Michael DeCandido

3rd grade teacher at Groveland Elementary. Official classroom account of the DeCandido Rockstars.

[Michael DeCandido @MrD_CB]

To go along with our last professional development, I think this would be a great discussion for teachers to listen to! Check out @CommonBondz and sign up for tonight. 6pm

[Michael DeCandido @MrD_CB]

@CommonBondz Saw this before school today, researched some articles before I got in, and now my students will be reading about these inventors and their inventions this week!

[Michael DeCandido @MrD_CB]

This is awesome!

[Jonathan Winkle @Mr_Jon_Winkle]

First round of COVID rapid tests have arrived for Oak Park staff members. #OPsharks

[Michael DeCandido @MrD_CB]

Appreciation tweet: These kids are awesome! Taking on the new normal with grit and resiliency. I’m very excited to watch them grow this year! #Rockstars

[Michael DeCandido @MrD_CB]

Here they are! Introducing the DeCandido Rockstar’s! It’s been a great start to the school year. Even through virtual learning they are working incredibly hard and accepting all challenges that come their way. It’s going to be a great year! @CBGrovelandEl

[Michael DeCandido @MrD_CB]

@CBlismith Jaxton did an amazing job today! Welcome to the Groveland family!

[Michael DeCandido @MrD_CB]

Our “Last Day” selfie looks a little different this year, but they did it! The Champions are moving on to 4th grade! I’m incredibly proud of the work they have done this year, in the classroom and online. They are true Champions, and I’m excited to see what their futures hold!

[Michael DeCandido @MrD_CB]

I had a lot of fun reading for all of the Grizzlies out there! I hope everyone is staying safe and healthy!! We miss you!

[Groveland Elementary @CBGrovelandEl]

Please enjoy tonight’s story read by Mr. DeCandido!

https://t.co/MNXKJUI2OZ

[Michael DeCandido @MrD_CB]

Seeing the Champions is always a great way to start the week!!! Today Lucas was our first virtual “Student of the Day” and he did an amazing job! #Champions #cbsd

[Michael DeCandido @MrD_CB]

@CB_KUnangst @AlyssaPizzigoni @CBSDSchools @CBGrovelandEl Alyssa, you did an amazing job at Groveland! Use all of your experiences to help you grow in the future, and don’t be afraid to make mistakes! Most importantly always be yourself and put the students first! We will miss you!

[Michael DeCandido @MrD_CB]

For Black History Month the Champions researched different African Americans who have made an impact on American society. They were able to choose past or present heroes, research them on Epic or BrainPOP, and create a pennant about their lives! @CBGrovelandEl

[Michael DeCandido @MrD_CB]

A big thank you to our guest reader, my sister Erica, for coming and spending time with the Champions! Even though she’s busy being a college athlete, she still takes the time to give back and work with my students each year. Thank you!!! @TuftsAthletics @CBGrovelandEl

[Michael DeCandido @MrD_CB]

Trimester 1 in the books!! The Champions have been working hard and making a lot of great progress so far this year! Look at those big smiles 😁

[Michael DeCandido @MrD_CB]

@kobrienCBSD The DeCandido’s had so much fun!! Thanks for letting us join your class!

[Michael DeCandido @MrD_CB]

Congrats to Evelyn, Sophia, and Brayden for being nominated for October’s Boomerang award! And congrats to Torie for being a PowerPaw winner! Way to represent the Champions!

[Michael DeCandido @MrD_CB]

@CBGrovelandEl Congrats Tori!!! She has done an amazing job this year! A true Champion and Great Grizzly!

[Michael DeCandido @MrD_CB]

@DaileySuzanne Missy Ciampa! Not on twitter but an amazing person to work with! Very humble, very helpful, and always willing to listen. Her door is always open and she walks in every morning with a huge smile on her face. Thank you Missy!!!

[Michael DeCandido @MrD_CB]

As we work on developing a “Growth Mindset”, the Champions created mantras to help them persevere throughout the year! They thought of personal positive statements and posted them in different areas to remind themselves of how awesome they are. #Champions

[Michael DeCandido @MrD_CB]

Starting early! Addison and Evelyn helped teach us bar modeling today. It’s a brand new concept for them and they rocked it!!! Thanks for your help today! #futureteachers #cbsd

[Michael DeCandido @MrD_CB]

@MrsSchuetteLV @LinevilleHSSD Well you might want to change the twitter picture then! 😂 I like the switch

[Michael DeCandido @MrD_CB]

And we’re back! Welcome to the 2019-2020 school year!! It’s going to be a great year in room 124. The votes are in and this year we will be the DeCandido Champions! I’m very excited to watch these Champions grow this year. (And thanks Nolan for a great first selfie!)