Jessica Wheeler

It’s almost time for the 15th Annual Gratitude Challenge. 💫 It begins on November 1, goes all month long, and everyone is welcome to join in! More details can be found here: positivelypresent.com/2025/10/the-15…

Thriving schools…

October is when data meetings start to matter most. By now, we’ve taught, assessed, and gathered enough information to really see where our students are. But data alone doesn’t change anything. It’s not about numbers — it’s about needs. And those needs won’t be met unless our instruction shifts as a result of what we see. Let’s make sure our data conversations don’t stop at who’s behind. Let’s talk about what we’re going to do — and do it. They’re conversations about teaching, not just testing. About action, not just analysis. Because the data doesn’t move until we do. It’s not critical. It’s reflective. This is good teaching. #education #edchat

We spend too much time arguing like we're right—and too little time listening like we're wrong. Diatribes don't change minds. Productive disagreement depends on showing respect, curiosity, and humility. The most compelling teachers are the ones who are most eager to learn.

It’s GO time!

Here's to letting your students and staff know you believe in them – in all the ways. 💫 (Via leader @SteeleThoughts)

Planning an open house or family night? Consider posting an interactive anchor chart like this! (Via educator @mssears5)

Back in the Bronx! Legends!

Overlook Flag Day 2025 was one to remember! Thank you to all that put your heart and soul into our kids everyday! We are a strong community because of all of you!

The creativity brightened up this rainy day for all who attended the Arlington Art Fair! Fantastic and inspiring!

Thank you to the AHS athletes who read and answered questions about ‘the big high school’ today! Our future is SO bright! @AHSAdmiral_Al

Back in the Bronx cheering on the Boys in Blue!

@newyorkcityfc 🗽

IT'S HOME OPENER WEEEEEKKKK!!! Drop a 🗽 if we'll see you in the Bronx this weekend ⬇️

@newyorkcityfc Let’s go Boys in Blue!

Lining up for the first time this season 📝

Students need love, patience, and grace, but they also need routines, procedures, accountability and expectations. Care for them, but care enough to help them become their very best.

@plugusin I once asked my son’s middle school team of teachers and guidance counselors if their discussion about his was about compliance or learning. He took their quizzes and passed without doing the work or making all their classes. He had clearly learned. We should start a club!

The 2nd grade votes are in…”We are role models” is their class motto! They signed in, waited for an open booth, filled in their ballot and dropped it in the ballot box! #arlingtonspirit

Restaurant Week!!

Our fall highway cleanup along route 55 on 10/19 was a success! Thank you to Regina Godfrey (AHS) for leading the effort, retirees Jean Cwik and Debbie Pollack (and Debbie's husband), Marissa Drogan (AHS), Steven Ciancio (OPS), Eleni Anemelos (AHS), and AHS students who helped.