Karen Ward

Thank you for our new books! We are enjoying them. @kidsneedtoread @ISD109 @LyleDragons

Best Teacher Appreciation week! I have amazing, thoughtful, generous students and families! I am so grateful 💜 @LyleDragons @ISD109 #D109PRIDE #teacherappreciationweek

Thank you, Enchanted Backpack! Your gifts are truly amazing! We are very grateful! @LyleDragons @EnchantedBP @ISD109

3rd and 5th grade students working, playing, and build community. ⁦@LyleDragons⁩

Lyle and Brodnicki’s 5th grade classes learning and discovering at the Museum of Science and Industry. ⁦@LyleDragons⁩ ⁦@BrodnickiSchool⁩ #d109pride

Thank you to all who served or are currently serving our country - we appreciate you! #SaluteToService #d109pride ⁦@LyleDragons⁩

Preparing to honor and thank Veterans at Lyle School tomorrow 🇺🇸 ⁦@LyleDragons⁩ #d109pride

5th grade and Kindergarten buddies are learning about chrome books while creating a project about things we’re thankful for. #d109pride ⁦@LyleDragons⁩ ⁦

A5: Biggest takeaway - encouraging students to try, fail, and try again. Its about the learning, not the finishing. I want to continue encouraging students to be their personal best (not just enough for the grade) and to help their peers be their very best. #D109Pirates

A4: Next year - passion projects, writers workshops, and lots more math problem solving! #D109Pirates

A3: I am empowering my students in these final weeks by encouraging them to work with partners, to chose where they work, as well as the class resources that will help problem solve. #D109Pirates

A2: I look forward to encouraging students to use their personal knowledge to solving new problems in new situations. #D109Pirates

A2: I plan to encourage reflection and revision by trying the "2 sentence" rule - first, answer the question, then explain why you did it that way. #D109Pirates

A1: By the end of the year I hope my students can solve more problems independently and manage task completion more independently. #D109Pirates

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Hi, Karen from Lyle In my classroom, I'm going to try Responsibility Partners starting tomorrow. Hope it helps with the end of the year crazies. #D109Pirates

Hi, Pirates! Ready for our final chat #D109Pirates

Lyle School welcomed a special visitor today! We learned about Staley’s favorite ways to deal with bullies and the 4 “downs” of healthy living. #lyledragons #D109Pride @TheRealStaley

Thanks, everyone! Lots of great ideas and things to think about tonight. #D109Pirates

A4: a "Silent Day" It would be so exciting to see my students lead even a portion of the day, keeping track of the agenda and encouraging their peers. #D109Pirates