Laura Johnston

Teacher, Dog Mama, Foodie

[Laura Johnston @MsSchamus]

What better way to write haiku poetry than outside on a beautiful spring day? But of course for 6th graders this turned into “okay fine, for every completed haiku you can do a lap on the track” 😂 @BAM_MS_Official

[Laura Johnston @MsSchamus]

Ready for book clubs! Diverse characters, authors, topics, and issues. Looking forward to the conversations ahead. @BAM_MS_Official

[Laura Johnston @MsSchamus]

One of my favorite days of the year. We set devices aside and enjoy each other’s company with good old fashioned board/card games. Great way to end 2022 with my wonderful students! @BAM_MS_Official

[Laura Johnston @MsSchamus]

Students are engaging with Word Study and growing through collaboration. @BAM_MS_Official

[Laura Johnston @MsSchamus]

Thank you to the awesome 8th grade writing coaches for supporting my 6th graders with their literary essay this afternoon. Such wonderful role models and teachers! @BAM_MS_Official @BAMWriters @Mhaseltine

[Laura Johnston @MsSchamus]

At the admin building for a leadership meeting today, but I’m still with my BAM fam in spirit for #UnityDay2022 @BAM_MS_Official 🧡

[Laura Johnston @MsSchamus]

Enjoying the return of the classroom “meeting space” where we can gather to discuss stories, learn new strategies, and share ideas. #SparkJoy @BAM_MS_Official @MichelleCPicard

[Laura Johnston @MsSchamus]

Breaking in the writing folders with our first Flash Fiction of the school year! Students enjoyed sharing their creative story ideas and receiving feedback from classmates. #SparkJoy @BAM_MS_Official

[Laura Johnston @MsSchamus]

Today students got acquainted with the classroom library by attending a “book tasting” event. So much excitement for reading! 💙🐻📚@BAM_MS_Official

[Laura Johnston @MsSchamus]

@MrsMartini22 @Leesburg_ES Looks awesome! Those are some lucky kiddos. 🤗

[Laura Johnston @MsSchamus]

Another scorcher, another great day delivering t-shirts to our rising 6th graders! ☀️🐻 @BAM_MS_Official Proud to carry on the tradition started by our Mama Bear @rdawson2213 Thank you for keeping up the spirit of service @Mr_Chad_OBrien!

[Laura Johnston @MsSchamus]

Enjoyed having my class “break in” the new courtyard furniture. No better place to write haiku poetry than outside on a beautiful spring day! #NationalPoetryMonth @BAM_MS_Official @BAM_Library

[Laura Johnston @MsSchamus]

Impressed with the level of critical thinking from my 6th graders as they prepared for a debate. Both sides made great points! 🗳 @BAM_MS_Official

[Laura Johnston @MsSchamus]

Thank you @BAM_Library for always finding creative ways to keep our @BAM_MS_Official students engaged with reading! 📚

[Laura Johnston @MsSchamus]

Proud of our Ts and Ss for tackling the many challenges this year is delivering and still pushing themselves to grow. Deeper learning is happening every day at Brambleton Middle. @MichelleCPicard

[Laura Johnston @MsSchamus]

All my hardworking students finished and turned in all their work, so we spent the last day of the quarter playing games and building community! @BAM_MS_Official

[Laura Johnston @MsSchamus]

Loved receiving my first #callnumberbox! White Smoke is SO good and perfect for October. @WriteinBK you are amazing. @callnumberbox

[Laura Johnston @MsSchamus]

Thank you @BAM_Library for another great #BannedBooksWeek as we united to celebrate our freedom to read! @BAM_MS_Official

[Laura Johnston @MsSchamus]

What a gift to be able to host my first IN-PERSON English dept meeting (complete with games and snacks)! Inspired by this amazing group of educators and humans, and grateful for all the ways they serve students and each other. @BAM_MS_Official

[Laura Johnston @MsSchamus]

Tapping into some creative writing skills with our first Flash Fiction of the school year. Ss shared in small groups and provided feedback to their classmates. Rocking those #5Cs in 6th grade! @BAM_MS_Official