SDMS Phoenix

A writing intensive literacy enrichment class. Discovering our writing voices one day at a time. A place for mind-gardening.

[SDMS Phoenix @SDMS_Phoenix]

Hey, Phoenix Scholars! I miss you all & hope you’re all well. If you miss writing in class or if you’re looking for something new, then check out “Writing with Ralph” on Facebook live tomorrow at 1pm. Ralph Fletcher has inspired my teaching for years, so I know you’ll love him.❤️

[Jaimie Ridgely @JaimieRidgely]

What a tremendous opportunity!!!! Starts at 1pm tomorrow. @WorcesterSystem @SDMS_Phoenix @SDMS_Berlin

[SDMS Phoenix @SDMS_Phoenix]

Congratulations everyone! So proud!!!!

[Jaimie Ridgely @JaimieRidgely]

Congratulations to our @SDMS_Berlin Young Author winners! Thank you @ESLAMaryland for the opportunity!

7th grade poetry:
Josie -2nd 🥈
Johanna - 1st 🥇

8th grade poetry:
Tanner - 3rd 🥉
Josh - 2nd 🥈
Mia - 1st 🥇

8th grade Short Story:
Pim- 3rd🥉
Abbi - 2nd 🥈
@WorcesterSystem

[SDMS Phoenix @SDMS_Phoenix]

Taking a moment to look into our future. It’s so bright, we have to wear shades! #speechwritinginprogress

[SDMS Phoenix @SDMS_Phoenix]

Congratulations Trista for earning Gold Key recognition for your poem in the regional 2020 Scholastic Arts and Writing Awards contest! What an accomplishment! Best wishes for success at the national level. @SDMS_Berlin @WorcesterSystem

[SDMS Phoenix @SDMS_Phoenix]

Congratulations Tanner, Abbi, Josie, Johanna, Mia, Pim, and Josh for being named Young Authors’ finalists. We are so proud! @SDMS_Berlin #YAContest2020 #LiteracyMatters @ESLAMaryland @WorcesterSystem

[SDMS Phoenix @SDMS_Phoenix]

So proud to share that 7 of you have been named finalists! Listen for your name Monday morning!!!

[DecaturMiddle_Berlin @SDMS_Berlin]

This just in!!! Seven of our amazing Bulldogs have just been named finalists in the @ESLAMaryland #YAContest2020 ! Stay tuned for the announcement! #IsItYou #LiteracyMatters @JaimieRidgely

[SDMS Phoenix @SDMS_Phoenix]

So thankful for each of you! This is the best all-season tree ever!

[SDMS Phoenix @SDMS_Phoenix]

Hannah’s prize from Scholastic Book Clubs showed up yesterday! So excited to see her open the box today! @SDMS_Berlin

[SDMS Phoenix @SDMS_Phoenix]

Congratulations, Hannah! Runner-up in Scholastic’s Stepsister Fairy Tale Writing Contest! So proud!!!! @SDMS_Berlin @WorcesterSystem

[Jaimie Ridgely @JaimieRidgely]

Phoenix Ss spending the day with local author, @StephLFowler! Learning about her writing experiences, genre preferences, and craft tips! “If you’re not writing, you should be reading.” #EveryStudentAWriter @SDMS_Berlin @SDMS_Phoenix @WorcesterSystem @saltwatermedia_

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A few more #WhyIWrite testimonials!

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We write for so many reasons! Celebrating #WhyIWrite all day long!

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Snowball Writing fun in class today!

[SDMS Phoenix @SDMS_Phoenix]

Sharing #WhyIWrite testimonials in class today as a celebration of the National Day on Writing! However, we celebrate who we are as individual writers everyday. #EveryStudentAWriter

[SDMS Phoenix @SDMS_Phoenix]

Sent off the first writing contest entries of the year! @SDMS_Berlin

[SDMS Phoenix @SDMS_Phoenix]

It’s shaping up to be a great year! Starting with a firm foundation of what writers do! Ss already know so much! Can’t wait to build off of their conceptions.

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Don’t miss an opportunity! Check the bulletin board for a contest you might enjoy!

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Looks like we had success developing creative mindsets!

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So proud of each of you! Keep writing this summer!

[Jaimie Ridgely @JaimieRidgely]

Celebrating success! Congratulations Pim, Ethan, & Summer on your hard-earned accomplishments! And, a huge shout out to our finalists! Thank you @saltwatermedia_ & LESC Maryland Writers' Association for hosting this writing contest! @SDMS_Berlin @WorcesterSystem @SDMS_Phoenix