✌️takedown Ben Mcdaniel! Platte Co. Wrestling

3rd Place Match - Ben McDaniel (Platte County) 20-10 won by decision over Joshua Mercardo (Cabot) 41-9 (Dec 4-3)

“Mix and fix?! My teacher says that!” Common language and practices between the classroom and interventions= big gains for readers. #emergentguidedreading #iheartkinders Sunday Cummins, Ph.D. Nick Pettit

Dear Dads: Heading into Districts remind your sons you love em. If things go south on Saturday I know you’ll be hurting but I guarantee no one will be hurting worse than your son. That first interaction could determine a lot about your future relationship. Just hug em & say I❤️u!

🚨 STATE QUALIFIER 🚨 Ben Mcdaniel punches his 🎟 to the 2022 State Wrestling Tournament! He will wrestle in the finals later today! #piratestrong 🏴‍☠️ 💪 Semifinal - Ben McDaniel (Platte County) 25-12 won in sudden victory - 1 over Carter Epema (JeffCity) 20-9 (SV-1 4-2)

Absolutely massive win for Platte Co. Wrestling senior Ben Mcdaniel over Jeff City top seed Epema in 160 semi. That locks up his 1st state berth after missing by 1 match each of past 2 seasons. He has Smithville’s Brown in finals

Proud mama here! This kiddo is so amazing for so many reasons. ❤️ you Ben Mcdaniel

So proud!! 🧡🖤🤼‍♀️

Thanks Andrea ⁦Dr. Andrea Eatinger⁩ ! If you wonder how to help kids see patterns in words read this. ascd.org/blogs/what-wor…

Second Team All-Conference! Ben McDaniel! Congratulations!

Deputy Iggy is an awesome addition to the Maplewood Elementary Family. And we are all falling in love with Csibi (Chebee). Such a good boy!

So much great info on how research supports the need for comprehensive literacy instruction in the early grades. Phonics first or phonics only? | Shanahan on Literacy ⁦Dr. Andrea Eatinger⁩ ⁦Johna-Kaye Sutton⁩ ⁦Nick Pettit⁩ ⁦Mary Long⁩ shanahanonliteracy.com/blog/what-do-y…

3rd graders and I were working on sounds to say for -ed. Trying it out on the word “turned”a kiddo said “turnt”. I said I wasn’t cool enough to use that word. Students didn’t know what I meant but Nick Pettit thought it was funny! #formalobservation 🤦🏻‍♀️ #guidedreadingisfun

Patrick Mahomes spent a good six minutes going around the Kansas City Chiefs locker room as soon as he walked in after the Super Bowl was over and congratulated every single one of his teammates and coaches before finally sitting down at his locker.

Natural leader and high quality human- ❤️💛

All sports moms feel this, right?!

Yes! This! 100% this. Check those book boxes for appropriate, independent level and decodable texts!

Staff at Maplewood Elementary surprised principal Nick Pettit with exciting news – he is the Missouri Administrator of the Year, presented by MO School Counselors! He was chosen for his amazing support of the school’s counseling program & focus on advocating for students. Congrats, Mr. Pettit!

We have the best bus drivers! I talk to most of them every day and hear and see their commitment to our students. I will miss you, Mr. Derrick! North Kansas City Schools Transportation

Proud Mama!