Fifth grade teacher Erika Gascho was named Blue Ribbon Teacher of the Month for February 2023 by local radio station Q101.<\/p>\n
\u201cFifth grade can be challenging and Ms. Gascho gives each student one opportunity to share or plan something special with the whole class,\u201d noted a parent in the nomination. \u201cThis\u2026 activity encourages inclusivity and celebrating each students\u2019 unique interests.\u201d<\/p>\n
A fifth grade student shared an example of the kind of collaborative, hands-on creative learning that Ms. Gascho facilitates, which develops leadership skills. <\/p>\n
\u201cOne time we had a tea party for Social Studies,\u201d wrote the student. \u201cWe were in groups of three and our groups planned what to make. We made a list of really yummy treats and had to find one that everyone in our group agreed on. Our group made Cookie Dough Truffles. When it was time for the Tea Party, half of the class went to the kitchen to make our goodies while the other half of the class watched the Junior British Baking Show. And then we switched. We all brought our own mugs and got to taste all the treats that our class made and drink many different teas.\u201d<\/p>\n