1st Day Wins by Mahmut Bekin https://padlet.com/mbekin/etw6xb8d8shbwcsa Share your first-day wins en-us 2025-08-18 19:20:18 UTC 2025-08-20 00:25:22 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/8.0/svg/1f947.svg 7th Grade Win cmerriman2 https://padlet.com/mbekin/etw6xb8d8shbwcsa/wish/3546669840 Getting students into classes, handing out agendas and schedules, and helping students with lockers were handled so well. It really felt like a smooth start to the day, and everyone was more than willing to help! Thank youuu 7th grade team<3

]]> 2025-08-18 19:54:48 UTC https://padlet.com/mbekin/etw6xb8d8shbwcsa/wish/3546669840 7th Grade https://padlet.com/mbekin/etw6xb8d8shbwcsa/wish/3546673160 Many new 7th graders were very helpful and showed good leadership by stepping up to help other students learning to access online resources. Lot's of positive points were earned.

]]> 2025-08-18 19:58:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mbekin/etw6xb8d8shbwcsa/wish/3546673160 Personal Day 1 Win sshaoul2 https://padlet.com/mbekin/etw6xb8d8shbwcsa/wish/3546675297 I was able to manage the classes well for the most part. Didn't have any major disruptions, and all the 7th graders were responsive when I called their attention back to me. I count that as my win for today.

]]> 2025-08-18 20:01:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mbekin/etw6xb8d8shbwcsa/wish/3546675297 8th grade win https://padlet.com/mbekin/etw6xb8d8shbwcsa/wish/3546675700 although the day started with some technical issues and scheduling confusion, students were able to find their classes, lockers, and got signed in to get some work done. one day down

]]> 2025-08-18 20:02:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mbekin/etw6xb8d8shbwcsa/wish/3546675700 I successfully connected and caught up with students, making them feel seen and heard on the very first day. aalla1 https://padlet.com/mbekin/etw6xb8d8shbwcsa/wish/3546677003 2025-08-18 20:04:28 UTC https://padlet.com/mbekin/etw6xb8d8shbwcsa/wish/3546677003 9th grade win kflaherty56 https://padlet.com/mbekin/etw6xb8d8shbwcsa/wish/3546677770 It was great reconnecting with students and hearing about their summer.

]]> 2025-08-18 20:06:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mbekin/etw6xb8d8shbwcsa/wish/3546677770 Day 1 Win https://padlet.com/mbekin/etw6xb8d8shbwcsa/wish/3546678773 ALL OF MY TECH WORKED TODAY :)

]]> 2025-08-18 20:07:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mbekin/etw6xb8d8shbwcsa/wish/3546678773 10th Grade Win sshukla2 https://padlet.com/mbekin/etw6xb8d8shbwcsa/wish/3546683701 It was a smooth first day of school. Thank you to all the 10th-grade team members, staff, and admins! The student's schedule was perfect, and they were happy with their classes. Thank you, everyone, for doing your part. It's great to be working with you all! Go Pirates!

]]> 2025-08-18 20:13:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mbekin/etw6xb8d8shbwcsa/wish/3546683701 8th grade Win https://padlet.com/mbekin/etw6xb8d8shbwcsa/wish/3546691557 Lockers and homeroom went so smoothly today. All students were in their assigned locations at all times, attentive and receptive! It all felt really smooth and successful! Seeing the current 9th graders made my day as well!

]]> 2025-08-18 20:27:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mbekin/etw6xb8d8shbwcsa/wish/3546691557 aliu68 https://padlet.com/mbekin/etw6xb8d8shbwcsa/wish/3546693268 Everyone in 7th grade came to school in uniform! And they've already learned how to go with passes and came back with them!

They enjoyed getting to know each other in class! Great win for the first day of school.

]]> 2025-08-18 20:31:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mbekin/etw6xb8d8shbwcsa/wish/3546693268 PCSS II Win jrakoske https://padlet.com/mbekin/etw6xb8d8shbwcsa/wish/3546720942 My personal Day 1 win was recognizing several instances in my classes where I needed some guidance from the more experienced teachers at PCSS II, and having them provide that guidance freely and without any hesitation (special shout-outs to Mr. Ku, Mr. Milliken, and Ms. Shukla)! I already feel very supported here, which is the biggest Day 1 win I could ask for!

]]> 2025-08-18 21:25:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mbekin/etw6xb8d8shbwcsa/wish/3546720942 Students were compliant about passing in phones, and were pretty into the courses. Myself and a colleague are trying a "no homework" model this year, kids seemed excited about that. But feeling extra strong this year! - Mr. $\Sigma\vec{F}$ https://padlet.com/mbekin/etw6xb8d8shbwcsa/wish/3546978739 2025-08-19 02:17:00 UTC https://padlet.com/mbekin/etw6xb8d8shbwcsa/wish/3546978739 https://padlet.com/mbekin/etw6xb8d8shbwcsa/wish/3547516859 Students showed up excited and positive, which sets a great tone for the year. A big win for me was how genuinely excited seniors seemed to be to work with me! :-)

]]> 2025-08-19 11:20:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mbekin/etw6xb8d8shbwcsa/wish/3547516859 US News Ranking mbekin https://padlet.com/mbekin/etw6xb8d8shbwcsa/wish/3547613939 PCSS II ranked #7 in Massachusetts
PCSS l ranked #10

That’s two Top 10 spots under one family.
Hard work. Dedication. Results.

Enjoy the flex, team. You built this.

]]> 2025-08-19 13:18:42 UTC https://padlet.com/mbekin/etw6xb8d8shbwcsa/wish/3547613939 7th Grade Win https://padlet.com/mbekin/etw6xb8d8shbwcsa/wish/3547617927 After a little hectic start on day 1 learning all the ropes and procedures of a brand new school, the 7th graders have been doing wonderful learning about stories and songs in other languages and engaging in critical thinking!

]]> 2025-08-19 13:21:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mbekin/etw6xb8d8shbwcsa/wish/3547617927 AP Science https://padlet.com/mbekin/etw6xb8d8shbwcsa/wish/3547661683 This was my official first day of school since starting in Oct 2024! Both schools went smoothly and I felt prepared and excited to meet my new students.

]]> 2025-08-19 14:00:35 UTC https://padlet.com/mbekin/etw6xb8d8shbwcsa/wish/3547661683 Day 1 Win https://padlet.com/mbekin/etw6xb8d8shbwcsa/wish/3547702524 Had a student in class that followed expectations excellently for multiple classes even on the first day!

]]> 2025-08-19 14:37:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mbekin/etw6xb8d8shbwcsa/wish/3547702524 https://padlet.com/mbekin/etw6xb8d8shbwcsa/wish/3547939089 I was able to reconnect with many students from last year, and observed classes I had not been to before.

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