#AWSAconnect Archive

#AWSAconnect is a 30 minute chat to build connections with Wisconsin administrators.
Thursday April 12, 2018
9:00 PM EDT
  • posickj - Moderator Apr 12 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    Welcome to #AWSAconnect! Please introduce yourself, from where you are tweeting, and your favorite place to run or walk.
  • posickj - Moderator Apr 12 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Good evening, #AWSAconnect! Jay, prinicpal from lil' ol' Merton, WI checking in. My favorite place to walk is in our hallways when the kids are around.
  • posickj - Moderator Apr 12 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    Q1 In what ways to you keep staff and students engaged in the remaining weeks of school? #AWSAconnect
  • posickj - Moderator Apr 12 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    A1 Be present. Be positive. Be engaged. Be a cheerleader. Be a listener. #AWSAconnect
  • MrJSellen Apr 12 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    Hello #AWSAConnect. Joe, principal in Kenosha, WI jumping in late. Favorte place to walk/run is Pass-a-grille beach, FL
  • MrJSellen Apr 12 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A1 Support where needed, encourage others. Ending the year with mastery projects in the classroom can be a great way to keeps kids engaged. #AWSAConnect
  • posickj - Moderator Apr 12 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    Q2 How do you encourage staff to keep students finishing strong? #AWSAconnect
  • posickj - Moderator Apr 12 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    Thanks for joining in, Joe! #AWSAconnect
    In reply to @MrJSellen
  • MrJSellen Apr 12 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    Well, I always look forward to the hometown chats and this is a quieter week coming off of spring break #AWSAConnect.
    In reply to @posickj
  • posickj - Moderator Apr 12 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A2 I try to remind teachers that if they keep the same expectations in place for their students and themselves then it doesn't matter what time of the year it is. #AWSAconnect
  • posickj - Moderator Apr 12 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    Hometown chats are great, and I know it's possibly Spring Break week. Hoping that others will join us soon, Joe. #AWSAconnect
    In reply to @MrJSellen
  • MrJSellen Apr 12 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A2 My mindset is let's maintain a healthy focus on urgency. Every day closer to the end of the year means one less opportunity to ensure a student is set up for success next fall. Everything we do now supports a colleage who has a student next. #AWSAConnect
  • MrJSellen Apr 12 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    Perhaps others may be inclined to check out the ?s later or share their thoughts on @voxer . #AWSAConnect
    In reply to @posickj, @voxer
  • posickj - Moderator Apr 12 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    Good idea! I'll add the questions to @voxer and our Google+ HS/MS community tomorrow. #AWSAconnect
    In reply to @MrJSellen, @voxer, @voxer
  • posickj - Moderator Apr 12 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    Q3 What are ways in which you make your numbered days count at the end of the year? #AWSAconnect
  • MrJSellen Apr 12 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    If that is the AWSA Google+ I can post them on the elementary site if you want (though I'm sure you have other channels for that? #AWSAconnect
    In reply to @posickj, @voxer
  • virgilalligator - Moderator Apr 12 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    My favorite place to run/walk right now is along the Lakefront in Milwaukee starting off near the Colectivo. #awsaconnect
  • posickj - Moderator Apr 12 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    I am only on the MS/HS community, so if you could add them to the elementary one, that would be great! Ask them to add it to the Twitter hashtag, too! #AWSAconnect
    In reply to @MrJSellen, @voxer
  • virgilalligator - Moderator Apr 12 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    A1: Bring the energy yourself. It is infectious. Celebrations and fun surprises and competitions involving spirit among staff can be engaging. #awsaconnect
  • posickj - Moderator Apr 12 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    A3 Get into classrooms and learn with the kids. Be visible in hallways, cafeteria, and recess. Stay out of my office as much as possible! #AWSAconnect
  • virgilalligator - Moderator Apr 12 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A2: Motivating rewards help! Inspirational messages that show how when pushing through and maximizing time and seizing the moment can definitely help refocus the priorities on learning and having fun while learning. #awsaconnect
  • posickj - Moderator Apr 12 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    Hey, Teebs! Hope the week is going well. So glad you could join us! #AWSAconnect
    In reply to @virgilalligator
  • posickj - Moderator Apr 12 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    It's important to accentuate the positive, with both students and staff. Keep the momentum going all the way through the tape! #AWSAconnect
    In reply to @virgilalligator
  • posickj - Moderator Apr 12 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    Q4 Much of the work at the end of the year is preparing for the next. How do you keep yourself focused on these remaining weeks of school? #AWSAconnect
  • virgilalligator - Moderator Apr 12 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    A4: Going back to what I have been able to achieve and thriving off of growing connections, as well as increased opportunities to converse with learners #awsaconnect
  • posickj - Moderator Apr 12 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    A4 I focus on the current school year during the school day and find some time before or after school to put some focus on next year. It's important to stay in the moment as much as possible. #AWSAconnect
    • posickj - Moderator Apr 12 @ 9:23 PM EDT
      Q4 Much of the work at the end of the year is preparing for the next. How do you keep yourself focused on these remaining weeks of school? #AWSAconnect
  • MrJSellen Apr 12 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    Great advice! I am going to use that because this is new to me. THe last few days have required a lot of focus on next year. #AWSAConnect
    In reply to @posickj
  • MrJSellen Apr 12 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    A4 For me right now, I feel as though there are a few next year hurdles to clear which will allow me to jump back to focusing on the present. It's like an alternate universe. #AWSAconnect