Morningside Elementary School -

Closing the week with PD & building goal aligned circle connections about our Goal 1 focus on connections, SOAR expectations & active supervision -- Goal 2 Reading Proficiency, & our small group math focus. All supported through our team data-based decision-making. We brought it all together with our 2nd Grade Island visit & team challenge activity.

Instructional routines setting up high engagement, growing learning stamina, & building student independence. Our Eagles are in their Green Zone learning--connecting & reflecting throughout the day!

SOARing & celebrating together in our classroom communities. Our 3rd grade group reached their classroom Eagle ticket goal connected to our Safe, On task, Act responsibly, be Respectful shared SOAR Values & paused to acknowledge SOARing efforts last week #TheMorningsideEagleWay❤️

Captured some focused and creative skill today in 5th Grade Art as Eagles were working through their Still Life drawing lesson.

Teacher team time reviewing our building goals & reflecting on our shared SOAR expectations teaching, modeling & reinforcing consistent practices in classrooms & building wide common areas through our Morningside Way adult commitments & active "Move--Scan--Connect" supervision.

Thank you -- Eric, Amy, Daniel! You SOAR!

Our Eagles are building strong literacy skills during FLEX! 🦅📚 Targeted small-group instruction, purposeful practice, and growing independence in action. 💛 #SOAR #LiteracyInAction

We loved seeing our future Eagles join us for our Kindergarten experience and expedition! We can't wait to see you again for Movie Night as we start quarter 2!

Powered up and staying energized with our fellow Eagles! Stay SOARing strong!

Found a few dressed up superstars, too!

And a few more from our Disney Character day fun. Let's keep SOARing together in September!

More PJ Day peeps from our cozy theme day last week!

We had such Eagle fun this past Homecoming week. Looking forward to ending September SOARing strong!

Our staff launch Friday PDs with goal-aligned collaboration focused on the priorities guiding our work this year: 🦅 Strengthening the Morningside Eagle Way through increased SEL and Restorative Practices integration, CharacterStrong, and consistent building-wide SOAR expectations. 📚 Advancing reading proficiency through Benchmark Advance action-planning processes, tiered differentiation, and data-based decision making to respond to student needs. ➕ Continuing our building math focus through daily small groups, strong instructional practices, and data driven differentiated supports. Our Eagles continue to learn together, collaborate, and strengthen our system that supports every learner, every day!

2nd Grade Eagles putting their thinking on display using vertical whiteboard spaces during their math blocks! Students are working side-by-side to solve problems, share strategies, explain their thinking, and learn from one another. We love seeing our Eagles build problem-solving, critical-thinking, and collaboration skills while actively engaging in math together!

Last week, some of our 5th Grade Eagles were able to participate in a special learning lunch on Constitution Day, watching a program from Mount Vernon! We love opportunities that extend learning beyond the classroom and help our Eagles build connections to history, citizenship, and the world around them. 🇺🇸📚 Way to SOAR, Eagles! 🦅

Reminder Eagles -- tomorrow is also our first ...

⚡ POWER UP & STAY ENERGIZED DAY! ⚡

Thursday, September 24

🦅 Eagles, get ready to POWER UP!

Wear something that makes you feel energized and ready for the day!

👟 Wear your comfy joggers (it's also PJ Day!)
🦅 Rock a Morningside shirt
⚡ Wear your sweatband or Power Up wristband (all Eagles will get a new one this year)!
🎮 OR dress as your favorite video game character who knows how to POWER UP!

🍄⭐ Keep your eyes open… you may even spot Mario or Luigi running around Morningside!

Need a Power Up wristband? Stop by the office!

🎮 POWER UP • HAVE FUN • BRING THE EAGLE ENERGY! 🦅⚡

Each day is filled with experiences to help our Eagles SOAR. Launching with Morning Meetings and doorway greetings, then on to Character Strong, literacy, math, and more - teacher led, or with partners in small and whole group via desk, circle or floor.

Hello, The monthly drive-thru food pantry will take place at 2032 South Cypress St. today from 3:00 to 5:00 PM thanks!

Hello,

The monthly drive-thru food pantry will be at St. James' Church at 2032 So. Cypress today, September 21st, from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Thank you!