Kati Shirey

• 1st Grade Teacher at Brushy Creek Elementary •

[Kati Shirey @KatiShirey]

One of the amazing parts of 1st grade is watching them grow in their independence. This little writer asked for me to spell “chapter” for her, but then said “Never mind, I can find that word” and went to our mentor text to find it on her own! #flyingthrough1st @BCE_BlueJays

[Kati Shirey @KatiShirey]

Shout out to Mrs. Kent for always having the BEST new books for us to read. Our whole class loved this one so much they decided they had to write thank you notes to our awesome librarian!! (Authentic writing, I think yes!) @bcelibrary

[BrushyCreekElementary @BCE_BlueJays]

BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS! Thank you @brushycreekpta for awarding #flyingthroughfirst a grant to purchase books for reading! @jennystrong92

[Kati Shirey @KatiShirey]

The joy of our class getting to dive into over 50 new books for the first time today, it was incredible! We are so thankful for our BCE PTA for funding the first grade grant for new diverse books for our classroom library! 📚@BCE_BlueJays #flyingthrough1st

[Kati Shirey @KatiShirey]

Letters from first graders: “Dear Mrs. Shirey, I love today. It felt like a school wonderland. I am thankful.” @BCE_BlueJays #flyingthrough1st

[Kati Shirey @KatiShirey]

@StephanieKaynes @BCE_BlueJays Love! What kind of gel do you use?

[Kati Shirey @KatiShirey]

How many BCE teachers does it take to jump a car? Trick question! It only takes two (obviously), but with such great staff there’s always extra support!! Shout out to these wonderful ladies for helping me out! @StephanieKaynes @wordsmcbride @BCE_BlueJays

[Kati Shirey @KatiShirey]

There’s so much to love right here! 1. The creativity and engineering of the apple holding creation. 2. The concentration. 3. The teamwork and support!🍎 #STEAMchallenge #flyingthrough1st #OurNestIsBest @BCE_BlueJays

[Jacqueline Garcia @gigemITS]

WHAT a DAY! I’m SO proud of #thrivinginthird & @KatiShirey for launching CS! The students blew me away with their conversations, questioning & learning new vocabulary! @StaceyChoate @jennystrong92 @JohnYonker @RRISDCS @codeorg @RRISDTech @RoundRockISD

[Kati Shirey @KatiShirey]

First grade is SO pumped for the APEX Fun Run that they have decided to spend their recess time “training” for the run! We just can’t wait to run laps tomorrow to raise money for BCE! #flyingthrough1st #OurNestIsBest @BCE_BlueJays

[Kati Shirey @KatiShirey]

@ms_mcginnis2nd Accurate! Love that little math obsessed kiddo!

[Kati Shirey @KatiShirey]

I love seeing our play based homework in action. HW that fosters creativity, fine & gross motor skills, imaginative play, social emotional learning & so much more! Pictured: students explored floating pennies in paper boats & helping w/ household chores. #flyingthrough1st

[Kati Shirey @KatiShirey]

One of the many things I love about first grade...watching my little readers enthralled by their books!📚 #flyingthrough1st

[Kati Shirey @KatiShirey]

@TheMaybaum If you ever need one just come on over first grade, the firsties are all about giving unsolicited hugs 😂

[Kati Shirey @KatiShirey]

First graders: “Is it okay if we work together?” Me: “YES!”. I am loving the collaborative mindset that this class has already! We love exploring together in math! @BCE_BlueJays #flyingthrough1st

[Kati Shirey @KatiShirey]

Happy 1st day of school! So happy to be back #flyingthrough1st with these bluejays again!

[Kati Shirey @KatiShirey]

@nmwakefie @StephanieKaynes

[Kati Shirey @KatiShirey]

@bcelibrary @Ms_BrogdonBCE @BCE_BlueJays Love this lil writer and her sweet story!

[BrushyCreekElementary @BCE_BlueJays]

It’s going to be a GREAT YEAR!

[Jenny Strong @jennystrong92]

Great leadership retreat today at Apple with this amazing team! Thank you @gigemITS for setting this day up for us! I am beyond excited for what’s in store for our BCE community! ❤️@BCE_BlueJays @RoundRockISD