Sunday, September 22, 2013

Week of September 23rd

News and Announcements

Science
A riddle for you...
I am always with you on a sunny day, 
but when it's cloudy, I cannot play.
Sometimes I'm small, sometimes, I'm tall.
Other times, I am not there at all.
You cannot run away from me, even if you try.
Who am I?

Can you figure out what we have been studying in science?  Ask your child for the solution!

Mitchell Fun Run
Your child brought home a packet of information about the upcoming Fun Run at Mitchell School.  Please consider supporting the school by volunteering and/or helping your child to raise money.

Spanish
The children participated in the first Spanish lesson of the year.  We learned how to ask how someone is doing and then reply.  Try it out with your child at home!

¿Cómo estás? --How are you?
Muy Bien! --I'm good!
Mas o menos or asi asi--I'm okay.
Mal--I'm not good. 

MEAP
Third graders in the state of Michigan take the MEAP test each Fall in reading and math.  We will begin talking about strategies to use to solve multiple choice questions as well as ways to respond to a reading passage in writing.  Help your child by encouraging them to do their best!

Dr. Swift to visit Mitchell
Dr. Swift will be visiting Mitchell to meet with parents and families this Thursday, September 26 at 6:30.