The Gainesville Middle Women’s Ensemble sang “Danny Boy” under the direction of Xochilt Melendez-Munguia at our 13th high school groundbreaking. Excellent!!

When you start your school year, don't get too caught up on all the junk that comes with it. The children standing in front of you are counting on you to change their lives one moment at a time. The real work happens when you are 100% focused on the kids.

5 writing strategies that will encourage students to revise their work: edut.to/2qeEv0Z. #writechat

Best Websites for Teaching Math: More Than 50 Resources! bit.ly/2qEi4Tc #mathchat #edchat

Eliminate teaming? It's up to us to make the case to support middle school programs bit.ly/1ThOV6H via @tomtalksmiddle

3 ways to use technology for amazing parental engagement via eSchool News buff.ly/2tGvSgb #digilead #brandEDU

For your summer contemplation...

How can you tell the story of your classroom and the great things that happen there daily? @josephfatheree is an expert!

. Rick Wormeli asks "Each year we teach, are we willing to unlearn something we've held educationally sacred?" bit.ly/1pz3kTw

Sure thing! We will be able to take care of your yard mid-next seek, most likely on Thursday, the 17th. Thanks! -Todd

#teacherappreciation

#know your students #build relationships x.com/ascd/status/89…

"Try not to become a man of success. Rather become a man of value." -Albert Einstein _#MondayMotivation

Four Skills to Teach Students In the First Five Days of School ow.ly/7J7g30enuib

We look forward to seeing all our awesome teachers on Monday!! In the meantime, share your #favoritebook or two you read this summer!

A child who loves going to school typically loves to learn. That’s the type of culture we need to replicate.

Always look for the good in every student. Sometimes we have to squint. #moedchat

A good challenge today from John Almarode and Julie Stern about deep learning and knowledge transfer at VMSA!

Staff, can your students answer these questions each day? #learningtargets #VMSA2017