Another Flextastic Day! 6th graders took over the wildlife cam from the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources & were able to explore the marsh in Surry County, VA. Check out some of the cool things they found using the marsh cam! Jennifer Thomason Jennifer Lockett @GarySkeen01

Kayaking, Oyster Gardening, & Exploring the local watershed...those are all the fantastic experiences our FLEx 5th graders embarked on today! Thank you James River Assoc and ShoredUp for a wonderful learning adventure! Jennifer Thomason Jennifer Lockett Stacey Smithley candace horsley @GarySkeen01

More from our 5th grade kayaking adventures. Thank you Jason Samuels and Betsy McAllister for stopping by! Hampton City Schools

Cheers to Mrs. Courtney Spence, our amazing kindergarten teacher, spreading kindness and joy in the classroom! 🍎✨ #TeacherAppreciationWeek #HappyAppreciationWeek #ThankYouMrsSpence #FLExProgram #VirtualLearning

Big applause for Ms. Meryl Innerfield, our amazing first-grade teacher, this #TeacherAppreciationWeek! 🍎 Her dynamic teaching style brings lessons to life, inspiring both students and colleagues alike. 🌟 #ThankYouMsInnerfield #KidPowerUp

Celebrating Mrs. Nikki Gaydos this #TeacherAppreciationWeek! 🌟 She connects deeply with her students, making learning fun!This year, her class enjoyed a memorable Oobleck Odyssey Science Field Trip. 📚🧪 Thanks for your passion, Mrs. Gaydos! #ThankYouMrsGaydos #SecondGradeFun 🎉

🌟 Big shout-out to Ms. Rueb, an amazing educator from San Antonio now in Virginia! Specializing Gr3 education, she excells in virtual teaching. Beyond the classroom, she enjoys family time, crafting, and her adorable dog. Thank you, Ms. Rueb!🍎✨ #TeacherAppreciation #EduHero"

🌟 Kudos to Mr. Lewis, our stellar 4th grade teacher! His Social Studies classes bring history to life,complete with Hamilton lyrics to spice up lessons on figurative language! 📚🎶 He's also a champ at creating epic immersive experiences for his students! 🌍 #TeacherAppreciation

Ms. Smithley, the globe-trotting 5th grade teacher with a passion for Science! 🚀 From testing water quality to kayaking adventures, she's turns her classroom into an exploration! 🌊 🦠🔬 Plus, she plays various parts in the weekly immersive adventures! #TeacherAppreciationWeek

Let's hear it for Ms. Horsley! She is a rockstar whose dedication to fostering a love of learning is evident every day! She is the leader of the Chess Club. She is a busy Mom of three and enjoys and boating (especially with her students) and brings joy to her students every day!

Meet Ms. Thomas: from NY to VA, she's found her passion in teaching. She is a valued member of the FLEx team, recognizing the potential of virtual learning. Outside class, she enjoys reading, crafting, and the water. Thank you, Mrs. Thomas! 📚💦 #TeacherAppreciation #EduHero

Celebrating Kelly Henderson, our newest gem on the FLEx team.She's transforming 6th-grade math and science with her passion for hands-on experiments, even in the virtual classroom! From Jefferson Lab to the Mariners Museum, she's taking us on unforgettable learning journeys!

Let's give a warm welcome to Jennifer Ailstock, who joined the FLEx team this year! We celebrate her fantastic work in math, reading, and writing. Her collaborative nature and efforts with parents truly make a difference in student success! #TeacherAppreciationWeek

Ms. Carrington and Dr. Thomason working in small groups in our "Science-Palooza" event to prepare for the Grade 5 Science SOL. Such phenomenal work by our leaders!

Our FLEx students and families had an AMAZING day at FIELD DAY! What a fun way to wrap up an incredibly successful year. Have a great summer everyone!

Our Kindergarteners came home from their journeys with Director Jill and are ready to join the underwater world of Auquanauts in Grade 1 with Captain Kai and Meryl Innerfield! We are proud of each of them!

We had a full house for our Grade 5 Promotion Ceremony! Good luck to our FLEx 5th graders as they transition to Middle School. We are proud of you!

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