Teacher Epsd Alburtis 2nd Grade, Proud father of two, tech innovator, and lifetime learner

Allentown, PA
Joined June 2017
Tonight I was able to share a special moment with my former student,Derick Swenson. He grew his hair longer than mine was at our first @StBaldricks @EastPennSD event. As teachers we strive for these moments and I was rewarded with one tonight. Thank you @AlburtisBald families.
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After 22 years of teaching, the inevitable happened. I was out for the day and there wasn't a single sub or coverage teacher available for my classes. Pay attention, @PADeptofEd. As more teachers retire, there aren't enough new teachers to replace them.
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My WIN students coded multiplication practice on the @SpheroEdu and shared their codes to classmates. We then gamified it where students went head to head and moved the Sphero on their path. @EastPennSD @dylanpetersedu
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Testing season is coming. Here’s your yearly reminder: A child’s value is not diminished simply because a test fails to capture their worth.
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First round of Macys day @Ozobot parade done for 4th grade. Round 2 for 5th this afternoon. @EastPennSD
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“Shake it off, Shake it off”
Oh no, Travis Kelce is limping after this play
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I did it everyone!! 101,000 unread emails. I would like to thank all of the companies I used once and remained on their email list. I know, I know, unsubscribe.
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Sad April fools was on the weekend so I moved it to April 3rd. Hot glue and some reward coins got’em.
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Amazing designs and teamwork in our STEM challenge today using @strawbees. Winning freestanding tower was 150cm. #EastPennProud. @EastPennSD @FluxSpace_io
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Thank you @cascalzo and @EastPennSD for sending me to the @peteandc for amazing educational discussions, learning sessions, and connections. Ready to take on the rest of the school. @OfficeofEdTech @MrRyneAnthony @csingleton__2
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Thoughts on a first graders work load on this FID. These ten assignments are to be completed outside of of the 2 hr 15 min live zoom. Would love to hear any opinions from my PLC. What are your district’s expectations? #FID
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Moving from teaching 2nd grade for the past 8 years to 5th grade has had its challenges and adjustments. An unexpected adjustment is that I can no longer leave tape out around the classroom bc students will tape their nose up to their forehead and act like nothing is wrong.
No iPads, No problem. Makerspace is open for business. @epsdalburtis @EastPennSD
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Our @Sphero bolts are having a tough time aiming. The students are lifting their finger off of the aim and then it does an extra spin. Any idea on the problem and the fix? @SpheroEdu @dylanpetersedu
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Way to go lil bro.
THE TYLER TALK Tyler Nolan, new coach of our boys soccer ⚽️ team, talks about his background in the sport, taking the position at Freedom and the Patriots’ prospects for the upcoming season. @FHS_Soccer_Boys @BASDMsSage @BethlehemAreaSD @BASDMedia
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Why is the @SenateGOP blocking passage of the PACT Act which can help veterans and their families? #PassThePACTAct @LeaderMcConnell @SenToomey actionnetwork.org/petitions/…
Another school year over and time to put away the primary materials and get ready for intermediate. Looking forward to a new challenge and grateful for my time in 2nd.
And with a near perfect run in the finals of the first annual @SpheroEdu obstacle course competition, Levi takes gold! @dylanpetersedu @BScholl33
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Trial races for todays @SpheroEdu races. Very clean first run. Tomorrow the competition heats up. @epsdalburtis
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4th and 5th grade @epsdalburtis students did and awesome job with their #iamonabookshelf books. Such a cool project and amazing way to make students into published authors. @abhoosier1 @danscameracity
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