Dear Families,
Welcome
back after our Thanksgiving Holiday It sure was nice
to see the kids again after our long break. And we have had a great week together…
busy doing a variety of different things… persuading, non-fiction reading, multiplication,
and beginning our annual “holiday door
decorating”. J We also started the week with an
unexpected surprise. Our Kittery
Rotary Club came to Mitchell and presented a dictionary
to each and every third grade student, with the hopes it will help promote a
life long love of words and learning.
They come home today…!
Our
introduction to persuasive writing has taken on a
community twist. You will hear all
about it in a “speech” your child has written. Please find time over the weekend to listen and mull the
idea over. We thank you in advance
for your support! And in reading we have moved into a nonfiction genre
study. In addition to picking
great informative books on a variety of topics (animals, space, Titanic, Roman
Life…!) we will also be having
conversation about growing our minds and perceptions.
Our
classroom door, along with many doors here at Mitchell, will begin being decked
out in winter creativity, as part of a Mitchell School Spirit activity. There is nothing to report out as of
yet, but again stay tuned by next week we should have a clear vision of our
theme.
The
Report
Card and Portfolio will be coming home soon and
so we are taking time to be reflective learners as “evidence” is put into the
portfolio. And on Thursday I
completed the fall formal reading assessment. This allows for an extended
amount of one on one uninterrupted reading time together. I really appreciate and enjoy this
opportunity. It’s a great class we have!
And
Ollie’s dad is coming in today for our first “Awesome
Parent Job” presentation. Be sure to learn more about it from your kiddo