Ms. Garcia’s Cougar Collective

We’re a 2nd grade class of voracious readers, purposeful writers, persistent mathematicians, curious scientists, & dedicated changemakers!

[Ms. Garcia’s Cougar Collective @cougarkiddos]

I was proud to present on creating identity safe classrooms at #txcss2021 last week! @TXCSS

[Bat Conservation International @BatConIntl]

Can you see the bat sleeping in the snow?❄️
The Ussuri tube-nosed bat (𝘔𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘢 𝘶𝘴𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘴), found in Japan, Siberia, & Korea, is one of only two animals known to hibernate in snow- the other being polar bears.
https://t.co/UKuoOJZDTX

📷Yushi & Keiko Osawa

[Junior Library Guild @JrLibraryGuild]

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, we are giving away five copies of “Powwow Day” by Traci Sorrell along with five signed book plates.
To enter – Like and retweet this tweet. For additional entries, respond to this tweet and tag a friend! Winners will be chosen on 12/2!

[John Schu @MrSchuReads]

I’m giving away 5 copies of This Is a School in honor of my birthday. I’ll draw 5 names in 1 hour (1:15 ET). RT to enter the giveaway. 📚❤️🎂 https://t.co/3pUbVaAF9s

[Jean Reidy @jeanreidy]

Hooray! ME AND YOU IN A BOOK MADE FOR TWO is on sale today from @HarperChildrens @choochoojoey and me! It celebrates the joy of sharing your story with a friend or someone special. And I'm celebrating with a #giveaway. Follow & RT for a chance to win 1 of 3 signed copies. ❤️😊📚

[Ms. Garcia’s Cougar Collective @cougarkiddos]

Is it really a successful first day of school without an elephant toothpaste demonstration? @AustinISD @AustinISD_STEM

[John Schu @MrSchuReads]

In honor of @VeronicaJArt’s birthday, I’m giving away 5 copies of This Is a School. RT before 4:00 p.m. CDT (7/3) to enter the drawing. https://t.co/VS7B1Jfrai

[Ms. Garcia’s Cougar Collective @cougarkiddos]

@aratisingh @soontornvat We were so lucky to host her at Casis this year! 😍🏆

[Ms. Garcia’s Cougar Collective @cougarkiddos]

Today we read about the history of the Pride flag, then made flags about something we care about! #AISDPride

[Ms. Garcia’s Cougar Collective @cougarkiddos]

Today we read I Walk With Vanessa and discussed what it means to be an ally! #AISDPride

[Ms. Garcia’s Cougar Collective @cougarkiddos]

Today we read I Am Enough and a biography of Keith Haring, then created artwork inspired by both! #AISDPride

[Ms. Garcia’s Cougar Collective @cougarkiddos]

#AISDPride Week, day 1! We talked about being an inclusive, safe, and supportive community!

[Austin ISD @AustinISD]

Pride Week: March 21-26, 2022 🏳️‍🌈

Every year, to celebrate LGBTQIA+ students, staff & families Austin ISD hosts its own Pride Week, a time to highlight the district's commitment to creating a safe, supportive, inclusive environment.

https://t.co/afRtuF51d6
#AISDPride #AISDProud

[Austin ISD @AustinISD]

Every year, to celebrate LGBTQIA+ students, staff and families Austin ISD hosts its own Pride Week, a time to highlight the district's commitment to creating a safe, supportive and inclusive environment.

This year's celebration is March 21-26, 2022 🏳️‍🌈

#AISDPride #AISDProud

[Ms. Garcia’s Cougar Collective @cougarkiddos]

@AustinISDsupt Since this all begins on Monday, what should I as a teacher know about protecting my vulnerable students? My son who attends an AISD daycare and cannot mask or get vaccinated? If there are plans/protocols in place I hope we are informed soon.

[Ms. Garcia’s Cougar Collective @cougarkiddos]

Today during our Harlem Renaissance rotation we learned about Langston Hughes, drew rhythms, and completed blackout poetry using our current read aloud and the words of Langston Hughes himself… all while listening to Duke Ellington!

[Bat Conservation International @BatConIntl]

Get in formation!
These tree posers are actually very sneaky proboscis #bats. Would you notice them?

📷 Murray Cooper/Minden Pictures