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I love seeing all the smiling faces in the hallways!

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Several of my students have told me how much fun they are having in class and say that they love coming to school each day! It always puts a smile on my face when I hear that! :)

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Seeing progress even though it is the first week!!!
Love it!

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I have a new student, and both of his parents have emailed me over the past week to tell me how much he enjoys this class, and how he loves the read aloud we have been working on because it mentioned a famous man from his home country.

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First day of checking out books in the Media Center!  One student cheered when he could check out Geronimo Stilton! A treat saved for third grade on up!

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First day of checking out books in the Media Center!  One student cheered when he could check out Geronimo Stilton! A treat saved for third grade on up!

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I enjoyed working carpool in the morning and see all the kids smiling faces the first day of school! The music on Friday was AWESOME as well!

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After the Kindergarten kids had music, they all know me so they wave and say "that's my music teacher!"...

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After the Kindergarten kids had music, they all know me so they wave and say "that's my music teacher!"...

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Julie Allen - Principal's Assistant/Bookkeeper

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Julie Allen - Principal's Assistant/Bookkeeper

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I loved hearing about a first grade student's STEM Lab experience making a boat when I read a label she was wearing that said to ask her about what she had done in STEM Lab.  It was great to also see the links listed to check out what's happening in the STEM Lab!

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All the students smiling as they are moving during PE.  Students saying "that was so much fun!"

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I am so lucky to be surrounded by such a supportive environment. No matter what questions I have, there are always people willing to help answer them!

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I am really excited about the new year.  We have an awesome team this year and everyone is excited about the opportunity to teach such a great group of students.  The 5th grade team is full of GREAT Minds with GREAT plans for the year.

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Exhausted at the end of the first day, one of my students looked up at me and said, "It's already time to go?" I loved his energy and enthusiasm .

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First day of school- my little friend was holding his mom's hand tightly when crossing the bus lane.  When he saw us, he smiled, let go of his mom's hand and said "bye-bye" to his mom!

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I enjoyed all the hugs I received from the children throughout last week. Looking forward seeing the children tomorrow!

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The environment at Barnwell is such a welcoming one, and my team has been so helpful! I am grateful for the wonderful and supportive family community.

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All last week, one of my student told me each morning when she came in, she was so happy I was her teacher.  She said she wanted me to be her teacher this year. :>)

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I love seeing the smiling faces of students as they walk down the hall each morning. Many of them come up and tell us good morning as we are standing in the door to greet our own students.

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I had a student that was working really hard on something, and another student came up to them and said "you can do this your are really really smart."

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I love seeing everyone smiling and happy! AND the TAG kids were THRILLED when they heard they didn't have to wait until testing was over to start classes!

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I love all the support the teachers are giving our wonderful students, the little extra hugs and attention make all the difference in the world to a child!

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My team has answered every single question I have had without hesitation, and with a smile on their face! I also loved hearing that a particular student loved being in my class from his mom!

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I'm so happy to be back with my Barnwell family.  I have had so much support getting my reports and paperwork done while I was unable to be here and loved all the hugs and caring words upon my return.

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Samantha Weaver - 4 Several of my students told me during our morning meeting today that they have been soooo excited to come to school this week, and that they didn't want the weekend to come!! :) 

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Samantha Weaver - 4 Several of my students told me during our morning meeting today that they have been soooo excited to come to school this week, and that they didn't want the weekend to come!! :) 

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I love when my students laugh and giggle when they enjoy a lesson.

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Throughout this week our classes have shared one bathroom because the toilet is broken in the other one!  Our little people have demonstrated cooperative problem solving skills during this setback!  One small step for kids,  one giant leap for kindergarten!

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Kindergarten
The excitement on my kiddos faces when they do something they thought they could not do!!

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One of my students who is new to Barnwell asked his mom why he didn't come to Barnwell for his "whole life" because it is the best school!

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I told my class that I have a  "class mailbox" to put notes from parents to the teacher in. On Tuesday I had about 5 kids write me letters, put them in envelopes and then put them in my mailbox! So sweet!

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I received a hand written note (and chick fil a gift card!) from a parent thanking me for making her son's first week of school so enjoyable. She said all he could talk about all week was going back to see all his friends and teachers!

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I have had the BEST experience with my new team.  They are so helpful and supportive and never get tired of my questions!

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While learning how to write a journal entry, one of my students chose to write about their first day of First Grade (un-prompted). She wrote, "My first day of school was asam. I love my teacher!

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When parents tell me how much their child LOVES school!

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When a parent e-mailed me to let me know her daughter thinks the time she's at school goes by too fast, and when she's at home waiting to come to school it's too slow!

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Daniel Hodge - Personalized Learning Coach

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Daniel Hodge - Personalized Learning Coach

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This Padlet is my favorite. I love hearing teachers gush about their passion for working with children. I'm willing to bet that there are no other professions out there taking the time today to celebrate what makes their environment so amazing. This joy is so contagious.

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I love that students are constantly telling me that they got the BEST teacher.  It says so much about how purposeful teachers in our school are to making the first week awesome!

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I was talking to one of the kindergarten students that I had to screen and said, "So you are able to speak English AND Spanish?"  He replied, "Yes, but not at the same time."  Too cute!

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I loved the enthusiasm that everyone displayed the first week both the students and the teachers. It was contagious!!

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Seeing our team lead the way with energy and enthusiasm

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My heart melted when one of my former students told me that he loves me.

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My new 2nd grade team has been awesome.  They are probably tired of all my questions.  Big learning curve coming from 5th, but they are making the transition much easier.  Thanks a bunch.

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I like seeing the safety patrols in the hallway helping our Barnwell Bears stay safe. Way to go Mrs. Leeson and Mrs. Egbert for getting our patrols started on the first day of school!

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Jessica Prescott-EIP-It has been so rewarding to be able to do what I love this week-reading with kids and teaching them to read.  I love seeing their little brains at work! 

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Jessica Prescott-EIP-It has been so rewarding to be able to do what I love this week-reading with kids and teaching them to read.  I love seeing their little brains at work! 

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Seeing a big sister taking a little brother to K on the second day and he was running ahead urging her to "Come on!"  I said to her "So does he like school?'  Sister replied, "You think?"

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Heather Lambright - CST - It has been wonderful to hear and see all the positive energy and enthusiasm from teachers and staff:)

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Heather Lambright - CST - It has been wonderful to hear and see all the positive energy and enthusiasm from teachers and staff:)

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Watching the kids creative juice flow as they built bridges and boats...one class even came up with a song about the Bears in a Boat!

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Another teacher came and told me that they had a student tell them that the new art teacher was really cool and that they were excited to come to my room for art all year!

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One of my ESOL student's mom emailed me that her child told her "mom, I love my teacher and my friends!"

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I have a new student this year from another state. In his absence this morning, I asked my students if they would like to share their favorite things to do around Georgia with him. Everyone jumped to write their favorites down--it
made me smile and I hope it will make him smile too!

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One of my kiddos came to me after math and said, "This class is so much fun! I'm glad you're my teacher." :)

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What has been your "BEST" moment or experience so far this week? 

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What has been your "BEST" moment or experience so far this week? 

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