Art Contest Winners!

Congratulations to Mitchell School Art students! Mitchell students entered the Blick Celebrating Art contest and has once again received top honors. All of the winners will be published in the Spring 2013 Great Laces Celebrating Art book.

Congratulations go out to teacher Jenny Landowski and her art students.

Spring winners for the Blick Celebrating Art contest are:

Sarah Morgan -2nd grade

Michaelene Carrasquillo -4th grade!

Chloe Zeleznak -3rd grade

Alondra Toledo -5th grade

Savannah Pipal -4th grade

Amayah Williams -5th grade

Jonathan Wojak- 5th grade

Hannah Pisarski - 3rd grade

And Rayna Hess - 3rd grade

 

 

New Inquiry Unit

This week we began a new inquiry unit. This unit will have a science focus to it. In the fourth quarter students are focusing on Plants! Here are some key components of the unit:

Essential Question:
Why are plants so important to humans?

Enduring Understanding:
• Photosynthesis
• Reproduction
• Pollination
• Adaptations

MAPS Testing

This week begins our spring MAPS testing window. The purpose of MAPS testing in the spring is to gauge student progress from the beginning of the year to the end of the year. Students will set goals for each of the three tests. Their goals will be set based on their fall score and the target score that is set for the spring test.
MAPS Schedule

Monday, April 29th
Math Test
9:25-9:55 & 2:25-3:15

Monday, May 6th
Reading Test
12:45-1:30

Tuesday, May 7th
Reading Test continued
Time is TBD

Wednesday, May 15th
Language Arts Test
9:25-9:55 & 2:25-3:15

Notice that we have shorter testing periods each day. This spring we are asking students to only complete half of the test in one sitting. The goal is to get the most accurate score possible. In talking with students, they have made it clear that the tests can be long. By splitting the test, students will be able to give their best effort and stop before they are "out of gas". This was tried with some students in the winter. It was a success! Student attitudes and confidence toward testing were remarkably higher.
Parents, you can help us at home. Talk with your child about the importance of these tests. The scores are used to inform our instruction. In addition, scores for 5th grade students are used by the intermediate schools to make decisions about classes for next year. The goal is for students to understand the importance of the tests without making them overly nervous. I remind students that we see great things out of them everyday. When taking the tests, use your strategies and complete the tasks as you normally would and everything will be fine.

Thank you again parents for your continued support!

If you have any questions about MAPS testing, please contact me for further information.

Inquiry Fair!

Our first Inquiry Fair was a huge success! We were all very proud of the hard work students put into their projects. Even though we worked with them every step of the way, it was amazing to see the final products and talk with students about their new learning. It meant a lot to students to be able to share their research with the Mitchell community. Last but not least, a big "thank you" goes out to all the parents for guiding and supporting students throughout the process!

Mitchell Elementary Spring Sing

Mitchell Elementary Spring Sing

Wednesday, May 8^th 2013

1:30-2:00PM: 

Ashenberg, Gale, Kendall, Pemberton, Reichert, Reiser, Richards, Rostermundt, and Zelinski   

                            6:30-7:15 PM:
         Carson, Germain, Hansen, Ceel, Hart, Leal, Nowak, Krupar, Dierbeck, Franz, Vasta, and Graff

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, Vasta, Ceel, Dierbeck, Graff, and Krupar.   

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

                                                                                  

Thank You!

The FACE Committee would like to send out a HUGE thank you to all families and staff who attended the spaghetti dinner during the Inquiry Fair.  Turnout was a tremendous success!  We earned a profit of over $1,000.00!!  Remember, 100% of this money will be used at Mitchell to help enhance the learning environment of our children.  Thank you to all who volunteered during this event.  Without volunteers, events like this would be impossible.  Also, a huge thanks to Mr. Hill for his continuous support and enthusiasm.

 

Information on the Spring Fling will be coming soon.  Mark Thursday, June 6^th on your calendars for this fun and action-packed afternoon.  We look forward to seeing everyone on June 6^th!

5th Grade Graduation Planning Meeting Information

ATTENTION ALL 5^TH GRADE PARENTS

End-of-the-Year Planning Meeting

Wednesday, April 17 (3:45-4:30)

Room 110

Plans for our 5^th grade end-of-the-year celebrations are under way. There will be a meeting on Wednesday, April 17 for parents who are interested in being involved. The following committees will be formed:

• 2013 T-shirt
• Memory booklet
• Last day refreshments

If you would like to join a committee, but are unable to attend the first meeting on April 17, then please return this form with your name, phone number, and your area of interest circled.

5^th Grade Completion Activities/Celebration Time Frame:

Tuesday, June 11      (1:00-3:00 pm)

Bowling at Knights of Columbus

Wednesday, June 12 (9:00-9:45 am)

5^th Grade Completion Ceremony

Wednesday, June 12 (10:00-11:30 am)

Refreshments and memory book signatures

Thank you,

 

Mrs. Ceel        

Ms. Dierbeck

Mrs. Graff      

Mr. Krupar

SPARC Update

Dear Parents of SPARC Students,

There will be NO SPARC classes held next Thursday, April 18^th due to our Inquiry Night/Spaghetti dinner event.  Hope to see you at this fun event!

Sincerely,

The Mitchell Staff

Inquiry Fair