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Sally

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📚5th grade teacher (15 years) 🧮 Elementary Math Specialist 🧪 Masters in Middle Grades Science 🌍 Traveler: 🇲🇽🇩🇪🇵🇱🇪🇸🇦🇩🇦🇹🇭🇺🇭🇷🇧🇦🇲🇪🇯🇲🇧🇿🇨🇦🇬🇷🇹🇷 Teacher Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1H81J009TH47C?ref=cm_sw_sm_r_un_un_HnpjPAWpmPBm5‬

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Sally @mssinkc.bsky.social · Aug 24

My new class of 5th graders is amazing! They’re already working hard and earning lots of points in our school’s behavior incentive program!

These fabulous kids deserve some rewards for their hard work, and we need some items they’ll enjoy!

#clearthelist #teachers

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · Aug 29

Excellent question.

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Sally @mssinkc.bsky.social · Aug 29

Baking these wipes me out, but I do feel like all the meds are working!

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Sally @mssinkc.bsky.social · Aug 29

After teaching three days with COVID and the flu, two days of resting has felt so lazy 😂 I’ve decided I’m not a great patient. I started sourdough cinnamon rolls last night and baked them this morning, and I can actually smell them!

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Sally @mssinkc.bsky.social · Aug 28

Woke up from a COVID/flu meds nap to Ozzie draped across my chest 😂 #cats

Sally @mssinkc.bsky.social · Aug 28

Sore throat, headache, bad congestion/sinus pressure, and low energy. I really thought they were going to tell me it was a sinus infection, but nope!

Sally @mssinkc.bsky.social · Aug 28

They’ve got big heads in the pictures and in life 😂

Sally @mssinkc.bsky.social · Aug 28

Official report from the doctor…COVID and Flu B!

Im shocked that it’s both—my home COVID tests were negative. I’ve been good about getting COVID vaccine boosters and flu shots, but hadn’t gotten them yet this school year.

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Sally @mssinkc.bsky.social · Aug 26

Oh no, it’s going around early this year! I also had three out!

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Sally @mssinkc.bsky.social · Aug 26

Made it through the day because it was easier to go in than make sub plans so early in the year. Crashing on the couch, but wanted to say thank you to Andrea for the chargers! These will be perfect for our new devices, especially since we don’t get any extras!

Sally @mssinkc.bsky.social · Aug 25

I received an Amazon package with items from my wishlist, but in my 5th day of school sickness haze, I forgot to snap a picture. If I make it school tomorrow, I’ll be sure to post! 🤧 (5th day and a sore throat and zero energy😷🤒🤧)

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Sally @mssinkc.bsky.social · Aug 24

@prisonculture.bsky.social will you share my classroom list?

My new class of 5th graders is amazing! They’re already working hard & earning lots of points in our school’s behavior incentive program!

These fabulous kids deserve some fun rewards for their hard work!

www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...

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Sally @mssinkc.bsky.social · Aug 24

Thank you, Desiree, for the headphones for my students! I only had 7 out of 22 that brought usable headphones, so these will help a lot! #clearthelist #thankyou

Sally @mssinkc.bsky.social · Aug 24

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Sally @mssinkc.bsky.social · Aug 21

Index Card Castles is my favorite back to school activity! They have to complete different challenges, and they have to do it silently! It’s a magical few moments while all the groups are so focused and building 😊

Sally @mssinkc.bsky.social · Aug 20

Day 1 ✔️

Had groups sort cards with place values and put them in order. This sent one kid over the edge because I said there are place values smaller than the ones place. Apparently decimals are a lie and I’m a trickster, which is what was shouted as the kid bolted from my room 😂😂😂

Sally @mssinkc.bsky.social · Aug 17

This will be my 15th year teaching 5th grade. I’ve had 3 different classrooms- 1st one for 9 years, 2nd one for 2 years, and this will be year 4 in my current one. #edusky #teachersofbluesky #teachers

Sally @mssinkc.bsky.social · Aug 17

Palestine had a booth at the Ethnic Enrichment Festival for the first time, so they also got to participate in the traditional clothing fashion show. The audience erupted into applause and cheers when they were on stage. It was a beautiful moment!

Sally @mssinkc.bsky.social · Aug 17

Kansas City Ethnic Enrichment Festival in Swope Park

Sally @mssinkc.bsky.social · Aug 16

I asked parents to write their student a little note for the first day of school and they are absolutely the sweetest!!! This is a tradition I’ll continue every year! Former teachers wrote for the few that didn’t come to Back to School Night, which is also sweet!! 🥺

Sally @mssinkc.bsky.social · Aug 15

Just needing a few chargers and headphones adapters to start the year next Tuesday! #clearthelist

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Sally @mssinkc.bsky.social · Aug 15

Back to School Night for year 15!

Sally @mssinkc.bsky.social · Aug 13

And I can’t wait for them to receive a note from a parent/grown up on the first day of school. It will be so special!

Sally @mssinkc.bsky.social · Aug 13

It just seems so unnatural! My whole teaching philosophy is based on movement, engagement, hands-on exploration, and authentic discussions. This is the opposite of everything I believe in 💔