We differentiated the nonfiction unit by having some kids read and discuss nonfiction articles, while others read and discussed nonfiction books. Kids were grouped based on readiness and interest level. Same end result - amazing perspectives from Jefferson students. @APSGifted

Outdoor lab was BEAUTIFUL yesterday! Jefferson IBMYP

Today at the outdoor lab was freeeeeezing. Every year my grandma knits mittens and sends them to me. Today our Jefferson kids had warm hands thanks to grandma Grace! Jefferson IBMYP @APSGifted

My office smells like new books! Jefferson 7th graders will be reading Freewater, by local Arlington author @AminaLuqman This new book has it all and we are beyond excited for our kids to experience this novel. @APSGifted Jefferson IBMYP Mr. Anderson Katlyn Bennett

I love when teachers use a real world issue as a lens to a unit. 7th grade science students listened to planet money and used philosophical chairs to dialogue about genes, patents, intellectual property, and scientific research. @APSGifted Jefferson IBMYP @APSscience

Not kidding - these 6th graders discussed literature for 30 mn straight. No interruptions from teachers, no awkward silences, and everyone participated. Teachers set high expectations and kids delivered. @APSGifted Jefferson IBMYP Joanne Mann

6th grade reading took lit circles to the next level with Question Formulation Technique (QFT) With QFT students write their own questions, taking complete control of the conversation. Jefferson IBMYP @APSGifted

Congrats to Mr. Siegel- best of the best!

Alumni BBQ Thursday June 2nd at the Jefferson garden!! 🐝🐝🐝

Free hugs for everyone 💙 Jefferson teachers dug deep this year. This guy retired after 30 years with APS! Jefferson IBMYP

Mrs. Beyers is feelin the love from TJMS parents! She’s received books from three parents so far. Love the support we get from parents at TJMS. APS Secondary ELA Jefferson IBMYP

TJMS girls soccer has begun! Tallest to smallest pic…yup that’s our starting 6th grade goalie. Don’t worry, she slays! Come watch us play our first home game on Tuesday 9/27. Jefferson IBMYP

Does every child who grew up with Elsa know how to braid like this?! We didn’t win, but Jefferson girls soccer came out in style today. ⚽️

The Jefferson gifted info session will be 10/18 from 7-7:45 on Microsoft teams. We will cover the APS gifted services model, differentiation practices, and how these play out during class for advanced students. The link to join is below. Jefferson IBMYP tinyurl.com/4xcfh2ku

8th graders all got to start today 💙

What it looks like to co-teach and differentiate with Mr. Gladney. Half the class analyzes the causes and effects of the Revolutionary War, the other half does a DBQ and analyzes who the war was revolutionary for. 👌🏻Jefferson IBMYP @APSGifted

“Each and every child deserves an education that meets their needs and enhances their futures, and advanced students are no different. They have their own legitimate claim on our conscience, our sense of fairness, our policy priorities, and our education budgets” Fordham Institute

Forces and Motion unit entry event day in science 8. Can’t let the students have all the fun. Roller skates+project zero thinking routines= ENGAGED kids. Jefferson IBMYP @APSGifted