Mitchell's Meerkats

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

Check it Out!

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

Check it out!

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.

Field Study!

Dear Parents and Guardian,

On Wednesday, September 27, 2017 we will be traveling to Lexington County Museum. As we study the Native American culture this museum gives good insight into the Cherokee culture. The students learn about the culture of the early Cherokee Indians and each child gets to make their own clay pinch pot to take back to their class.

The cost for this event is $6.00 (nonrefundable), which includes fees for bus transportation.

On Wednesday, September 27, 2017 we will be leaving Killian by 8:30am expecting to arrive by 9:30am at the museum and returning by 1:00pm. All monies are due by Monday, September 25, 2017 in either cash or check.

Chaperones are welcome to come and join us, however, chaperones must get clearance from Richland 2 district office prior to attending this field study.

Attached to this post is the Field Study Permission Form.

Can't wait to see some of you there!

Mrs Mitchell

Miss Rana

Class Shirts!

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Class Shirts Forms were sent out this past Tuesday, August 22. As we will be attending several field studies throughout the year, students will be required to wear them on those specified days. Please select your child's shirt size, sign, and return the form along with $20.00, no later than September 1, 2017.

Thank you,
Mrs. Mitchell
Miss Rana