1st Grade - Discovery

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Bonnie Lewis

Teacher

I am from Manassas, Virginia.

An interesting fact about me is I took dance lessons for 16 years.

My favorite children’s book is The Smallest Girl In The Smallest Grade by Justin Roberts.

My favorite place to visit is any place where my family is together.

I feel included when people listen to what I’m saying and ask me questions.

I enjoy teaching students about the C.A.R.E.S. trait of responsibility.

My hope for this school year is that my students not only learn from me but also from each other.

My dream for this school year is that my students look forward to, and are excited about, coming to school every day.

Teacher

I am from Arlington, Virginia.

A fun fact about me is that I went to elementary, middle, and high school in Arlington!

My favorite children’s book is The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein.

My favorite place to visit is Hilton Head, South Carolina.

I feel included when people care about how I am doing, check in on me, and want the best for me.

I enjoy teaching students about the C.A.R.E.S. trait of empathy.

My hope for this school year is that my students and I will create strong, meaningful relationships with each other.

My dream for this school year is that each and every one of my students feels included, supported, and confident in and out of the classroom.

Teacher

I am from Miami, Florida.

An interesting fact about me is that my first teaching job was as a ballet instructor.

My favorite children’s book is Frog and Toad are Friends.

My favorite place to visit is Scotland.

I feel included when someone makes connections with ideas and thoughts that I am sharing.

I enjoy teaching students about the C.A.R.E.S. trait of cooperation.

My hope for this school year is that all students feel confident in taking on new challenges in learning and aren’t afraid to make mistakes.

My dream for this school year is that it is full of inclusivity, joy, and growth for everyone!

Teacher

I am from Arlington, Virginia.

A fun fact about me is that I have lived in Arlington my entire life.

My favorite children’s book is Caps for Sale by Esphyr Slobodkina.

My favorite place to visit is the Outer Banks.

I feel included when everyone is working together!I enjoy teaching students about the C.A.R.E.S. trait of responsibility.

My hope for this school year is to build a community of students that will feel comfortable and take on challenges as they learn and grow this year.

My dream for this school year is that my students will remember this year and use what they learned in future endeavors.

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