@Jennzer While I appreciate trying to calm anxiety, I think it's also important to appreciate how hard teachers are trying to maintain relationships with their students & families since BCPS puts such a big emphasis on that.

Friendsgiving in Ms. Patek's class #Thanksgiving

RT @MsPatek_2nd: The Ms. Pateks are dancing for a difference and you can help too! Donate the the Johns Hopkins Children's Center's Baltim…

RT @MsPatek_3rd: Read-aloud is my students' favorite time of day.

Dress like your teacher day. She thought of everything--long dress, black sweater, and black flats.

Will the real Ms. Patek please step forward.

RT @MsPatek_3rd: When your teacher's twin, @MsPatek_Grade4 picks up your class from lunch. #3rdgrade #BCPS #MsPatekx2

RT @HamptonDolphins: Dressed in ugly holiday sweaters HES faculty learn the Cupid Shuffle.

"Friends"giving in Ms. Patek's room.

We made graphic maps to show the positive & negative impacts of events in Jackie Robinson's life.

RT @HamptonDolphins: Hampton staff accepted the ChaCha Slide Challenge. A great way to start the day.

Fourth graders enjoying Day 1"Sensory Slueths" of Days of Taste. #bcps

RT @lauramossa: Yes! It's that simple! ❤️📚#bcpsliteracy #readaloud #classroombookaday

A day late, but celebrating my favorite book series, Harry Potter, on September 1st--Hogwarts' first day of school. #BackToHogwarts

Thanks so much to our Hampton PTA for the delicious lunch & Kona Ice.

Ms. Patek is back in the building getting ready fot my 4th graders. It won't look so empty next week.