Thomas J. Bussey | 5th Grade Teacher

Just shared a new YouTube video! 📚💡 Learn to communicate effectively with your students and boost your classroom management skills 🙌 Check it out & hit the subscribe button for more tips and strategies 📹 #classroommangement #teachertips youtu.be/sA-cbB0vDDA via @YouTube

🎥✨ Day of Code was a huge success at Hapeville Elementary! Students programmed robots, solved puzzles, and unlocked their inner tech superheroes. Check out this special report from one of my amazing 5th graders! #DayOfCode #HapevilleHawks #wherethemagichappens

NOTE: No recess was harmed in the making of this bluesy lesson! 😅🎶 Last week, we dove into the blues to practice figurative language. The excitement was real—hands shot up, voices sang out, and creativity flowed! 🎤✨ #hapevilleelementary #wherethemagichappens @DrCSLPadgett

@elaineshiuan This just made my day! 😊😊😊

Every morning, we stand up and recite the 7 rules before our day starts. Every day, I give 100% to my students, and I always tell them to give me their 100% participation as well. #wholebrainteaching #classroomrules #highexpectations Credit and inspired by @TheBestEducator

Kicking off the school year with a powerful chant to inspire my 5th graders! 📝✏️ We've been doing Quick Writes daily, and their motivation is through the roof! This is going to be a great year!🚀 @DrCSLPadgett @kellymastro #WhereTheMagicHappens #HapevilleElementary

✨ Welcome to our 5th grade ELA classroom! ✨ Ready for an amazing school year! 📚🎨 #ClassroomSetup #TeacherLife #WhereTheMagicHappens @DrCSLPadgett @kellymastro @hapevillehawks

🚨📚 Calling all Pokémon fans! Help bring a #PokemonReadingAdventure to my 5th-grade classroom! We're adding books, manga, & a Pikachu buddy 🧸 to inspire a love for reading. Your support means the world! 🌟📖 #DonorsChoose #Pokemon 🔗 Link in the comments! ⬇️

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@flyingmonkey13 My wife’s principal hires a family photographer and books a Saturday at a local park each year. Every staff member gets to choose a time slot and come take family portraits.

Educators, what is the best teacher appreciation gift you've ever received from your admin?

From 5th grade to high school, still show up for this guy! Proud to watch my former student from @hapevillehawks shine on the soccer field for @Tri_CitiesHigh 🌟⚽ #ProudTeacher #hapevillehawks #wherethemagichappens @DrCSLPadgett @PrincipalThom

🦕🕷️ Our 5th grade #HapevilleHawks had a blast at the Fernbank Museum! From exploring spider exhibits to strolling through nature trails and diving into Georgia's history, every moment was a learning adventure! 🌿 #FieldTripFun @DrCSLPadgett @kellymastro @HesJshaw

@CodingWCulture 😂😂😂😂😂

Getting Kindergarten students signed to devices when the geniuses in your district IT made the domain firstname.lastname.grannysocialsecuritynumber@mesopotamia.onomatopoeia.supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.edu

It’s been over a decade, and I’m still using the same #WholeBrainTeaching rules. Students also get to propose “bills” and vote to add new rules if needed. Some classes have added a few extra, but the core has been the same. #teachertwitter #Year14

Happy Holidays from Mr. Bussey’s Class! 😂😂😂 #hapevillehawks @DrCSLPadgett @kellymastro

I’m going to be SO sore tomorrow 😂. It was worth it though!

We have another amazing event coming up! #computerscienceeducationweek is coming and #code activities always engage our students in incredible ways. If you want to join us use the QR code or link to sign up! #hourofcode It's our Field Day of Code! Friday December 1 @DrCSLPadgett

@hapevillehawks @HesJshaw @DrCSLPadgett @kellymastro I love these!

Jump into fun with 5th grade #hapevillehawks! Let's rope in the excitement! @HesJshaw @TheBestEducator @DrCSLPadgett @kellymastro

Sorry @HesJshaw ! I couldn’t resist 😂😂😂

Spiced up grammar class with a glitchy twist! 🤖🦠 Meet the Plague Doctor, our unexpected guest during the lesson! 😱👨🏾‍🏫Students' reactions are priceless! #hapevillehawks #wherethemagichappens #plaguedoctor #teachertwitter @DrCSLPadgett @kellymastro

Just had a blast at the High Museum with our incredible students 🎨🚀 They not only crafted jaw-dropping artwork but also spun enchanting narratives inspired by their masterpieces! 🔮✨ #hapevillehawks #wherethemagichappens @DrCSLPadgett @kellymastro