Week 35
Happy Mothers Day! I hope you all enjoyed a wonderful weekend.
Thank you so much for making Teacher Appreciation Week so special— so many wonderful treats and surprises! I am one lucky teacher!
It’s that time of year again for the Mitchell school book fair. The book fair will take place in the Media Center between May 13th-May 17th.
There is a sign-up genius link below that has opportunities for parents to volunteer and help assist while students shop during their media class time (Wednesday from 1:50-2:30 PM). Additional shopping opportunities will also take place each morning (Tuesday-Friday morning!) before the bell rings at 8:20am as well as everyday after dismissal until 3pm (Monday-Thursday) and finally during the Mitchell art show on Thursday, May 16th between 530-7pm.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044CAAAC2CA2F94-49424388-2024
Research Clubs will continue in Reader's Workshop. We will research another animal species and compare/contrast characteristics of both animals.
We will write our own original fairy tales during Writer's Workshop by adapting a traditional fairy tale and adding our own individual "twist!"
We will begin Unit 13 in Fundations; lessons will focus on the sounds made by the digraphs ch (chorus) and ph (phone).
We will continue our study of electricity. This week we will learn about energy transfer; how one form of energy changes into another. We will wrap up our unit by making Doodlebots (electronic drawing devices).
DoodleBots--recyclables needed by Wednesday, May 15th.
Next week we will begin to design DoodleBots- robotic drawing devices. As part of this project, we need your help! The design challenge will require an empty container, so please send in any empty and clean containers (yogurt cups, pint-sized berry bins, small deli containers, etc.) Your child will only use one container, but it is always nice to have options. Any additional containers will be made available to our classroom community.
The Mitchell All School Art Show will be on May 16th from 5:30-7PM. Please come support your budding artists!
Repeat Announcements:
Mitchell Email for Absences, Late Arrivals, and Dismissals
Please report an absence, late arrival, or early dismissal at this email address: Mitchell_Office@needham.k12.ma.us Our safe arrival line is still an option as well - dial 781-455-0466 and press 1.
Media
Our book swapping day is on Wednesdays--please help your child remember to return their library books.
It's yearbook time! Please click HERE for ordering information.
Special Subject Schedule
Monday -- Spanish and Music
Tuesday -- P.E.
Wednesday -- Media
Thursday -- Spanish and P.E.
Friday -- Art
Important Dates
May 13 - May 17th - School Book Fair
May 15th & May 17th - Math MCAS
May 16th - 5:30-7PM - Mitchell Art Show
May 27th - No School, Memorial Day
May 29th- Early Dismissal Day
June 11th- Pen Pal Picnic at Mitchell
June 13th - Last Day of School
Updated 5/2024
Jennifer_ramras@needham.k12.ma.us