Coolidge 5th graders are working hard with Mrs. Mapes to plan fun and engaging morning meetings for their younger peers!

When the sparkliest, most colorful second grader asks you to dress up as her for “Teacher Student Swap Day” you absolutely do your best to rise to the occasion! @WPSCoolidge @virginia_magna

Today, our second grade girls group learned the importance of building each other up by giving each other compliments and warm wishes 🫶🏻 @WPSCoolidge @virginia_magna @nm_garcia

Thank you Mrs. Mapes for reading A Little Spot of Empathy! @WPSCoolidge

Thanks to Mrs. Mapes for teaching us more about empathy! We learned some great things to do and say to be empathetic and kind. 💛@WPSCoolidge @AnnieMapes

This morning, a fifth grader handed me a bag full of fidgets with this note attached ❤️. #kindnesscounts #kindkids #payingitforward #proudschoolcounselor #luckyschoolcounselor @WPSCoolidge

Indoor recess talking about friendship and fun, making bracelets and fall artwork with the second grade girls! @WPSCoolidge

One of my favorite days of the school year ❤️

Last day hang in Mrs Mapes’s room with these awesome 5th graders❤️Followed by our clap out tradition. Already missing this fantastic 5th grade crew!

Fourth graders enjoyed our guest reader Mrs Mapes for Read Across America Week.

Thank you Mrs. Mapes for coming into 1B to talk about friendship! We always love your visits. @AnnieMapes ❤️

KO always looks forward to our visits from @AnnieMapes! We’ve been loving talking about the zones of regulation! @WPSCoolidge

Thank you to Mrs. Mapes for helping us to understand our emotions through Zones of Regulation! @WPSCoolidge @AnnieMapes @RossLorettaross

Thank you @AnnieMapes for teaching us about personal space this morning! We always love when our feelings expert comes to visit!

During the week of respect Coolidge students reflect on what respect looks like, sounds like and FEELS like. Our students proudly celebrate the respect they show one another all year long! @WPSCoolidge

One of my FAVORITE Coolidge days! These incredible students spread colorful messages of kindness and encouragement in chalk. What a BEAUTIFUL way to show love to your community! ❤️ @WPSCoolidge #weekofrespect

Spreading some kindness during the Week of Respect @WPSCoolidge @AnnieMapes

Thanks to Mrs. Mapes for reading aloud to 2M! We loved the ideas in the book, A Little Respectful Spot. @AnnieMapes @WPSCoolidge

Feelings Faces to go with our lesson from the Coolidge feelings expert! Thank you Mrs. Mapes!

Thank you for having me 2G! We had a great morning talking about the role of the school counselor. Just like a pineapple, even though some days are tough on the outside we are still sweet & bright on the inside! @nm_garcia !