Sunday, January 30, 2011

GAME DAY!

Our January end-of-month activity was "Game Day!"  Students brought board games to share.  Thanks to Cedric's mom for the great treats!















CONGRATS TO OUR TOP 5 QUALIFIERS:
1.  ALEXIS
2.  SYD S.
3.  TYSON
4.  BRYANT
5.  MAREN

WE'RE LEARNING THE DECLARATION!

"When in the course of human events" . . . we are memorizing excerpts of Declaration of Independence!  

Here is the order that the students have passed off:

1.  Seth
2.  Syd S.
3.  Bailey
4.  Alexis
5.  Maren
6.  Tate
7.  Bryant
8.  Brynna
9.  Garrett
10. Josh
11. Camden
12. Mariah
13. Isabel
14. Paul
15. John
16. Blake
17. Tyson
18. Jacob




CONGRATS to our "MIGHTY MEMORIZERS!"

OUR FAVORITE WINTER ACTIVITIES

OUR FAVORITE WINTER ACTIVITY IS . . .






Watching the snow fall from inside my warm home . . . 46%

 In 2nd place . . .
 Skiing . . . 20%

 In 3rd place . . .
 Snowmobiling . . . 13%

 Others receiving 6% of the votes were:
 Sledding

 Snowball fights

Snowboarding

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

ALPINE ELEMENTARY WINS A NATIONAL AWARD!

Alpine Elementary won a NATIONAL award for our "Safe Routes to School!"  This means that we safely walk/bike to school, use crosswalks, use proper safety gear, participate in our monthly "Walk to School Wednesday", and log the miles that we walk and run. Last year, the "Keep on Mooooving" program helped us buy a cow for our sister Candlelight School in Africa.  This year, we are running for bananas for our sister school.
This is a HUGE honor, and only one school a year in the nation receives this award!
At the assembly, there were representatives from UDOT, Alpine School District, the mayor of Alpine, a representative of the governor, committee members, and the Alpine Eagle and Maggie Moo.

 Two African drummers lead the dignitaries in.
 The Eagle helps to lead the dignitaries in.
Look who's following Miss Larsen!  It's Mr. Stephenson!!!  He was our principal at Alpine Elementary for the last 8 years!  He helped to start the safe routes program!  The kids were REALLY excited when they saw him!
The Eagle and Maggie Moo lead us in the school song.
 Mayor Hunt Willoughby had a funny story to tell.  When he was in an assembly in the 5th grade, we was sitting on the floor.  A spider was by him, and he grabbed it.  The teacher could tell he was playing with something...and asked for him to give it to her.  After asking 3 times, he finally gave it to her.  Of course, she screamed!  

 Miss Larsen receives the award.

After the award ceremony...we were treated to the "SNAP" assembly.  They taught us how to be safe when going to school!  It was very fun!





 Special thanks to Cherie' Kelly.  She is the Safety Committee Chair for Alpine Elementary.  She has worked extremely hard for the Safe Routes program!

Saturday, January 15, 2011

hApPy BiRtHdAy, MaRiAh!

     On January 12, Mariah turned 11 years old!  Mariah has 5 brothers and 5 sisters!  She is the 10th child in the family.  Her favorite colors are red, blue, and green.  Favorite foods are meat and ice cream.  Mariah loves to read!  She reads, and reads, and reads!  She is working towards the school "Newbery Award."  Mariah loves to go to Las Vegas (to see her brother, sister-in-law, and niece), Disneyland, and Hawaii. 
     Mariah loves her family, and loves spending time with them!  Mariah just became an aunt for the first time last month!  She also had a sister get married this past summer to a young man who lived near Miss Mitchell for years!  Mariah is the 5th child in her family to be in Miss Mitchell's class!  She has had 2 brothers and 2 sisters who have had Miss Mitchell as a teacher! This makes Miss Mitchell an honorary family member!
     Mariah is very kind, and a friend to all!  We are glad to have her in our class!


   

OUR NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS

Our first poll question of the new year was about our "New Year Resolutions."

Our #1 New Year's Resolution is . . .

. . . "GET ORGANIZED"  it received 46% of the vote!

Our #2 resolution is . . .
BE HAPPY!  It received 26% of the votes.


Our 3rd highest resolution was . . .

 NO BACK WORK!  13% of the voting!
"No Back Work" is a phrase in our class.  It means that when we receive our Monday "Weekly Note," we want to see this . . . it means no missing assignments from the previous week!

Sunday, January 9, 2011

PRESTON IS THE BIG 11!

On January 6, Preston turned 11.  Preston has a brother in 6th grade, and a sister in 3rd grade.  His favorite colors are blue and black.  Favorite treat is "Mike and Ike's", and his favorite hobbies are skateboarding, football, and playing video games.  Preston also likes to go to Bear Lake, Boondocks, and Pirate Island.
hApPy BiRtHdAy, PrEsToN!

CHRISTMAS AT MISS MITCHELL'S


Believe it or not, a teacher does have a life outside of the classroom.
They go to movies, grocery stores, Jazz games, and have families to celebrate Christmas with!

Christmas Eve and Christmas at my condo.
My Disney tree...the calm before the storm.

My great nephew, Preston, lined up many of my stuffed Christmas animals.

My niece, Ashley (on chair), her daughter, Addie, and my niece, Heidi (expecting 1st in May).

We played fun Christmas games...





We opened Christmas pajamas...



...and took the traditional "kids in pjs on the stairs" picture!
 Row 1:  Preston & Haley (3); Carter (1)
Row 2:  Addie (6 mo) & Courtney (10)
Row 3:  Jaycie (5 1/2), Camry (5), Cole (6)
Shayla (4) was missing
Everyone (except Katie...who slept over) returns to their homes, put out cookies and milk for Santa, and carrots for his reindeer.


After seeing what Santa brought...they come back over for a HUGE breakfast!



 My mom with her youngest great grandson, Carter (1)

PRESENTS!  There were 24 of us at the condo!







 My youngest niece, Katie (20), and youngest great niece, Addie (6 mo).

We opened presents...



hahaha...Aunt Ann loved her Jazz gnome!