THE MANY STUDENTS OF MISS MITCHELL

So, in my almost 30 years of teaching, I have taught about 850 students! I have taught a wide variety of kids. I have taught kids with common names and not so common. (I always like to say I have taught 3 Fishes, 5 Dollars, and a Nickle!) I have taught famous people's kids (Elder Ballard & Charles Schulz's grandsons, 3 students who's dad's have Super Bowl Rings, etc.), students who have won State Championships in high school, and students who have won college bowl games! Seven former students have grandparents who live near me. One boy that I taught had a grandfather whose horse won the Kentucky Derby in 2004. The horse was "Smarty Jones", bearing the last name of his grandson. I have taught students who are now doctors, dentists, lawyers, CEO's of companies, recording artists, photographers (check out their websites on my blog), bishopric members, stay-at-home moms, models, scrapbookers, and even school teachers! One student even taught here at Alpine Elementary with me for 2 or 3 years. She then went on to have triplets, then twins, then a single! When I first started teaching, since I went to school in American Fork, I was teaching the siblings of my classmates. Now their grandchildren are starting to come up through the school! I have taught "students of students", whom I refer to as "grandstudents." (I have 2 this year!) I have taught the children of several Alpine Elementary students. I have taught students who have been in trouble with the law, and have served time in prison. I've also had students die---which is very difficult. I have been to many sealings, and about a hundred wedding receptions. I have taught 3 of my doctor's kids, two of the grandchildren of my dentist before he retired, and I taught a girl who works in my pharmacy. I've taught many brothers and sisters, from 2-6. The most I taught was from a family of 6---all girls! Four of them came back to be my high school aid! (I "borrowed" this picture off of Leslie's blog)

L to R: Lisa, Lacie, Lindsey, Libbey, Lori, and Leslie
So, to all students, past and present, leave a comment on this blog or my Facebook page. Tell me where you are, what you're doing, and how many kids you have. It's been great to get in touch with so many of you through blogging and Facebook.

DISTRICT SCIENCE FAIR

Ryan K., Keli, Madeleine, and Caitlin from our class advanced to the District Science Fair. It was held March 3, at Pleasant Grove High School. Students were judged by two different judges. Five projects from our school are advancing to the State competition, with Madeleine being one of them! Congratulations to all of our scientists!

Keli

RYAN K.

MADELEINE

CAITLIN

COSMO COMES TO TOWN!

On March 3, Cosmo, the BYU Cougar Mascot, came to Alpine Elementary! He was here to help us celebrate our "Meals for a Mile" program!

SAND BOTTLES!

FOR OUR END-OF-MONTH ACTIVITY IN FEBRUARY, WE MADE SAND BOTTLES! WE MIXED SALT WITH DRY TEMPRA PAINT. WE POURED THEM INTO A JAR, AND MADE DESIGNS.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE TOP 5 QUALIFIERS:

1. BROOK
2. LAUREN
3. RYAN W.
4. ELIZABETH
5. WYATT


ADDIE, LIZ, & KATIE


LINZEY, EMILY, KAILANI, & ELI


SARAH & ELIZABETH


SYDNEY, KELI, ELLY, & LAUREN


WYATT & RYAN W.


HUNTER, TYLER, & LUKE


SKYLER, GAVIN, BRROK, & BEN

OUR FAVORITE U.S. PRESIDENT

The votes are in on the poll question, "Who Is Your Favorite U.S. President?"


Our Favorite U.S. President is Abraham Lincoln. Upon his death, the news read, ..."Now he belongs to the ages."
Ronald Reagan was the 2nd favorite president of those voting. He was the president when Miss Mitchell began teaching. My favorite Ronald Reagan quote: "Mr. Gorbachav, tear down this wall!"
..."First in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen." George Washington finished 3rd in our poll.

AMERICAN FOLKLORE

We did a short unit about American Folklore characters. Each student picked a character and did a summary and picture of that character our bulletin board. We also wrote our own original folklore---a myth, legend, fable, or fairy tale. (The jars in the front are the sand bottles we're working on!)

EAGLES

We made eagles as part of our Revolutionary War unit. They were in the hall between pictures of Revolutionary War sites that Miss Mitchell has visited.

OUR 2ND TRIMESTER COMES TO AN END!

We have finished our 2nd trimester! Two down, one to go!

Here are the top students in each of the subjects:

READING---Emily, Brook, Tyler, Hunter, Elizabeth, & Addie 101%
LANGUAGE---Emily & Brook 98%
MATH---Lauren 99%
SCIENCE---Ryan K. 106%
SOCIAL STUDIES---Ryan W. 107%
MUSIC---Emily, Lauren, Sarah, Linzey, Tyler, Liz, Hunter, Caitlin, Elizabeth, Addie, Ryan W., Kailani, & Sydney 100%
ART---Emily, Eli, Lauren, Keli, Hunter, Elly, Elizabeth, Ryan W., & Kailani 100%
P.E.---Brandon, Madeleine, Emily, Eli, Lauren, Wyatt, Keli, Linzey, Katie, Tyler, Liz, Hunter, Caitlin, Elizabeth, Addie, Ryan W., Kailani, Sydney, & Tyson 100%

SUPER JOB!!!

REVOLUTIONARY WAR UNIT!

Most of our class did a FANTASTIC job on our Revolutionary War test! There were 100 points possible on the base score. Fourteen bonus points were possible---if you knew why false answers were false!
One person, Madeleine, got 100% on the base score, and all bonus points!
Brook also received 100% on the base score!
Here are the top scores (including bonus):
Madeleine 114
Katie & Brrook 111
Wyatt 109
Keli, Tyler, Liz, & Elizabeth 108
Lauren & Ryan K. 107
Skyler 106
Hunter 101
Sarah 100
Linzey, Gavin, & Ryan W 99
Addie 97
Greg 91
WAHOOOOO!

Several students did a great job on their unit! Ryan W., our "British Chap", scored the highest! 109%!
Here are the fabulous scores:

Ryan W. 109%
Hunter 107%
Gavin & Addie 104%
Lauren & Elizabeth 103%
Madeleine & Tyler 101%
Emily 99%

WAY TO GO!!!

GOODBYE TO AN AMAZING MAN

On Friday, February 20, we lost a valiant member of the state of Utah. Larry H. Miller has been a fixture in this state for over 30 years. He was a "self-made" man. He started working as a stocker in a car dealership, and worked his way up. He owned all the Larry H. Miller car dealerships, Jordan Commans, Mayan, KJZZ TV, 1320 KFAN radio, the Bees baseball team, Miller Motor Racesway, the Energy Solutions Arena, and the Utah Jazz. He has provided jobs for thousands in the state, as well as entertained us. He has been the Utah Jazz owner since 1985. He also has taught business classes at BYU. You can reach for the stars and dream big with hard work and dedication like Mr. Miller!



This little Jazz note is on each of the player's jerseys. It has Mr. Miller's initials on it.

MEET OUR NEW INTERN!

This is Mr. Pead, He is new to our school. He is learning to become a principal, and is working with Mr. Stephenson. There's no better person he could learn from!!! Mr. Pead is playing Cowboy Cookie! Mr. Pead is married, and has a three year old son. He likes BYU football, and also teaches at Lone Peak High. Welcome, Mr. Pead!

LAST WEEK FOR JAZZ READING!!!

Who wants a Jazz player to come to our school? Of course, Miss Mitchell does!!! This is your final week of Jazz Reading---50 minutes a day. Please turn in all slips on Monday, February 23.


Whenever the Jazz are on the court, they are thinking, "...hmmmmm. I wonder if the students at Alpine Elementary are getting their Jazz reading done so one of us can come down!
Our school has had Howard Eisley, Derek Fisher, and AK 47 himself---Andrei Kirilinko!!! Others want a chance to come!



Here's a picture of my great niece, Courtney, with Kyle Korver at a season ticket event. Kyle really, really, REALLY wants to come to Alpine Elementary!!!