Students become problem-solvers who think outside the box when they "own their learning." #Sketchnote via Dr. John Spencer

Students in 3rd grade are working on their summarization skills Tough Elementary, Conroe ISD

First grade students are working on closed syllable spelling and tallying the short vowels showing up in the words. Tough Elementary, Conroe ISD

Kindergartners Tough Elementary, Conroe ISD in Mrs. Wittenmyer’s class worked on establishing some math manipulative procedures while also incorporating interactive writing. Cross curricular work happening here!

Sixth graders Tough Elementary, Conroe ISD did a fantastic job sharing book recommendations for the month of October. Be on the lookout for recs from our other grades each month.

5th & 6th grade ELA teachers started our morning thin slicing on demandS, engaging in great conversation.

3rd gr. is creating a story mountain. Sts track the character's problems and reactions. Then examine how other characters influence the main character. Next, note of how the character resolves the biggest problem. Last, Sts determine the lessons the character learns.Tough Elementary, Conroe ISD

Can’t wait to see the Chicago Cubs in Houston in a few days.

We enjoyed the book awards writing celebration from second grade this afternoon. What a great way to celebrate the writing process!

3rd graders shared some published pieces at their Spring Author’s Tea.

Excited to catch the Chicago Cubs game in Houston with my favorite guy!

Game 2 for me in Houston representing OBVIOUS SHIRTS® and the Chicago Cubs! #bleedcubbieblue

These Tough Elementary, Conroe ISD teachers can’t wait for our students to come through our doors!!

Students had some great discussion around this question using the Undercover Agent activity from lead4ward

5th graders Tough Elementary, Conroe ISD are engaged and ready to jot during their class read aloud. Mark Smith

Our ELA Ts built a chart focusing on their grade level TEK for responding to reading. They listed T and S moves and what S success looks like during various times in the year. So they are meeting expectations by the EOY. Mark Smith

I’m going to miss listening to @PatandRon670 the next six months. #chicagocubs

Kindergarten teachers collaborated around their on demand samples, resulting in common language for a H, M, and L work sample.

Checking out Globe Life for my first Chicago Cubs game of the season! @PatandRon670 Marquee Sports Network

First Cubs game of the weekend! Daikin Park section 309! Chicago Cubs @PatandRon670 Marquee Sports Network Jim Deshaies