Sarah Beck

Assistant Head for Programs & Head of Lower School at The Langley School in McLean, VA. Views expressed are my own.

[Phyllis Fagell, LCPC @Pfagell]

Schools may think they want me to present on “bullying,” but after we talk, they get why that’s too narrow. To change kids’ behavior, we 1st need to normalize social churn, demystify popularity, operationalize kindness, help them assume good intent, & ID when & why they’re mean.

[Bradley Lands @MrLands]

The @LangleyLeopards STEAM Fair is coming up this Saturday (2/4) from 10-12. Our theme for this year is The "Power" of a Story!

Each #STEAM Activity will feature a literary connection to a children's book.

Check out some of the books that were used to inspire our activities!

[Sarah Beck @Amplify_SB]

@MrLands @LangleyLeopards This is the cutest!

[Sarah Beck @Amplify_SB]

The best! Love having our our littlest Cubs at our school events. ❤️

[Bradley Lands @MrLands]

So fortunate to work at a school that offers an amazing daycare program for faculty and staff members. I get to have moments like this: A whole school holiday sing-a-long!

[Ms. Lyon @AnnieTheLibrar1]

Spotted at the Blue/White soccer game!

[Sarah Beck @Amplify_SB]

@leadanddesign Thank you for the many thoughtful opportunities to reflect and connect as leaders!

[Bradley Lands @MrLands]

Another awesome Publishing Party @LangleyLeopards this morning! This time it was 3rd graders who shared their amazing books!

[Leadership+Design @leadanddesign]

We love being back in Santa Fe kicking off the Santa Fe Seminar — a chance for school leaders to recharge, reflect on their journey as leaders, and reconnect with their purpose.

[Bradley Lands @MrLands]

Such an awesome Publishing Party for @LangleyLeopards 2nd grade students! Amazing turn out to showcase all of their hard work!

[Bradley Lands @MrLands]

Awesome community building, overnight field trip to Camp Highroad with @LangleyLeopards 5th graders last week!

[Sarah Beck @Amplify_SB]

So incredibly well-deserved! 💙💙💙

[GWATFL @GWATFL]

Glenda De Hoyos is GWATFL’s World Language Teacher of the Year 2023
Glenda is committed to the language teaching profession, involved in professional learning communities, and a #GWATFLMAP leader

Join us in congratulating Glenda on Nov. 5 in DC at https://t.co/UhwstZMYhp
#GWATFL

[The Langley School @LangleyLeopards]

The magical day is finally here, #LangleyFallFair Enjoy!! #LangleyTraditions #thelangleyschool

[Phyllis Fagell, LCPC @Pfagell]

"Kids usually sleep, listen to music & spend time on their phones, all of which, evidence shows, won't make them feel better. Instead, students are taught CBT & mindfulness skills, like reframing a situation & stopping negative thoughts/feelings." @nytimes https://t.co/pEguMd6aIW

[Science girl @sciencegirl]

Spectacular time lapse of the the Eurasian blue tit (Cyanistes caeruleus),

From finding and inspecting her new home to raising a family

[Sarah Beck @Amplify_SB]

Grateful to spend last night with so many loved ones as my dad, Mark Vander Ploeg, was honored for lifetime service to his alma mater, ⁦@Macalester⁩. The evening was a tribute to teaching, learning and community, and reminded me what a privilege it is to serve others!

[Bradley Lands @MrLands]

Feeling the love this morning from @LangleyLeopards 2nd grade students!

[Nicole Bevenour @NicoleBevenour]

“Share a high and/or low from your week so far” has been one of my favorite SEL check-ins this year.

One kiddo shared his frustration about an unannounced test in his last class, 8 others seconded this, and they processed their emotions as a group.

[Bradley Lands @MrLands]

@LangleyLeopards 4th graders are crushing their coding challenges this week in Technology class!

[Tyler Rablin @Mr_Rablin]

🧵Feedback was something that felt like a waste of time for me for a long time with my students. It seemed like I would spend hours providing it only to have it be ignored.

I blamed the kids, when I should have been looking at my practice.

Here's what I've changed...

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[Bradley Lands @MrLands]

Technology Pros and Cons by a @LangleyLeopards 4th grade student. What else might you add to this list?