https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3 en-us 2016-08-09 16:40:55 UTC 2026-03-22 16:27:48 UTC hello@padlet.com BarnwellBears https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/117810941
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Simply double click anywhere on the screen to add your comment. ]]> 2016-08-09 16:42:30 UTC https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/117810941 roundsb https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118107487 One of my kiddos came to me after math and said, "This class is so much fun! I'm glad you're my teacher." :) ]]> 2016-08-12 11:34:02 UTC https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118107487 robertsj41 https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118108033 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!]]> 2016-08-12 11:42:07 UTC https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118108033 https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118108077 One of my ESOL student's mom emailed me that her child told her "mom, I love my teacher and my friends!"]]> 2016-08-12 11:43:17 UTC https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118108077 https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118108339 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! ]]> 2016-08-12 11:47:48 UTC https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118108339 https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118108461 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!]]> 2016-08-12 11:49:57 UTC https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118108461 lambrighth https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118109494 2016-08-12 12:12:53 UTC https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118109494 byrdp https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118113680 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?"

]]> 2016-08-12 13:03:04 UTC https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118113680 peegie77 https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118115032 2016-08-12 13:16:31 UTC https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118115032 https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118120027 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!]]> 2016-08-12 13:57:56 UTC https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118120027 https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118122443 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.]]> 2016-08-12 14:17:57 UTC https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118122443 https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118125198
My heart melted when one of my former students told me that he loves me.  

]]> 2016-08-12 14:41:16 UTC https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118125198 BarnwellBears https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118126816 Seeing our team lead the way with energy and enthusiasm ]]> 2016-08-12 14:57:02 UTC https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118126816 https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118126852 I loved the enthusiasm that everyone displayed the first week both the students and the teachers. It was contagious!!]]> 2016-08-12 14:57:24 UTC https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118126852 https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118132403 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!]]> 2016-08-12 15:43:39 UTC https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118132403 https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118132633 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!]]> 2016-08-12 15:45:32 UTC https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118132633 Hodgedv https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118134174 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.]]> 2016-08-12 15:56:12 UTC https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118134174 Ms_Silverboard https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118136111 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!]]> 2016-08-12 16:11:22 UTC https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118136111 https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118138124
When parents tell me how much their child LOVES school!

]]> 2016-08-12 16:32:59 UTC https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118138124 FirstBES https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118139036 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!]]> 2016-08-12 16:41:43 UTC https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118139036 https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118139102 I have had the BEST experience with my new team.  They are so helpful and supportive and never get tired of my questions!

]]> 2016-08-12 16:42:27 UTC https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118139102 https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118139316 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! ]]> 2016-08-12 16:44:33 UTC https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118139316 https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118139657
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!]]> 2016-08-12 16:48:10 UTC https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118139657 nolan3 https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118139704 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! ]]> 2016-08-12 16:48:51 UTC https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118139704 mavridogloua https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118142128 Kindergarten
The excitement on my kiddos faces when they do something they thought they could not do!!]]> 2016-08-12 17:13:07 UTC https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118142128 https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118142291 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!]]> 2016-08-12 17:15:19 UTC https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118142291 https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118142308 I love when my students laugh and giggle when they enjoy a lesson. ]]> 2016-08-12 17:15:33 UTC https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118142308 weavers3 https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118152981 2016-08-12 18:51:55 UTC https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118152981 https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118160514 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.]]> 2016-08-12 20:42:07 UTC https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118160514 https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118176868 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! 

]]> 2016-08-13 11:50:47 UTC https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118176868 https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118217357 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!

]]> 2016-08-14 23:18:02 UTC https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118217357 https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118217961 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!]]> 2016-08-14 23:31:52 UTC https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118217961 mcculloughh1 https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118218321 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." ]]> 2016-08-14 23:38:58 UTC https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118218321 jtrog2002 https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118219867 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.]]> 2016-08-15 00:03:57 UTC https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118219867 https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118222449 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. :>)]]> 2016-08-15 00:50:26 UTC https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118222449 https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118224772 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. ]]> 2016-08-15 01:30:37 UTC https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118224772 https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118225927 I enjoyed all the hugs I received from the children throughout last week. Looking forward seeing the children tomorrow! ]]> 2016-08-15 01:51:38 UTC https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118225927 https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118226709 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!

]]> 2016-08-15 02:02:32 UTC https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118226709 andersenla https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118227067
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 . ]]> 2016-08-15 02:07:04 UTC https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118227067 hawkinse11 https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118227321 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.   ]]> 2016-08-15 02:09:20 UTC https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118227321 https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118228190 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! ]]> 2016-08-15 02:20:21 UTC https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118228190 https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118266136 All the students smiling as they are moving during PE.  Students saying "that was so much fun!"

]]> 2016-08-15 11:08:33 UTC https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118266136 allenj17 https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118268541
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!

]]> 2016-08-15 11:41:19 UTC https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118268541 https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118268951 2016-08-15 11:47:07 UTC https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118268951 https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118269428 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!]]> 2016-08-15 11:54:08 UTC https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118269428 https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118291099 2016-08-15 14:58:13 UTC https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118291099 carrollj12 https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118301466 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.]]> 2016-08-15 16:04:25 UTC https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118301466 https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118305932 Seeing progress even though it is the first week!!!
Love it!

]]> 2016-08-15 16:40:06 UTC https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118305932 https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118339657 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! :)]]> 2016-08-15 20:58:06 UTC https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118339657 https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118560111 I love seeing all the smiling faces in the hallways! ]]> 2016-08-17 11:22:59 UTC https://padlet.com/BarnwellBears/1pw28d1scwm3/wish/118560111