Educator, passionate about Math & Literacy & high expectations for all students, Principal (Views are my Own)
Joined March 2009
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Lakesha Young retweeted
We really need your help. We are facing unprecedented demand. Can you help today by signing up as a monthly giver? Your donation of $25, $50 or $100 will help support families right here in Barrhaven who are experiencing food insecurity.
Thank you 🙏🙏🏽🙏🏿
barrhavenfoodcupboard.ca/don…
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The @BarrhavenFood is at risk of closing its doors at the end of the year if it isn’t able to raise $180K in time. Ken McCarthy, president of the #Barrhaven Food Cupboard, told @radiokristy on #OTTAWA NOW what the team is doing in the meantime to keep serving its clients.
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Today and every day, we recognize and celebrate women and girls in our District and around the world. Learn more about International Women’s Day: ow.ly/hHxT50NbZig
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This cold and flu season, remember to screen for COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses before attending school or an OCDSB EarlyON Child and Family Centre.
To use the updated screening tool, visit ow.ly/CyXY50Lzaec
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#OCDSB Families: Join us at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, January 23 for "Supporting your Child's Mental Health and Well-Being", a webinar with the OCDSB's Mental Health Team. Registration is not required, simply join at this link to attend: ow.ly/e7zw50Mww6r
Lakesha Young retweeted
For those of you are using UFLI Foundations they made a list of decodables or controlled texts to go with each lesson from several companies
docs.google.com/spreadsheets…
@UFLiteracy
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The G.S. Raiders are offering the First Down program.
This is a non-contact football fundamentals program for 6-11 year olds.
It will run on Mondays from 6-7pm at Barry Hawley Field (Bank and Leitrim).
August 15th to October 24th.
ALT To register, use this form: https://forms.gle/6LkZ7G7H8QDkqh9u5 For more information, contact: [email protected]
Lakesha Young retweeted
The EFO’s LIFT Campaign gives vulnerable children the boost they need and the opportunities they deserve.
When up to 40% of Ottawa students start school without a proper foundation for learning, a little LIFT can make a big difference
Donate today. Visit theliftcampaign.com/
Lakesha Young retweeted
If the idea of using CUBES to solve math problems has left you frustrated and wanting something better, check out the recording of my Why We Should Reconsider Using Word Problems (And What We Should Be Doing Instead) webinar.
robertkaplinsky.com/webinar #iteachmath #pd #MTBoS
Lakesha Young retweeted
Check out this doc for a curated list of professional learning happening the end of this month and beyond! Let me know if you have suggestions for this list! docs.google.com/document/d/1… #mathed #mtbos #iteachmath #ElemMathchat
Lakesha Young retweeted
Alligators in math class are used to help kids compare numbers, but should they be? This week, we discuss the difference between conventions and concepts in math to help you make your own decision. Watch: therecoveringtraditionalist.… #mathconcepts #mathconventions #buildmathminds
Lakesha Young retweeted
2nd stop in exploring early numeracy-
Learning Trajectories: learningtrajectories.org/
@JulieSarama
Thanks @gfletchy @MakeMathMoments and @drnickimath for each leading me to this site!
#elemmathchat #MTBoS
Lakesha Young retweeted
"It's not about teaching word problems. It's actually about teaching mathematics and word problems are a part of that journey" ~ @MathletePearce @Mrorr_geek
Listen in: makemathmoments.com/episode1…
#iteachmath #MTBoS #mathchat #edchat
Lakesha Young retweeted
Join me this Thursday 5:30pm west coast time to talk about problems like 50x4 and 49x4 and their relationships!
Join #octmchat Thursday, March 11, at 8:30pm EST to talk about Relational Thinking and Multi-Digit Multiplication with @BerkeleyEverett! #OCTMConnects
Lakesha Young retweeted
Hello, just reminding people that I give a free 45 min. pd to any group that is doing a book study of one of my books! Just email me at [email protected]. Happy Mathing!
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Learn even more from @KanekaTurner in this latest podcast episode - What's the Impact of Labeling Kids? #mtbos #iteachmath #nctmvirtual21 #nctmvirtual2021 kidsmathtalk.com/podcast
