Thursday, December 11, 2014

What's Happening Around Lyon Academy? December 11th, 2014

Take a look at several highlights from around our school this week as we prepare for next Wednesday's District Learning Walk. Please take time before the end of the week to ensure that all non-negotiables are present in your classroom.Don't forget to look at previous blog posts to find ideas and examples of non-negotiables in classrooms.
 If you see an anchor chart, student work, or something else in the building you would like showcased for the staff, please send it to Tyler.Archer@slps.org.


Ms. Nertilus has a large, easy to read BBC posted at the front of her classroom. 


Ms. Mosby uses students' interest in Instagram to promote positive relationships with her students. 


Ms. Mosby posts her lesson plans at the door, along with other important information for students. 


Ms. Jones' Word Wall is easy to read, clearly labeled, and sorted by letter of the alphabet. 



Ms. Weininger's anchor chart helps students to determine the next step in a mathematical problem or equation by identifying the required function. 



Ms. McPherson's detailed BBC includes her objective, agenda, do-now and differentiated homework for each grade level (3rd-5th). 


Ms. Cleland's snowman connects student work with the change of the seasons. 


This anchor chart from Ms. Cleland's room can be used throughout the year as students explore themes of different stories they read. 


Ms. Salmo's students completed a visualization activity that also includes a scoring guide. 


Ms. Allen's students recently read the book Bronx Masquerade and wrote poetry inspired by their reading!