Unexpected visit from this guy. 💓 instagram.com/p/CfKbglCP91Lq…

One of my favorite days! We read The Junkyard Wonders and then did a little work in our "tribes" ♡

Today was FUN! We worked on writing an informative paragraph about a fireboat used to help put out fires on 9-11 and the kids got to pretend to be news reporters sharing the story. I'm certain I will see 1 or 2 of them reporting the news on TV one day- they were good!

First field trip of the year in the books. Such a great experience at Cameron Art Museum. These kiddos left inspired to create something that they can share with the world!

Love when I receive gems like this ♡

So focused and hardworking! It is COMPLETELY silent in here.

I ❤️ today. This years 5th graders got to play a game invented by one of last year's 5th graders and they LOVED it!

This girl has it figured out! She writes the stories and then recruits her friends to type them up! 🤣 Might be my favorite dismissal time activity ever! #sheloveswriting

Help support me and Bellamy Elementary PTA! During our fundraiser, I'll be paying it forward by giving back to others. Thank you for your support! my.raisecraze.com/give/an4zyhmwy… #raisecraze

Oh, you know... just building the periodic table at dismissal just for fun on a Friday! This class is full of SUPER SMART kiddos!

Hallelujah!

Today a student casually asked me what I'm reading right now. I loved everything about that conversation! #mykindofkid #hemakessuggestionsalso

We are so grateful for this display of kindness from a community member. JB Kilpatrick New Hanover County Schools Jennifer Rosser

Today, student authors shared their essays. We also had some magical (for me) writing moments where students said, "Look, I used a simile," and "What inference can you make from my introduction?" If every day could be like today...

We have so many terrific teachers and TAs at Bellamy. We think they all deserve to be teacher and TA of the year. These two spectacular educators were voted as "The best of the best" by their peers. Congratulations! New Hanover County Schools JB Kilpatrick Jennifer Rosser

Using their stop and jot notes to "be the teacher" and teach a friend about the French and Indian War 👩‍🏫👨‍🏫

When you challenge your students to a vocabulary usage competition and their words start miraculously appearing in their writing- this is one time I don't mind being the "loser!" 😉

Authors Celebration Day! Students presented their biographies to classmates. Love when they teach- and learn from- each other!

Nothing like a little informational text "breakout room" to keep us engaged during these last few days before testing and then heading off to middle school!

Back in September, Bellamy Elementary was named a National Blue Ribbon School by the Department of Education, an honor just eight schools in the state received for their academic excellence.   Principal Burt Kilpatrick and Assistant Principal Jennifer Rosser lead a team of