ALT “In a positive learning environment, students lift one another up and create an atmosphere where taking risks, asking questions, making mistakes, and learning collaboratively is the norm. Students not only need a good relationship with their teacher, they need to feel connected to their peers.” —Jill Yamasawa Fletcher, Teacher
"Is this job tough? You betcha. But it is not impossible. We're educators. We're born to make a difference."
Watch Rita Pierson's full TED Talk here: t.ted.com/5N97nvC#TeacherAppreciationWeek
Best part of my Friday? Celebrating Paula for winning the city and regional Fire Prevention poster contest and for being a finalist at the state level. Paula embodies PRIDE in all that she does! 🤍💚⭐️#IvyPRIDE@mayor_bristol@BristolCTSchool@CTKidGovernor@kmcbones
You fight for all kids. All. Not just those in your class. Not just those under an “umbrella”. Not just those in your school. Not just your district. You fight for every kid. Because if you don’t…who will?
What is better than a mini Mrs. Haseltine and mini Mrs. Gomes? Dress like your favorite staff member might be my new favorite spirit day!💚#IvyPRIDE@BristolCTSchool
All Bristol Public Schools and programs will open on a 2-hour delay tomorrow: Wednesday, January 17, 2024.
Ivy Drive students can begin to arrive into school starting at 10:35 AM; Our instruction will begin promptly at 11:05 AM!
ALT This is a quote from Martin Luther King Jr. that reads, "If you can't fly, then run. If you can't run, then walk. If you can't walk, then crawl. But whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward."