Mrs. Polk’s Social Studies 6 students competed in the Unit 1 Olympics over the last 2 days. It was an exciting competition thanks to Nearpod PurposeGames and Google for Education Great Neck Middle School

GNMS students reflected on how technology impacts their social and emotional well-being for #digcitweek Common Sense Education Flocabulary Padlet

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Shout out to our Stingray teachers IVONNE OTERO Ken Garrison Cheritta Pridgen for presenting and sharing at #vbilss Their dedication and innovation was so inspiring! #vbits

I didn’t get a chance to take any pictures today, but a HUGE thank you to Alycia Ott-Bales for co-presenting with me at the June and Aug #vbcampcanvas Not 1, not 2, not 3, but 4 sessions! You are a Canvas rockstar and I know teachers valued you sharing your experiences.

AVID students in grades 6-8 took a deep dive into executive functioning skills with a focus on digital organization. Students collaborated to identify organizational strategies for Canvas, Google Drive, ClassLink, and their eBinder. Cheritta Pridgen #vbits

Accountability Post: GNMS Podcast Series Coming May ‘23 Hosted by AVID Scholars Art by Michael B. and Marcella L., Gr 6 Great Neck Middle School Cheritta Pridgen #vbits

Our first interview with the Grade 6 counselor, Ms. Miller, is in the books. T & W did a great job preparing for and executing the interview. #vbits Sheila Teri Cheritta Pridgen

NJHS volunteers were busy bees 🐝 this morning helping me to prepare for an upcoming text mapping activity! Stay tuned. Julie Allen

Wave exploration with rope, springs, slinkys, and #textmapping for the win in Mrs. Saunders’ Science class today! High engagement and great collaboration. #vbits Julie Allen Great Neck Middle School

Love the collaboration between Iwalani Wilson and Jessica Carpenter bringing STEM and Social Studies together to create an incredible learning experience. Inquiry driven learning is the hallmark of rigor! Like a hamburger at Five Guys, WELL DONE!

We released the last episode of our 6-episode podcast series of The Stingray Scoop this week. We learned and grew so much as a podcasting team. My goal for the episodes to be student driven was met and we all had fun doing it. I’m excited for what’s to come next year. #vbits

Grade 6 students created zines to review the scientific method. Such an easy and engaging way for students to show what they’ve learned. Thanks for the idea Meghan Siemieniak! #vbits

6th graders had so much fun designing waves instructional resources in Canva to “sell” on the GNMS Fetsy (fake Etsy) website. Congratulations to Mr. Morrison’s classes for having the most sales. #vbits

Stephanie and I had a great time presenting Ignite 🔥 Instruction and Student Creations with Research-Based Principles of Visual Design and Layout at #DTALcon today. Thank you to all who attended. #vbits #vblms

Loved seeing my Great Neck Middle School fam presenting and attending #DTALcon today. We are ready to ignite possibilities. 🔥 🔥 🔥 Tony Splendore IVONNE OTERO

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I’m looking forward to seeing what students create in the library makerspace to help #BuildToGive This is what I came up with. Thanks for the idea Sheila Teri

7th grade Algebra students had a blast at our first Glow Day to review for their unit test. Neon bowling, trashketball, and headbandz were just a few of the activities. Thank you to Salem Middle School and Landstown Middle for the idea and resources! VBSchools Jessica Carpenter

What a great time so far at #ISTE24 with the VBSchools crew. I’m loving the Playground area and Expo Hall. So many great conversations and fun at vendor events! #vbits Jennifer Ives Erik Tonnesen @RoseBehson @MsJenBlais