We gained a new school mascot today @MortElementary Sir Leopold Sylvester the sloth was teaching today.

That's right! Jennifer Chamoun we are always rooting for Donovan Smith

These second graders were channeling their inner Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski while working today. Soaking up these last two weeks Ms.Llerena Jennifer Chamoun @MortElementary

The Girls Love Football Too Krewe was at it again @MortElementary sending some well wishes to our Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tampa Bay Buccaneers Foundation Spotlight Player of the week, Cameron Brate! #GoBucs Their favorite part was learning that his mom was a teacher and he helps Special Olympics kiddos.❤🖤

@Francesca__PB Samantha hartman #GoBucs Just love him.

Thanks for recommending this book Jennifer Chamoun we got to stay cozy for our pep rally.❤️🐐🐐🐐

Thank you Mr. Talkington for coming and talking to us about Vistra Communications and reminding our 2nd graders to always dream BIG ❤️

Can't wait to hear your Grinch knock when you deliver their letter. ❤️🌲

These little manatees spotted their mascot today. It was a great field trip to Lowry Park Zoo 💗💗

Spent my morning with some cute candy canes ❤️ We love spirit month! 🎄🎅🤶

These little manatees can fully enjoy the cold weather now that they have these hats, made by Ms. Collins, to keep them warm ❤️ @MortElementary

The only thing better than a family photo...is a Bucs family photo ❤️🏈 Jennifer Chamoun Stephanie Gray

Today was a day to celebrate all levels of writers the best way we know how....STARBOOKS. The kids checked their writing and built their lattes. Some Starbooks gold members stopped by to read as well ❤️ Stephanie Gray @MortElementary

The best feeling is when they lead and we support. Our manatees are leaders. ❤️ @MortElementary

Multicultural day is always a day that our kids never forget, thank you to Citi bank volunteers for coming in and speaking about your different cultures. @MortElementary

Today was a special day to be a Mort Manatee. Thank you Tony Dungy Lauren Dungy for reading to our 2nd graders. @MortElementary house of Perseverance and Loyalty are excited to welcome their new members.

On Friday we chose three students from each HR and turned their expository writing into their class president speech. These kids have shown leadership and public speaking skills that I still am learning as an adult. These may be some future house presidents @MortElementary ❤️🎉

New reading buddies were definitely feeling a warm welcome this morning. I spy Jennifer Chamoun

First day back and our students spotted the Grinch and Cindy Lou ❤️❤️ Followed by a test score photoshoot

Thank you HCSO Deputy Stone, Depolis, Robbins, and Anderson for taking the time to come hear these 2nd graders tell why you are community heros. You made their day.