Rebecca Tompkins - Director of Curriculum

[Rebecca Tompkins - Director of Curriculum @AvesLearn2Fly]

No time to look out the window on this professional learning day! Sycamore Junior High teachers do math (and share collective knowledge) on vertical surfaces!

[Rebecca Tompkins - Director of Curriculum @AvesLearn2Fly]

Professional learning days provide time for cross grade-level collaboration! Here, Sycamore social studies teachers discuss and share practices. #WeAreAviators

[Rebecca Tompkins - Director of Curriculum @AvesLearn2Fly]

It’s Professional Learning Day at Sycamore! Outstanding secondary English teachers gather to work with Beth Rimer from @owpmu to consider teaching and writing in an age of AI. #WeAreAviators

[Rebecca Tompkins - Director of Curriculum @AvesLearn2Fly]

Many thanks to K-4 teachers and admins who began the day at the Sycamore Literacy Co-op. The focus: building background knowledge and comprehension. Literacy leaders + Collaboration = Great things ahead for students and staff! #WeAreAviators

[Rebecca Tompkins - Director of Curriculum @AvesLearn2Fly]

The best way to kick-off our ELA course of study is with our friend @TannyMcG who reminded us that that this work is grounded in &. Phonics & Comprehension. Structure & Creativity. You & me. #WeAreAviators

[Tanny McGregor @TannyMcG]

Sometimes it’s an &, not an or. Happy to spend the morning at my literacy home away from home, @SycamoreSchools!

[Rebecca Tompkins - Director of Curriculum @AvesLearn2Fly]

Professional learning led by two educators who embody “All means ALL.”

[Jamie Jackson @jjackson_aves]

Two of Sycamores Finest Educators led a learning session on a book and a topic they are passionate about. #Seeing and Serving Underserved Gifted Students. A shout out to Ms. Rosen & Ms. Le Blanc!!! It's a great day to be an Aviator! #WeAreAviators

[Rebecca Tompkins - Director of Curriculum @AvesLearn2Fly]

@mikekleba @RyanWOHara I know what I’ll be using one of my Audible credits for…

[Rebecca Tompkins - Director of Curriculum @AvesLearn2Fly]

New hire orientation; our first of many days together! Asked, “What do new hires need to know about Sycamore?” Building admin replies, “Sycamore is committed to your personal growth.” Learning together is growing together!#WeAreAviators

[Rebecca Tompkins - Director of Curriculum @AvesLearn2Fly]

@Primary_PrinIH @LwebbLakota @LakotaDistrict @emeleanor @PlainsFirebirds @LakotaRidgeJR @LJSHawks @HopewellPride Talk about a Dynamic Duo!! Wow!

[Rebecca Tompkins - Director of Curriculum @AvesLearn2Fly]

@APMeyerGoAves @SycamoreSchools I love this!! Just as we strive to provide students with opportunities for higher-level thinking and doing, so should we operate as an organization!

[Rebecca Tompkins - Director of Curriculum @AvesLearn2Fly]

Lift up the actions; tell the stories. This is a story of a team. A team who trusts, connects, and seeks to know the FIRE in each other. So grateful for this time together. #WeAreAviators

[Sycamore Schools @SycamoreSchools]

“Like” this post if you believe you never stop learning! Intentional growth happening with the new administrative team, thanks to the authors of “Otherful, How to Change the World (And Your School) Through Other People.” #WeAreAviators 💚💛✈️ @mikekleba @RyanWOHara

[Rebecca Tompkins - Director of Curriculum @AvesLearn2Fly]

@AviatorLearning @APMeyerGoAves I second that! Looking forward to being OTHERFUL with you, Tyler!

[Rebecca Tompkins - Director of Curriculum @AvesLearn2Fly]

Today, 40 Sycamore teachers begin LETRS professional learning based on in-depth knowledge of the most current reading research. Special thanks to @UCBlueAsh for providing a meeting space for us! #takeflighttogether

[Rebecca Tompkins - Director of Curriculum @AvesLearn2Fly]

Today, reading Chs. 7-9 of Equipped for Reading Success. Tomorrow morning, discussing and learning with Symmes’ teachers. Excited for the rich literacy dialogue!

[Rebecca Tompkins - Director of Curriculum @AvesLearn2Fly]

Loved learning the history of @BlueAshElem today! @sycamorespencer and I also had a chance to enjoy the beautiful media center and some really cool chairs! #TakeFlightTogether

[Rebecca Tompkins - Director of Curriculum @AvesLearn2Fly]

Flight Team District Tour, Day 2 begins at the Aves Hanger with Aviator merch! Where to begin? With some back-to-school purchases, of course! @AviatorLearning @Flightintendent #AvesTakeFlight

[Rebecca Tompkins - Director of Curriculum @AvesLearn2Fly]

It’s the first day of school; skies are clearing and Sycamore Aviators are ready to take flight! #TakeFlightTogether

[Rebecca Tompkins - Director of Curriculum @AvesLearn2Fly]

“I have a spine but no bones.”
Some riddles.
Some scavenger hunting & selfie-taking.
And a whole lot of collaboration, connecting, and community building.
A great Opening Day with amazing Sycamore staff.
#takeflighttogether

[Rebecca Tompkins - Director of Curriculum @AvesLearn2Fly]

What an outstanding group of Aviator educators! Superintendent Lewis welcomes new staff to Sycamore! @Flightintendent #TakeFlightTogether

[Rebecca Tompkins - Director of Curriculum @AvesLearn2Fly]

@LakotaSuper @foofighters @ZZTop @ikonmusic_ What a fantastic show! It was worth the hours of standing!