Kelly Nowak

Loving Life in Second Grade

[Gower School District 62 @GowerTweet]

Grateful for a supportive School Community 💚 Our referendum passed by a wide margin and we look forward to what lies ahead. 🙏🏼

[Kelly Nowak @KNowak62]

The future of our world is in my classroom! My 2nd graders give me so much hope! I know they will all do great things! #thisisgower #gower62

[Ms. Stanis @MsStanis1]

Happy Family Reading Week! #GowerReads

[Kelly Nowak @KNowak62]

We had the wonderful opportunity to meet with @saadiafaruqi the author of the Yasmin series!! These second graders were so happy to learn more about one of their favorite authors! #thisisgower

[Kelly Nowak @KNowak62]

We tried Zoom Breakout Rooms today! Thank you @miss_murray62 for your help and thank you @MissMarsz59 for the idea! #thisisgower

[Kelly Nowak @KNowak62]

I am happy we got to have a little fun in our small group this morning practicing text features! My 2nd graders LOVE #quizletlive! They were thrilled we can now play at home! #thisisgower

[Gina Rodewald @GRodewaldGW]

Gower West Elementary selected as a Capturing Kids' Hearts National Showcase School for the 2019-2020 school year! @IHeartCKH we are proud to be recognized for the 5th time in 5 years! #ThisIsGower #ILSchoolsStepUp #ISBEnews #KeepLearning #gower62

[Kelly Nowak @KNowak62]

Earth Day bedtime stories from @GRodewaldGW tonight! 💚🌎 #thisisgower

[Chicago Blackhawks @NHLBlackhawks]

Hey kids, it's Story Time! Today Jamal Mayers is reading his book "Hockey Is For Me"

More Story Time episodes: https://t.co/cVYQVE21X3

[Kelly Nowak @KNowak62]

I miss them. I really, really miss them. Looking back at these smiles brings me joy 💚 I’m so proud of each and everyone of them! #thisisgower https://t.co/lyijL0vfnR

[Gina Rodewald @GRodewaldGW]

So excited to send a little motivation and school spirit to Gower West students working hard on eLearning #ThisIsGower #ilschoolsstepup #KeepLearning @ISBENews

[Kelly Nowak @KNowak62]

Happy Spring Break! I’m so proud of how well my 2nd graders have adapted to eLearning! These are tough time for all and these kiddos have been pretty resilient! Relax, have fun, and be… https://t.co/JITTxjR8b9

[Kelly Nowak @KNowak62]

So lucky to have 21 of the sweetest valentines out there! 💚💖💚 https://t.co/FfqR0AbyNV

[Kelly Nowak @KNowak62]

We are 💯 days smarter!! #100daysofschool #thisisgower https://t.co/7OZ2bQO8Uh

[Kelly Nowak @KNowak62]

Using Padlet to build background knowledge on jellyfish before we read the story 🐙 #thisisgower https://t.co/OhzPHiGaFS

[Kelly Nowak @KNowak62]

Analyzing characters by noting what the characters actions, thoughts, feelings, and words ON the table! I had to promise that they wouldn’t get in trouble! #thisisgower https://t.co/lkbhXwbBsE

[Kelly Nowak @KNowak62]

I love using cooperative learning strategies in math! Everyone is engaged and it’s way more fun to work with a friend! #thisisgower https://t.co/A7X2Snwden

[Kelly Nowak @KNowak62]

Happy Halloween 🎃 👻 https://t.co/KawvDGtMUN

[Kelly Nowak @KNowak62]

We are loving the new library furniture! 📚 #thisisgower https://t.co/xbUhi16HBb