Instilling a love of reading is critical, and not wasted effort on kids in poverty. There is a gigantic difference between teaching reading, and teaching strategies for passing reading comprehension tests if you can’t read well. From NPR: npr.org/2019/01/02/677…

I just entered the Broadway in Cincinnati drawing for $35 tickets to see Fiddler on the Roof #luckyseat luckyseat.com/fiddler-Cincin… via Lucky Seat

Teachers are ready to greet the students with their Kindess Tunnel to kick off the week.

Students that feel connected to adults at school has a huge impact with learning. When they don’t connect with any adult it impacts their learning, self-image , behavior, and feeling connected at school . Relationship building needs to prioritized. edutopia.org/video/power-re…

aft.org/periodical/ame… Great Article about how important background knowledge and incidental learning!#FelicityInnovates #FFLS

Obvious to you. Amazing to others. - by Derek Sivers youtu.be/xcmI5SSQLmE via YouTube Just a thought! We are all perhaps Amazing to others!!!

"Greeting each student at the door with a positive message brings benefits for both students and teacher, according to a study." - Welcoming Students With a Smile buff.ly/2x517Wy via edutopia

Do your words inspire???

Students and Parents! Mark this night in your calendar! 😃

JumpStart Theatre has been a wonderful program for our school and community. Tonight our students got to shine in the JumpStart Theatre Showcase at the Taft Theatre. Felicity Franklin Schools were represented well with an outstanding performance.

Great statement! 😍

#GetYourHueyOn Heart and Soul!

AMEN

Some of my “why’s”! My STUDENTS! 😍@felicityffms #cardinalgrateful

Just for me! Daily time in Gods Word! @felicityffms #cardinalgrateful

Greatful for my FFMS Family and my wonderful kids! I am “living the dream, every day!” z #cardinalgrateful

#IRun2StayClassy #IRun4Movement My little Sister/Friend! Back On Track! 😍

Lord, we pray that all women would be heard, valued, protected and celebrated. We pray for women who have experienced sexism, racism, prejudice or been mistreated. Help us stamp out injustice, oppression and inequality. By your spirit empower every woman to thrive in Jesus name.

Want an easy way to help the levy campaign? #vote4felicityschools

Please take a moment to read this year's last FFMS newsletter. Have a wonderful summer. smore.com/sa74v