Reese Ornellas

4th grade teacher at Westlake Charter School, Level 1 Google Certified Educator, #WCSTechteam

[Westlake Charter @westlakecharter]

Happy Tuesday! It is Raffle Time again!

What year did Westlake Charter School open?

A winner will be selected from all correct answers, so keep on submitting!

[Reese Ornellas @Reese_Ornellas]

Thanks @ExploritScience for coming and teaching us about Earth Sciences. So fun to use our flex space to host you. #WCSInquiry #flexiblelearning

[John Eick, Ed.D. @John_Eick]

Rocking our #WestlakeCharter Bowling Shirts, the Tech Team lead PD today, helping teachers Knock Down Barriers to Learning using UDL Tech Tools! Each tool was aligned to the UDL Guidlines and designed to remove a known barrier. This was #Epic! Thanks team!

[Reese Ornellas @Reese_Ornellas]

Today we welcomed a real life scientist and guest speaker who graciously presented on adaptations of ocean organisms related to our life sciences unit. #WCSJoyfullearning #scienceisfun

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Voice and choice in math to show what you know about addition and subtraction has increased the level of engagement among these students. #WCSJoyfullearning #UDL

[Reese Ornellas @Reese_Ornellas]

“How can we show respect to our new little buddies?” I asked. “Lead by example,” my 4th graders said. And that they did. #WCSRespect in action.

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That “deep in a good book” face. Brings me so much joy. #WCSJoyfullearning @westlakecharter @polanco_janette

[Reese Ornellas @Reese_Ornellas]

The fabulous Ms. Wells @AimeeGats came to discuss expectations in the cafeteria and our 4th graders showed #WCSRespect in sharing their ideas to improve the process at lunch.

[Reese Ornellas @Reese_Ornellas]

Getting crafty with this #STEM challenge where students’ objective is to make a marble maze using a paper plate, scissors, glue, and straws. @westlakecharter

[Reese Ornellas @Reese_Ornellas]

Index card tower building #STEM challenge to kick off the year! Such an impactful activity to teach critical thinking while promoting community and team building @westlakecharter #4thgrade

[Reese Ornellas @Reese_Ornellas]

Love this survey. Show students you care by making them stakeholders in their own learning process.

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This is what #WCSExcellence looks like. Focused, joyful, readers utilizing their amazing librarian and library space @polanco_janette

[Reese Ornellas @Reese_Ornellas]

When your students, colleagues, and their families throw you a surprise baby shower and you feel all the LOVE. What an amazing #WestlakeCharter community we have! #WCSGratitude #bettertogether @westlakecharter

[Reese Ornellas @Reese_Ornellas]

We are taking full advantage of our campus’s beautiful outdoor space with a good book and some fresh air. #WCSjoyfullearning #learnoutside

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These 4th graders are #WCSInquisitive while sharing knot tying strategies to prepare for #AgeofSail. Ahoy!

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@jprokopnation Yes!

[Westlake Charter @westlakecharter]

Reading helps us learn new words and take responsibility for our vast vocabulary! #WCSResponsibility

[Reese Ornellas @Reese_Ornellas]

4th graders show #WCSResponsibility by staying organized with their materials and belongings! #bettertogether #WCSPride

[John Eick, Ed.D. @John_Eick]

The #WestlakeCharter Team rocked some learning at #FallCue! #BetterTogether

[Reese Ornellas @Reese_Ornellas]

Solving puzzles and having a blast with @breakoutEDU. Our team won the #HarryPotter breakout challenge! #FallCUE