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TechieTcher - Moderator Oct 26 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Hi All at #RSDchat! Introduce yourselves, where you teach, & what your favorite Halloween candy is!… https://t.co/cg12qeR4Fk

LlynnEllis Oct 26 @ 9:36 PM EDT

@TechieTcher Toshia Iveland...CandyCorn #rsdchat

TechieTcher - Moderator Oct 26 @ 9:37 PM EDT

I'm Chantell and I teach a departmentalized 4th gr #STEM + #PBL room at Iveland. I love 3 Musketeers. #RSDchat

TechieTcher - Moderator Oct 26 @ 9:38 PM EDT

@LlynnEllis Hey Friend! #RSDchat

gilliam_evelyn Oct 26 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Evelyn...I teach adults... I love most of the usual chocolates #RSDchat

Mellyteaches Oct 26 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Hi #rsdchat! Christina in ELA at RHS. I always suckered my little bros out of Twix on Halloween. #sisterboss https://t.co/ujTOE2d9IB

TechieTcher - Moderator Oct 26 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Hi All at #RSDchat! Introduce yourselves, where you teach, & what your favorite Halloween candy is!… https://t.co/cg12qeR4Fk

TechieTcher - Moderator Oct 26 @ 9:39 PM EDT

@Mellyteaches Impressive one to get out of them! #RSDchat

RSDchat - Moderator Oct 26 @ 9:40 PM EDT

@banniejanie behind the #RSDchat twitter. Teach media at RHS. Love me some @twix. 😋!! https://t.co/0rHn3T0YEc

TechieTcher - Moderator Oct 26 @ 9:40 PM EDT

@halliesmills @pdemps45 @ponder_kristi @joyeuse212 @SalProudPeacock @dr_riina Are you all chatting w/us tonight? #RSDchat

TechieTcher - Moderator Oct 26 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Question 1: What does having a home and school connection look like to you? #RSDchat

RSDchat - Moderator Oct 26 @ 9:43 PM EDT

#rsdchat going to have to catch up later. Have kids w homework needs. #jobneverdone

amybourland Oct 26 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A1: Lots and Lots of open communication #RSDchat

TechieTcher - Moderator Oct 26 @ 9:46 PM EDT

@Mellyteaches Any examples for how you make them feel welcome? Always looking to had more ideas in that area. #RSDchat

halliesmills Oct 26 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Hi! Hallie, 4th grade at Marvin, jumping in late! (Had to finish ironing my husband's clothes!) #rsdchat

TechieTcher - Moderator Oct 26 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A1: Parents being aware of what is happening w/their child's education & getting them to know I genuinely care about their child. #RSDchat

TechieTcher - Moderator Oct 26 @ 9:49 PM EDT

@halliesmills You're much nicer than I am! #RSDchat #whatisironing?

halliesmills Oct 26 @ 9:50 PM EDT

@TechieTcher He makes lunches, I iron, that's been our deal from day one. #istillhateironing #rsdchat

Mellyteaches Oct 26 @ 9:51 PM EDT

@TechieTcher Positive calls bragging on Ss work, proactive msgs via SIS/email/Remind, candy @ conferences. Food means wlcome to me! #rsdchat

mmg6459 Oct 26 @ 9:52 PM EDT

@TechieTcher A1: Home and school connections are positive and occur often. Relationships w/parents are key! #RSDchat https://t.co/DQ2mkpBnDC

TechieTcher - Moderator Oct 26 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Question 1: What does having a home and school connection look like to you? #RSDchat

halliesmills Oct 26 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A1: Ps should know what is happening at school, and they should feel free to contact me with anything also. #rsdchat https://t.co/mqVoJzIhdW

TechieTcher - Moderator Oct 26 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Question 1: What does having a home and school connection look like to you? #RSDchat

gilliam_evelyn Oct 26 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A1: We had a "Fall Kick Off" for our families to welcome them and also share some info about our school...hotdogs& ice cream #RSDchat

Mellyteaches Oct 26 @ 9:53 PM EDT

@mmg6459 Definitely! Have to have all partners on board for Ss success. :) #rsdchat

halliesmills Oct 26 @ 9:53 PM EDT

@Mellyteaches @TechieTcher Made a positive call last week and mom said she had never gotten a call like that before. #rsdchat

TechieTcher - Moderator Oct 26 @ 9:54 PM EDT

I LOVE hearing these stories. Warms my heart. #RSDchat #ritenourexcellence https://t.co/0GSVQsBObV

halliesmills Oct 26 @ 9:53 PM EDT

@Mellyteaches @TechieTcher Made a positive call last week and mom said she had never gotten a call like that before. #rsdchat

halliesmills Oct 26 @ 9:55 PM EDT

I have started making positive phone calls with kids in the room. It's great for them to hear positives too, and motivates others. #rsdchat

TechieTcher - Moderator Oct 26 @ 9:55 PM EDT

Hi!! ⬇️ My 5th gr teacher from @RGSDRampage! #RSDchat https://t.co/60JJSR9zSa

mmg6459 Oct 26 @ 9:52 PM EDT
@TechieTcher A1: Home and school connections are positive and occur often. Relationships w/parents are key! #RSDchat https://t.co/DQ2mkpBnDC
- TechieTcher - Moderator Oct 26 @ 9:43 PM EDT
  
  Question 1: What does having a home and school connection look like to you? #RSDchat

halliesmills Oct 26 @ 9:56 PM EDT

A2: Parents feel informed and part of the team. Students know there is support all around them. #rsdchat

TechieTcher - Moderator Oct 26 @ 9:57 PM EDT

@halliesmills This is a great idea! #RSDchat

Mellyteaches Oct 26 @ 9:57 PM EDT

@halliesmills @TechieTcher Yup. Moms have asked me to repeat w/ Dad on the phone too...important for Ps to hear the good! #rsdchat

amybourland Oct 26 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A2: all feel a part of the team and share in decision making, trust is essential in my class #rsdchat https://t.co/TWuXwjKAnu

TechieTcher - Moderator Oct 26 @ 9:54 PM EDT

Question 2: What are some of the benefits w/a positive home school connection for Ss & Ps w/this connection?… https://t.co/sVR92ywRiG

gilliam_evelyn Oct 26 @ 9:58 PM EDT

A:2 Positive communication can pull both parents and Ss into your corners...I sent home a positive message for a HS jr...#RSDchat

halliesmills Oct 26 @ 9:58 PM EDT

@TechieTcher I stole the idea. The blog I read actually had the whole class cheer, "hip, hip hooray!" to the parent on the phone. #rsdchat

gilliam_evelyn Oct 26 @ 9:59 PM EDT

A:2 ...it was one of the best moments. I had great rapport and support all year with that boy and his parents #RSDchat

TechieTcher - Moderator Oct 26 @ 9:59 PM EDT

@halliesmills share the blog if you remember it please! #RSDchat

halliesmills Oct 26 @ 10:01 PM EDT

Here it is! https://t.co/r63f84738b #rsdchat

mmg6459 Oct 26 @ 10:02 PM EDT

Hello to one of my favorite, fabulous 5th graders!! @TechieTcher #RSDchat #RGSD https://t.co/USzSeV3DkL

TechieTcher - Moderator Oct 26 @ 9:55 PM EDT
Hi!! ⬇️ My 5th gr teacher from @RGSDRampage! #RSDchat https://t.co/60JJSR9zSa
- mmg6459 Oct 26 @ 9:52 PM EDT
  
  @TechieTcher A1: Home and school connections are positive and occur often. Relationships w/parents are key! #RSDchat https://t.co/DQ2mkpBnDC
  
  TechieTcher - Moderator Oct 26 @ 9:43 PM EDT
  
  Question 1: What does having a home and school connection look like to you? #RSDchat

gilliam_evelyn Oct 26 @ 10:02 PM EDT

I need PD on these gif images 😄😄😄love them!! #RSDchat

Mellyteaches Oct 26 @ 10:03 PM EDT

@amybourland @TechieTcher Absolutely. Being accessible in multiple, flexible ways is huge. #rsdchat

TechieTcher - Moderator Oct 26 @ 10:04 PM EDT

@gilliam_evelyn Entertaining right?! #RSDchat

halliesmills Oct 26 @ 10:04 PM EDT

@amybourland I loved how the whole class was involved and recognizing the student. So smart! #rsdchat

TechieTcher - Moderator Oct 26 @ 10:05 PM EDT

@Mellyteaches @amybourland So hard to do at times, but @ClassDojo has made it SO much easier to do! Right @joyeuse212? #RSDchat

TechieTcher - Moderator Oct 26 @ 10:05 PM EDT

@halliesmills @amybourland I'm definitely stealing this idea and doing it tomorrow. #RSDchat

halliesmills Oct 26 @ 10:08 PM EDT

A3: I have thought about this a lot. I think many Ps don't know how to advocate for their child academically. #rsdchat

TechieTcher - Moderator Oct 26 @ 10:09 PM EDT

A3: Trying to get that positive call in before a negative one might be needed. Answering Ps questions even if it seems small. #RSDchat

mmg6459 Oct 26 @ 10:10 PM EDT

I always tell Ps, you are your child best advocate! Speak up! #RSDchat https://t.co/RttO9YPzhR

halliesmills Oct 26 @ 10:08 PM EDT

A3: I have thought about this a lot. I think many Ps don't know how to advocate for their child academically. #rsdchat

gilliam_evelyn Oct 26 @ 10:10 PM EDT

@halliesmills agreed...the questioning strategy helps Ps get to the root of their concern #RSDchat https://t.co/kE26Io7wFc

halliesmills Oct 26 @ 10:08 PM EDT

A3: I have thought about this a lot. I think many Ps don't know how to advocate for their child academically. #rsdchat

TechieTcher - Moderator Oct 26 @ 10:11 PM EDT

@halliesmills Agreed. I like to directly ask when I do see/talk to them if they have anything they're concerned about. #RSDchat

halliesmills Oct 26 @ 10:11 PM EDT

I visited families last year through the @HomeWorksVisit program. It was AMAZING! Great way to build relationships. #rsdchat

halliesmills Oct 26 @ 10:13 PM EDT

@mmg6459 I told a parent last year it was okay for her to be a "mama bear" and keep working to get her child needed assistance. #rsdchat

gilliam_evelyn Oct 26 @ 10:13 PM EDT

But do teachers always hear? Sometimes how a parent presents prevents us from hearing their concerns #RSDchat https://t.co/tXxhNFe1b3

mmg6459 Oct 26 @ 10:10 PM EDT
I always tell Ps, you are your child best advocate! Speak up! #RSDchat https://t.co/RttO9YPzhR
- halliesmills Oct 26 @ 10:08 PM EDT
  
  A3: I have thought about this a lot. I think many Ps don't know how to advocate for their child academically. #rsdchat

TechieTcher - Moderator Oct 26 @ 10:15 PM EDT

@halliesmills @mmg6459 I use myself w/my daughter as an example so they know I'm honestly saying it's ok to be 'mama bear'. #RSDchat

TechieTcher - Moderator Oct 26 @ 10:17 PM EDT

@gilliam_evelyn This is where implicit bias can come into play at times. It's making yourself be aware of it that helps you hear it #RSDchat

amybourland Oct 26 @ 10:17 PM EDT

@gilliam_evelyn @mmg6459 YES!!! #rsdchat

TechieTcher - Moderator Oct 26 @ 10:17 PM EDT

@joyeuse212 No worries! Glad you jumped in! Have fun packing. #notmyfavorite #RSDchat

halliesmills Oct 26 @ 10:19 PM EDT

@mmg6459 @TechieTcher My daughter just started kindergarten, having my own child in school gives me a diff bond w/ my Ss parents. #rsdchat

TechieTcher - Moderator Oct 26 @ 10:20 PM EDT

Question 4: How do you make sure parents feel informed about events happening at school? #RSDchat https://t.co/aniDXiB9Gi

TechieTcher - Moderator Oct 26 @ 10:21 PM EDT

@gilliam_evelyn Keeping it present & not ignored pretending it doesn't exist is huge. #RSDchat

mmg6459 Oct 26 @ 10:21 PM EDT

@halliesmills @TechieTcher I have always said, I became a better teacher once I became a Mom! #RSDchat https://t.co/ddzj5vNzwI

halliesmills Oct 26 @ 10:19 PM EDT

@mmg6459 @TechieTcher My daughter just started kindergarten, having my own child in school gives me a diff bond w/ my Ss parents. #rsdchat

halliesmills Oct 26 @ 10:21 PM EDT

A4: I use @RemindHQ to send out quick reminders, also group emails. Try to make sure kids take home flyers of course. #rsdchat

gilliam_evelyn Oct 26 @ 10:23 PM EDT

A:4 we had 1-3 students we buddied with and would call home to connect with parents and share info beyond the fliers, calls, web... #RSDchat

TechieTcher - Moderator Oct 26 @ 10:24 PM EDT

A5: We send out Class Stories like this on @ClassDojo for all the homerooms. #RSDchat https://t.co/Ui1L3xw6w8

halliesmills Oct 26 @ 10:25 PM EDT

@TechieTcher Nice! Does each teacher make their own story, or is someone making them and you all copy paste? #rsdchat

TechieTcher - Moderator Oct 26 @ 10:25 PM EDT

@gilliam_evelyn That's a good idea too! @MCrowley522 #RSDchat

gilliam_evelyn Oct 26 @ 10:25 PM EDT

This was with our Mentor/Mentee M&M) club members #RSDchat https://t.co/mjpGMymtRB

gilliam_evelyn Oct 26 @ 10:23 PM EDT

A:4 we had 1-3 students we buddied with and would call home to connect with parents and share info beyond the fliers, calls, web... #RSDchat

TechieTcher - Moderator Oct 26 @ 10:26 PM EDT

@halliesmills We tag team it. I sent out calendars for October to all 5 homerooms, super easy. And so on. #RSDchat

amybourland Oct 26 @ 10:27 PM EDT

A4: need to get/be better about this, loving all the ideas #rsdchat https://t.co/PVib2pnnW5

TechieTcher - Moderator Oct 26 @ 10:20 PM EDT

Question 4: How do you make sure parents feel informed about events happening at school? #RSDchat https://t.co/aniDXiB9Gi

TechieTcher - Moderator Oct 26 @ 10:27 PM EDT

@amybourland I'm glad! That's the idea! #RSDchat

TechieTcher - Moderator Oct 26 @ 10:28 PM EDT

Question 5: How can technology enhance the home and school connection? #RSDchat https://t.co/GdmYz7Mayg