Let’s say it again... Studying history will sometimes disturb you. Studying history will sometimes upset you. Studying history will sometimes make you furious. If studying history always makes you feel proud and happy, you probably aren’t studying history.

Today was a beautiful day to invite Mr. Carraher’s 7th graders to listen to our graphic novel authors read their stories! #kindnessstartswithME Mason City Schools Mason Middle School

Grateful for Javaris Powell and Dr. Jen Johnson for their professional support of teachers- even in the summer! #amreading #amwriting

In preparation for the #learningpit lesson, Javaris Powell read After the Fall to teach our learners about persistence and growing from our fears!! #masonmoment

Happy World Coconut Day! Today we played Hot Coconut, broke one open, and tried shredded coconut for the first time!

If we want students to become more independent and reflective--to have more ownership of their learning and behavior, we need to stop emphasizing our approval as the main motivation in the classroom. #teacherlanguage — Mike Anderson leadinggreatlearning.com/how-and-why-i-…

Thank you Mason 3-6 PTO for supporting our students’ learning! The artifacts and speaker were amazing! Lindsay Konkel #kindnessstartswithME

It speaks volumes when Lebanon Boys Basketball players come to watch a second grade game on their day off! Thank you!!! Nathan Chivington

🔁 Here’s another angle of Matt’s game winner from last night’s JV game. 👏👏👏👏

During Book Showcase, a student chooses an excerpt from Front Desk by Kelly Yang to share with the class. They were riveted. Imagine their surprise when I told them some districts were banning it…and then another 10 year old says, “but what about our freedom of speech?” Yep…

You are ALL welcome in our classroom! #kindnessstartswithME #MasonElementary

Each year I am more impressed with Laurie Butts’s transformation of this outdoor learning space! We love it here!! #thesecretgarden #masonelementary

2023 is filled with amazing graphic novels. youtu.be/PL6DqJl3Aic

These 4th graders created affirmation jars (just because!) to bring joy to others! #kindnessstartswithME #masonelementary

Grateful to Mrs. Reynolds for putting together an AMAZING library in a very short amount of time. The kids and teachers are grateful for you! And it looks fantastic! #masonmoment