It has been 4 weeks since I have seen any of my students, so today I drove to 12 kids houses and did a “socially distant” photo shoot with them. It was everything I needed & more.🥰 I am feeling so blessed and grateful for these amazing UM families! Upper Merion Area School District #VikingNation

Here are some of the family photos that we took yesterday on our “socially distant” home visits. Grateful for AWESOME UM families having fun together, being goofy, & bringing me happiness.🥰 I promise I am ready to bring my teaching A-game for you! Upper Merion Area School District #VikingNation

So proud to work in an amazing district! This was truly an honor.

Received this email from the dad of one of my students. What a great way to end my week... Upper Merion Area School District

Coming to you from Chester County, PA the 2nd Grade Wax Museum... Weighing in at 290 pounds, please meet the 6 foot 5 J.J. WATT!! Thanks for being a great role model! JJ Watt JJ Watt Updates JJ Watt Foundation

Another round of home visits today... 4 hours + 9 stops + 15 minutes of talking with each one = PURE AWESOMENESS! This will definitely get me through the next two weeks with a smile! Love these students & grateful they are working so hard at home!🥰 Upper Merion Area School District Upper Merion Area Middle School

My HOME classroom is set! This was my moms room & I couldn’t bring myself to let it go, but I need a classroom to teach from & I’m excited to use her room for this adventure! Dual monitors, external camera, printer, whiteboard, & my TROLLS to keep me smiling!😊Upper Merion Area School District

Ahhhh we can still have fun!!! Crazy hair day for school today!!! Upper Merion Area School District Upper Merion Area Middle School

Dress like a student day! Which type of student were you- the happy one or the grumpy one? I was the HAPPY one! 😊 Upper Merion Area Middle School Upper Merion Area School District

1st grade: Davin’s teacher says, “Next week,bring the name of your favorite Saint, so we can say a special prayer.” Davin replies, “Malcolm Jenkins, duh he is the only Eagles player that is a Saint.”Awesome answer, but clearly we have some work to do for church. #MALCOMJENKINS

After ten months of being out of the building... it’s go time. We entered to “Celebrate Good Times” and had lots of dancing! Here we go with Day 1... 11 kids in person and 6 on zoom. Back to school full time... we got this!!! 🤗

1st Penn State Game #PSUPride

Ready for some 5th grade shenanigans. Happy St. Paddy’s Day. ☘️ Upper Merion Area Middle School Upper Merion Area School District Ms. Shira Kempes

Davin’s school won the Eagles Autism Awareness and Acceptance Coin Collection Challenge and so Swoop came for a visit today!!! PURE HAPPINESS… GO EAGLES! 🏈#FlyEaglesFly Philadelphia Eagles Eagles Autism Foundation @dasd_le

Days are so much more fun when you are dressed up! I really wish I could be a mascot for something every single day. Here are the first four costumes as we work our way to Halloween. 👻 🎃

As I start year 21 teaching, I was truly taken back this morning. The adults pictured with me were all students of mine when they were in 5th grade. Now we are all colleagues working together in the same district. The 5 of your are amazing and I’m so proud of you. Upper Merion Area School District

Day 1 of 14… PUMPKIN PIE! Best job ever!! Let the Halloween fun begin. 🎃 Upper Merion Area School District

Lions, tigers & bears oh my! Animals came to Upper Merion Area Middle School to help 5th graders learn about volume. Check out our full news story below! #umasdistheplacetobe

The POTATO OLYMPICS! Monday we decorated our Taterletes. Tues-Thurs we competed in gymnastics, breakdancing, bowling, bobsled, weightlifting, long roll, bball, track, potato toss, & diving. Friday we had closing ceremonies & awards. AMAZING WEEK! Upper Merion Area School District Upper Merion Area Middle School