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Laurie Ruff

@ladyruff13

Mom of 4, devoted wife, awesome hardworking teacher, avid reader/writer/painter...oh and coffee drinker. Enough said.

 Bellevue, NE
Joined August 2016
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Thanks for the coverage! Congrats to Tamyia on her amazing showing in June! omaha.com/community/bellevue…
Bellevue West student places top 14 at National Speech Tournament

Bellevue West student places top 14 at National Speech Tournament

For the first time in more than a decade, a Bellevue West High School student was a top-14 finalist at the National Speech and Debate Association’s National Tournament.

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Congrats to our 6th graders. They have closed a chapter in their education by finishing up elementary school. We will miss them all, however, we are excited to see what the future holds for each one of them! Best of luck. #OnceATigerAlwaysATiger #GreatDay2BaTiger #ClassOf2027
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Image from Avery Elementary (@Avery_Tigers)
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This week, we asked sixth grade students from Avery Elementary School, ”What is the best thing about being a kid?” Here is a sample of what they said: omaha.com/community/bellevue…
KidSpeak: Avery Elementary

KidSpeak: Avery Elementary

This week, we asked sixth grade students from Avery Elementary School, ”What is the best thing about being a kid?” Here is a sample of what they said:

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Cool music experiment #Greatdaytobeatiger @Avery_Tigers @AveryMusicEd
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@edutopia24 Feb 2021
“Reading aloud daily demonstrates a commitment to literacy in an authentic and nonthreatening way.” Read-alouds don’t have to stop in the primary grades. Find out some of the benefits they offer older kids. edutopia.org/article/using-r…
Using Read-Alouds to Improve Older Elementary Students’ Literacy Skills

Using Read-Alouds to Improve Older Elementary Students’ Literacy Skills

A daily read-aloud can help build community and show reluctant readers how to approach a text.

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Come join #TeamBPS. Great community, great school district, great students and staff.
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Jeff Rippe@RippeJeff4 Feb 2021
Due to current conditions, there will be no school today, stay safe and warm. #bpsne #TeamBPS #StrongerTogether #ChampionsforChildren
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Jeff Rippe@RippeJeff24 Jan 2021
There will be no school tomorrow as it is predicted to be #tooslippeforRippe! Stay warm and safe. #bpsne #TeamBPS #StrongerTogether #Championsforchildren
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To all of your students and families. We miss you and hope you are safe and healthy! #GreatDay2BaTiger #BPSNE #WeMissOurTigers
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Jeff Rippe@RippeJeff2 Apr 2020
Governor Ricketts has issued a new order stating all school in Nebraska will remain closed until May 30th. @BellevueSchools will continue to support our students academically and socially/emotionally. Do not hesitate to let us know how we can help. Please take care of yourself!
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TechNType@TechNType30 Mar 2020
Helpful! #edchat #k12 #education #k12insight #revitupK12
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#RootedInLove 🌳❤️ – at Lincoln, NE
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If you are over 60 & your vehicle needs gas, a good cleaning, or an oil change, we have your back. No surcharge for pickup. Husker Auto Wash helps seniors amid coronavirus outbreak Husker Auto Wash helps seniors amid coronavirus outbreak - 3newsnow.com/news/coronaviru… – at St Pete Beach, FL
Husker Auto Wash helps seniors amid coronavirus outbreak

Husker Auto Wash helps seniors amid coronavirus outbreak

A local business gave its senior customers a full fledged service of their cars at no extra cost.

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BrainPOP@brainpop15 Mar 2020
If your school has been closed due to the spread of COVID-19, head here to apply for FREE access to BrainPOP: brnpop.co/39TpLuG This will grant you the ability to assign student work and more! 🏫👩‍🏫 For home use, families can register here: brnpop.co/38P0QH9 🏡👪
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Share your calm. #HackingSchoolDiscipline 📷 @principalest – at Beech Grove, IN
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Jeff Rippe@RippeJeff22 Jan 2020
After driving the roads and watching the forecast, it will be #TooSlippeforRippe. No school today for @BellevueSchools. Stay safe! #bpsne #TeamBPS #BeAHero #ChampionsforChildren
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"[Reading aloud] each day enriches the classroom community, allows me to share a love of reading, enhances my language arts instruction, and exposes students to new authors, genres, and themes." (via @Edutopia) edutopia.org/article/reading…
Reading Aloud to Middle School Students

Reading Aloud to Middle School Students

Hearing books read aloud benefits older students, enhancing language arts instruction and building a community of readers.

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This week, we asked sixth graders at Avery Elementary, ”What’s the best thing about being a kid?” Here is a sample of their answers: ow.ly/1wEn50xjTjz
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Gimkit@gimkit12 Nov 2019
👋 Say hello to KitCodes! In this brand new game mode, students have to get up & moving around the class! KitCodes will be available from Nov 18th-29th. Watch the video below to learn more!
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“If you over-structure a lesson, then you lose your students.” In this classroom, students are put at the *center* of their learning.

STW Springfield: Student-Centered Lessons

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