Nick Sofio

Principal - MTS Elementary

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Students with an unpredictable life outside of school respond especially well to a classroom where they know what to expect each day and what is expected of them.

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Discover five proactive steps you can take to prevent bullying in your classroom. From noticing the little things students say and do to understanding their developmental stages, these steps will help you create a safe, supportive environment for all students.

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Interactive Modeling quickly and effectively teaches students routines and procedures by giving students an active role in the process and allowing them to practice. Here are a few routines and procedures you can teach using interactive modeling.

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Great cognitive growth occurs through social interaction which is why teaching social and emotional skills is as important as teaching academic content.

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Celebrating our teachers and staff on this Teacher Appreciation Day with a lunch from @ChipotleTweets A very small gesture to honor all of their hard work. #TeacherAppreciationDay

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Focusing on students' efforts to learn, not just their successes, fosters a growth mindset and motivates them to take more academic risks.

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A friendly reminder you’re doing a great job!

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Tip for dealing with defiant behavior: Respectfully remind and redirect.

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Before we can expect children to do right, we must teach them what we mean by “right”. We must establish and communicate our expectations.

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Great evening hosting our MTS Elementary families for our Academic Showcase Night!

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Students had such a great week with our @COMPAS Artists, Ms. Aimee and Ms. Sara.

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“Within the classroom, respect begins when teachers help students feel visible and significant, hold high standards, and set positive expectations for behavior and achievement.”
– Building an Academic Community

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MTS Elementary Reading Under the Stars. Such a great event to promote and celebrate reading. Certainly a memorable experience for all of our students! #ReadAcrossAmericaDay

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Students performed for our students and families today to celebrate National African American Parent Involvement Day and Black History Month. Loved the student involvement/ownership with the process of choosing their focus for their performance.

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Responsive Classroom strategies, like student sharing, provide opportunities for students to share about themselves and learn about others, which is essential for building positive cultural connections and understanding.

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Successful academic conversations begin with listening. Use anchor charts to provide support for students who are developing and strengthening their listening skills. Learn more: https://t.co/l2cgtlFZZ8

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@minakimes Post Bart Starr and pre Bret Favre were Brownsesque tbh.

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Provide students time for socializing with classmates when they return to the classroom after winter break. Try this activity! https://t.co/awThfwf4MA