This week’s lessons have been on overhand throwing & spelling. Our school wide focus is on literacy so we discussed vowels, consonants, CVC words, & spelling. It’s always good for Ss to see ELA in ALL of their classes DC Public Schools DC HPE Chancellor Ferebee Shelly Gray LaSalle-Backus-DCPS

As painful as it was for me to rep Univ. of Maryland …. 😩 I’m a team player so here we are 🤣. Let’s be clear though, I’m full blooded Florida State University FSU Seminoles!! 🍢 #NationalSigningDay FSU Alumni Assoc. Maryland Terrapins DC Public Schools Shelly Gray

Being a substitute teacher gives Ms. Bell the opportunity to continue doing what she loves, while being able to care for her parents. “It’s where I belong. I can mentor teachers a little bit, and I can work closely with students.” #SubstituteEducatorsDay

Hands down one of the best!!! Ms Bell is such a joy to be around!! 💕

🦃 Calendar Reminder 🦃 Schools will be closed from Wednesday through Friday this week in observance of Thanksgiving. Classes resume on Monday, November 27. You can view the full SY23-24 calendar here: dcps.dc.gov/node/1585696

🗓️Calendar Reminder🗓️ DC Public Schools and Central Office will be closed on Monday, January 15 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We look forward to welcoming students back on Tuesday, January 16. View the full SY23-24 calendar here: dcps.dc.gov/node/1585696

We celebrated AP Temoney’s birthday today alongside one of our LaSalle-Backus-DCPS Leopards! They even had the same colors on. 💙🥳

Wow!!!!! This is amazing!!!!! 🤩 #BlackGirlMagic

DCPS will open following a two-hour delay tomorrow, Wednesday, January 17. DCPS abrirá tras un retraso de dos horas mañana, miércoles 17 de enero.

Every #OCD PE teacher’s worst nightmare. 🥴🫣 Immediately goes online to purchase a new purple basketball 💻 #physed #pe #teacher #basketball Gopher Amazon #dcps DC HPE

Shooting on a goal looks different for everyone! Regardless of your circumstances ….NEVER GIVE UP 🏀 Chancellor Ferebee DC Public Schools DC HPE LaSalle-Backus-DCPS Shelly Gray miriam kenyon

My prek friend boldly read the words on my Word Wall today. This was literally her first time seeing the wall. I’m constantly blown away by her brilliant mind! Here’s a little #BlackGirlMagic ✨for your timeline! DC Public Schools LaSalle-Backus-DCPS DCPS Early Childhood Education Division #prek #Reading #PhysEd #dcps

Jump rope unit complete ✅ Our LaSalle-Backus-DCPS Leopards, both young & old, had a great time showing off their best jumping skills. DC Public Schools Chancellor Ferebee DCPS Community Action Team (CAT) DC HPE OSSE My School DC EnrollDCPS #jumprope Check out Coach K's video #TikTok tiktok.com/t/ZTLSBUcoT/

I got to hang out with some of my 3 year old DCPS Early Childhood Education Division friends today during centers. We worked on number sentences. It was so fascinating to see his little brain working through this! Happy #matheducation month! LaSalle-Backus-DCPS Chancellor Ferebee #ece DC Public Schools Shelly Gray #math

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week LaSalle-Backus-DCPS Community and to all DC Public Schools educators! We are looking forward to celebrating you this week! 💙💙💙

¡Feliz semana de agradecimiento a los maestros, comunidad LaSalle-Backus-DCPS y a todos los educadores de DC Public Schools! ¡Esperamos celebrarte esta semana! 💙💙💙

He has a big decision to make!!! LSU Penn State #LSU #psu #collegeadmissions tiktok.com/t/ZP8NwkVng/

Due to weather conditions, all DCPS schools will be closed on Wednesday, February 12. Debido a las condiciones climáticas, todas las escuelas de las DCPS estarán cerradas el miércoles 12 de febrero.