Pamela Mitchell

August 31-LIME

Convergent Thinking: You defined 4 vocabulary words in your bridge dictionary today. We also viewed Understanding Bridges to introduce many ideas about bridges.

Divergent Thinking: Vanity Plate-were presented today. Very nice job! Sur le pont is homework. You were supposed to write the instructions on the back of the sheet. 1. Turn squiggle into something you would see "on the bridge" 2. Make a title for each picture 3. Add color

Evaluative Thinking: Bridges Impact Our Lives-was a great simulation game that showed us how important bridges are to society. BLOG RESPONSE: Write 3-5 excellent sentences telling me at least 3 ways bridges impact our lives. Polka dot for non-bloggers...

Relationships and Connections:

Self-Directed Learner:

Self Reflection: Journals were started today. You were to keep a running record of your strengrths and weaknesses. From this record decide on a short term goal that you want to work on for next week's Target class. No need to write a long term goal this week.

Respect for Others: You really showed respect for others while listening to fellow student's presentations.

Don't Forget: Check the blog-you are doing that right now; TT-get it signed; book-bring one; other homework items...sur le pont; short term goal and blog response. It was great seeing you all for a full day!

Have a great long weekend!

August 30-ORANGE

Convergent Thinking: You defined 4 vocabulary words in your bridge dictionary today. We also viewed Understanding Bridges to introduce many ideas about bridges. 

Divergent Thinking: Vanity Plate-were presented today.  Very nice job! Sur le pont is homework.  You were supposed to write the instructions on the back of the sheet. 1. Turn squiggle into something you would see "on the bridge" 2. Make a title for each picture 3. Add color

Evaluative Thinking: Bridges Impact Our Lives-was a great simulation game that showed us how important bridges are to society. BLOG RESPONSE: Write 3-5 excellent sentences telling me at least 3 ways bridges impact our lives. Polka dot for non-bloggers...

Relationships and Connections:

Self-Directed Learner:

Self Reflection: Journals were started today.  You were to keep a running record of your strengrths and weaknesses.  From this record decide on a short term goal that you want to work on for next week's Target class.  No need to write a long term goal this week. 

Respect for Others: You really showed respect for others while listening to fellow student's presentations.

Don't Forget: Check the blog-you are doing that right now; TT-get it signed; book-bring one; other homework items...sur le pont; short term goal and blog response.

It was great seeing you all for a full day! Have a great long weekend!

August 26-BLUEBERRY

Welcome back! It was so great to see all of you! Here is a quick reminder about what we did in class and how you will set up your notebooks.

Your notebook tabs changed. We will number them 1-8 and I will give you a table of contents that explains each of your new numbered tabs. The reason for the change is our gifted standards changed. We are aligning our notebooks with our standards. So here is a breakdown of our day using the new language. New Standards are posted on the blog.

Convergent Thinking: Rules and Procedures

Divergent Thinking: Vanity Plate-remember to follow the directions and be creative! BLOG RESPONSE: Can you describe a category you would have enjoyed having on your vanity plate that was different than those I created? Use 3-5 sentences, excellent spelling and grammar in order to receive a ribbit! If you do not respond you receive a polka dot. Reminder on how to respond? If you are new to my classroom or have forgotten how to comment using the comment button come by my classroom before 7:50 AM and I will help you.

Evaluative Thinking:

Relationships and Connections:

Self-Directed Learner: Rubric-don't forget to use it when you are finished with your vanity plate

Self Reflection: Goals-we set a short term goal this week and a long term goal for the unit; Journal-they were passed out and we will discuss them more next week, for now lock it in your binder behind the tab numbered as 6.

Respect for Others:

Don't Forget: Set your binder tabs-remember to number them 1-8; check the blog-you are doing that right now

August 25-BANANA

Welcome back! It was so great to see all of you! Here is a quick reminder about what we did in class and how you will set up your notebooks.

Your notebook tabs changed. We will number them 1-8 and I will give you a table of contents that explains each of your new numbered tabs. The reason for the change is our gifted standards changed. We are aligning our notebooks with our standards. So here is a breakdown of our day using the new language. New Standards are posted on the blog.

Convergent Thinking: Rules and Procedures

Divergent Thinking: Vanity Plate-remember to follow the directions and be creative! BLOG RESPONSE: Can you describe a category you would have enjoyed having on your vanity plate that was different than those I created? Use 3-5 sentences, excellent spelling and grammar in order to receive a ribbit! If you do not respond you receive a polka dot. Reminder on how to respond? If you are new to my classroom or have forgotten how to comment using the comment button come by my classroom before 7:50 AM and I will help you.

Evaluative Thinking:

Relationships and Connections:

Self-Directed Learner: Rubric-don't forget to use it when you are finished with your vanity plate

Self Reflection: Goals-we set a short term goal this week and a long term goal for the unit; Journal-they were passed out and we will discuss them more next week, for now lock it in your binder behind the tab numbered as 6.

Respect for Others:

Don't Forget: Set your binder tabs-remember to number them 1-8; check the blog-you are doing that right now

August 24-LIME

Welcome back! It was so great to see all of you! Here is a quick reminder about what we did in class and how you will set up your notebooks.

Your notebook tabs changed. We will number them 1-8 and I will give you a table of contents that explains each of your new numbered tabs. The reason for the change is our gifted standards changed. We are aligning our notebooks with our standards. So here is a breakdown of our day using the new language. New Standards are posted on the blog.

Convergent Thinking: Rules and Procedures

Divergent Thinking: Vanity Plate-remember to follow the directions and be creative! BLOG RESPONSE: Can you describe a category you would have enjoyed having on your vanity plate that was different than those I created? Use 3-5 sentences, excellent spelling and grammar in order to receive a ribbit! If you do not respond you receive a polka dot. Reminder on how to respond? If you are new to my classroom or have forgotten how to comment using the comment button come by my classroom before 7:50 AM and I will help you.

Evaluative Thinking:

Relationships and Connections:

Self-Directed Learner: Rubric-don't forget to use it when you are finished with your vanity plate

Self Reflection: Goals-we set a short term goal this week and a long term goal for the unit; Journal-they were passed out and we will discuss them more next week, for now lock it in your binder behind the tab numbered as 6.

Respect for Others:

Don't Forget: Set your binder tabs-remember to number them 1-8; check the blog-you are doing that right now; Open House is August 25 for fourth grade parents at 7:30 AM in Mrs. Mitchell's classroom

August 23-ORANGE

Welcome back!  It was so great to see all of you!  Here is a quick reminder about what we did in class and how you will set up your notebooks.

Your notebook tabs changed.  We will number them 1-8 and I will give you a table of contents that explains each of your new numbered tabs.  The reason for the change is our gifted standards changed. We are aligning our notebooks with our standards. So here is a breakdown of our day using the new language. New Standards are posted on the blog.

Convergent Thinking: Rules and Procedures

Divergent Thinking: Vanity Plate-remember to follow the directions and be creative! BLOG RESPONSE: Can you describe a category you would have enjoyed having on your vanity plate that was different than those I created? Use 3-5 sentences, excellent spelling and grammar in order to receive a ribbit! If you do not respond you receive a polka dot. Reminder on how to respond? If you are new to my classroom or have forgotten how to comment using the comment button come by my classroom before 7:50 AM and I will help you.

Evaluative Thinking:

Relationships and Connections:

Self-Directed Learner: Rubric-don't forget to use it when you are finished with your vanity plate 

Self Reflection: Goals-we set a short term goal this week and a long term goal for the unit; Journal-they were passed out and we will discuss them more next week, for now lock it in your binder behind the tab numbered as 6.

Respect for Others:

Don't Forget: Set your binder tabs-remember to number them 1-8; check the blog-you are doing that right now; Open House is August 25 for fourth grade parents at 7:30 AM in Mrs. Mitchell's classroom.

Adjusted Time Schedule

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Welcome Back!

                      

I hope everyone had a fabulous summer!  I wanted to let everyone know that this year Ms. Llewallyn will teach all of the 2nd and 5th grade Target students and I will teach all of the 3rd and 4th grade Target students.  This is secure for the first half of the school year.  After testing we may have to adjust days and teachers, but we are hoping that it will flow smoothly and we won't have to change from Ms. Mitchell/Llewallyn.

To figure out which day you will meet with me on target look at the schedule below:

Tuesday: Aiken and Thompson classes

Wednesday: Miller and Swank classes

Thursday: Bratschi, Cone, and Sproat classes                      

Friday: Campbell, Ewers and Towne classes

The week of August 22: Students will come to Target using an adjusted time schedule. You are not required to have your supplies on your Target day this week.

The week of August 29: Students will come to Target full day.  You are required to have your supplies as well as snack and lunch.

Bonus Ribbit: Answer the following question using the blog and you will receive a keeper ribbit: What is your favorite thing about Target?  This needs to be at least one complete sentence.

Unit study? I will have an opportunity for parents to meet on Aug. 24 for 3rd graders and Aug. 25 for 4th graders at 7:30 AM to discuss our units more in detail.  If you are unable to attend I will post the information on the blog by Aug. 26 that you missed.

                                                                                        

Looking forward to a spectatular year!  Welcome back.