I am extremely proud to be a school librarian, and profoundly grateful to be part of VAASL! Wearing my shirt with pride today! Judi Greathouse, Ed.D. Elizabeth Mistretta

Our first ever 3D print! What will it be? #3Dprinting #tinkercad #JSESInspires #ITC @fcpsk12 The Librarian Ralls Justin Raymond Elizabeth Mistretta

Important to keep in mind as we head into a new school year! 🙌

When kids run around, their brains are getting a bubble bath of good neurochemicals, neurotransmitters and endorphins. These help memory and mood. Deborah Farmer Kris kqed.org/mindshift/5368…

They are up and already piquing our students curiosity! I can’t wait to see what comes from all these amazing stories being in our school! Thank you I Am A Scientist Project! #iamascientist #STEMeducation #BELIEVEYOURPOSSIBILITIES @fcpsk12 Elizabeth Mistretta Jordan Springs Elementary Library Justin Raymond

Wednesday’s are for community building! I saw this idea on Instagram and knew we had to do it once we were all back together! I can’t wait for the kids to try to find their name chain! #TogetherWeCan #KindnessMatters #LoveOneAnother #JSESinspires @fcpsk12

Whatever we do when we return to school in the fall will be historic by definition. If all we come up with is passing out tests and sorting kids into groups for remediation, it will be a terrible failure of imagination. My latest for edutopia. edut.to/3x8ZPag

#FeelGoodFriday : What is the role of #SEL in education and student success? It’s foundational! Share if you agree.

On this #InternationalWomensDay , we celebrate the resilience and courage of women everywhere.

“Each time a woman stands up for herself...she stands up for all women.” - Maya Angelou

Shout out to Mrs. Parker’s class! They used Britannica and Epic for Kids to research different African American leaders! Then we combined all our info and completed this beautiful quilt! We truly are all woven together! #ITC #BlackHistoryIsAmericanHistory #BlackHistoryMonth2021

We earned the Pear Deck Learning Super Engaging Badge for creating 1,000 moments of engagement in the library! So grateful to have this tool to use as I change my approach to teaching this year! Ashley Newman Judi Greathouse, Ed.D. Elizabeth Mistretta

Did you know Martin Luther King, Jr. and Anne Frank were born in the same year in 1929? If they were still alive (as they should be), they would both be turning 92 this year. The Civil Rights Movement and Holocaust were not that long ago.

Using this book for K-1 this week! After listening, we discuss how we can be kings/queens and make the world a better place. My favorite answer...wear a mask. Judi Greathouse, Ed.D. Elizabeth Mistretta Justin Raymond

Servant leadership sounds something like this:

How are you doing?
What do you need?
How can I help you be successful?

Then Listen, and serve their needs.

“Children are the living messages we send to a time we will not see.” - JFK I’m glad Zoe is dreaming of a brighter future for all of us. I believe she will make it happen! #tomorrowsleaders #teachingourpack #jsesinspires #BELIEVEYOURPOSSIBILITIES #StrongerTogether @fcpsk12

#jsesinspires Dr. David Sovine Jim Angelo Justin Raymond

An elem. school psychologist shares her take on these resilience strategies: “I remember walking out and thinking I can use this tomorrow. I don't have to wait. I don't have to prepare anything. I don't have to make anything. I can just do it.” edutopia ow.ly/xC5U50BJbWp

From today’s #CASELCARES webinar: “One of the things that all #SEL approaches should do is make sure that the same things that children are learning, parents are learning.” CASEL board member @MarcBrackett

After two weeks of introductions and tours of the library, we are ready to start checking out books to students this week! Justin Raymond Elizabeth Mistretta Judi Greathouse, Ed.D.

What a difference a week makes! Pic#1: last week. Pic#2: this week...books moved, shelves set/locked, furniture placed. Next week: posters/decorations/plants will be added...and then, students will come!😁 Justin Raymond Elizabeth Mistretta Judi Greathouse, Ed.D. @fcpsk12