Baby Got Class -- A back to school parody

This is a back to school parody from one of my creative families in Raleigh, NC.  Enjoy!

Dav Pilkeys Inspiring Story

It was great to hear Dav and his story of how his struggles with ADHD and school inspired his work. Best quote from his teacher, " You can't make a living drawing silly pictures, Mr."

Having a great time at The National Book Festival

Football Friday from "The Rock"

Supporting our feeder high school, Rock Ridge. 

Campus Cleanup

We had a great campus cleanup day. It was a little wet, but we got it done. 

Playground Not Finished!

Please don't play on the new playground as it is not finished. There are pieces missing and some haven't been tightened. The orange fence is to serve notice that it is still under construction. Thanks for understanding. 

Are you being Pushed or Pulled?

There's still some summer left!

Get out and enjoy all the wonderful attractions in iur area. Follow the link. 

http://kidfriendlydc.com/2011/04/11/sunny-day/. 

Welcome Ms. Buchan, Our New Fifth Grade Teacher

Mrs. Jacqueline Buchan served as a teacher and leader for various levels of education.  Mrs. Buchan taught kindergarten and led the School Improvement Team at the Academy of Detroit, Oak Park a charter school in the city of Detroit, Michigan.  She taught 3rd and 4th grade Ancient Egyptian and Ancient Greek History and served as the History/Classical Studies Department Chair of Westminster School in Annandale, Virginia.  Her experience continues with teaching high school social studies, leading Professional Learning Communities, coordinating High School Assessments and working with students at-risk in Frederick County’s alternative high school.  Most recently as the founding principal she helped design the curriculum and instructional approach for and open a new elementary school.  As the school evolved she left the position. Her new direction led to marrying Mr. Peter Buchan and relocating with her son Max to Ashburn, Virginia.Mrs. Buchan earned her Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown and then her Master of Arts in counseling from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 2000.  She completed the Educational Leadership Master’s Certificate Program at Hood College in 2009.  She holds a teaching license in social studies, elementary grades, middle school grades, school guidance, and school leadership.  Mrs. Buchan stays very active.  She enjoys weekends sailing on the Chesapeake Bay as well as other outdoor activities with Max such as walking, hiking, and biking with her husband Pete and Max.  Mrs. Buchan loves her Pilates reformer machine too. You will also notice that Mrs. Buchan has a love of clothing and jewelry and has a flare for dressing to show her whimsical, warm, creative, supportive, and no-nonsense character.She is eager to start planning and even more eager to show her students and parents how deeply caring and passionate she is about building the skills that will enable each of her students to succeed.    

Welcoming New Teachers

Getting Closer!

Welcome Tricia Valenti, our new Music teacher

I was born and raised in Lancaster, PA but have lived in Northern Virginia with my husband and 2 children for the past 7 years.  I graduated from West Chester University of PA with a Bachelor's degree in Music Education and Boston University with a Master's Degree in Educational Media and Technology.  Over the past 14 years, I have had the opportunity to be the middle school music teacher in Pennsville NJ, the elementary music teacher and middle school band director in Everett MA, and run the music and technology program at a local preschool in Leesburg.  In my free time I love to work in my garden and then experiment with new recipes in the kitchen.

I am very exited to be joining the staff here at Creightons Corner Elementary School​ and am looking forward to a great school year together.

Tricia will join Mike Stine in our Music Department.

Making Progress on our Playground

Playground Going Up

These guys don't waste any time!