Justin Olnhoff

Physical Education and Senior Science Teacher

[Justin Olnhoff @olnhoff]

@kellywchris Ideally the conclusion of the research would be recommendations for school divisions on how to utilize resources to best support young teachers. Specifically regarding workload management, well-being, and work-life balance

[Justin Olnhoff @olnhoff]

@kellywchris So far the plan is to workshop my research focus but I'm thinking of interviewing as diverse a group of young teachers and admin as possible and identify challenges to address

[Justin Olnhoff @olnhoff]

My students did a pretty cool thing
#myacsclassroom #mpscpssd

[WeRateDogs @dog_rates]

The Dogs of 2020

[Justin Olnhoff @olnhoff]

Wellness 10 coincided with sprinkler maintenance. Students convinced me to let them make the most of it. They didn't disappoint. #myacsclassroom #mpscpssd

[Justin Olnhoff @olnhoff]

@dog_feelings @dog_rates

[Justin Olnhoff @olnhoff]

We've moved to fewer classes each day, so we've got some 2 hour classes. Trying to think of body break options. Any thoughts?
30 students/class, limited space, Covid considerations. Any suggestions would be helpful!

[Justin Olnhoff @olnhoff]

teaching your kids why masks are important and how to wear them. Normalize masks. Model proper mask practices. Help us protect students, families, educators, and our population overall.

Please share this. The jokes are right - teachers can't do this alone. We need your help.

[Justin Olnhoff @olnhoff]

The memes/jokes about students playing with masks come September are light hearted and funny. But they highlight what educators call a Teachable Moment.

Parents, you've got an opportunity to use the next month to teach your kids why masks are important.

[Justin Olnhoff @olnhoff]

Teach your children we need to work together to protect each other, especially the most vulnerable. You've got a chance to teach them about making a small sacrifice that doesn't benefit you as much as it benefits those around you.

Please help us educators by spending August ...

[Justin Olnhoff @olnhoff]

As of Mon, Aug 31 I will be under instruction to keep gatherings to less than 30, wear a mask in public, and practice social distancing. As of Tue Sept 1, I am told by @SKGov to teach 100+ different students a day, give up on social distancing, and they recommend avoiding masks.

[Justin Olnhoff @olnhoff]

@prairiespiritsd "Hand sanitizer will be located as appropriate throughout the school (numbers and locations to be
determined, not necessary at every classroom entrance)".

Forgive me for being apprehensive about going back in September if we can't even have hand sanitizer at each classroom.

[Justin Olnhoff @olnhoff]

@SBWPEHealth Really shouldn't be a base time as a pass/fail, imo. People have different bodies, abilities, challenges and strengths. Center your assessment on celebrating movement and improvement, not some standard that is easy for some students and impossible for others.

[Justin Olnhoff @olnhoff]

Comparing cells to other systems (grocery stores, farms, schools, etc). Also, students working hard after school to meet deadlines. Gotta celebrate the victories. #mpscpssd #myacsclassroom

[Justin Olnhoff @olnhoff]

Random highlights of an awesome teaching day:
Deep talk and research about current protests and conflicting perspectives regarding the environment with Great 10 Science.
Students making progress with extra help at lunch.
Gr 12 Bio having fun making comparison between cells and...

[Justin Olnhoff @olnhoff]

6s guiding each other on proper technique and safety tips for the exercises they planned, as well as suggested sets and reps as they work on health related fitness outcomes. #myacsclassroom #mpscpssd

[Justin Olnhoff @olnhoff]

Science 9 students representing their learning visually. #mpscpssd #myacsclassroom

[Justin Olnhoff @olnhoff]

That being said, we certainly learned side by side!! So nervous and busy I completely forgot to take pictures. Still feeling good about the outcome - students did great! #myacsclassroom #mpscpssd

[Justin Olnhoff @olnhoff]

Sr PE voted for a day of line dancing, hoping to show off at Grad. I really 'stepped' out of my comfort zone to learn and try to teach this. Students contributed a lot and were great leaders. Still nerve wracking to try something so vulnerable with students