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FCPS 2nd grade teacher at Shrevewood who loves teaching, reading, refinishing furniture, playing the harp, keeping up with her grown children! JMU alum💜

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lines of symmetry according to a creative 2nd grader.

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Sweet email today from a student. "Dear Ms Thomas, can you please come to my moms birthday party?"Of course, I have to go!

[Shrevewood Elementary School @ShrevewoodES]

Shrevewood’s very own @JDeSmyter was named @FCPSR2 Outstanding New Principal! We are so proud!

[FCPS Region 2 @FCPSR2]

Announcing the Region 2 Outstanding New Principal of the Year—Mr Josh DeSmyter of Shrevewood ES! This is such great news! Congratulations! @fcpsnews @ShrevewoodES @ShrevewoodPTA

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Happy birthday to my amazing daughter Hayley!

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@leoverseas so sorry Leo!!

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Each of my students received a Magic Treehouse book from me as a holiday gift this year. A well earned reward for their love of learning.

[Alex Michaelides @AlexMichaelides]

Exciting news: The Maidens has been nominated for a #GoodreadsChoice Award for Best Mystery/Thriller of 2021. Thank you @goodreads community! Round 1 voting is open now until 28th Nov.

If you fancy voting, you can vote here: https://t.co/0HBSSdsEzz

Thanks!

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Love making mind maps of nonfiction topic books with my reading groups! They amaze me!

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We had fantastic discussions today as we held a Socratic seminar outside about the book My Teacher is a Monster. We crafted open
ended questions and listened to others' opinions!

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Our instructional coach is the best!! She made these editing pens for editing students' personal narratives! They LOVE them!

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That moment when your intervention students grasp addition using their own strategies! very proud of them.

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@Strickland_SWES @holley_edu where did you get the kit?

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Nothing makes my days richer than getting a sweet note from a former student!

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Nothing like having Monarch butterflies visit the butterfly bush right outside our window when we are learning about the monarch butterfly for Science tiday!

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@CaitlinRTucker I have students reorganize their desks each morning while we wait for the news show to come on. They actually enjoy this ritual, surprisingly. I know how fast it gets out of control.

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Brainstorming ways to make 20 during early bird math time!

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Inspiration in my classroom..Can't wait to get started!

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Young Scholars Students enjoyed sharing "My Story" PBL final products today! They included what changes they are making in their world such as helping grandma babysit, sharing about their culture, and donating toys.

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I love out Young Scholars summer PBL theme. You are never too young to make a positive change!