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K and 1st use the engineering design process to make tubs for the BES book “Cubs in the Tub”.

First graders use the engineering process to design the “most Magnificent Thing.” Scott Conway @OMESAP2 Amanda Lanza

If a teacher needs to be out, our response should be “Take care of you.” The sub shortage shouldn’t keep educators from taking care of themselves. I’d rather a teacher be gone for a day than leave forever due to a lack of empathy.

We are teachers, and we did not sign up for this.

Remember to read every day. ⁦@OMESAP2⁩

Took my youngest to the library to get his first library card. They were launching their summer reading program. There was a scavenger hunt and crafts. As we left he said, "I can't believe the books are free and it's for everyone!"

OMES readers - remember to go to the public library and join the fun. Pick up your game board and read! ⁦@OMESAP2⁩ ⁦Scott Conway⁩ images.app.goo.gl/BRnRkG8yeadPti…

OMES students- what are you reading? Write a letter to someone and tell them about the book. @OMESAP2 Scott Conway

You can tell a lot about a school's leadership within minutes of walking into the school. Observe the office staff, custodians & staff/faculty in the hall, their demeanor & interactions with other staff & students. If the custodian is happy then everyone is happy!

Ask A Librarian is back! And this time we've extended it to an hour. We hope you'll join us tomorrow afternoon 📚 #askalibrarian #bookrecommendations #personalizedpicks #library #BCPL

REMINDER: Summer meals are now distributed curbside. Each day, you will receive one breakfast and one lunch at the posted lunch time slot.

PROGRAM ALERT: Get ready to giggle & wiggle as your family explores folktales and animal adventures where the heroes and villains are a mix of animals and people from above and below the water. You have three chances to join the program, learn more here: bit.ly/3QjsdQ2

Be kind. Say thank you. Hold the door open. Compliment as many people as you can. Point out the good and be the good. Treat others the way you want to be treated. Love, serve and care. The world needs more of this today (and every day)!

OMES parents be sure to read your child’s library book with them. Scott Conway Amanda Lanza

Students in Ms. A Charikofsky ‘extra special’ library class read Black Eyed Susan nominee, Crossings, by Katy Traffanstedt Duffield. They collaborated to design and build wildlife crossings. Thanks for the idea, OMES Library!

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