Day 2: How can we foster a successful learning community? Students brainstormed, sorted, and categorized in order to have their own voice heard in classroom protocols. #sfms #studentvoice #classroompromise

“Birthday Shoutout” to our fearless leader, @MsDeichlerSF! Wishing you a wonderful birthday! Thank you for all that you do for SFMS!

Stripping away the context to have students create the problem after analyzing data generates #powerful learning and questioning #middleschoolmath #WMYST Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) South Fayette School District

Ron Ritchart @ South Fayette today! Looking forward to some great sessions while continuing and sharing our work from Harvard! Gary Smith Project Zero

Can visible thinking work in the secondary classroom? Yes! Lots of valuable discussion on how and the strategies to use in different contexts! #PZPGH Gary Smith Jeff Evancho @RonRitchhart Project Zero

The power of perspective in math - Modifying our See, Think, Wonders after reading others’ thoughts on what they notice about the challenge problem! All part of creating that culture that values problem solvers and varied perspectives! Project Zero South Fayette School District

thinking routines yield entry points for engagement from all students regardless of academic ability, race, or economic status . . . talk about equity . . #CCACollaborates

Sharing our ideas about gratitude and celebrating friendships with our advisory “Friendsgiving”. - with Mrs. Beinecke. #visiblethinking #Thankful #middleschool @MsDeichlerSF Dr. Kevin Maurer

Today was filled with a lot of really great moments! 💚🦁 Marie Piccirilli South Fayette Middle School

7th Grade 80s Day is underway! 😎Angela Hoffman Stephanie Harris Alissa Beinecke Marie Piccirilli South Fayette Middle School

Sweet as Pi ! Ss were excited to try Pi Day Challenges from memorizing to creating art to writing their own Pi-Ku! Oh, and some dressed up too 😜

Proud of our Middle School Staff for putting forth a valiant effort in the 6th Annual Battle of the Buildings tonight! #SFMSLionPride

As you step into the world beyond, embrace every opportunity to learn, grow, and make a positive impact. Pursue your passions, and follow your dreams! We will miss you! South Fayette Middle School Marie Piccirilli Brenna Sisinni

And the codes are in! What a great way to end our #RIASEC intro for #7thgrade! The conversation and ability to share WHY they agreed or disagreed using a common language they just learned….now that was powerful! 👏 #knowyourstrengths South Fayette Middle School World of Work (Pittsburgh)

Ready to explore the World of Work through a Diesel Technician’s 👀! Let’s get this (RIASEC) Party started! 🎉 Stephanie Harris

Loving how these “Pi in the Skylines” turned out! Ss worked hard today tapping into their “A” and “C” RIASEC themes for Pi Day! Also, a special shout out to my 3 winners for digits of pi memorized!