Christmas Holiday Reading

Some 5th grade Mitchell students took the opportunity to read over Christmas break and here they share some thoughts and ideas about what they read.

Letters to Santa by Enrichment Students

Enrichment Presidential Speeches

In preparation for the Presidential elections, Enrichment students participated in a unit of study where they were divided into three major political parties: Democratic, Republican, and Libertarian. They researched major issues in the 2008 campaign and how each party stood on the issues. Students were assigned roles such as: Campaign Manager, Speech Writer, Publicity Manager, and Candidate. These are the speeches written by students and fellow party members.

Book Fair Commercial

We had a very succesful Book Fair--Thanks for all who attended!

Exciting News!!!

Books-A-Million at Gadsden Mall is sponsoring an in-store Book Fair to benefit Mitchell Elementary Library. On Saturday, December 6-- Shop from 2:00p.m. to 5:00p.m. and 20% of the proceeds go to Mitchell Library!!! Come do Christmas shopping and help out our library!!

Mrs. Bradley's Kindergarten "Five Little Pumpkins"

Listen to Mrs. Bradley's Kindergarten students perform a Reader's Theatre titled "Five Little Pumpkins".

Mrs. Roberts' 3rd Grade "The Teeny Tiny Ghost and the Monster"

Listen to Mrs. Roberts' 3rd grade students perform a Reader's Theatre during their library class entitled "The Teeny Tiny Ghost and the Monster".

Interview with Gadsden Times

On Tuesday, October 21, Jacob and Draven- two Enrichment students were interviewed by Lisa Rogers from the Gadsden Times.
Click on Interview with Gadsden Times to hear the interview.

Mitchell Mock Election 2008

Make photo slide shows at www.OneTrueMedia.com

Enrichment Students prepare for National Student/Parent Mock Election

Make an on-line slide show at www.OneTrueMedia.com

Summer Reading- James and the Giant Peach

Summer Reading- Holes by Louis Sachar

Summer Reading- P.S. I Love You by Cecelia Aheren

Summer Reading- AFC East: the Buffalo Bills, the Miami Dolphins, the New England Patriots and the New York Jets

How much do you know? Web 2.0

Our students are using Web 2.0 to communicate in ways never imagined. These tools can be used in the classroom to prepare students for jobs in their future. Take this fun online quiz to check your knowledge of Web 2.0 terminology.

Happy Retirement to Mrs. Douthit, Mrs. Nelson, and Mrs. Kisor from Mitchell Elementary

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Beta Club Inductions '08

Mrs. Bradley's Kindergarten Releases Butterflies

Beta Club Recycling Project

Beta Club Officers count cans to see who brought the most cans for the Recycling Project sponsored by Mitchell Elementary Jr. Beta Club.

Jerrell Harris visits Mitchell Elementary

Jerrell Harris gives Mitchell students 3 things to remember: 1.Keep God first in all you do. 2. Don't let anyone tell you that you can't accomplish what you want to do. 3.Stay focused and stay away from drugs.