amya and Kaitlynn are working on their Vision Boards.

DeAndre is writing his favorite quote on his Vision Board.

Kyla, Jayden, and Ariel are all helping each other out on their Vision Boards.