Enrichment Tech Project: Effects of Pollution

Jacob and Will put this movie together on the Effects of Pollution.

Enrichment Tech Project: Honda Technology

Savannah and Karli won an award at Tech Blitz for this movie they put together.

Read Across America 09

Mitchell students were treated to many visitors during Read Across America in March. We enjoyed hearing our favorite Dr. Seuss stories from District 7 City Councilman Ben Reed, Fire Chief Stephen Carroll, Mayor Sherman Guyton, Senator Larry Means, Board Member Randy Holland, Technology Coordinator Dr. David Asbury, Children's Director at Crosspoint Community Church Deana Thacker, retired Media Specialist Glenda Hicks, Councilman Perry Gwin, Gadsden Public Library Director Amanda Jackson and many others.

Videoconference with New Zealand!

Mitchell Enrichment students were very excited to meet their e-pals from Palmerston North, New Zealand in a videoconference on April 7. Students learned much from New Zealand and we are continuing to learn about Riverdale school in Palmerston North, New Zealand.

"Reader's Oath" Read Across America

Mr. Graham's class takes the "Reader's Oath".

Mayor Guyton Reads a Proclamation for Read Across America

SAT/ACT Vocabulary Video Contest- Help Us Win!!

Click on the following website to help Mitchell Enrichment students win the Vocabulary Video Contest: www.brainyflix.com/words/allay and www.brainyflix.com/words/defunct

Read Across America Poem

Read Across America 2009

Lauren shares how Dr. Seuss' book "The Sneetches" inspired her to write a book of her own.

Jacksonville State Technology Fair

Mitchell students won many awards for their technology projects. Ethan and Gavin won 3rd place for their web page design on "Space Myths and Space Technology". Draven and Holliann also won 3rd place for their web page titled "Twilight Trivia". McCayla and Kendall won 1st place for their video- "Mrs.Roberts' News". These girls will be going to the State Technology Fair- good luck!

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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

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Enrichment Students prepare for National Student/Parent Mock Election

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