Exploring through Experiments by Jamie Brown

 

 

Experiments are happening each day here at TWE. Students from all grade levels are given opportunities to explore in our science lab. Students may be learning about chemical reactions, measurement, changes to the earth’s surface or changes in matter, regardless hands on learning is where it’s at.

Media Madness Lunch and Learn by Jamie Brown

 

The TWE PTA offers several learning opportunities for parents throughout the year. Recently, Lisa Holbrook from the Texas PTA presented on Media Madness. Her message encouraged parents to have conversations with their children about being responsible on social media. If you missed it, PTA will be posting the presentation on their website (twepta.org) along with the top ten apps you need to be aware of as a parent. Please see the PTA website for other Lunch and Learn opportunities. We would love to see you there!

Highlighting Tiffany S. (4th grader)

Recently, Tiffany S. in 4th grade received numerous awards for her art entries at the 4-H Fort Bend County Art Show. Tiffany is the club reporter and photographer for the Wild West 4-H Club. At Meet Your Teacher Night, she hosted an informational booth for our students to learn more about 4-H and the activities offered through her club. She is truly a student leader.

 

 

 

 

Most of these art entries are from projects at TWE J

Fusion Stamped Portrait of her cat and herself received Reserve Grand

Mother’s Day Collage received Best of Division/Best of Class

Girl on Monet Bridge watercolor received Best of Division/Best of Class

 Blue Ribbons for:

Her version of Starry Night

Lynx Cat (which she had checked out a book from TWE library on drawing animals and did that drawing at home)

Cat and Planet mnemonic art  (classroom project)

Christmas zentangle with reindeer

 

Congratulations, Tiffany!

What is a Brain Break?

Our kiddos are always working hard to learn. Sometimes everyone needs a little brain break! Exercise get those neurons firing again! Check it out.

TWE Kindergarten Team by Rhonda Henderson

We are fortunate to be blessed with an outstanding group of educators on our TWE Kindergarten team. This is a job I greatly respect. Through the years, I have learned that there is so much thought that goes into teaching a child how to read, get along with others and manage school and life in general. So today, we pay tribute to our Kinder teachers and the hard work they do each day!

 

From left: Mrs. Spath, Mrs. Abraham, Mrs. Tas, Mrs. Munford, Mrs. Culbertson, Mrs. Turner, Mrs. Williams, Mr. Echeverri and  of course - Lucas!

 

About the team:

Kathryn Munford (Team Leader): Mrs. Munford graduated from the University of Houston and has worked in a variety of roles since graduation. This is her 13th year teaching kindergarten and she is always learning and growing just like the students in my classroom! Mrs. Munford is currently attending the Rice ELLA program as a part of a grant awarded to her. 

 

Lacey Abraham: Mrs. Abraham believes that kindergarten is an exciting year, and she is thrilled to teach each student. She graduated from Texas A&M University and is in her 9th year of teaching. All of her teaching experience is in Katy ISD and in kindergarten. Mrs. Abraham says that she loves witnessing the moments when a child masters a skill, and she looks forward to many of those moments during the year.

 

Stephanie Culbertson: Mrs. Culbertson is in her first year of teaching and is excited to have that experience at TWE. She is a graduate of Texas A&M University. Her classroom is warm and inviting with lots of time built in for learning and fun. She was selected as our TWE Outstanding First Year Teacher of the Year. Her colleagues are excited to have her represent our school with this honor!

 

Fernando Echeverri: Mr. Echeverri attended both the University of Houston and St. Thomas University. He has been a teacher for 11 years. During that time, he has taught in general education grade level classrooms, bilingual classrooms, Special Education classrooms and now Kindergarten. He loves teacher kindergarten and hopes to impact students with engaging and interactive learning activities.

 

Renee Spath: Full STEAM Ahead has been the theme for Mrs. Spath this year as she has infused Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math into her classroom. Mrs. Spath graduated from the University of Louisisana at Lafayette. She has been a teacher for 15 years and also spent 2 years teaching teachers how to incorporate technology in the classroom. She and Mrs. Munford are designing a "Maker Space" for kindergarten students in our TWE Kindergarten Kitchen area. We are looking forward to seeing our young students create!

 

Lisa Tas: Mrs. Tas LOVES teaching kindergarten. She is in her 15th year of teaching. Mrs. Tas is a member of the original Wolfpack. She has her Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Phoenix and has taught in Oklahoma and New York in addition to Texas.

 

Leslie Turner: Mrs. Turner is excited to join the Wolfpack this year as a kindergarten teacher. She graduated from Prairie View A&M University. During her 6 years as a teacher, she has taught Pre-K and Kindergarten. She brings a sweet and nurturing spirit with her. We are happy to welcome her to TWE.

 

Rachel Williams: Mrs. Williams graduated from Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. During her 10 years of teaching, she has taught in Michigan, North Carolina and Texas. This is her fourth year in Katy ISD. She finds it rewarding to be a part of watching our youngest learners grow by leaps and bounds and be a part of fun, learning and exploration with them.

 

Third Teachers are Rocking

 

Front Row: Ms. Lynch, Mrs. Keel, Mrs. Frias, Mrs. Reid

Back Row: Ms. Morgan, Ms. Cabness, Mrs. Lawson, and Mrs. Dilla

 Mrs. Kathi Lawson has been a 3rd grade teacher at Wilson since the doors opened in 2012. Prior to teaching at Wilson, Mrs. Lawson taught in the Garland ISD, outside of Dallas and the Loudoun County School District, outside of Washington, DC. Mrs. Lawson holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Education from Indiana University and a Master of Science degree in Elementary Education from Shenandoah University. When not teaching, Mrs. Lawson loves to spend time with her husband, 2 children, 5 grandchildren and her little dog, Roxie. Additionally, Mrs. Lawson loves to travel, ride her bike, and is an avid power walker.

Mrs. Cassie Keel teaches 3rd grade math, science, and social studies. This  is her sixth  year of teaching, and fifth year in 3rd grade. She has been at TWE since we opened! she is a proud graduate of Texas A&M and lives in Katy with her husband Ryan and their pup Canyon. She is an  avid sports fan and loves to practice photography in her spare time.

Ms. Ryan Cabness teaches 3rd grade math, science, and social studies. This is her tenth year of teaching and second year to teach third grade. She grew up in Katy and was on the dance team at James E. Taylor High School. She graduated from Texas Tech University with a BBA in Accounting and is a proud Red Raider! She loves spending time with her friends, family, and  two dogs, Tina and Daisy.  She enjoys refinishing furniture in her spare time.

 This is Mrs. Sarah Frias's fourth year at TWE. She is very excited about teaching third grade Language Arts and Social Studies again. She previously taught first grade at TWE. She is  married and has a wonderful dog named, Rita. Mrs. Frias has a Master's degree in Education from Southern Methodist University and a Bachelor's in Political Science from Texas A&M. Whoop! She grew up in sunny Edinburg, TX and  loves to go home and visit often. She also enjoys watching Texas A&M football.

Ms. Brittany Lynch is brand new to TWE! She will teach language arts and Social Studies.  She substituted in Katy ISD and had student teaching experience at Bear Creek Elementary. She graduated from SFASU (Axe ‘Em!) with my degree in Elementary Education last and was a high school student at Seven Lakes High School. She lives in Katy with my two wonderful schnauzer mixes, Sprocket and Scrat.

 

Ms. Lindsey Morgan teaches  reading, writing and social studies. She has been teaching in 3rd grade since TWE opened. She grew up in Richmond, TX and went to school at Texas State University- although she is a true Texas Tech Red Raider at heart! Her family went to TX Tech, but she chose to stay a little closer to home for college! She now lives  in Katy with her sweet Morkie, Sadie :)

 Mrs. Mayte Dilla teaches reading, writing, and social studies.  This will be her first year at TWE, but overall she has thirteen years teaching experience.  She graduated from the University of New Orleans with a bachelor’s in Elementary Education.  She enjoys spending her free time with her husband and beautiful daughters, Emma and Mia.  Her daughter Emma is a 7^th grader at Seven Lakes Junior high and Mia is a 4^th grader right here at Wilson.  Mrs. Dilla is  thrilled to be part of the Wolfpack as a teacher and parent. 

 

Mrs. Heather Reid  teaches math, science, and social studies.  This is her twenty fourth year of teaching and her twentieth year of teaching third grade.  This is her eighth year in Katy ISD.  Mrs. Reid is a graduate of Stephen F. Austin University.  She lives  in Katy with her husband James, her three children, and her dog Maggie. Her daughter Kaitlyn is in 12th grade, her son Gavin is in 10th grade, and Corbin is in 8th grade. She enjoys watching her daughter cheer and her sons play football and lacrosse.

 

 

 

3-d Printer in Action

 

 

Quiet on set, action, print! We are having fun using our new 3-d printer! TWE is the first elementary school in the district to pilot this technology! Our teachers have designed printing activities to enhance units in their curriculums. Students will also be able to purchase printer time with Wolfpack Way reward tickets! Check out these two videos for an idea of how the printer works.

Sliding Into Second

 

Front row from left: Sage Smith, Annie Bynum, Caren Creighton

Back row from left: Marilyn Triolo, Christy Williams, Ginny Lund, Kimberly Smith, and Lisa Ross

 

Mrs. Lisa Ross has been a member of the Second grade team since Wilson opened.  This is her 9^th year of teaching.  She currently is team leader for the second grade team.  She graduated from Texas A & M and taught for two years in College Station before moving to Katy.  Mrs. Ross lives in Katy with her husband, two children, two dogs, and one turtle!  Mrs. Ross loves to share stories with her second graders about her family and her pets!  When she is not teaching, Mrs. Ross loves to play the piano and spend time with her family.

 

This is Kimberly Smith’s second year at Tom Wilson Elementary. She is excited to be teaching math and science as a part of the fantastic second grade team this year. Ms. Smith has had the joy of teaching all subject areas in first through fourth grades and math in fifth grade, but second grade is her favorite grade to teach. Ms. Smith is originally from Wichita, Kansas. She has lived most of her life in Texas, but has only been in Katy for one year. Her son continues to live in McAllen, TX. Her daughter is also a teacher and teaches eighth grade social studies in Lamar CISD. Ms. Smith continues to look forward to the many experiences and opportunities in Katy and Katy I.S.D.

 

 Miss Annie Bynum has been a member of the 2^nd grade team at Wilson since we opened in 2012. She is a Katy ISD graduate (Cinco Ranch HS 2008) and both of her parents work in the district. She graduated from the University of North Texas in Denton in 2012 and the University of St. Thomas in Houston this June with a Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction. She represented TWE as our very first New Teacher of the Year in 2012-13. She is our PTA faculty representative for grades K-2. Miss Bynum recently got engaged to her high school sweetheart and will become Mrs. Buckert October 24, 2015! If you have been by her room, you know she loves owls, she has over 1,000 owls hanging around the room! When she is not at school, she likes baking and cooking different recipes she finds on Pinterest, running in Herman Park with her dog Millie, and spending time with her family and friends.

 

 

Ms. Christy Williams is a member of the Original Wolfpack.  This is her fourth year at Wilson and second year in 2nd grade.  Before teaching second grade, she taught first grade for 9 years. She is a proud graduate of Katy High School.  She received her Bachelor’s degree from Sam Houston State University.  While teaching at Mayde Creek Elementary, she represented the school as Teacher of the Year. Ms. Williams lives in Katy with her son, Barrett, who is in first here at TWE.  Ms. Williams loves to read, watch movies and play with her son.

 

 Ms. Marilyn Triolo loves TWE and she has been at Wilson since the opening!  This is her fourteenth year of teaching, all of which have been in Katy ISD.  During her career, she has also taught 1^st and 3^rd grade.  She is a graduate of University of Houston, however, you will see her proudly cheering for LSU!  Ms. Triolo lives in Katy, Texas with her two children, Haleigh (who is in 5^th grade) and Brock (who is in 1^st grade).  They also have two dogs, Harleigh and Coby.  Ms. Triolo enjoys spending time with family and friends.  She also volunteers her time as a Captain of the Speakers Committee of The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.  Ms. Triolo enjoys watching college football, hunting, and running.

 

 Mrs. Ginny Lund is in her third year teaching 2^nd grade at TWE.  Before 2^nd grade, she worked with the Special Education team providing in class support. Mrs. Lund graduated from Brigham Young University in Utah.   She and her husband, Robb, moved to Katy sixteen years ago.  They have three beautiful children who she says have grown up too fast!  Her oldest son is going on a two year service mission.  Her second son is 14 and is a Freshman at Katy High School.  Her daughter is in the 4^th grade at TWE, and Mrs. Lund loves having her here at school with her!  Mrs. Lund loves to be active outside- she loves to run, walk, bike, swim, camp, and hike.

 

Ms. Sage Smith joined the 2^nd grade team at TWE last year.  Previously, she taught in Spring ISD for four years.  Ms. Smith grew up in Katy and is a graduate of James E. Taylor High School.  She graduated from Sam Houston University with a bachelors in Academic Instruction.  Her smile warms the room.  Ms. Smith enjoys watching the Dallas Cowboys.  She loves taking her son Gavin to the park and spending time with her friends and family.

 

 Ms. Caren Creighton joined the Wilson Wolfpack last year.  Mrs. Creighton is originally from New Hyde Park, NY.  She began her career in education teaching 2^nd grade while obtaining her master’s  degree in reading from St. John’s University.  Mrs. Creighton and her husband have two children – Sean who is in 6^th grade and Carrie who is in 3^rd grade.  In her spare time, Ms. Creighton enjoys reading, scrapbooking, and playing outside with her kids.

 

 

 

Fabulous and First Grade!!!!

 

 

 From left bottom- Mrs. Stein, Mrs. Jhawer, Mrs. Grant, Mrs. Cipresso,
From left top- Mrs. Heinold, Mrs. Monroe, Ms. Weich, Mrs. Lamb, and Ms. Bankston

 

Mrs. Lamb grew up in Katy and graduated with a degree in elementary education from Texas A&M University….WHOOP! This is her 10^th year teaching in Katy ISD and her first year at Tom Wilson Elementary. Mrs. Lamb is married and has a sweet puppy named Clover. In her spare time, Mrs. Lamb enjoys baking, reading and traveling. Mrs. Lamb believes in creating a learning environment where students can learn, laugh and enjoy coming to school every day.

 

 

Mrs. Cipresso grew up in Chicago, Illinois where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education.  She moved to Southern California where she earned her Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from California State University.  Mrs. Cipresso moved to Katy in 2011 with her husband and three children, who also attend elementary, middle and high school in KatyISD.  Mrs. Cipresso enjoys traveling, reading and spending time with her family and friends.  She is committed to creating a classroom environment where students laugh, learn and enjoy coming to school. 

 

Mrs. Jhawer grew up in India and started her teaching career as a 4th grade teacher in 1993. She lived in Bahrain for a couple of years, working as a science teacher, before moving to USA. Mrs. Jhawer has been a resident of Cinco Ranch since 2001 and has worked in Katy ISD for eleven years. She has been a first grade teacher at TWE since its opening in 2012.  Mrs. Jhawer is a proud mom of two sons. She loves reading, traveling, and spending time with her family. She believes in sharing her own passion of learning with her students by creating a fun and loving environment in her classroom.

 

Mrs. Heinold graduated from Houston Baptist University and has been teaching full-time for seven years. She also taught nine years of preschool while staying home with her kids. Mrs. Heinold has been teaching 1^st grade for six years and helped open TWE in 2012. Mrs. Heinold is married and has two children. Moriah is a junior at CRHS, and Micah is a 8th grader at CRJH. She enjoys spending her time with her family and friends, watching her kids participate in extracurricular activities, reading, and church involvement. Mrs. Heinold enjoys leading the amazing team of 1^stgrade teachers, and she loves creating a classroom full of life-long learners.

 

Ms.  Bankston  graduated from Texas A&M University...WHOOP!  She will finish her master’s degree in educational leadership in December of 2015! Ms. Bankston is very excited to be a first grade teacher here at Tom Wilson Elementary!  In her spare time she likes to do crafts and spend time with her black lab named Jack.  

  

Mrs. Grant is excited to start her 3^rd year of teaching! This is her first year at Tom Wilson Elementary, and she is so thrilled to be here.  She graduated from the University of Houston with a BA in Education.  Ever since she was a little girl she always dreamed of becoming a teacher.  She feels so blessed to have the honor to live her dream every day!  She loves working with children and seeing the growth and excitement they get when they accomplish hard tasks and goals. Mrs. Grant and her are proud parents of a growing little boy.  Spending time with her family is one of her favorite things to do.  Every day is a new adventure! In her free time she likes to cook, do crafts, and discover new ideas for her classroom. 

  

It is Mrs. Monroe's 4^th year teaching at Tom Wilson Elementary. She has two kiddos that she adores. Her daughter attends Tom Wilson, and her son is in Pre-K. Mrs. Monroe has lived in Texas her whole life and went to school at SWT in San Marcos. In her free time, she likes to go shopping, do outdoor activities, and spend time with her family.

 

Mrs. Stein grew up in Katy and graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University with a degree in Elementary Education.  She has been teaching first grade for ten years.  Her most cherished years have been the 9 years she has been in Katy ISD.  Before opening up Tom Wilson Elementary four years ago, she worked at Bear Creek Elementary.  Mrs. Stein is married and has two boys, a six year old and two year old.  In her spare time, Mrs. Stein loves to play with her family and friends, read, cook, and make precious memories with her family.  Mrs. Stein believes in creating a loving classroom environment in which students feel comfortable to share, learn, and grow from each other. 

 

Miss Wiech grew up in Houston and went to Baylor University where she graduated with both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in elementary education. She began teaching in Katy when she helped open up Tom Wilson Elementary four years ago. Miss Wiech enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, shopping, reading and riding her bike. Miss Wiech believes in creating a classroom where each child knows that they are special and loved.

 

 

Super 4th Grade Team

 

 

Front Row from left: Mrs. Bibb, Ms. Schieffer, Mrs. Fair, Ms. O'Quinn

Back Row from left: Mrs. Hunzeker, Mrs. Bain, Ms. Lindsey, Ms. Charanza and Mrs. Howard

 

 

Tracey Charanza-

Hello!   My name is Tracey Charanza and I teach Math and Science.  This is my eighth year to teach, but only my second year at TWE.  I have taught both third and fourth grade.  I graduated from Student F. Austin in Nacogdoches, TX.  I live in Houston, TX with my sweet dog Sophie!  I am excited for a great year!

 

Jennifer Bain-

My name is Mrs. Bain. I am excited to be starting my eighth year of teaching. I received my undergraduate degree from Sam Houston State and my masters from Texas Tech. This is my second year teaching 4^th grade at TWE.

 

Allison O’Quinn-

Hello, my name is Allison O’Quinn and I teach 4^th grade Reading and Social Studies. I am a graduate from LSU and previously taught in American Samoa. This is my first year at Tom Wilson Elementary, and I am thrilled to be a part of the Wolfpack family!

 

Chrissy Bibb-

Hello Wilson Wolfpack! My name is Chrissy Bibb and I teach 4^th grade writing. This is my sixth year teaching 4^th grade. It’s my third year at TWE, but I have also taught at two other Katy ISD schools. I live in Katy with my husband and our three dogs Bailey, Brooklyn, and Becca. I am looking to another exciting year at TWE full of learning!

 

Erin Fair-

My name is Erin Fair and this is my 3^rd year teaching! I have been at TWE all 3 years and absolutely love it. I am from Katy, but have lived all over the world. I grew up in Trinidad, Malaysia, and Singapore. I am an advanced scuba diver, and I love to run and cook. I enjoy spending time with friends, family, and my Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy!

 

Donna Hunzeker-

This is my third year teaching 4th grade at TWE. I also taught 4th and 5th grade in Georgia before I moved to Katy. My oldest son just started college at the University of Missouri this fall, my daughter is a freshman at Tompkins High School, and I have a 3^rd grader at Stanley Elementary. In my spare time, I love to read, spend my time at my son’s football, basketball or baseball games and shop with my daughter!  

 

Nichole Howard-

Greetings TWE family and friends! My name is Nichole Howard, and I am truly excited about joining the 4^th grade team this year. As many of you know, I taught 5^th grade last year, and my classroom this year is still located in the 5^th grade hallway. As I enter my 13^th year of teaching, I look forward to helping my students develop a love of reading and social studies.

 

Amber Lindsey-

Hi Everyone! My name is Amber Lindsey and I will be teaching 4th grade writing this year! I am a graduate of Stephen F. Austin (GO JACKS!) and this will be my second year teaching writing. I am super excited to be at Tom Wilson and look forward to a great year. 

 

Katie Schieffer-

I am an original member of the Wolfpack.  This is my sixth year teaching in Katy ISD.  I was a member of the Griffin Elementary staff before coming to Wilson.  This will be my second year in fourth grade teaching writing!  Not only am I teaching school, but I am in school as well.  I am currently working on my Masters Degree in Reading, Language and Literature at the University of Houston.   I also volunteer with the Junior League of Houston, love spending time outdoors, and I cheer for my alma mater, University of Alabama.  Roll Tide is my favorite cheer.

Teamwork is Dreamwork

Here is the “starting line up” for the 5^th grade team!  Please enjoy these short player bios from each of our teachers. Kneeling: Mr. Manning; Standing: from left - Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Longoria, Ms. Miller, Mrs. Stratton, Mrs. Hernandez and Mrs. Artley

Language Arts:

My name is Libby Smith and I am a 5^th grade reading, writing, and social Studies teacher as well as the Team Leader. I have been at Tom Wilson Elementary since it opened and am super excited about the 2015-16 school year. Fifth grade is a memorable year for students and I love being a part of it. I have a third grader here and a four year old that I will be bringing with me next year because TWE truly is the BEST school in Katy ISD!

Hello, my name is Julie Hernandez. I teach language arts and social studies. This is my second year in 5th grade and at TWE. My teaching background is in middle school. However, after my experience last year, I love elementary school too. I graduated from the University of Texas.  I love college football! The loves of my life are my husband and two children.  I am very excited about this school year and working with your children.

   

Hi, my name is Lisa Stratton.  I am excited to be teaching reading and writing on the fifth grade team this year.  I am a graduate of Michigan State University and am entering my ninth year of teaching.  I am entering my third year here at TWE --you may recognize me as a familiar face coming from the third grade team.  In my free time I love to play competitive trivia, enjoy a good movie, and of course relax with a great book!

 

Math:

Hello, I’m Julie Longoria.  This will be a milestone year for me, my 25th year of teaching, and I couldn't be more excited to be teaching math!   I'm a graduate of Abilene Christian University.    I am married and have two terrific sons.  Drew is a senior at American University in Washington D.C., and Collin is a junior at Tompkins High School.  My family and my opportunity to do something I love, teach, are two of my greatest blessings.

My name is Abbie Artley. I am a 5th grade math teacher starting and am beginning my 18th year in education. I have a daughter in 5th grade at TWE this year, and my husband is a band director at Mayde Creek High School.  In my free time I enjoy running, yoga, sewing, crocheting, and spending time with her family. 

 

Science:

 

My name is Kailey Miller and I will be teaching fifth grade science. This will be my second year at Tom Wilson Elementary and I am excited to be part of a winning team! I look forward to having a fantastic year with all of my future scientists.  

 

My name is Willie Manning and I will be teaching science here on the fifth grade team.   This my 17th year in education and I'm blessed to teach at Tom Wilson Elementary.

Supporting the TWE WINNING TEAM

Bottom row from left: Shauna Davis (ESL), Hailey Schmidt (Librarian), Rebecca Bilicek (ESL), Taryn Fox (Challenge), Brandi Knight (ESL), Top Row from left: Jodi Hines (Library Clerk), Becky Higginbotham (ESL), Jennifer Luftop (Dyslexia), Laurie Haseltine (Academic Support), Julie Bevrotte (Instructional Liaison), Maria Haro (ESL) and Norma White (Academic Support).

At TWE, we are fortunate to have an extraordinary group of professionals supporting our campus. Their jobs are as diverse as the needs of our students, but they all have the commonality of making sure that all student needs are met. Take a few minutes to read about them. These ladies have interesting backgrounds! They are an important part of our TWE Winning Team!

Right click on this link to learn more about this PACKTASTIC group of educators:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/13BhD2-qxTMwqXNW-O9HmvelBCyc6HZmm_hjKuoG2qq0/edit?usp=sharing

 

 

 

 

 

Annual Kindergarten Teddy Bear Parade

 

 

Our first and second graders and a gym full of parents and siblings cheered on the youngest members of the team this morning for our annual Kindergarten Teddy Bear Parade! Give me an A-D-O-R-A-B-L-E! 

 

Thinking About Our Thinking

At TWE, Mrs. Frias/s third grade students are learning to use "METACOGNITION" - thinking about their thinking. This is an important life skill for all of us to use. It helps us reflect of our learning, analyze our progress,  and set goals for next steps. As you read with your child, ask them to think about what they have learned from a passage, what characters might be thinking, or predict what might happen next. Encourage them to think about why they are thinking that way. It makes them dig deeper into their brains!

Meet our Counselor

 

 

Mrs. Ratliff

 

This is Mrs. Ratliff, our TWE counselor. She took a selfie just for you!  She has many jobs around the school. The most important one is making sure that all students feel safe! Mrs. Ratliff is available to talk to any student who is feeling uncomfortable at school. She is funny and caring, so students enjoy spending time with her. In such a big school, it is hard to meet with each student individually, so Mrs. Ratliff does class lessons in each grade level. She also coordinates our "No Place for Hate" program. We are lucky to have Mrs. Ratliff here and appreciate everything she does for the students, staff and families of Tom Wilson Elementary. 

Yes ... They are Special!

Bottom row: Ms. Currier (Music), Coach Park (PE), Mrs. Murphy (Art) and Mrs. Shorter (Art)  Top Row: Mrs. Beyer (Music), Mrs. Hoette (PE) and Coach McDonald (PE)

 

When you ask an elementary student what their favorite part of the school day is, the most common answer is recess! After that, PE, Music and Art are popular answers! Kids love to be active, and they love to be creative.

 

 

At TWE, we have a PACKTASTIC group of teachers in SPECIALS (PE, Music and Art). Not only do they provide your students with outlets that nurture their creative and physical beings, they also provide our teachers with support to carry  kinesthetic and creative elements into the general education classroom.

 

 

This group of ladies works as a team to enhance learning at TWE. They are indeed SPECIAL.