THSPatriots

Learning, leading, changing lives!

[THSPatriots @THSPatriots]

Student body is ready to cheer on our boys. #trumanunited

[Principal Project @PrincipalProj]

Planning for your back-to-school team learning? 💡

Check out these small-group discussion guides from @caselorg to support your staff in cultivating a supportive school environment:

https://t.co/X57Xkr2T68

[Rod @rodjnaquin]

As I return to classroom teaching this fall, I've been revisiting Barak Rosenshine's "Principles of Instruction" for practical, research-backed teaching strategies. His approach cuts through the noise with clear, actionable guidance about what actually works in classrooms - like starting each class with a quick 5-minute review, breaking complex tasks into small steps, and checking understanding with specific questions rather than just asking "Does everyone get it?"

For my high school English classes, I'm particularly drawn to his emphasis on modeling and guided practice. Rather than just assigning essays and hoping for the best, Rosenshine's research suggests thinking aloud while I analyze a passage or draft a paragraph, showing students exactly how experienced readers and writers work. Then students try these same strategies with immediate feedback - practicing thesis statements together, working through text analysis in pairs, and getting real-time corrections and encouragement.

The research strongly supports scaffolding complex tasks like literary analysis or argumentative writing. This means providing concrete supports - like sentence starters for analysis, structured paragraph templates, or revision checklists - while students are learning, then gradually removing these supports as students gain confidence. Rosenshine advocates for maintaining a high success rate (around 80%) during practice, ensuring students master each step before moving on to independent work. https://t.co/MK149S3QLY

[Teacher2Teacher @teacher2teacher]

The more you understand your Ss' contexts and communities, the better you can help them put their strengths to work!

(Inspiration via educator @MartinOdimaJr)

[Principal Project @PrincipalProj]

Pass on this roundup of best practices to your math teachers this fall, via @EdWeekTeacher:

https://t.co/QzyIcQCKXp

[Teacher2Teacher @teacher2teacher]

The trust you build over the course of a school year is priceless, says T @mike_slos:

#WhyITeach

[Teacher2Teacher @teacher2teacher]

Set your expectations high, Ts – and watch your Ss rise to meet them, says T @StillN8th!

#EduSky

[THSPatriots @THSPatriots]

We are so proud of Savannah and this honor. She works hard on and off the field!

[Savannah Schnell @SchnellSavannah]

Just wanted to say thank you to The Examiner and all who took time to vote for me for Female Athlete of the Year. It’s been an honor to play for and represent Truman High School these past four years. @THSPatriots @GoTrumanPats @MrsRScott @TrumanSBall @EJCExam_Sports

[Stephanie Howell @mrshowell24]

🧠💬 Teaching kids how to explain their thinking? Try the “Because, But, So” strategy!

��� Because – explain why
🟢 But – show contrast
🔵 So – show result
https://t.co/ajjyohtHhj

[THSPatriots @THSPatriots]

Last week we welcomed our amazing new Patriot teaching staff to Truman during June Jumpstart. It was a great day to be a Patriot and we are so excited for the upcoming year! The future looks bright!

[Molly Roady @RoadyMolly]

Kadyn had a very successful freshman year!
Co-Team MVP
Co-Newcomer of the Year
Offensive Player of the Year
AD Commitment Award
Second Team All-Conference
Second Team All-District

@GoTrumanPats @THSPatriots @HSSoccerKC @kadynroady17

[THSPatriots @THSPatriots]

Nice job, gentlemen! Making us #PatriotProud!

[THS baseball @Truman_Baseball]

Congrats to these 3 deserving players for their All-District recognition.

[THSPatriots @THSPatriots]

We see you, Jayden! Congratulations! You make us PatriotProud! Can't wait to watch your next chapter!

[Truman HS Track & Field @TrumanPatsTF]

@JaydenHerl Finished the day with a 5th place finish in Pole Vault! 🤘🏼🤘🏼 Jayden finishes her time at Truman with 3 state appearances and two state medals! @GoTrumanPats @THSPatriots @MrsRScott

[THSPatriots @THSPatriots]

Kendal, you've left your mark as a Patriot and we are so proud! Keep doing great things!!!

[Truman HS Track & Field @TrumanPatsTF]

Kendal Rush throws a PR of 12.11m and places 6th at state! Kendal finishes her time at Truman as a two time state medalist! 💪🏼💪🏼 @GoTrumanPats @THSPatriots @MrsRScott

[THSPatriots @THSPatriots]

Great job, Roman! We are proud of you! Future looks bright!

[Truman HS Track & Field @TrumanPatsTF]

@RomanRosenbaum3 clears 6’4 and places 6th at state! 💪🏼💪🏼@GoTrumanPats @THSPatriots @MrsRScott

[Truman Activities Office @GoTrumanPats]

Truman - Team Home Truman Patriots Sports https://t.co/3JAdMs0hcg @StayTruFB @Truman_Soccer @Truman_Baseball @THSPatriots @THSSuperFan @TrumanPatsTF @THSLadyPats @Truman_Hoops @THSGirlsWrestle @WrestlingTruman @Truman_Tennis

[THSPatriots @THSPatriots]

Go vote for Savannah!

[Coach James @Coach_JamesTRU]

@GoTrumanPats @MrsRScott @THSPatriots @EJCExam_Sports @AlthausEJC Fellow Truman Senior Savannah Schnell is nominated for Softball. You may vote for one male and one female per day!

[THSPatriots @THSPatriots]

We see you, Jayden!!!

[C. Sizemore @c_size41]

Let’s go Jayden!!!

[THSPatriots @THSPatriots]

Go vote for Josh!!!

[Coach James @Coach_JamesTRU]

Josh Bush is nominated for The Examiner & Courier-Tribune Athlete of the Year! Josh finished his season at 24-3, breaking Truman's single-season win record!

Here is the link to vote: https://t.co/JxlflaZB5s

@GoTrumanPats @MrsRScott @THSPatriots @EJCExam_Sports @AlthausEJC

[Megan Schwindler @SchwindlerISD]

Thanks for a great year @THSPatriots!

[THSPatriots @THSPatriots]

@MsLyleTHS Proud and grateful!