Congratulations! Ms. Colston received a 1,000 grant from Mobile's 68 Ventura Bowl. She was nominated by several of her parents & students, and her student teacher. She and other MCPSS teachers were recognized during halftime at the 68th Ventura Bowl Game. #TransformersStrongerTogether
14 days ago, Spencer-Westlawn Elementary School
Ventura Bowl winner Ms. Colston
Ventura Bowl winner Ms. Colston
Ventura Bowl winner Ms. Colston
Ventura Bowl winner Ms. Colston
Ventura Bowl winner Ms. Colston
#TransformersStrongerTogether
20 days ago, Spencer-Westlawn Elementary School
Christmas Parade

IXL has became an important supplemental resource in Mrs. Harris' classes. Fourth-grade IXL Leaders for the Month of November are as follows:
1st place Jayceon Johnson 618 correctly answered questions
2nd place Lumiere Musungu 529 correctly answered questions
3rd place Elham Baker 448 correctly answered questions
#IXL #TransformersStrongerTogether

27 days ago, Spencer-Westlawn Elementary School
IXL Leaderboard with Mrs. Harris
IXL Leaderboard with Mrs. Harris
IXL Leaderboard with Mrs. Harris
IXL Leaderboard with Mrs. Harris
IXL Leaderboard with Mrs. Harris
Ms. Colston utilizes the IXL Group Jam lessons  to target ACAP standard main idea in small group. Students enjoyed the immediate feedback, and the explanation of right and wrong answer choices. Students were rewarded for correct answers.  #IXL #TransformersStrongerTogether
28 days ago, Spencer-Westlawn Elementary School
IXL Group Jam with Ms. Colston
IXL Group Jam with Ms. Colston
IXL Group Jam with Ms. Colston
IXL Group Jam with Ms. Colston
IXL Group Jam with Ms. Colston
IXL Group Jam with Ms. Colston
IXL Group Jam with Ms. Colston
IXL Group Jam with Ms. Colston
IXL Group Jam with Ms. Colston
IXL Group Jam with Ms. Colston
Students in Ms. Colston's class worked with a Thanksgiving passage about the history of pumpkin pie. After reading the passage, Ms. Colston cut a slice for each student to taste. They then completed a poll, and a word cloud technology lesson as a reflection. Finally, students watched a video posted in their Schoology course. Afterwards, each student answered two discussion questions for closure.
#readingcomprehensionskills #modeling #citingevidence #pumpkinpie #technology #creatingpositiveeducationalmoments
28 days ago, Spencer-Westlawn Elementary School
Ms. Colston's Class discussing a Thanksgiving passage and eating pumpkin pie.
Ms. Colston's Class discussing a Thanksgiving passage and eating pumpkin pie.
Ms. Colston's Class discussing a Thanksgiving passage and eating pumpkin pie.
Ms. Colston's Class discussing a Thanksgiving passage and eating pumpkin pie.
Ms. Colston's Class discussing a Thanksgiving passage and eating pumpkin pie.
Ms. Colston's Class discussing a Thanksgiving passage and eating pumpkin pie.
Ms. Colston's Class discussing a Thanksgiving passage and eating pumpkin pie.
Ms. Colston's Class discussing a Thanksgiving passage and eating pumpkin pie.
Ms. Colston's Class discussing a Thanksgiving passage and eating pumpkin pie.
Ms. Colston's Class discussing a Thanksgiving passage and eating pumpkin pie.

Mrs. Harris is working on Math Standard 11 with her students. The standard focuses on finding the product of two factors, using strategies based on place value and the properties of operations using an area model. She has her fourth-grade students in small groups to develop their understanding of this standard. #TransformersStrongerTogether

about 1 month ago, Spencer-Westlawn Elementary School
Small Group Area Model Practice with Mrs. Harris
Small Group Area Model Practice with Mrs. Harris
Small Group Area Model Practice with Mrs. Harris
Small Group Area Model Practice with Mrs. Harris
Small Group Area Model Practice with Mrs. Harris
Small Group Area Model Practice with Mrs. Harris
Spencer-Westlawn’s resource teacher, Ms. Givens, applied for and received the Alabama Foundation Grant in the amount of $1,000 to purchase grade level books, math resources, and phonics puzzles. These items will enhance student engagement and pique interest in learning more about math and reading during small group time in the Resource Room. Outstanding job! #TransformersStrongerTogether
about 1 month ago, Tivella Davis
Givens
#StufftheBus #TransformersStrongerTogether
about 1 month ago, Spencer-Westlawn Elementary School
Stuff the Bus: Bring a new unwrapped toy to school by December 10
#TransformersStrongerTogether
about 2 months ago, Spencer-Westlawn Elementary School
October Teacher of the Month Angeleca Harris
As a way to encourage IXL participation and engagement with the educational platform, the top three students in Mrs. Harris' class were honored with a certificate and treat bag. In October, IXL Leaders were:
1st Place Lumiere Musungu 336 Questions Correctly
2nd Place Chakabuta Didas 308 Questions Correctly
3rd Place Bella Salter 251 Questions Correctly
Way to go IXL Leaders! #TransformersStrongerTogether #IXL
about 2 months ago, Spencer-Westlawn Elementary School
IXL Leaderboard
IXL Leaderboard

Ms. Withers’ third-grade class is learning all about the different Native American tribes. Students worked in groups to research topics such as clothing, shelter, education, and transportation. Each group shared what they learned through creative presentations — teaching their classmates about the Cherokee, Choctaw, Chickasaw, and Creek tribes. #TransformersStrongerTogether #NativeAmericanHeritage #ThirdGradeLearners #StudentResearchers #Cherokee #Choctaw #Chickasaw #Creek #HandsOnLearning

about 2 months ago, Spencer-Westlawn Elementary School
Ms. Withers' class learning about Native American Tribes
Ms. Withers' class learning about Native American Tribes
Ms. Withers' class learning about Native American Tribes
Ms. Withers' class learning about Native American Tribes
Mrs. Harris taught her students about plant life cycles. They began the process by planting a seed. They will track the growth over time. #TransformersStrongerTogether
about 2 months ago, Spencer-Westlawn Elementary School
Mrs. Harris class plant life cycles
Ms. Mayo and her Kindergarten WTI students are working on the letter "g". What a GREAT time! #TransformersStrongerTogether
about 2 months ago, Spencer-Westlawn Elementary School
Letter G with Ms. Mayo
Fourth-grade students in Mrs. Ashley's class have learned about various natural resources found in Alabama. As a culminating activity, students enjoyed cookies in the shape of the State of Alabama and added candy resources to it. What a great way to bring the standard to life with a tasty treat. #TransformersStrongerTogether #AlabamaResources
about 2 months ago, Spencer-Westlawn Elementary School
Alabama and its resources in Mrs. Ashley's class
Alabama and its resources in Mrs. Ashley's class
Alabama and its resources in Mrs. Ashley's class
Alabama and its resources in Mrs. Ashley's class
Alabama and its resources in Mrs. Ashley's class

Information regarding food pantries in the area is listed below. #TransformersStrongerTogether

about 2 months ago, Spencer-Westlawn Elementary School
Food Pantry Information
Food Pantry Information
Mrs. Griffin's fifth-grade students are focused throughout the writing process in their draftbooks. Great job! #TransformersStrongerTogether
about 2 months ago, Spencer-Westlawn Elementary School
Draftbook Writing with Mrs. Griffin
Draftbook Writing with Mrs. Griffin
Draftbook Writing with Mrs. Griffin
Draftbook Writing with Mrs. Griffin
Draftbook Writing with Mrs. Griffin
Draftbook Writing with Mrs. Griffin
Draftbook Writing with Mrs. Griffin
Draftbook Writing with Mrs. Griffin
Coach Haynes and Ms. Mayo are always on the lookout to identify students who exhibit the pillars of character. These students have shown outstanding behavior during P.E. #TransformersStrongerTogether
about 2 months ago, Spencer-Westlawn Elementary School
Outstanding P.E. students
Outstanding P.E. students
Outstanding P.E. students
Outstanding P.E. students
Outstanding P.E. students
Outstanding P.E. students
Outstanding P.E. students
Outstanding P.E. students
Outstanding P.E. students
outstanding p.e. students
"Don't get mixed up with drugs" was today's theme. Students were allowed to wear mismatched socks. #TransformersStrongerTogether #RedRibbonWeek2025
2 months ago, Spencer-Westlawn Elementary School
Red Ribbon Week: Don't get mixed up with drugs.
Red Ribbon Week: Don't get mixed up with drugs.
Red Ribbon Week: Don't get mixed up with drugs.
Red Ribbon Week: Don't get mixed up with drugs.
Red Ribbon Week: Don't get mixed up with drugs.
Red Ribbon Week: Don't get mixed up with drugs.
Red Ribbon Week: Don't get mixed up with drugs.
Red Ribbon Week: Don't get mixed up with drugs.
"Team up against drugs." Students wore their favorite team shirt and jeans. #TransformersStrongerTogether #redribbonweek2025 #staydrugfree
2 months ago, Spencer-Westlawn Elementary School
Red Ribbon Week Day 2
Red Ribbon Week Day 2
Red Ribbon Week Day 2
Red Ribbon Week Day 2
Reduce! Reuse! Recycle! Kindergarten STEM Scholars are learning about the importance of recycling by sorting garbage in the correct bins with Mrs. Knowles. #TransformersStrongerTogether
2 months ago, Spencer-Westlawn Elementary School
Reduce! Reuse! Recycle! Kindergarten STEM Scholars are learning about the importance of recycling by sorting garbage in the correct bins.
Reduce! Reuse! Recycle! Kindergarten STEM Scholars are learning about the importance of recycling by sorting garbage in the correct bins.
Reduce! Reuse! Recycle! Kindergarten STEM Scholars are learning about the importance of recycling by sorting garbage in the correct bins.
Reduce! Reuse! Recycle! Kindergarten STEM Scholars are learning about the importance of recycling by sorting garbage in the correct bins.
Reduce! Reuse! Recycle! Kindergarten STEM Scholars are learning about the importance of recycling by sorting garbage in the correct bins.Reduce! Reuse! Recycle! Kindergarten STEM Scholars are learning about the importance of recycling by sorting garbage in the correct bins.
Reduce! Reuse! Recycle! Kindergarten STEM Scholars are learning about the importance of recycling by sorting garbage in the correct bins.