A new school year = a fresh start and a new group of students! I’m excited to make this year the best possible experience for them, and every little bit of support helps make our classroom a special place to learn. ❤️📚 Thank you in advance! amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2C… #clearthelist

One of our favorite days is when author @RobBuyea visits JMI and teaches a writing lesson to our 5th graders! What amazing stories they created! And when they heard an excerpt from his new book…👏🏼🤩! Best day! @JMI_Edison

One of my favorite lessons where students compare a traditional childhood story with its graphic novel adaptation. They analyze how visual elements contribute to meaning, tone, and beauty. 📚🔍🤔 @JMI_Edison #inspiringreadersandthinkers

Teaching students to check the credibility of sources while researching for informational writing = teaching them how to use a powerful tool wisely. Research isn’t just about finding information — it’s about finding information you can trust. 🧠🧐💻📝@JMI_Edison

Celebrating Mrs. Macaro during School Counselor’s Week! 💛💚 @JMI_Edison #schoolcounselorsweek

Thank you, Mr. Kolibas and Mr. Murphy, for meeting with our 5th graders and answering their questions about the JMI addition! 🏗️🛠️👷‍♂️Your insights will help guide their Wonder Wednesday blueprints for their “Dream JMI School Additions.”@edisonb_g @JMI_Edison

Reviewing strategies to find the main idea with “Main Idea Mystery Bags.” Students practice identifying key ideas by examining clues and determining how the details connect to one central concept. 🔍📖 @JMI_Edison

Happy Halloween from 5-1 & 5-2! 👻🎃 @JMI_Edison

Working on the executive functioning skill of organization by using strategies to complete as much of a puzzle as we can in 5 minutes! 🧩“The Big Picture” @JMI_Edison

An amazing BizWorld Bazaar yesterday — we raised money for charity and showcased our entrepreneurial skills! 💰@JMI_Edison @bizworldorg

It’s always one of our favorite days when @RobBuyea comes to visit @JMI_Edison to inspire us with amazing writing lessons and share the secrets to being an amazing author! ✏️📖 Such a great day!

Getting excited about our new novel by exploring parts of the book and analyzing what we see or read! 📖🔍 @JMI_Edison #fantasynovel

Meet some of the Volume Monsters! These quirky creatures help students visualize volume by "filling up" 3D shapes—making math hands-on, fun, and unforgettable! @JMI_Edison

To close out our unit on colonial life, students created artifacts from that time period for our Colonial Life Museum. We learned so much new information about a wide range of topics. @JMI_Edison

We closed out our poetry unit by using the skills we learned to explore poetry visiting various stations-proving that every line has a story waiting to be uncovered! 📝🔍@JMI_Edison

My 5th graders welcomed spring by partnering with the preschoolers for a special reading and activity session using The Very Hungry Caterpillar. 🐛🦋Together, they explored this beloved story, fostering a love for books and building connections across ages! @JMI_Edison

We loved our guest reader today! 📚Thank you, Dr. Valentine, for sharing a great book, discussing how we face fears, and answering all of our questions about middle school! #ReadAcrossAmericaWeek @JMI_Edison @j_valentine25