A6: I really hope he went home. #LCSbookclub

A7: I am glad I read this book as it reminded me of some of the challenges are students face. It's easy to forget this when we get caught up in the craziness of a school day. I also know that I grew up in a pretty sheltered. Small farming town, zero diversity. #LCSbookclub

A9: I liked this book club idea and would definitely do it again. #LCSbookclub

We are studying decomposers this week and setup mold terrariums today. Students picked a variable to test to see what will speed up or slow down mold growth. We are testing salt, sugar, saliva, temperature, and amount of light to name a few! Berry Principals @MrsMartin_BIS

Introduced some new math puzzles today. These were a big bit and definitely require perseverance. Thanks Sarah Carter for these great puzzles! Berry Principals @MrsMartin_BIS

Pumpkin Tower STEM challenge today! Berry Principals Team Fanatics @MrsMartin_BIS

So proud of these boys!

Our team enjoyed the Rocket Challenge today! Thank you Berry PTO! Berry Principals @MrsMartin_BIS Team Fanatics

Practicing adding and subtracting mixed numbers by playing Musical Mixed Numbers. Mrs Kletzly and Mrs. Martin even joined us for a couple rounds! 🎶 Berry Principals @MrsMartin_BIS

I'm Emily Linsley, 5th grade math and science teacher at Berry. #LCSbookclub

A2: Mahmoud story hit on both visibility and invisibility. For the most part he wanted to stay invisible to keep himself and his family out of danger, but at a point in the story he realized that becoming visible might help his family and be his key to survival. #LCSbookclub

A3: I feel like the word tomorrow was a bit of motivation to keep going and to keep a glimmer of hope. However, I'm sure there was a lot of doubt/dread deep down for each of them as this became repetitive. Especially as Josef's family sat in the port in Cuba...#LCSbookclub

A4: They each had to make SO many "adult" decisions. Isabel selling her trumpet to get gas, Mahmoud walking past the guards, Josef choosing for his sister to live. Such sad positions for kids to be put in, I can't even imagine. #LCSbookclub

A5: Accceptance, safety, and will they still be able to keep their cultural identities in their new locations. #LCSbookclub

A7: I don't often give much thought to how people got here. Their journey may be remarkable, but we are often unaware. #LCSbookclub

A9: Yes! I've enjoyed both books this year and look forward to the next one. #LCSbookclub

Having fun and learning on a Saturday morning at the SWOCTM conference. Berry Principals @MrsMartin_BIS

My 5th graders love scavenger hunts, so I created an addition one for my first grader. She loved it and has requested more! 🤓

Happy Earth Day! I’ve enjoyed seeing all the activities my students chose to complete today. Gardening, nature walks, sidewalk messages, posters, and making marble runs out of recycled materials to name a few. 🌎 Berry Principals @MrsMartin_BIS Lebanon City Schools

Made large food webs in science today! 🕸 Berry Principals @MrsMartin_BIS