Good point! We need to consider the ways we are changing what our teaching looks and sounds like.

As an IKEA lover myself, this resonated! How can we utilize this concept in our instruction?

Fun ideas to celebrate your staff!

James Monroe staff conducted collegial visits this week to watch virtual station teaching in Mr. O's 5th grade class. This afternoon we had a rich discussion about what this could look like in their rooms! #virtuallearning James Monroe Elementary School

Teachers: what are y’all going to do tomorrow? What discussions will you be having? We don’t need a “business as usual” approach. How will you use your classroom space to address what has happened and hear what students have to share?

You don’t always need a fully polished lesson plan to teach.

How are you planning on discussing what happened today with your students tomorrow? The Conscious Kid has a thread going with educators across the country sharing their ideas and resources.

"Tomorrow is not simply another day at school. Don’t expect it to be. Don’t expect that you will know the answers to all their questions because kids always ask the hardest questions. So, dear teachers, do what you do so well. Listen" Kylene Beers kylenebeers.com/blog/

We are pleased to announce our participation in the 2021 National Youth Science Camp! This year’s camp experience will be virtual and offered to select participants at no cost. Apply by February 28th! For more information and to apply, click here: nysf.smapply.io.

Please read our James Monroe April Newsletter which includes our latest plan for return on April 19th. #shinebrightedison smore.com/s1zm4

Setting up our tent in preparation for our return to in-person! @EdisonB&G #shinebrightedison

As the sun set over New Brunswick tonight, staff James Monroe Elementary School generously donated 6 individually wrapped meals, homemade donuts, gifts for siblings & lots of pantry items to the Ronald McDonald House Charities ! Thank you Tavern on George for helping to make this happen!

Two friends, two pieces of paper and 22 minutes. Challenge: Who can make their paper the longest? #shinebrightedison

First grade students added letters and artifacts to a time capsule to be opened on 3-3-33 when they are preparing to graduate high school! Check out the highlights! #Twosday

Students in Mr. Osofsky’s 5th grade class are learning savings and expenditures! Earning money for jobs, paying “rent” for their desks and working toward purchasing their seats. #shinebright

Fun food FriYAY! Students in our self-contained autism classes practice life skills by following a recipe and making a tasty treat! This week cookie hamburgers! 😋 #shinebright

We’re having a magical evening at James Monroe! Magician Brian Richards is showing us the Magic is Reading! 💫📚

This group of students began their instrument lessons virtually last year! Here they are playing in their first in person concert! We’re proud of WHOO they are! James Monroe Elementary School

When you match the assistant principal! #twinning

What a fantastic evening we had yesterday at our multicultural night! It was wonderful to learn more about the different backgrounds and traditions of our families! #shinebright James Monroe Elementary School