Today in 3rd grade...a STEM challenge! Each partnership got 10 candy pumpkins and some toothpicks and was tasked with creating the tallest free standing tower possible. Washington Elem TOSA Wauwatosa Schools #learningisfun #coteaching #studentengagement #stemchallenge #tosaproud

How One Makerspace is Meeting Students' Social-Emotional Needs | via Cult of Pedagogy featuring Dan Ryder will be presenting at ACTEM & MassCUE buff.ly/2Nf8oKJ

AWESOME! This made me smile, wanna scream and make me reflect on purpose and passion. Am I this committed every morning to make a positive difference with others? If there is any hesitation, then time to examine my purpose, drink stronger coffee and/or listen to better music.

This week's WSD Staff Shout-Out goes to Brenda Hill-Gordon. Brenda is the front office Educational Assistant at Washington Elementary School and also serves on the District's Safety Committee. Thanks for all you do to serve our students, Brenda! #TosaProud

So grateful for Mathnasium Wauwatosa, Washington Elem TOSA PTA and Staff for hosting a great Math and Stem night. Thanks to all the volunteers and parents for coming out!!

#BrewersOnDeck

We had a great kickoff Washington Elem TOSA to our #allschoolread The kids are so excited to read The One and Only Ivan.

ICYMI: Three WSD teachers were selected as 2020 Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Teacher Fellows - earning $6K for themselves and $6K for their school! Additionally, two Wauwatosa East Students were selected as Student Excellence Scholars. More here: bit.ly/KohlAwards

We kicked off our 3rd Annual All School Read this week Washington Elem TOSA. The kids were so excited to find out what book we were going to read together. Our selected title is The One & Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate (kaaauthor.bsky.social) Thanks to our PTA for the purchase of the books! #TimbyASR20

Who needs basketball when you have smallest to greatest March Madness. Washington Elem TOSA

Just something to share with your learners as you challenge them to learn beyond the walls of the classroom. I did this quickly, so if you find any errors that need to be changed, just let me know. Hope this helps in some small way. ❤️ bit.ly/remotelearning… #remotelearning

We are grateful for the experts serving on our medical & public health advisory panel! The model of instruction we use to begin the school will be determined by the school board based on the advice & metrics provided by this panel. wauwatosa.k12.wi.us/site/Default.a…

This fall, students & families will have the opportunity to engage in virtual instruction through Tosa Connected, which features both live & pre-recorded lessons & independent practice. Tosa Connected is one of 3 learning options available at the start of the school year.

2nd graders Washington Elem TOSA working on setting goals as writers. This student shared he was working on making his ‘writing better by unfreezing his people.’ Making his characters ’say’ and ‘do’ things to help bring the story to life. #growingwriters

Students representing their culture, who they are through images and words, celebrating their identity. Washington Elem TOSA #celebrateyou

Work with some amazing people! As we start a 5 day return today at elementary, our secondary team stopped by to support us! Thanks Seth Larson, Ph.D. Tahir Abdelmawla Nick Hughes Jordan Stein bmcginnity #TosaProud the scone didn’t have a chance!

I have a message for all the little girls and boys out there who dream of growing up to be superheroes: Superheroes walk among us. They’re teachers, doctors, scientists, vaccine researchers—and you can grow up to be like them too.

Hey. That is an active hug and go and bus lane. Keep moving forward! Can someone Washington Elem TOSA please remind Bernie Sanders about the rules?

Mrs. Kannass’ Senior Kindergarten Experiences class had a blast at Lincoln Elementary’s Summer School! ☀️📚 During their beach-themed week, they enjoyed reading outdoors on their beach towels & using sidewalk chalk to practice their sight words! 🌊🏖️ #TosaProud