https://padlet.com/lrsmith11/rr4l5tgtajqs Department Love - What's one thing you are proud to share this quarter? en-us 2018-01-23 21:47:43 UTC 2018-01-29 13:15:55 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Dootheets.png lrsmith11 https://padlet.com/lrsmith11/rr4l5tgtajqs/wish/224029986 So proud of the way 7th grade continues to collaborate, communicate, and nurture each other professionally, academically, and personally!]]> 2018-01-23 21:49:12 UTC https://padlet.com/lrsmith11/rr4l5tgtajqs/wish/224029986 lrsmith11 https://padlet.com/lrsmith11/rr4l5tgtajqs/wish/224274315 In a survey of 8^th grade ESOL students, 63% said they like reading more than they did before ]]> 2018-01-24 15:45:05 UTC https://padlet.com/lrsmith11/rr4l5tgtajqs/wish/224274315 lrsmith11 https://padlet.com/lrsmith11/rr4l5tgtajqs/wish/225586762 My shyest students have started to volunteer to read aloud to the class- not quantitative, but it's just as important to me as any other data :) ]]> 2018-01-29 12:52:10 UTC https://padlet.com/lrsmith11/rr4l5tgtajqs/wish/225586762 lrsmith11 https://padlet.com/lrsmith11/rr4l5tgtajqs/wish/225587704 I am so proud of the 6th grade team. We quickly developed strong personal and professional relationships & work so hard to provide the best instruction for our students. ]]> 2018-01-29 12:54:51 UTC https://padlet.com/lrsmith11/rr4l5tgtajqs/wish/225587704 lrsmith11 https://padlet.com/lrsmith11/rr4l5tgtajqs/wish/225588388 I love that my students beg me for independent reading time compared to the beginning of the year when they claimed they don't like to read.]]> 2018-01-29 12:56:53 UTC https://padlet.com/lrsmith11/rr4l5tgtajqs/wish/225588388 lrsmith11 https://padlet.com/lrsmith11/rr4l5tgtajqs/wish/225588630 A student who has been reluctant to work all year has been engaged with his fiction book for the entire SSR each day!]]> 2018-01-29 12:57:34 UTC https://padlet.com/lrsmith11/rr4l5tgtajqs/wish/225588630 lrsmith11 https://padlet.com/lrsmith11/rr4l5tgtajqs/wish/225588854 One of my students told me this week, "Ms. Englund, I thought you were lying when you said you're going to make us love reading. But, I love reading now because of you and Ms. Crosler. Thanks!"]]> 2018-01-29 12:58:06 UTC https://padlet.com/lrsmith11/rr4l5tgtajqs/wish/225588854 lrsmith11 https://padlet.com/lrsmith11/rr4l5tgtajqs/wish/225589396 I'm proud of the students who have grown so much in their writing skills. 

]]> 2018-01-29 12:59:34 UTC https://padlet.com/lrsmith11/rr4l5tgtajqs/wish/225589396 lrsmith11 https://padlet.com/lrsmith11/rr4l5tgtajqs/wish/225589420 I'm proud to work with colleagues who force me to re-think, revise, and get better every day.]]> 2018-01-29 12:59:38 UTC https://padlet.com/lrsmith11/rr4l5tgtajqs/wish/225589420 lrsmith11 https://padlet.com/lrsmith11/rr4l5tgtajqs/wish/225589571 The 8th grade CT worked together to improve our kids' writing scores!! ]]> 2018-01-29 13:00:06 UTC https://padlet.com/lrsmith11/rr4l5tgtajqs/wish/225589571 lrsmith11 https://padlet.com/lrsmith11/rr4l5tgtajqs/wish/225590002 Increased 8th Grade team scores.]]> 2018-01-29 13:01:02 UTC https://padlet.com/lrsmith11/rr4l5tgtajqs/wish/225590002 lrsmith11 https://padlet.com/lrsmith11/rr4l5tgtajqs/wish/225590013 A student who is insecure about her writing has been really proud of her recent essays for class.]]> 2018-01-29 13:01:04 UTC https://padlet.com/lrsmith11/rr4l5tgtajqs/wish/225590013 lrsmith11 https://padlet.com/lrsmith11/rr4l5tgtajqs/wish/225590348 The 8th grade CT truly cares about each other and we work together to do what's best for our students! ]]> 2018-01-29 13:01:59 UTC https://padlet.com/lrsmith11/rr4l5tgtajqs/wish/225590348 lrsmith11 https://padlet.com/lrsmith11/rr4l5tgtajqs/wish/225590472 2018-01-29 13:02:18 UTC https://padlet.com/lrsmith11/rr4l5tgtajqs/wish/225590472 lrsmith11 https://padlet.com/lrsmith11/rr4l5tgtajqs/wish/225590784 The Team students have improved their reading and writing skills greatly since the beginning of the year!  More students are using their resources and "getting unstuck".  They are transforming little by little and all the Team teachers couldn't be more proud.  
 ]]> 2018-01-29 13:03:10 UTC https://padlet.com/lrsmith11/rr4l5tgtajqs/wish/225590784 lrsmith11 https://padlet.com/lrsmith11/rr4l5tgtajqs/wish/225590980 So proud to work with such a dedicated and reflective group of teachers.  Makes me excited to come to work each day and work with all of you.

]]> 2018-01-29 13:03:35 UTC https://padlet.com/lrsmith11/rr4l5tgtajqs/wish/225590980 lrsmith11 https://padlet.com/lrsmith11/rr4l5tgtajqs/wish/225591715 I am proud of the trust level we have among our team members. We are committed to do what is best for our students and strive to be the best we can be every day.]]> 2018-01-29 13:05:24 UTC https://padlet.com/lrsmith11/rr4l5tgtajqs/wish/225591715 lrsmith11 https://padlet.com/lrsmith11/rr4l5tgtajqs/wish/225594404 I am proud that my students are in the habit of reading independently. Also, they have gotten better at convening.]]> 2018-01-29 13:13:21 UTC https://padlet.com/lrsmith11/rr4l5tgtajqs/wish/225594404