To help promote SEL, my students came up with an idea called T.O.T. Time Out Time that helps them take a moment to themselves to relax and reboot for the remainder of the day. We have been doing this since last Thursday and so far the students are loving it 🙌🏻

Thank you @OakvilleMiddle Band and Choir for coming to visit us today! To say the students had fun is an understatement! 🎶🎼🥁 #msdr9

Thank you Mrs. O’Brien for bringing Southwest Dairy Farmers out to @RogersElem today! We loved getting to meet Elouise, the cow! 🐮 & learning more about important it is to have dairy in our diets! ✅ #msdr9

Today’s scenery takes us to the mountain tops during independent work time 🏔️🌄 #msdr9

Peer-to-peer feedback in 5th grade writing not only helps students self-assess but also fosters diverse perspectives in approaches to enhancing our writing. @MehlvilleSD, @RogersElem

Today marked the start of a new journey at our workplace – the first staff community circle! Sharing positivity and gratitude as we strengthen our sense of belonging. Together, we build a brighter and more positive working environment. @FirstInStLouis, @MrsKlosty, @MehlvilleSD

First staff community circle with Teddy Lasso. Thanks @Principal_RES for giving us a space to share something positive! ⭐️ #msdr9

Today, student were asked to write a word problem on @Seesaw about finding the volume of a rectangular prism on, giving them an opportunity to show me their thinking in a variety of ways! 🧐👍🏻 Check out these awesome responses! #msdr9 #math

During our math warm up problem, a student asked to explain their thinking. Next thing I know, he was up at the board showing the class! 🥹🤍#proudteachermoment #msdr9

Great day of learning and collaboration with our ⁦@MehlvilleSD⁩ Vertical Math Committee!

Let the first day of buddies commence! 🙌🏻 #firstgradefriends #msdr9

Trying something new this year! During independent work time, students can enjoy different scenery from around the world 🌎 Today, we are on the coast of Greece 🇬🇷 #msdr9 @RogersElem

Happy Tuesday!

What a first week back it has been! Love getting to meet all my new students and to learn more about them each day😁 Ready for week 2! #msdr9

What a special treat! Thank you @RogersElem and @travelin_toms for the extra caffeine boost on this cold January day ☕️❤️ #msdr9

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Thank you @CHADS_Coalition for coming to speak to our 5th graders today about why mental health matters. So important to take our of my bodies AND minds ❤️ #MentalHealthAwareness #msdr9

And we are back!! Happy to have my students back in the classroom, picking up right where we left off. Cheers to the new year! ✨#msdr9

Thanks so much @OakvilleMiddle helping spread some Christmas cheer! ❤️💚 #msdr9

1st & 5th Grade Buddy Classes get together to share their love of reading & to build friendships. It was inspiring seeing our scholars reading to each other & having a fun time. @RogersElem, everyone belongs here & today was a perfect example of that. @MehlvilleSD, @MrsKlosty