Update: AVID Semester Book Reading- The Outsiders
We are continuing to read The Outsiders as a class, as well as independently. "Research shows that regular reading: improves brain connectivity. increases your vocabulary and comprehension. empowers you to empathize with other people."
One key focus in our class is to ensure that student's are enhancing their vocabulary skills so that they may be able to better articulate themselves. We are hoping that this is reflected in their writing or while speaking.
As a reminder, students will have access to a digital copy of the book in their OneNote notebooks.
Dress Code!
Please help us by ensuring that your student is following the BISD Dress Code Guidelines. More information on the guidelines can be found here https://www.bisd.us/students-and-parents/dress-code-for-secondary-school-students .
See Something Say Something!
Our students safety is our priority, if you or they need to report a crime you may do so at this number. You may also use the following link to file a report. https://www.p3campus.com/campus/index.htm
Home Access Center
If you have not done so yet, you can complete the Home Access Center forms. The use of this platform will help you monitor your student's progress.
Spanish: https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1646835777/bisdus/us1vta6iewxzujamr1ta/HACSpanRev2.pdf
Mrs. Linda Tolman
My name is Mrs. Tolman, and I am the 9th Grade AVID teacher. I come from a family of educators who firmly believe that learning never ends.
During the summer of 2021, I was certified as a Yoga Instructor with Breathe for Change. A program that is designed to create Social Emotional Learning Facilitators and teaches how to guide trauma-informed yoga. We have successfully brought yoga into our campus and offer two yoga classes before school. Seeing the practice come to fruition on our campus has been amazing. During the 2021-2022 school year, I served as a Teach Plus intern, where I had the opportunity to co-author a request for Texas Policy Change. In November 2022, I completed a 300 Hour yoga course, which now makes me a 500-hour certified yoga instructor. I was also recently appointed to the City of Brownsville's LGBTQ Task Force.
I have completed my Masters of Science Education in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment and am currently pursuing my Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction. This summer, I was awarded two scholarships for my advocacy work with our students, projects that began as a result of my coursework.
During the summer of 2021, I was certified as a Yoga Instructor with Breathe for Change. A program that is designed to create Social Emotional Learning Facilitators and teaches how to guide trauma-informed yoga. We have successfully brought yoga into our campus and offer two yoga classes before school. Seeing the practice come to fruition on our campus has been amazing. During the 2021-2022 school year, I served as a Teach Plus intern, where I had the opportunity to co-author a request for Texas Policy Change. In November 2022, I completed a 300 Hour yoga course, which now makes me a 500-hour certified yoga instructor. I was also recently appointed to the City of Brownsville's LGBTQ Task Force.
I have completed my Masters of Science Education in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment and am currently pursuing my Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction. This summer, I was awarded two scholarships for my advocacy work with our students, projects that began as a result of my coursework.
Email: lmteran@bisd.us
Website: www.TolmansClass.com
Location: Rivera Early College High School, Ruben M Torres Boulevard, Brownsville, TX, USA
Phone: (956) 831-8700
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tolmansclass/
Twitter: @tolmansclass