After the phone call with glowing comments about my sons behavior and grades, my son shared with me that Mr. D is awesome. Mrs. Hart, a teacher at Tallwood Elementary School, is the kind of teacher that isn't afraid to show her students just how much she cares about them. I asked my son why he wanted Mrs. Hawley to get this kind of recognition and his simple answer was,She is super nice and awesome! I think that says it all as to why she deserves this recognition. This school year, my daughters grades have been the best they have ever have been. Thank you for being an amazing teacher to my son. Practice test items representative of the content and skills included in current Standards of Learning assessments are available on the. My son was placed in Advanced English and his grades excelled from there. Powers. Before the first year at Diamond Springs Elementary my daughter couldnt even tell me what she had learned during any school day. He just loves kids in general. I would also like to thank Mr. Darby, Ms. Williams, and all others for their support also. Thank you Ms. Land for not only being an amazing teacher but an amazing mentor and person I will forever look up to. Ms. Gretchen and Ms. Amy are patient and kind through his meltdowns and always keep us informed. Please contact your school district to verify school assignment for your child. She should be recognized for her heart. Sarah Morrison, Lynnhaven Middle School eighth-grade English teacher, is an amazing teacher. Not that my child has had a ton of teachers as only a second-grader, but as a graduate school graduate and alumnae of this very same elementary school, I think I can speak from experience about a variety of teachers I have witnessed, observed and from whom I have learned. Thank you for all that you do, Mr. Thompson. She turned out to be an excellent teacher and the "best fit" for Centerville Elementary. Rachel Lugo, third-grade teacher at Lynnhaven Elementary School, is a great teacher. Best Larkspur Schools | Larkspur, CA School Ratings | Best Schools Mrs. Wyman and Ms. Winn, keep changing lives. Thanks to campaign sponsor, Virginia Aquarium, Bruckner received a free admission ticket. Thanks to campaign sponsor, Virginia Beach Schools Federal Credit Union, Bryant-Nyamweya received two free movie passes. A student is considered chronically absent if he or she misses two or more instructional days per month (18 days, or 10 percent of a 180-day school year) regardless ofwhether the absences are excused or unexcused. It was a front and back sheet of questions about my son. She gets it. Thank you to campaign sponsor Virginia Beach Schools Federal Credit Union. Category: Middle (06-08) School Jake is reading above grade level now, which is a great accomplishment. It is not by chance that all upcoming fourth-graders hope they will get to have Mr. Shippy as their fifth-grade teacher. There is no SOL test to measure the impact, but I can only imagine the effect of such lessons. She fuels my aspirations with endless encouragement and has shaped me into becoming the student leader and young woman I am today. They say it takes a village to raise a child, and it's true. We are grateful to have such a wonderful teacher and advocate. Thank you to campaign sponsor Pinboys. I am so glad I did! She provides a lot of hands-on experiences and allows the kids to really explore and dig deeper into topics. She has been my daughters teacher for the past 2.5 years. when they are in need. Our teenage son has never liked PE class. Its a very cool program, she said. This might not sound like a big deal for some kids, but for my daughter this is monumental. I feel like she has shown rapid growth in her learning ability and the positive reinforcements she receives allows her to grow maturely. When he sees my daughter struggling with a lesson, he takes the time to sit with her and explains it until she understands. She has high academic expectations for her students and finds ways to make learning fun. Let me just say that the minute I met her, I loved her and my worries melted away. Mrs. Pacitti is not just our sons fifth grade math, science and social studies teacher she is so much more. Ms. Hicks received complimentary admission tickets. Teaching is truly Mrs. Dells calling and it is very clear she loves every moment of it. He thought of creative ways to teach and motivate students. She is a great teacher by educating and reassuring her students, which ultimately builds confidence. Mrs. Ryerson brings life to the classroom and makes learning FUN. We were leaving our school community, one in which I was a very active volunteer and employee. His transition to fourth grade was very hard for him and Mrs. Sprague recognized his struggles and stepped in. Thanks to campaign sponsor, Beach Cinema Alehouse, Currence received free movie passes. Ms. Sankey's involvement in her students' quest to success does not stop in the classroom. We will always be very appreciative of Mrs. Whitehead and all she did and does for not only our son and his fellow students, but the VBCPS system as well. "Cherie knows what I expect, she's been through it. I would like to take the time to recognize a wonderful teacher who serves the first-grade students at Rosemont Elementary School. It started to get kind of loud in the classroom, as can be expected when 25 kids are all creating their own separate masterpieces. I just hope my son gets her in a couple years. Thanks to our sponsor, Ocean Breeze Waterpark, Robinson received a 2017 season pass. He was so excited and proud to tell Mrs. Piron what he did because they had talked about how they could help others many times in class. Level One School is performing at or above the state standard for the indicator. Thank you, Mrs. Manny, for being so wonderful and for helping my third-grader shine! Stacy received movie tickets. Little did she know that she would return one day after graduating from college. She pushes all her kids to their full potential even if they don't see it yet and she never gives up on what she knows they can do. Recently, as I was tucking my boy into bed he said, Mama, you know the letter S has two sounds? The material he is learning is being presented in such a way that it sticks with him, resonates into his life and has secured a love of learning and education that is so priceless. My son is in the preschool program and is the happiest 4-year-old on Earth the mornings he gets to go to school. She takes the time to listen, which cannot be an easy feat with 26 first-graders. Thanks to campaign sponsors, Martinolich and Pendleton received free movie passes from Beach Cinema Alehouse and passes for free bowling from Pinboys at the Beach. I have always been involved at some level in my kids' schools for over 20 years now. In her class, my stepson is part of his own success; he has a new sense of pride in himself and his work; he is encouraged to do his best and his efforts are rewarded. Even outside of school hours, Mrs. Gulick is present at almost every one of the school activities to support the students and to support the school. It took almost an entire school year but we got him. Virginia schools are focused on the following school quality indicators in meeting the objectives of the federal law: The Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 requires annual testing in reading in grades 3-8 and once during high school. Because of this, students remember her for many years and she is very appreciated among students and staff at Salem. When we went to meet my sons first-grade teacher at North Landing Elementary School, I was very nervous. She is completely professional, kind, and reassuring not only from her tone, but from her results. She is patient and very observant with all of the children and has amazing skills/tools to keep the children on task and engaged. Twelve-year-old me should have told her more often how special she was to me. My son has never really wanted to be on a sports team, but to my surprise he tried out for wrestling since Mr. Brown coached it. She was a welcome guest at my son's piano recital, and he was extremely proud to have his teacher attend. As a new mom to the public education world, Ms. Dallas was extremely welcoming. Ms. Stemen also made sure she got to know her parents. We were her students and we were lucky to have her one-on-one attention. He has learned and grown so much this year that I have no doubt he will succeed in years to come because of the foundation that they have helped build. She is the epitome of a great teacher! Thank you to campaign sponsor Dave & Busters. For instance, she has real life exhibits such as animals (bugs!) Its really awesome and I wish there were more teachers like Flo. My daughter has never liked going to school. Mrs. Phillips knew my daughter could do it, so she pushed her. He has thoroughly enhanced my understanding of government and the economy. She would drive me home from tutoring because my mom was unable to. My daughter has always struggled with doing homework at home for me. Use the drop down menu above the chart to view results for a specific test. I believe she is a great and fantastic teacher. With the assistance of Mrs. Fuge, he sifted through his work and explained to me all of his new found knowledge. Mrs. Boudreau is compassionate, loving and understanding. She encourages thinking outside the box and is always willing to believe in a childs vision. To this day, no one has ever shown the hard work, dedication and joy I have seen from Mrs. Taylor's teaching. Thanks to campaign sponsor, Papa Johns Pizza, Morrison received pizza discount coupons. Im inspired every day by the community in which we live and the students that I teach. She really gets her and knows her better than any teacher she has encountered so far in Virginia Beach City Public Schools. I have her and that amazing support staff to thank for that. She is wonderful, kind, loving and overall a great educator. Map results may not reflect school division or attendance zone boundaries. As rare as they often are, have you ever felt those moments in your life when you feel like you are about to experience something pretty phenomenal? Mrs. Coffin went above and beyond preparing for this student-led conference. Match Discover your neighborhood's best match, anywhere. She took pictures of all the moments in class and field trips, and put them on Seesaw for the parents to feel connected. Thank you, Ms. Stewart, for turning failure into SUCCESS!!! Looking forward to ending the year strong with Mrs. Field. As a parent, it's what I teach my own kids and one I'm thankful to see layered in school. My son works really hard every day and struggles to keep up sometimes. She teaches at Kempsville High School and she is the reason I became interested in leadership. Ms. Johnson received a gift certificate for a dolphin watching tour. She spends countless off duty hours to ensure that each childs success and academic goals are met. He left the office with her in tears and came back with her smiling and at ease. She worked with me for a month and help me gear myself up for the test and gave me a game plan that would work for me. There's simply no one like her who brings passion, love and joy to the classroom which is then shared and mirrored onto her students. I cannot believe this is the only student she has impacted. Kathleen Marshall has made a great impact on my son. When a teacher touches the hearts and minds of children and their families, wonderful things happen. She is patient, kind to her students and she does not give up on them. Mr. Cress has inspired my son to want to learn, and my son comes home most days and tells me something new that he has learned that day. She teaches to their strengths, promoting a positive classroom environment and respect. Long story short, I was hired to teach middle school physical science and earth science to start my career. He laid out all of the papers that were in the folder and began reviewing each one thoroughly. I always knew what was going on and if/when my son had a bad day. Thank you to campaign sponsor Dave & Busters. The only teacher who has ever called home after hours to give positive feedback about my son was Mr. Tim Dishaw, "Mr. D". These are wonderful because they let parents know what topics are being covered in the classroom. My son has absolutely blossomed because of the thoughtful programming of the STEP program. Let me tell you about Mrs. Doyle. My son is currently a second grader at Hermitage and had Mrs. Baraki for first grade. She always finds a way to put a smile on my face, whether its from her silly jokes to her comforting me when times are hard. If I email Mrs. The complaining and crying have decreased at home, as she is being taught she can't always get her way. His reading has gotten so much better, and he gets so excited about the color chart and to see what color he will get at the end of the day. She even has a kindness board where if she catches a student being kind, they write their names on a sticky note and put it on the board. I would like to recognize Ms. Angela Hamrick at Princess Anne High School. This is the only form that may be accepted. She has asthma, so as soon as she gets a simple cold it could easily turn into bronchitis or pneumonia if we do not take care of things immediately. That meant the world to me as a mom. Thanks to campaign sponsor, Papa Johns Pizza, Sill received pizza discount coupons. Daugherty received pizza discounts and coupons from campaign sponsor, Papa Johns Pizza. The children respect her so I knew it would be a good fit. His promptness and open-door policy makes me feel that I've made the right decision in my child's education. He's responsive in the evenings and on weekends when a student needs help or asks a question, and he's a devoted teacher. She goes above and beyond every day to make it a memorable day for her students. She is very understanding and cares for each one of her students as if they were her own. Thanks to campaign sponsor, Papa Johns Pizza, Verrey and Porter received pizza discount coupons. He not only taught scholarly values to his students but also exhibited them. After the first grading period of seventh grade, he expressed to me that he wanted to be in Advanced English. She goes the extra mile to make sure all her kids are taken care of from hugs, to food, to academics. She has a deep interest in kids and their future. Larkspur Middle School in Virginia Beach, VA - Niche When I had Ms. Baedke Im not an English student; I have dyslexia and I struggle a lot in English she engaged me in wanting to learn more so I wanted to try to learn that style of teaching, said Gifford. Last year, when he wanted to try out for the school track team, a special education assistant was assigned to help him handle the tryout process. She is an asset to Virginia Beach City Public Schools. When asked what is she doing? Thanks to campaign sponsor, Bakers Crust, Graham received a free pizza gift card. Ms. Peot at Windsor Oaks Elementary is my sons first-grade teacher. Being an educator is the single-most important career to have, and it isnt easy, to say the least; however, it is a true calling to connect with students like my son. Thanks to campaign sponsor, Virginia Beach Schools Federal Credit Union, Wolfer received two free movie passes. Annie Moses, an algebra teacher at Corporate Landing Middle School, has been simply amazing! Thanks to campaign sponsor, Papa Johns Pizza, Holly received pizza discount coupons. Good job, Mrs. Seth. My wife and I have been working for the Virginia Beach City Public Schools division for over 25 years. Mr. Ms. She has provided such a warm and loving environment for the entire class that I can see why he doesn't want to leave her. But for it to be promoted and giving them a platform to do thisit's just obscene. We are forever grateful. Sometimes, as a working mom, I feel so guilty for not remembering every class party or bagged lunch for a field trip. We had a parent/teacher conference and my heart was touched by how well my daughter and her teacher have bonded and connected. I would like to recognize Ms. Lisa Embrey, Early Childhood Education teacher at the Virginia Beach Technical and Career Education Center. Mrs. Guarin, a second-grade teacher at Three Oaks Elementary, is an exemplary asset to Virginia Beach City Public Schools. She goes out of her way to make sure the students enjoy the activities and maintain enjoying school. 1,810 sqft. She has inspired me to always look on the bright side to every situation. Facebook page. She is very caring, helpful and extremely trustworthy. She utilizes all media for assignments and practice work, and she responds to their online questions at all times, even late at night or on the weekends. I am so pleased that she is my granddaughter's teacher. My son loves Dr. Harrells class because she makes it fun and challenges him to be the best person he can be! Last year I used to get a sullen "nothing" when I used to ask him how his day at school had been, now there is always a story about what they have been doing. She instilled reading and writing technique that I still use to this day that I am beyond grateful for. The student may apply for readmission to be effective one calendar year from the date of his or her expulsion. National Geographic for science is huge! She is a great teacher and sees the good in my son. If the student denies them, he or she is given an explanation of the facts as known to the school and an opportunity to present his or her version of what occurred. For three years, I've taken orchestra at Plaza Middle with the lovely and talented Ms. McGhee, and she has taught me so much more than the basics needed to play the violin. She is a wonderful teacher who encourages students to participate by making a warm, welcoming environment for her class. It has got me to make plenty of new friends and help me better than I was before. ", "The families know that she is from this area so she can relate to experiences of this area," Roenker continued. Sincerely, Brad Ward Sixth-grade teacher She has worked very hard all year to help bring my son out of his shell. Mr. Wetmore received free entry passes. With her encouragement, I applied to the then Math and Science Magnet School at Ocean Lakes High School, which shaped my life and vision for my future so much so that I now teach at my alma mater. Mrs. Leighanne Beaumont is my son's fifth-grade teacher at Birdneck Elementary. She also helped me keep my binder organized. My daughter was crying a lot and Mrs. Green comforted her, telling her it was OK to feel this way; it was normal. Ms. Ebert at Bayside High School shows such a passion for teaching and puts a strong effort into making sure that students are on the right path to success. When we made our last move back to Virginia Beach, our sons started at Princess Anne Elementary. She kept encouraging him and never made him feel like less of a student. Rachel Thompson joined Old Donation School for the 2017-2018 school year as the department chair for exercise science/health and physical education. When my daughter received Miss Rowan as a second-grade teacher, we were skeptical at the time knowing were getting such a young teacher right out of college but were wrong in the end. Mrs. Steinberg welcomed our daughter into the class and her support for and love of teaching sign hooked our daughter on day one. History results for 2020-2021 are not reported due to the widespread use of local history assessments because of the impact of COVID-19. I want her to know through this that everyone appreciates her and her hard work does not go unnoticed. She is just a quick to tell me the positive things my son has been doing in class. Ray said he wants school administrators to create better solutions for students, rather than fighting. She is truly one of the great teachers of VBCPS. Strawberry and eventually didnt need him anymore. All I could do was silently say: Thank you, Mrs. Phillips for a job well done. It was hard ending the school year and no longer having Mrs. Dush as his teacher. Mrs. Drumm really takes the time to know her students and accepts that they are all different and have different personalities. She interacts and engages each child at their level. Expenditures included in per-pupil calculations include actual personnel and non-personnel costs. I felt [teaching] was a calling, he reflected in September. The kids got to sing on stage with the band at their sold out concert March 6. As a lifelong resident of Virginia Beach, I do not know of a better kindergarten experience that any child could possibly have had. Additionally, the spokesperson said police are investigating a separate threat against Larkspur Middle School. Mrs. Graham has had a struggle with my grandson this school year. I know that these words dont sound terrific or overwhelming, but my daughter still feels the warmth that Mrs. Wolfer has already showed her. She had a difficult classroom that year: full of smart and strong-willed children. Mrs. OBrien has exceeded meeting our expectations in every arena of teaching. She patiently helps my daughter with her reading issues and constantly keeps me informed of my daughters progress. So through this piece I decided to remove technology and show the wonder the world has when we just take a moment and enjoy things, like fishing.. He is a fan favorite of the student body. Helen was my teacher after I left school. She is fun, kind, compassionate and understanding. I am a former Virginia Beach teacher along with my husband who taught in Virginia Beach Schools for over 30 years. It also meant that my youngest, who had just completed the second grade, would have to start his brand new IEP in a completely different school system. Mr. Jumper tailors each assignment to his students' interests, strengths and learning style preferences, ensuring that they are excited about and engaged in the entire learning process. Also, she will take one-on-one time if needed in the classroom so that the student can get the same experience out of the lesson as other students who may not need as much guidance. K says you should have lot of different colors on your plate, and Make sure to check the nutritional information, or Is that a good or bad fat? and Is that a healthy choice? fill our kitchen and our home now from our boys and not just us. A hat that my son still wears, smiles and says, Look Mom, the hat Mrs. Knecht made for me!, Parents also received regular emails letting us know any time our children did something she felt needed recognition and it could be something as simple as: Matthew showed such kindness to another classmate today. Mr. Gray is always eager to help his students, even offering to come in before school to help my son. My daughter is a student of Mrs. Nute, fourth-grade teacher at Woodstock Elementary School. It is evident in the way she utilizes every avenue to get her students to learn. This year, its like a switch flipped with her, and I think that her teacher has everything to do with her success. Mrs. Nyamweya will retire at the end of this school year. And that's what we like, we like to have adults in here that get along with the students and can relate to them. However, Mrs. Nyamweya interacted with my family anytime we visited the school. Although, I never had a chance to attend her class, Mrs. Huff seemed to still find away into my life by becoming my reading and writing tutor. Fast forward, Mrs. Vita had been moved to fourth grade. My boys love going to school every day and tell me they feel like a part of the class this year. She is always is brightening my day. She shows the children how they should present themselves: in a tidy, healthy, positive, keep-it-real kind of way. Each week, going to art class is the highlight of son's school day. She is really such a great teacher the best I have ever met. The next day he was more than proud to hear that it was true. They all have very fond memories of things that Mrs. Coffin has done for them or has taught them. He wanted them inspired beyond their known marching band horizons. She is always at school functions to support her students and participates in extracurricular activities like Girls on the Run and Gardening Club. We are grateful to all teachers at Strawbridge Elementary and thank you for all you do. Mrs. Whitehead worked with my son and made him feel comfortable enough to come out of his shell and thrive in not only her classroom but his following classroom as well. One can presume his style will emphasize the relationships he has enjoyed as a student.
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