Karen Thomas

Ms Bettig’s Grade 9 geography classes came down to @libraryjfss to learn and apply course material with the GIANT #canadiangeographic map. @PDSB_Libraries @PeelSchools @jfssSAC

@townofoakville Updates on progress would be helpful. There are a number of professionals who do not work for the town who are now u able to work. Community members are not able to access programs that support their physical and mental health.

Oakville community centres and arenas remain closed as CUPE 136 remain on strike: oakville.ca/town-hall/news…

Bingo anyone?

Another incredible resource @MzMcKeown! Thank you for sharing!!!

Instead of calling Ss' names to take attendance, learn a little more about them with these quick, easy "attendance questions:" docs.google.com/document/d/1fZ… (via thetownieteacher on IG) #TeacherTwitter

This is important! 🙌

Today is the day @jfssSAC the GRAND OPENING of JFSS own Jag Closet, John Fraser’s Thrift Store. All items are $2.00 each - cash payment. Come and shop every Thursday at lunch. Location is the old servery in the main atrium. Can’t wait to see you there.

The Peel District School Board recognizes April as Sikh Heritage Month in recognition of the significant contributions of Sikh Canadians and communities throughout the world.

When teachers keep rapport-building separate from academic content, students might know the teacher likes them but not whether the teacher believes that they can learn. @MirPloMCPS kqed.org/mindshift/6009…

Love this quote from Street Data!

21st Century skills the Four C's

I had never thought about differentiating homework in this way before. Using student self-assessment and empowering their voices to determine what THEY need from work done inside and outside of class time.

UDL is a part of our lesson planning for all students, based on predictable variation. Differentiation is added after lessons are designed to meet the needs of individual students. They work in concert, but the foundation is #UDL. #LeadInclusion #EdChat #Inclusion

So many reasons why exit tickets are helpful-for both educators and students!

Come and check out our #blackhistorymonth2023 displays @LibraryJFSS. Reflect and learn with @unlearn_com . How do the images reflect society and JFSS school community? What do you see, think and wonder?

There are some spaces where we may just try to fit in, for a moment, a day, or even a season. Everyone deserves to belong somewhere, so never settle for too long. And, for the moments where you don’t fit in at all, having the place that accepts you for all you are is vital.

An interesting post that gets us thinking about decolonizing assessment.

A picture paints 1000 words. There are so many critical skills that students develop when they create and collaborate!

If you're a high school math teacher starting classes this week, take the time to build that classroom community of math thinkers & learners. In classes of 30+ students, it's not feasible for you to be the sole source of knowledge. The community will provide, if you nurture it.

@SkatingLesson Both of my girls skate and love being at the rink. They are surrounded by coaches that I know care for them as a whole person and not just a skater. To add-you do not need to home school any competitive athlete. Public schools will find ways to support school and sport.

Would you honestly put a child in skating knowing what you know about the sport? I would consider ice dance...if I knew the coaches and pulled them out before they had to homeschool.