Day 133. Let’s remember a few things shall we? The world is a much better place because you are in it. You are valued and loved. And, you have the amazing ability to make a difference and impact on those who most need it. So what kind of Ripple Effect will you have today?

My Odyssey of the Mind team is working hard to get to the World Championships! Can you help us reach our #fundraising goal? Checks to Brentwood Union School District can be mailed to Julie Truesdell, 140 Birch Street, Brentwood, CA 94513. Anything helps! 👏 #MakeADifference

#RippleThoughtOfTheDay #powerofconnection #therippleeffect #motivationeveryday

Local friends, please visit Tea Zen Tea on Monday 5/16 to help support our Odyssey of the Mind #fundraiser ! 🧋#BUSD

Day 138. Let’s remember a few things shall we? The world is a much better place because you are in it. You are valued and loved. And, you have the amazing ability to make a difference and impact on those who most need it. So what kind of Ripple Effect will you have today?

Local friends: here’s one more #fundraiser before we head to the #OdysseyOfTheMind World Championship on Tuesday! Faraway friends: checks can be made to BUSD and sent c/o Julie Truesdell, 140 Birch Street, Brentwood, CA 94513. Thank you! ☺️ #fundraising #RT #payitforward

Friday Quote: “Be good to people. You will be remembered more for your kindness than any level of success you could possibly attain.” Mandy Hale - Let’s all be good to each other. Have a great day. Be well.

If you’re a fellow #teacher, I’d love to throw you a virtual #PamperedChef #fundraiser to help you get classroom supplies! #DonorsChoose #clearthelist #clearthelists #MakeADifference #payitforward #givebackchallenge #giveback #teachertwitter #teachershelpingteachers #TeacherLife

Back to work! (Kids start on Thursday).

Lots of fun during our Nutrition Stations today!

Nutrition Stations #2!

To help our school’s #OdysseyoftheMind team get to the World Finals, we’re hosting a Pampered Chef #fundraiser! You can order the kitchen products you love, and the team will earn 15% of the sales! Here’s the ordering link: pamperedchef.com/party/odysseyo… Thank you! 👩‍🍳

Fun, interactive classroom for Open House! 🤗 #middleschool

Our Edna Hill Odyssey of the Mind Team gave their all at Worlds in Michigan. Way to go Bobcats!

I wonder if students have any idea how much their words mean to us… 🥰

It’s the second half of the year, and we’re running out of paper, pencils, and colored pencils. 😱 Please check out or share my class wishlist: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls… Thank you for your support! 🍎 #helpateacher #clearthelist #wishlist #teachersoftwitter #STEM #STEAM #education

The Garin Odyssey of the Mind team earned 3rd place in the qualifying tournament, and they’ll compete in the state championship next month! Dr. Dana Eaton GES Ms. Martin Kirsten Jobb

Fun at the #LEGO station on Workshop Wednesday! #STEAM #STEAMclass #STEMEducation