You know the PD is good when you are already adjusting tomorrow’s plans to incorporate some of what you learned today. Thanks for a great day, @MrBronke and Novak Education! #SEL #UDL

Hey, Iowa…dear home state of mine….

Bus 1 is ready for Hansel & Gretel Lyric Opera of Chicago Waving at you, LadyofBand !!

Not a bad place to “work” this afternoon. Grateful for this chaperoning opportunity! South Middle School LadyofBand Lyric Opera of Chicago

Wowee wow wow!! I remember this smart and spunky kid from my classroom South Middle School ! This is amazing! Way to go, Kate!

Ss are hard at work on the posters representing the protagonists in their Contemporary Fiction book clubs. JBornhorst sms8west South Middle School

We needed a little story time on this sunny Friday. Thanks for reading JBornhorst !

8W-4 Looking great for grad pics today! sms8west South Middle School

Ss have been working hard on their news stories, and now they are collaborating and getting feedback for final drafts! sms8west South Middle School

Had the most wonderful conversation with my 8th graders yesterday about how storytelling builds empathy. I loved listening to them. This is why we read. This is why I teach. sms8west #D25ItsPersonal

Hard to beat ice cream by the fountain on a beautiful evening in ArlingtonHeightsIL #D25ItsPersonal

Our home for a bit. 🏔️ ❤️ 🎭

Loving our mountain time!

We are so fortunate!

Kicking off the first day of our Fun Friday read aloud series with “The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors” by Drew Daywalt . Our sms8west students agree—you’re never too old to hear a story. JBornhorst #coteaching #DreamTeam #D25ItsPersonal

We had a lot of fun reviewing the stages of plot by reenacting classic fairy tales today. Loving the joy these Ss bring to class every day! 😊 sms8west South Middle School #Sd25ItsPersonal

Our sms8west Ss got a lesson in telling stories from ArlingtonHeightsSD25’s own resident storyteller, Adam Harris Thanks for taking the time to talk to us today! Can’t wait to see what everyone creates! #D25ItsPersonal

You know it’s going to be a good day when this greets you in the parking lot. 🌈 🤩 South Middle School #d25ItsPersonal

Ss wrote spooky stories utilizing elements of suspense. Now we are having a Halloween share-out! sms8west South Middle School

Thanks for treating us to a Thanksgiving read-aloud, South LMC ! The 8th graders love a relaxing day in the library. sms8west South Middle School #D25ItsPersonal