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Erin Kowalevicz @mrskowalevicz.bsky.social · Jun 5

As part of our Unit of Inquiry “Sharing the Planet”, students researched habitats & wrote informational books about an animal that lives there. We then built our habitats & shared them with Kindergarten this morning! 💡💭🌍🌵🐋 #communicators #researchers #knowledgeable #APSisAwesome #FirstGradeRocks

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Erin Kowalevicz @mrskowalevicz.bsky.social · Jun 5

Using our research skills to inquire into the #form and #function of plant parts 🌿🌳🌾🪴 #inquirers #communicators #FunInFirst #SharingThePlanet #FirstGradeRocks @randolphelementary.bsky.social

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Arlington Public Schools @apsva.us · May 26

Today, we honor and remember the brave service members who gave their lives in service to our country.

As a community with many military-connected families, we recognize the deep meaning Memorial Day holds. We stand with you in reflection, gratitude and remembrance.

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Erin Kowalevicz @mrskowalevicz.bsky.social · May 22

Big thanks to Ms. Almanza from the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions for Zooming with our 5th graders to support them in learning more about @theglobalgoals Goal 8: Decent Work & Economic Growth. #PYPX2025 @randolphelementary.bsky.social

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Erin Kowalevicz @mrskowalevicz.bsky.social · May 22

Congratulations!! 🎉

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apslearns.bsky.social @apslearns.bsky.social · Apr 25

@apsva.us
We are so proud of our NBCTs who participated with REACH for Uganda over their spring break!
Check out @mrskowalevicz.bsky.social (Randolph), Megan Zelasko (Campbell), and Kristin Brynsvold (Tuckahoe). Our NBCTs are doing great things and we are proud!
#NBCT #NBCTStrong

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Erin Kowalevicz @mrskowalevicz.bsky.social · Apr 26

Traveled to Uganda with REACH for Uganda. While there, we led teacher workshops, observed in classrooms, worked with students, and worked one-on-one with many of the teachers. It was so inspiring! #EducatorExplorer #LifelongLearner 🌍🇺🇬

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Erin Kowalevicz @mrskowalevicz.bsky.social · Apr 24

Today @randolphelementary.bsky.social first graders took a walking field trip to Douglas Park as part of our Unit of Inquiry “How We Express Ourselves”. Students took data about natural resources, picked up trash, identified different types of rocks, & mapped where we found trash.

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Erin Kowalevicz @mrskowalevicz.bsky.social · Apr 9

As part of our Unit of Inquiry “How We Express Ourselves”, 1st graders went outside to pick up litter on the @randolphelementary.bsky.social schoolgrounds. We then sorted the litter into trash/recyclables and used tally marks to track our counting. 🗑️♻️ #ScienceRocks #FunInFirst

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Erin Kowalevicz @mrskowalevicz.bsky.social · Apr 9

Hats off to our first graders!! 🎩⛑️🧢👒🎓 They worked hard to learn their lines and songs for their show “Hats”, and last week they performed in front of our school community!! @randolphelementary.bsky.social #APSisAwesome

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Erin Kowalevicz @mrskowalevicz.bsky.social · Apr 2

First graders engaged in the @ProjectZeroHGSE visible thinking routine “same, different, connect” as a provocation for our Unit of Inquiry “How We Express Ourselves” 🌍🚮♻️ @randolphelementary.bsky.social

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Erin Kowalevicz @mrskowalevicz.bsky.social · Apr 1

Favorite #AprilFoolsDay joke that got my firsties today … I made you brownies!! Brown-Es, I mean 🤣 #FunInFirst #FirstGradeRocks @randolphelementary.bsky.social

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Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion @dei-aps.bsky.social · Mar 29

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Erin Kowalevicz @mrskowalevicz.bsky.social · Mar 29

🌍✨What a special week! During Morning Meeting, families shared their cultures & traditions with us. We learned about clothing, languages, holidays, sports & dance - each visit was a reminder of how diverse and rich our community truly is. @apsva.us @randolphelementary.bsky.social

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Erin Kowalevicz @mrskowalevicz.bsky.social · Mar 15

@randolphelementary.bsky.social first graders led their own conference for the first time! Students used their communication skills to share their learning and progress so far in first grade. Couldn’t be prouder! #APSisAwesome #StudentLedConferences #IBPYP @apsva.us #FirstGradeRocks

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Erin Kowalevicz @mrskowalevicz.bsky.social · Mar 12

We loved sharing our learning with our @randolphelementary.bsky.social 3rd grade friends! Love that our @amplify #CKLA astronomy units aligned so we could learn new facts.🪐🌍☀️🌘 ✨ #communicators #FirstGradeRocks

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Erin Kowalevicz @mrskowalevicz.bsky.social · Mar 11

Can’t wait to learn more hands-on, inquiry-based teaching strategies for using primary sources to engage students, build critical thinking skills, construct knowledge, and launch original research! @librarycongress.bsky.social @randolphelementary.bsky.social @apsva.us

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Erin Kowalevicz @mrskowalevicz.bsky.social · Mar 11

So much fun wrapping up our @Amplify #CKLA astronomy unit! Solar system crowns & bracelets, planet art, & geoboard constellation fun!! 🪐🌍☀️🌘 ✨ #knowledgable #thinkers #FirstGradeRocks @randolphelementary.bsky.social

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Erin Kowalevicz @mrskowalevicz.bsky.social · Feb 28

First Graders had a blast during our visit with author Tracey Kyle today! We loved learning about the festival of La Tomatina and getting to throw 🍅, too! #APSisAwesome #RandolphStars #FirstGradeRocks #FunInFirst

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Erin Kowalevicz @mrskowalevicz.bsky.social · Feb 25

We are all so happy to see the ☀️and these warmer temperatures!! 🌡️ 👏🏼 #FunInFirst #FirstGradeRocks #APSisAwesome #RandolphStars

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Dr. Francisco Durán @suptduran.apsva.us · Feb 21

Managing a caseload of 40 EL students, #APSAllStars winner Karina Fasullo is a champion for her students and families. Her collaboration, creativity and care make a lasting impact at Randolph.
#OneTeamOneAPS

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Erin Kowalevicz @mrskowalevicz.bsky.social · Feb 21

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Erin Kowalevicz @mrskowalevicz.bsky.social · Feb 21

Hip, hip, hooray - it’s the 100th day! So much fun celebrating and reflecting on our year so far. 💯🎉 #100daysofschool #100daysinfirst #FirstGradeRocks #FunInFirst #APSisAwesome #RandolphStars @apsva.bsky.social

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