BOOK FAIR

Look at what our classroom received from the book fair! Thank you to all of the students who contributed their coins and dollars during the BOOK FAIR CHALLENGE this week. Many thanks from Mrs. Graff.

THINK

Mr. Hill visited our class this afternoon to discuss THINK. Please ask you child to explain what THINK means.

OPEN GYM & MOVIE NIGHT

OPEN GYM & MOVIE NIGHT
Friday March 22nd (6:00 to 8:30pm)
All proceeds from this event will benefit the 5th grade class trip to Camp Upham Woods.
Admission - $1.00
Open gym and movie night is a fun opportunity for Mitchell students to hang out with their friends and get some great exercise.
*Hotdogs, chips, popcorn and juice will be available for purchase*
Students under 6 must be accompanied by an adult.
All children must be signed in and out by a parent.

State Capitol Field Trip

Tomorrow the 4th graders are heading to Madison to tour the State Capitol Building and the Veteran's Museum. Here are some quick reminders to prepare for the field trip:

• We will leave as soon as attendance is taken in the morning. Our target is an 8:30 departure. If you are a chaperoning on the field trip please arrive with your child before school.
• Students should pack a bag lunch. We will be eating in the Capitol building. There is no need for a backpack, lunches and coats will be locked up prior to the tour.
• Students can bring a camera to take photos during the tour. This includes personal devices that are used as a camera. Students must use their devices as a camera only during the tours.
• Students should not bring any money. We will not have any opportunity to buy souvenirs.
• We will leave Madison at 1:00.

INQUIRY WORK DUE THIS WEEK! (March 18-22)

This week in inquiry, the following assignments are due:

1. INQUIRY REPORT: Please see the blog entry below for more information.
2. TRIVIA: Students are required to write 5-10 interesting trivia questions related to their topic. The trivia questions can be written as a list, on notecards, or in any creative way the student chooses. Answers must be included.
3. VOCABULARY: 5-10 important vocabulary words must be written and include a definition and a picture. The definition must be accurate and should be well-written. The picture can be hand-drawn, printed off a computer, cut from a newspaper or magazine, or taken as a photograph. The vocabulary can be displayed in any creative way the student chooses.

When is the Inquiry Fair?

The Inquiry Fair has been rescheduled to after spring break. The date is set for Thursday, April 18. More information will follow.

What project will my child have to do?

The students have already begun brainstorming ideas for the fair. Students are encouraged to be creative and can choose a project that they are excited to work on. Some of their ideas include:

• Are You Smarter Than A Fifth (or Fourth) Grader?
• Wheel of Energy
• Prezi (a cloud-based presentation)
• Power Point
• Demonstration/Experiment
• Picture Book
• Poster
• Display Board
• Trivia Pursuit
• and many others!

What requirements are there? Can my child just display anything?

The students working with Mrs. Graff and Mrs. Ceel are working on Forms of Energy. Many students are working independently, while others have chosen to work with a partner or in a group of three. The project for the Inquiry Fair should show what the students have learned. Information could include energy concepts, trivia questions, vocabulary, diagrams, illustrations/pictures, a demonstration or experiment. The sky is the limit! Please make sure that the information displayed is accurate and science-based! 

What can I do at home to support my child and to help prepare him/her for the Inquiry Fair?

• Provide structured time at home for you child to focus on the project. Remind your child that the project will be on display for everyone to see at the Fair. Be proud of your work!
• Help your child to set work-time goals so the project does not get done the day before the Inquiry Fair
• Provide the necessary supplies for your child to complete the project
• Help to proofread the work as it gets done. Make sure your child works in pencil first!
• Encourage your child to ask the teacher questions about the Inquiry Fair and his/her project.

Will time be provided at school for this project?

The students have already had class time to begin working on their project. They will continue to have some work-time on their project between now and Spring Break (March 27). After that, the project will need to be finished at home. Students who chose to work with a partner will need to coordinate the project work-time together.

Please contact Mrs. Graff or Mrs. Ceel if you have any questions.

INQUIRY REPORTS ARE DUE THIS WEEK!

Mrs. Graff's and Mrs. Ceel's students are concluding their study of Forms of Energy. This week, final drafts of their science reports are due. The students have been working hard to research their topics in order to answer their inquiry questions. Final drafts should include the following;

• An introduction, 3-4 body paragraphs, and a concluding paragraph are required
• Accurate and interesting science vocabulary must be used. The students should sound like a scientist!
• Facts and details must be accurate and should be found by using science books or approved web sites. Approved web sites can be accessed through our Forms of Energy Moodle.
• Paragraphs should be organized in a logical order, with transitions to help the paragraphs flow.
• Facts and details should also be arranged in a logical order.
• FINAL DRAFTS IN MRS. GRAFF'S CLASS SHOULD BE TURNED IN ON MONDAY, MARCH 18. 
• Students must request an extension if more time is needed on the final draft.

Math Award Winners

Congratulations to Mason P., Kyleigh F., and Delaney B. on their outstanding achievement in math this year! In honor of Pi Day yesterday, they each received a certificate and a free Kids Meal from Bakers Square from the Mitchell Math Committee for their accomplishments. Great job!