In Library, second and third grade Ss Norwood Elementary are hard at work becoming authors by writing their own fictional stories. Thank you Children's Book Author Pat Goldys for inspiring us!! Candice Stafford BCPS LMP #bcpslms

Happy Friday from the Norwood Special Areas! #TheDreamTeam #NorwoodConnections

First graders Norwood Elementary are working hard in library to perfect their turn and talk manners. #Norwoodconnections

The Norwood Elementary library is buzzing with excitement for BTSN. Free books and comfy places to read for families and friends. #norwoodconnections BCPS LMP

Third graders made Norwood’s Hispanic Heritage Display even better! #bcpsherencia BCPS ESOL Welcome Center

Superstar 3rd graders Norwood Elementary have been working hard in library to research famous Hispanic role models. Today they worked collaboratively to create their final poster project. #norwoodconnections #bcpsherencia BCPS LMP

This 2nd grade superstar Norwood Elementary wrote and illustrated 2 of his very own books!! He was so proud, and excited to share his work in library!! I can't wait to read the next one. #norwoodconnections BCPS LMP Children's Book Author Pat Goldys

This 3rd grade Norwood Elementary superstar was so thoughtful and kind to bring me homemade tamales! When discussing Hispanic foods in library she couldn't believe I had never tried them and made sure she changed that! Mark Taylor Michael Ruppenkamp #norwoodconbections

The library Norwood Elementary is full of collaboration and engineers this week. Ss are having so much fun working hard to design a turkey trap! #norwoodconnections

These kindergarten superstars became letter sound experts this week in Library! They can't wait to walk in a school parade on Monday to show off their hard work! Norwood Elementary #norwoodconnections

These Norwood Elementary superstar 1st graders earned celebration stations for extra special today! They had so much fun being creative, building, and sharing materials.

I'm not sure who was more excited to see each other, me or my past students! What a nice surprise to see these Norwood Elementary alums while watching my son play soccer.

These Norwood Elementary third grade friends say "Thank you Dr. Martin Luther King". I love teaching at a school where there is so much diversity. My students teach me just as much as I teach them. #norwoodconnections Michael Ruppenkamp Mark Taylor

Third graders Norwood Elementary are working hard to kick off Black History Month by working together to research famous black Americans! #bcpslms #norwoodconnections BCPS LMP

3rd graders Norwood Elementary are working hard this week to finish up their research projects for Black History Month. #norwoodconnections

The library is cooking with excitement!! This week students will participate in book tasting to explore new books Norwood Elementary library! #bcpslms BCPS LMP #norwoodconnections

1st graders enjoyed "book tasting" all week Norwood Elementary library book cafe through fun games of musical books! Ss had a blast getting excited about reading! BCPS LMP #bcpslms

This 3rd grade Norwood Elementary Superstar helped to lead kindergarten classes this week with their arrival and rainbow breathing. She's a Superstar teacher in training. #norwoodconnections

Today I was able to cheer on some Norwood Elementary kiddos while also cheering on my own 3rd grader at the BCPS Safe Racer competition! Great job Chesapeake Terrace and Norwood superstars!!

The Beautiful Bridges unit hits close to home this year while Ss Norwood Elementary research and learn about bridge designs. This week Ss used what they've learned to collaborate and design a blueprint for the new Key Bridge! #bcpslms #norwoodconnections