Excited for a day of learning at iCon! Garland ISD’s Digital Learning Team #GISDiCon

Just joined Danny Rojas, M. Ed. at #GISDiCon to learn about #ChatGPT!I see myself utilizing ChatGPT by creating vocabulary lessons, games, and other fun ways to check for understanding with my emergent bilingual students. @digitalGISD Teaching & Learning Development

It’s a great day to learn more about supporting our emergent bilingual students at #EBCON2023! GISD Multilingual Programs Garland ISD

“Positive energy and positive people create positive results.” (From The Energy Bus by Jon Gordon.) Lots of positive energy from the Sewell Elementary staff to start off the ‘23-‘24 school year! #LeaveaLegacy #TheGISDEffect

GISD Convocation 2023 was magical! I love that all schools and departments in the district have an opportunity to come together and celebrate as the new school year begins. Sewell Elementary Garland ISD Ricardo Lopez #LeaveaLegacy #TheGISDEffect #ExperienceTheMagic

Back to School... Garland ISD teachers are already doing magical things in the classroom. Thank you for all that you do 😎 #ExperiencetheMagic #TheGISDEffect

It was a spectacular first week back at Sewell Elementary! 🚌 ¡Fue una primera semana espectacular en Sewell Elementary! Sewell Elementary #LeaveaLegacy #ExperienceTheMagic

A reminder: not all caregivers will be involved the way “American culture” expects. In some cultures, parents have little contact with #school & #teachers. In other households caregivers may be working overtime & have additional barriers that prevent them from coming.

I was an athlete at Naaman Forest when Coach Campbell was there. I’m so glad she got the recognition she deserves! #TheGISDEffect #ExperienceTheMagic

A child’s English proficiency does not indicate their intelligence. Let’s position learners from what they CAN do and build from there. #teachingideas #teachingkids #multilingualkids #bilinguismo

I always enjoy sharing this book with my students. Every single student from first to fifth grade smiled at some point while I read it! Sewell Elementary #kidsbooks #kidsbookswelove #childrensliterature

Yesterday was Twin Day for #RedRibbonWeek2023. Of course we had to make it Disney themed!

I saw Santa at Sewell today! Sewell Elementary

Thank you GISD Multilingual Programs for the sweet treat! It’s so nice to get happy mail at work!

We’re ready to see our Seahawks this evening for Meet the Teacher!

Sewell Seahawks enjoyed a surprise dance from some of the teachers and staff this morning at our annual Holiday Sing-Along!

Can’t wait to try these beautiful Valentine’s Day treats made by Garland ISD students! Gilbreath-Reed CTC

#DYK The International Day of Multilingualism falls on March 27, a date inspired by the Rosetta Stone. Engraved in 196 BC, this artifact features ancient Egyptian and ancient Greek. It became the key to decoding Egyptian hieroglyphics by comparing languages and unlocking new

I’m proud to wear this “Celebrate Minds of all Kinds” shirt and help bring awareness to dyslexia. My students with dyslexia work incredibly hard and amaze me every day!