Connie Summerford

5th Grade Math and Science Teacher

[Connie Summerford @Summerfo1Connie]

We had so much fun learning while playing Place Value BINGO. #jrerocks

[Connie Summerford @Summerfo1Connie]

Thank you Katy ISD Education Foundation for funding our Imagination Whirlwind grant. We are so excited to provide new learning opportunities for the students of JRE! #jrerocks

[Connie Summerford @Summerfo1Connie]

Mrs. Summerford’s 5th grade science class explored building circuits today!#jrerocks

[Connie Summerford @Summerfo1Connie]

Mrs. Summerford’s 5th grade science class is having fun learning how to build electrical circuits online. #jrerocks

[Connie Summerford @Summerfo1Connie]

Mrs. Summerford’s 5th grade science class is investigating Sound Energy!#jrerocks

[Connie Summerford @Summerfo1Connie]

Mrs. Summerford’s 5th grade class is having so much fun building our Physical Properties of Matter Dog House!#jrerocks

[Connie Summerford @Summerfo1Connie]

@MrsShahJRE @lindyrdavis I agree with you about our team teaching the same content but having the freedom to deliver this content in a way that works best for you and your kiddos. Thanks to our administrators for providing that freedom. #jrewildcard

[Connie Summerford @Summerfo1Connie]

@michellegaskamp I agree. Incorporating our personal interests into our classroom only increases our passion. That passion is infectious to our kiddos! #jrewildcard

[Connie Summerford @Summerfo1Connie]

@munoz_christam I try to set a positive and energetic tone within my classroom despite how I may really feel. We use music or engaging activities to energize them as they enter the room. #jrewildcard

[Connie Summerford @Summerfo1Connie]

@munoz_christam I try to set a positive and energetic tone within my classroom despite how I may really feel. We use music or engaging activities to energize them as they enter the room.

[Connie Summerford @Summerfo1Connie]

@Mrs_Amy_Lawson I struggle with making each day engaging and constantly feel like I wasn’t successful. Let’s face it...long division can only be so exciting. Regardless, my goal is to focus on a few ideas and hopefully expand to a greater frequency of more fun activities.

[Connie Summerford @Summerfo1Connie]

What excuses are holding you back from becoming the Wild Card in your classroom?#jrewildcard

[Connie Summerford @Summerfo1Connie]

Welcome to the Wild Card book study. We all have very different gifts that help us to be the Wild Card in our classroom. What ways can you begin to make your classroom a more engaging place?#jrewildcard

[Connie Summerford @Summerfo1Connie]

@michellegaskamp Chap. 14 is such a great reminder to show students respect and grace. "You never Know" what is going on in each of their personal lives and the impact on their academic performance. #JREchat

[Connie Summerford @Summerfo1Connie]

@michellegaskamp Chapter 11 reminds me that it is normal to vent to coworkers, but move on and don't remain in that negative zone. #jrechat

[Connie Summerford @Summerfo1Connie]

@michellegaskamp We need to focus on speaking words of encouragement to students and coworkers. Doubt can be so destructive that we all need support and positive feedback. #jrechat

[Connie Summerford @Summerfo1Connie]

@michellegaskamp I like Chap. 7 about the little things. I TRY to know all my students names before Meet the Teacher. I'm not always 100% successful but it makes the students feel special ❤️. #jrechat

[Connie Summerford @Summerfo1Connie]

@michellegaskamp For motivation, we celebrate individual improvement on assessments. Also, we have "teacher lunch and movie" when the different blocks compete for the highest average on a quiz/test score. #jrechat

[Connie Summerford @Summerfo1Connie]

@michellegaskamp #jrechat Creating connections with students stems out of maximizing every moment. I have Two Minute Talks where one student and I talk during walks into and out of the building from the portables. It is so simple, but the kids love it. Two minute talks are their one on one time!

[Connie Summerford @Summerfo1Connie]

@michellegaskamp Our classroom success seems dependent on our willingness as educators to reinvent our methods and be willing to take risks. #kidsdeserveit