Mrs. Maxson's AVLS Class
Let's Play Ball!!!
Welcome
Welcome to the 2013-2014 school year here at Briarhill Middle School. We are so excited about the year ahead. We are going to learn a lot and laugh a lot. This will be a year of integrating technology, academic and personal growth. We look forward to sharing these experiences with your children!
Mrs. Maxson, Ms. Robin, Ms. Rita and Ms. Allison
Communication
The way I will send important information home is via edmodo. Please make sure you have set up your students Edmodo account. From there set up a parent account. If you would like, you can provide me your username and password so that if there is ever a problem, I can assist you. This site will be used to share pics, important dates, etc.
Meet our Teachers
Rita Buchanan
I am married and have two daughters, both of which are married. I have a BS in Behavioral Science and an AAS in Interior Design. I love learning about natural healing methods and am currently working on getting a Massage Therapy License. Before joining the Briarhill Bulldog Team as an AVLS aide I worked as a substitute teacher in Hawaii and Texas. I have been at Briarhill since 2009 and really enjoy both the students and the faculty.
Robin Grider
- Going on 6th year as Aide at Briarhill
- Married for 34 years
- Mom of three daughters
- Favorite activities are doing artwork, horses, gardening and power tools
Allison Dunlap
BS in Kinesiology Minor in Health UNT
Coaches USA swimming (12 years)
Special Ed @ Briarhill 4 years
Useful Apps
~ Useful Apps ~
Autism Apps - rates apps that are good for children with autism and sorts them by category
My Stories - make books and social stories
Educreations - white board app where you can record your words as you draw and then play it all back
CalmCounter - helps kids who are angry/agitated
MusicSparkle & PaintSparkle - may be too young for middle school kids, but my lower kids love them!
Wheels on the Bus - by Duck Duck Moose... all their apps are great!
Toy Story Interactive Storybooks - very well-done
Pocket Pond - this app is surprisingly calming for my kids with sensory issues
Fluid Monkey - another good calming sensory app
Glow Draw - cool drawing app
Letter School - excellent tracing app!
Magnetic ABC - virtual magnetic letters
Dora Rhyming - once again, may be too young, but a great phonics app!
iTubeList - allows you to search YouTube for videos and only make appropriate ones available to the kids. Couldn't live without this one!
Big Note - great typing app
5th Wiggle Game - if any kids are obsessed with the Wiggles, this is a must-have. :-)
Injini - this app is more expensive, but SO worth it! Very well done and comprehensive, I use it all the time. They've also got a cheaper app called "My Name", which has been excellent for my kids
Student Bio
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Discipline
In the event your student has a behavior that needs to be addressed, a phone call or email or text will be sent according to your preference. If I am notifying you of a behavior, it is because the behavior has been extreme and I need support from home in addressing the behavior. Most behaviors will be addressed within the classroom and are looked at as opportunities to teach appropriate social skills. I do believe it takes all of us working together collaboratively to achieve the greatest success.
Erica Maxson
This is my 3rd year at Briarhill Middle School in the AVLS classroom. I have been in education for 14 years. This has been by far my favorite class to teach. I look forward to working with your students each day. I have three children. Brylie is 13, Coulter is 11 and Bella is 8. I love any type of outdoor activity. Please feel free to contact me anytime. I do have three children of my own, so if it is in the evenings, there may be a delay in the response time.
Email: maxsone@lisd.net
Website: www,briarhill.lisd.net
Phone: 469-766-5971
School Supplies
Due to the materials we use in class, I would like each student to purchase a $75 gift card to wal-mart. This will also save you time! I only want to purchase necessary items for students. This allows me to have materials specific to our curriculum needs. Please let me know if this is a problem.
$5.00 for a planner
PE Uniform-black shorts, gray shirt, socks, tennis shoes and deoderant:)
order uniforms by 30th for free shipping at www.flipdogclothing.com
click Briarhill
chose PE
Enter Students name and initials on checkout/shipping page
For questions call 972-691-3557
Allow for growth and shrinkage
AVLS Social
Looking forward to seeing everyone!
Friday, Aug 23, 2013, 02:00 PM
Ritas Italian Ice, Highland Village Tx
Picture Day
Please have your student ready for pictures first thing in the am.