If you read the Inquirer, you’ll see that SLA-MS has the 3rd highest PSSA ELA proficiency for elementary/middle schools. These scores are not the tail that wags the dog with us, and, they are one of the ways we know we’d stack our Humanities department up against any department in the State
Fun with our new Finch robots @slamsphilly.bsky.social
I am hopeful that we will see more thought put into when and how to use tech in the classroom.
Jonathan Coulton lying on his back in the grass. It is captioned “Timberlake? Nah. This is the proper May 1 meme.”
It's time once again for the Make A Thing That Does A Thing project with the MakeyMakeys @slamsphilly.bsky.social !
A Finch robots and its carrying bag on a table.
Hurrah! Our new Finch 2.0 robots have arrived @slamsphilly.bsky.social
Fun with the 3D Pens @slamsphilly.bsky.social
Using jello to control a computer game? Why not! Fun with the MakeyMakey at @slamsphilly.bsky.social
We are getting so close to our goal for new Finch robots for @slamsphilly.bsky.social ! Please consider donating if you are so inclined. Every little bit helps. 💜 www.donorschoose.org/project/bird...
On to session three of @educonphilly.bsky.social with our students presenting their capstone projects. @slamsphilly.bsky.social @layout-ultimate.bsky.social
We have decided that @stefsprondo.bsky.social and I need "Official @layout-ultimate.bsky.social Wrangler" shirts 😂😂
Current and former @slamsphilly.bsky.social students getting ready to present about their historic markers project at @educonphilly.bsky.social
So proud of my advisees and the rest of Pathfinder/Voyager for their hard work and awesome presentations for our Museum Of Current Events here at @slamsphilly.bsky.social
Three cricut vinyl cutters on carts
Thanks to an amazing grant from the Mantua Powelton Alliance, we are adding three new Cricut machines to our fleet, along with heat presses and assorted supplies! My kids are going to be so excited!
With grades in yesterday and two days left before my kids leave for their next elective, my 5th graders and I are working on a Design A New Sport challenge, and they have some amazing ideas!
Three students posing in a classroom
Every morning one of my advisees and a rotating group of her friends come flying into my room, yell "MS. MARTIN!!!" at the top of their lungs, and give me a hug. #whyIloveSLAMS @slamsphilly.bsky.social
Two students playing a video game on a GameCube
Gaming Club kicks off today with over 30 kids geeking out in my room. One even brought his GameCube. I, myself, am about to fire up my Steam Deck and join in the fun! @slamsphilly.bsky.social
Joy! The new Palworld expansion drops Dec 23, while I'm on winter break and can really enjoy it. youtu.be/mI_0U7-7hRA?...
Our OG fleet of Finch robots are nearing the end of their lifespan. If you are so moved, please consider donating to our project to replace them with updated robots. www.donorschoose.org/project/bird...
A computer monitor showing a game of Civilization in progress.
Spending my morning trying to take over the world in Civ.
It was really a mind-shift for me to realize that "make good choices or you WON'T be able to sit with me" was so much more powerful than "you're acting the fool so now you HAVE to sit with me". Made me feel a lot more positive about my classroom.
A student displaying a small case containing sugar packets from Dunkin Donuts.
Life is never boring with my advisees... yesterday one was so very excited to show me his stash of sugar packets. Not for drinks, he just eats the sugar straight. 🤦♀️🤣
A student displaying a small case containing sugar packets from Dunkin Donuts.
Life is never boring with my advisees... yesterday one was so very excited to show me his stash of sugar packets. Not for drinks, he just eats the sugar straight. 🤦♀️🤣
In these challenging days of being an educator, I've been trying to focus more on the positives of my job. One thing that made me happy yesterday was realizing that for the majority of my kids, being asked to come work at my table with me is seen as a reward, not a punishment. 💜
Nice! It's been hard not opening all of it at once.
Just a few more days til I can start opening my Inkvent calendar! Been waiting to refill some of my new fountain pens, lol.
And then there is my advisee..... 🤦♀️
A group of four students relaxing in soft furniture with Chromebooks
A group of four students relaxing in soft furniture with Chromebooks
Some pre-break coding in Scratch @slamsphilly.bsky.social #edusky
Educon sessions are live! Come join us this February if you are able. I'll be co-facilitating a conversation with my teaching partner-in-crime Mike Franklin. mailchi.mp/scienceleade...
Are you trying to help students understand the "behind the scenes" of AI? This is a fun simulation! mostlikelymachine.artefactgroup.com #TlSky #EduSky #AIEd
