Dawn Garcia

[Dawn Garcia @DawnRGarcia]

Creating patterns in kinder!

[Dawn Garcia @DawnRGarcia]

A4. My favorite quote was, "What the reader brings to the page is often more important than the ability to read the words on the page." This resonates with me because this is the hardest variable to control but is invaluable to student success. #readicidempes

[Dawn Garcia @DawnRGarcia]

A3. I encourage authentic reading in the classroom by helping students realize that we are surrounded by print. Since they are emergent readers this is an exciting revelation for many of them. #readicidempes

[Dawn Garcia @DawnRGarcia]

A2. The graph demonstrates how reading impacts writing. Students that regularly read for pleasure will inevitably score higher on writing. #readicidempes

[Dawn Garcia @DawnRGarcia]

A1. This quote signifies the importance of providing a healthy variety of high-interest books to our highest need students that come to us with a word deficit and already at a disadvantage academically. #readicidempes

[Dawn Garcia @DawnRGarcia]

A3. My biggest takeaway: When we take a multi-faceted approach to teach reading and writing rather than a kill and drill, packaged approach students are more likely to develop a life-long joy for reading AND increase test scores as they are positively correlated. #readicidempes

[Dawn Garcia @DawnRGarcia]

A2. Most kindergarteners are excited about reading. It's a new and eye-opening experience and they are typically enthusiastic to be learning how to read. The enthusiasm for reading seems to progressively diminish as students' school careers progress. #readicidempes

[Dawn Garcia @DawnRGarcia]

A1. Overall, I have seen a decline in students' views on reading over the past few years, most notably in upper grades. #readicidempes

[Dawn Garcia @DawnRGarcia]

Field day fun!!! @ParkwayBulldogs #tug-o-warChamps

[Dawn Garcia @DawnRGarcia]

Sight word bingo with robots today in library! The kids are having so much fun @MarieGosse1 !#mpesLeadTheWay

[Dawn Garcia @DawnRGarcia]

We are 100 days smarter!!! @ParkwayBulldogs

[Maranda Talley @MrsTalley23]

Ice cream at recess! They were pretending to sell ice cream. Love to see them using their imaginations!!! @DawnRGarcia #anybodywanticecream

[Dawn Garcia @DawnRGarcia]

I love getting to be the student sometimes! Thanks for a great mini-lesson on writing in kindergarten @LeachLiteracy ! #mpesleadtheway

[Dawn Garcia @DawnRGarcia]

Great things happening in @MrsCastloo 's classroom! Setting expectations for today's lesson. #mpesleadtheway

[Dawn Garcia @DawnRGarcia]

It's been a great 2 weeks getting to know my kindergartners!

[Dawn Garcia @DawnRGarcia]

Kinder team is getting ready for our new kiddos! @ParkwayBulldogs @SusanWalkoviak @mfolsom04

[Megan Baker @Dr_MeganBaker]

Our PBIS team did an outstanding job today presenting to our staff! We were also fortunate to have Safe Harbor come out to speak to us. #CHAMPS @SafeCivilSchool @PBISRewards @susanjisaacs @RandySprick

[Dawn Garcia @DawnRGarcia]

Bahama Bucks is open...Finally! #MPESTwitterBingo

[Dawn Garcia @DawnRGarcia]

#MPESTwitterBingo

[Dawn Garcia @DawnRGarcia]

My girls and I had fun meeting my sister in Austin for our Sisters Trip!

[Dawn Garcia @DawnRGarcia]

Heading out on our off-shore fishing trip! Caught lots of red snapper. #MPESTwitterBingo