Their smiling faces after reading all the nice things their classmates said about them. 😁❤️🖤 KI Jones Elementary

Love is needed.

Happy to be slimed with my partner Krista for American Heart Assoc. “Kids Heart Challenge” today! KI Jones Elementary students raised over $8000 for AHA! Way to go Jags! Fairfield-Suisun USD @MsCardoza @MsRodgers20 Mrs. Butler Tim Smith Krista Schmidt

We loved having our “stuffies” with us at school yesterday. Fun to see little pieces of home in the classroom! KI Jones Elementary

Forgot to mention that my class became published authors last month! Studentreasures KI Jones Elementary

May goal for the upcoming school year: Create as many experiences as possible to make my students scream, “Best day ever!” Get Your Teach On

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Thanks to KI Jones Elementary PTA, I won Giants tickets at the End of Year Staff Party last year and we got to enjoy today’s game in beautiful, sunny weather! #sfgiants

First math exploration today. #everydaymath KI Jones Elementary

Highlights from this week: library, writing and drawing how we can help the planet, and learning a new math game. We love to see it. KI Jones Elementary

Happy Fall from Room 5! In first grade, we love pumpkins, jumping in leaves, and doing yard work with Dad! KI Jones Elementary

Glow Day in my classroom was a success! Engaged learners all day long!! The Get Your Teach On conference in Orlando that I attended was my inspiration for this idea and I loved seeing it come to life! KI Jones Elementary

Changing up our spelling and sight word practice today. Engage every day. KI Jones Elementary

First gallery walk of the year! They did great and learned by reading each other’s writing from the month of September. KI Jones Elementary #firstgrade

My students loved having their blankets in class today. An easy incentive for them to earn and a great way to make Friday extra fun. KI Jones Elementary

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We made these adorable reindeer ornaments today. #firstgradecrafts KI Jones Elementary

December is always a fun month and crazy in the classroom. We had a great Polar Express themed day today and enjoyed some hot chocolate with marshmallows and candy canes. I got so many hugs when the bell rang, as I will be starting my maternity leave in January. KI Jones Elementary

Student celebrations are a great way to end the year! KI Jones Elementary

Field Day fun in First Grade! We love to see kids smiling and enjoying themselves! Melanie Cardoza KI Jones Elementary