What are qualities of strong writing about reading??? We held an inquiry to find out. These fifth graders are on their way to a huge growth spurt in reading! Therese Mastro TCRWP Sarah Evans (she/her)

Brandi Carlile Performs 'You and Me on the Rock' with Lucius ellentube.com/video/brandi-c… I mean, come on!!! Chills every time Huy Hoang ❤️

We held our first fifth grade writing celebration today and they couldn’t have been more proud! They left thoughtful feedback and were full of compliments for each other! They learned so much about writing powerful narratives. ❤️ Sarah Evans (she/her) Therese Mastro TCRWP

Current Event Fridays in fifth grade are the best! Who doesn’t love reading a newspaper with a snack and a drink?? The discussions that come out of this always blow me away. These kids are capable of powerful thinking! Therese Mastro Sarah Evans (she/her) TCRWP

Buddy Day hike! Therese Mastro Daniel Pacalis Malinda Miller #goldentrail

Our class games of Tenzi are seriously competitive 🎲🎲🎲#vestalhills Therese Mastro

Happy Twos-day! #22222Day #vestalhills Therese Mastro

Are magic potions real?? Can you turn a dull penny shiny? These scientists know! 🧑🏻‍🔬👩🏻‍🔬🧪🔭 #vestalhills Therese Mastro

Putting their argument essay writing skills to work!✏️TCRWP Therese Mastro Sarah Evans (she/her) #vestalhills

Get yourself a principal that will make sourdough bread with your kids!❤️❤️Therese Mastro #vestalhills #chemistryinthekitchen #chemicalmagic

Day 2 of sourdough was a success! Our little dough babies are all ready for baking tomorrow!❤️🥖🍞🙌🏼#vestalhills Therese Mastro

Day 3 of our sourdough bread making was all about the baking and the EATING!! Edible chemical reactions for the win!!!🙌🏼 #vestalhills Therese Mastro

We love our Current Event Fridays! 📰☕️#vestalhills Therese Mastro

Give a kid a ball and they’ll invent a game: Indoor Recess Football Completed pass-1 point Received pass-1 point First to 21 wins (If it hits the ceiling, a wall or another person, Mrs. England takes possession😂)#vestalhills Therese Mastro

These scientists tested some acids and their reactions on substances today. They made some fascinating discoveries!@tamastro17 #vestalhills

Playground was “the best” today according to my 5th graders! Also… this hair situation as a result of our little snowstorm made it even better! #vestalhills Therese Mastro 💦❄️❄️

Today we scouted possible places on our school grounds for a new outdoor learning space we are calling The Hammock Garden. The project is being totally planned and driven by our fifth graders! #vestalhills Therese Mastro🌲☀️☁️📚

We held our second debate today and these 5th graders did so well! They backed up claims with evidence, cited sources, and responded to counter claims with Grace and respect. So proud!❤️#vestalhills Therese Mastro Sarah Evans (she/her) @TCRWP

The same SCOTUS that said yesterday that states don’t have the ability to regulate guns today gave states the power to regulate women’s bodies.

I spent the week getting inspired at a TCRWP Home Grown Institute! Writing can and will change the world and I can’t wait to see what my fifth graders will do this year! Heather Reed Sarah Evans (she/her) Lucy Calkins @speechcat1 ✏️📝❤️