JMendes (ESL/ELD)

@miss_kroeger @HSFlames These are incredible. Thanks @miss_kroeger ♡

The Grade 2 students learned all about solar eclipses today! Check out our young astronomers!! 🌕🌑 #SolarEclipse @HSFlames

@miss_kroeger @MrsKroeger Two incredible educators!

Happy #WorldTeachersDay! Today, I celebrate not only my incredible mom but also every dedicated teacher out there. Thank you for shaping minds and futures. ❤️🍎@MrsKroeger

Congratulations to the Grade 8 @JSCardinals for putting on an amazing Cake Walk display! One Grade 8 student, a newcomer from the Philippines 🇵🇭, decided to make a traditional Filipino dessert with his mother, a Yema cake. 😋 #WCDSBML

Gr 4s in @EmelieOwens' classroom warmly welcomed their new classmate from the Ukraine 🇺🇦. As she came to sit at her desk, for the very first time, she was gifted a teddy bear from a classmate that she had never met. These children are doing God's work. @JSCardinals

@HSFlames Thank you, Holy Spirit Volunteers! My dad had a great time this morning ♡

Thanks so much to our mighty volunteers for making us pancakes and helping us feast before we fast!

@DiGiantomasso @WesternU She is the outcome of when hard work meets talent. ❤️ @arianafig_

From English essay to EP: Western student Ariana Fig celebrates new release, Maroon news.westernu.ca/2023/02/ariana… via @westernu

We can learn so much from kids. This child is so blessed to be welcomed into such a kind and warm environment. @MsCoon2

Beautiful student-led Rosary Celebration today! Hearing "Hail Mary" in various languages spoken by our students was very special. #WeAreManyWeAreOne

"Find a group of people who challenge and inspire you, spend a lot of time with them, and it will change your life" - Amy Poehler @JSCardinals #WCDSBML A special Happy Thanksgiving to our newcomers to Canada. We are so #grateful that you are here with us!

@StGabWings Amazing news for these kids

Intermediate boys listening attentively hearing great news... Intermediate Boys Volleyball is back! Thank you coaches! GO WINGS!

@MissDawson33 @stjthunder This is such a wonderful and fun task. They are lucky to have you @MissDawson33

Our Grade 6's learning is OUT OF THIS WORLD! 🌌🚀👨‍🚀☄ #space #grade6 #wcdsbawesome @stjthunder

@lorna4083 Thanks for sharing this @lorna4083 ♡

Faced some difficult questions from students this week so found this article helpful: How to Talk With Students About the Russia-Ukraine War: 5 Tips edweek.org/teaching-learn…

Today a 10 yr old boy, a newcomer from Ukraine, shared his heartfelt feelings with teachers/peers as the Russian-invasion news unfolded. He led his peers in Our Father in his home language. Ss echoed his recited prayer in unison (and unity)🙏 Lord, hear our prayers 🇺🇦@StAlStars

@MrsOMearasClass creating opportunities for purposeful talk 🙌 Developing oral language skills and building confidence one-conversation at-a-time. @StAlStars #WCDSBML

@binogi_ca continues to be a tool that helps our most recent newcomers feel engaged and successful in grade-level mathematics. @MrsOMearasClass #WCDSBML #WCDSBCoTeach #WCDSBBinogi @Connors_cc

@highlandmom @MrsOMearasClass this is what you were telling me about.

Me Mapping and Oral Language Development with Antoinette Gagné & team - OISE, University of Toronto youtube.com/watch?v=dTRlfc… #studentvoice #orallanguage #identitytexts Me Mapping Resources - sites.google.com/view/memapping

@MrMendesWTT @DucPetra @MrsUnsworthWTT @WTTWRDSB @wrdsb @uWaterloo_CEMC @DucPetra ...this is catching on ♡ @MrMendesWTT this is right up your alley! So glad the kids are enjoying it!

These are amazing! @MrsOMearasClass we have to try some of these out! #WCDSBML

Do you know a family who needs some help to understand the #OntEd school screening tool? Check out this deck with illustrated COVID symptoms translated into 12 languages and a video guide to completing the school screener. docs.google.com/presentation/d…