Educator giveaway! I have a class set of THIS IS A STORY, written by my friend John Schu and illustrated by the wonderful Lauren Castillo 🦔🏳️‍🌈📚. I'd love to send it to your classroom. ❤️📖 RT to for a chance to win! I'll choose a random winner and notify them this Wednesday, 3/22.

Check out Jessica Curran’s students engaging in book club discussions 👀 These kids were so excited to share their ideas 💡 and enjoy together 👥! #FHHighlights

Students had fun planting marigold seeds to be able to take home a plant during our soil unit! 🌼 #FHHighlights

Lots of math choice this week = engagement! #FHHighlights

At the beginning of the week we dig up soil from different areas of the schoolyard to investigate which soil components we could see. What do you think is in soil in Northern Virginia? #FHHighlights

This week we also spent time examining 5 different soil components- sand, rock, humus, clay, and silt. #FHHighlights

Which soil component do you think holds the most water? The least? Which is best for planting in? So many questions and answers during this science investigation! #FHHighlights

Happy Arab American Heritage Month! In April we recognize and celebrate the contributions of Arab Americans, whose ancestry from the world’s 22 Arab nations spans northern Africa through western Asia. #OurFCPS

💜 April is the Month of the Military Child! FCPS is proud to have more than 14,000 military-connected students. Thank you to all our students & families who serve. We are grateful for your contributions to our classrooms and our nation. #MonthOfTheMilitaryChild #PurpleUpFCPS

Giveaway! 🪁❤️ SOMETIMES YOU FLY, my picture book illustrated by Jennifer Black Reinhardt, turns five years old today. 🎂 I'm celebrating by giving away five signed copies. RT & follow for a chance to win! I'll notify 5 random winners this Wednesday, April 5. #kidlit Clarion Books

WIN BOOKS FOR YOUR CLASSROOM LIBRARY! To enter: 1) Follow Mackin Classroom 2) RT this post 3) Comment which stack you want: Elementary, Middle, or High School Three lucky #educators will win one set of books. Contest will run until 04/18. #teachertwitter #edchat

Happy Easter to those who celebrate! 🥰 Especially grateful that Mojo is still here with us 2 years after being diagnosed with a brain tumor! He’s 12 and still doing well! 🙏🏻

Who is coming to the game? I see me in both pics… and I’ll be playing again on the 28th, too! Come on out and support FHES! 🏐

What a great shot of my hit at the volleyball game against 6th! What fun playing against former students! 🏐

Loved my little #fanclub for the staff vs. 6th grade volleyball game! 🥰🏐 (And some signs for 6th grade!) They even asked for my autograph after! 🤣 #FHHighlights

Hula, drawing a hibiscus flower, “island themed” Pictionary, snacks, and LILO & Stitch! Students earned this fun and relaxation after preparing so hard for the Reading SOL! #FHHighlights

Post Reading SOL Luau party! Students earned “passport stamps” for each genre they practiced which gave them entry to our island! This is a well-deserved break after incredibly hard preparation for the test! 🌴🌺 #FHHighlights

Today we had our post-Math SOL “Camp Out”. Students earned badges for each math unit reviewed. They decorated scout vests, made mini campfires, read by the fire, and ate s’mores with a movie. #FHHighlights

Collaboration in action at today’s AAP William & Mary Models & Concept-Based Instruction PD FCPS AAP fcpsPOGPOL