So true! 🙌

So thankful for the service these people have given. Happy Retirement Brad, Jody and Sharon! #pvproud

Please join us in welcoming Brenten Magee as the Assistant Principal at Pleasantview Elementary School. Mr. Magee will officially begin his new role on August 1, 2023. Read more about him at tr.ee/xtdavUWjpr

This game could work with subject-specific vocabulary in any class—science, math, social studies, & more. ✨

🍦 Exciting news, PV fam! 🎉 Mark your calendars for a delightful treat: our Ice Cream Social on Aug 30th, 3 PM - 7 PM. 🏫 Meet our fantastic staff, explore the school, and gear up for an amazing year! 📚 Indulge in ice cream, bring your friends & family, and join the excitement.

Hey PV fam! 🍦 Join us for an epic Ice Cream Open House on Aug 30, 3 PM - 7 PM! 🎉 Meet parents, teachers, and students, and kick off the school year with a scoop of togetherness. 🍨 Mark your calendars and let's make it a memorable one! See you there! 🎈🍦 #PVOpenHouse2023

This! 🙌

Every kid can and will succeed when they have a champion who believes in them. The magic ingredients? 🔹Compassion and grit.🔹 Meet them with empathy first. Then love them enough to change their story. #multiplyexcellence

What we do matters! 🧡

#1minwalk2work THROWBACK!! There will ALWAYS be people who judge schools without knowing anything about schools. It can be annoying but when you CHASE THE SMILES instead of the fly you forget why the fly is there and REMEMBER WHY YOU ARE. #LeadFromWhereYouAre #HackingLeadership

Just 98 teacher unions have settled contracts right now, compared to 155 at this time in 2021. Minnesota educators deserve a living wage, affordable health insurance and so much more. They are worth more! #mnleg #solidarityseason kare11.com/article/news/e…

Today we recognize Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The day celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. King and serves as a National Day of Service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities. Our offices are closed today in recognition of the holiday. #MLKDay

Today I sat w/ a student in my office while she cried, worrying about a family member recently hospitalized. Then I watched her crush it at her jazz band concert tonight. Idk what level that is on a state assessment but I do know that kind of resilience matters, too.

One of the biggest mistakes I made when I first started teaching, was focusing too much on engagement. My goal was not to teach curriculum, but to entertain kids. Now my instruction focuses on curricular goals and I do my best to make that engaging. But learning is my primary

‘There is no teacher shortage. There's a shortage of willingness to invest the profession with respect & support. There's a shortage in making the jobs appealing.’ -P Greene

One of the greatest honors of my life was the privilege of serving as commander-in-chief, and with pride also came sometimes heartbreak and loss. And the sober recognition of the sacrifices that so many Americans and their families have made to preserve our freedom. On Memorial

On the threshold of being inducted into the NFHS National High School Hall of Fame, Joe Mauer visits with Minnesota State High School League Executive Director Erich Martens on the importance of academics. Congrats to Joe! Erich Martens

Spent much of the last 36 hours with Joe Mauer. He was amazing. After his NFHS HOF induction he was gracious, kind, friendly and took pics with every fan who asked for an autograph for 90 minutes. The last inductee to leave, he is a role model for both kids and adults.Thanks Joe!