It would be ashamed if education comes out of this pandemic only to return to status quo. There hasn't been an opportunity for such sweeping changes in education for the last half century. Less testing More adaptability Improved family/school partnership Let kids learn like kids

Tomorrow is Friends & Family Day! 😊 We’d love to hear about what you’ve been doing this week. Tweet stories & pics to #OlatheSpirit Madison Place.

Meet Josie. She & Mrs. Baker wish you well. 💛 #OlatheSpirit #1stGradeMD

The message on our sign reflects the heartfelt sentiments of us all. We love you & miss you! Please reach out to any of us if you have any needs. ❤️😊❤️ #MyOlatheSchools (All safety precautions & social distancing requirements were observed when changing the sign.)

In less than 10 days, educators built an online learning experience to continue education during an unprecedented time and it shows why we're stronger together. #MyOlatheSchools x #OlatheMade bit.ly/3aGevSW

Zooming with my first graders in my new workspace! My heart is so full after seeing them all again 💕 #olathespirit Madison Place

Miss my kiddos so dang much 💕

Let’s see some Maverick pride this week! We’d love to see #MadisonPlaceAlum as well! #OlatheSpirit Madison Place PTO

I love being a Maverick!❤️💙 #OlatheSpirit Madison Place

It was so much fun! You all are doing an amazing job with the continuous learning videos and lessons. So happy I got to play a part in it all! #OlatheProud

It’s been great seeing parents today as we hand materials out to them. In the words of the amazing Mavericks who chalked our walks last night... We love you! ❤️ We miss you! 💛 We wish you a happy, healthy summer! ☀️ #MyOlatheSchools

The first grade teachers are ready for you, Mavericks!! Let’s make it a great year! Mrs.Tanney Stephanie Baker Sarah Dotterweich Madison Place

Hats off to this first grade class! They had the highest class participation for the Kids Heart Challenge in the school. Not only that, but one of their classmates raised the most donations! What's the reward? Designing Mr. T's haircut. Madison Place

Students teaching students. Powerful. #MaverickStrong #1stGradeMD

✏️Fun, fun, fun!🖍 Mavericks are drawing this afternoon with Kyle Tiernan. Kara James Stephanie Baker Ashley McClaskey Madison Place PTO

You Read to Me & I’ll Read to You! 📚This week during library #1stGradeMD readers Madison Place read short stories in verse. Madison Place Library

Welcome to NOUN TOWN! 🏘 Our #1stGradeMD readers are learning all about nouns and having fun. 🌇 @MsIsaacInFirst Sarah Dotterweich Mrs.Tanney Stephanie Baker

Look out for the MATH MONSTERS! • Our #1stGradeMD students are solving problems using tens frames & monster teeth. • Mrs.Tanney Stephanie Baker Sarah Dotterweich @MsIsaacInFirst

Thank you SO much Madison Place PTO for the ADORABLE mama shirt and onesie for baby Baker ❤️

The #1stGradeMD staff transformed themselves into the main characters from the popular ‘food group series’ by Jory John.