#SAMedchat Archive

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Thursday March 23, 2017
9:00 PM EDT

kimrunner1 Mar 23 @ 9:00 PM EDT

#samedchat - Q#1. Why do schools need to be involved in building good character in their students?
gklasna Mar 23 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Gordon from Lockwood looking forward to this topic. #samedchat
gklasna Mar 23 @ 9:04 PM EDT

A1 The behaviors we expect from students come from good character. #samedchat
AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Hello! Adrian from Bozeman. Looking forward to tonight's #SAMedchat
robinwellshick1 Mar 23 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A1 It takes a village.. and schools are part of it #SAMedchat
AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1: We are helping shape global citizens. Ones that are responsible, caring, and kind. #SAMedchat
kimrunner1 Mar 23 @ 9:12 PM EDT

What programs are your schools using to promote character building #samedchat
AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2: Through our Foundations program, we use Steps to Respect and Second Step. #SAMedchat
gklasna Mar 23 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Our Positive Behavior Matrix through MBI is a good road map for student character. Teachers & Admin talk w/ students a lot. #samedchat
AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A2.2: We also use material from Kid President, Class Dojo, and Class Meetings that Matter. #SAMedchat
gklasna Mar 23 @ 9:20 PM EDT

we do something similar in our Advisory period #SAMedchat
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AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:23 PM EDT

How often do you provide PD for this topic for your Ts? I struggle with doing this consistently. #SAMedchat
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gklasna Mar 23 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Not enough. We talk about it at the beginning of the year and then struggle to find time to go over it again. #samedchat
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AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Yeah. Not good for such an important topic... #SAMedchat
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gklasna Mar 23 @ 9:29 PM EDT

I agree. #SAMedchat
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kimrunner1 Mar 23 @ 9:29 PM EDT

How do your classroom teachers make character education relevant in their classroom and everyday teaching? #samedchat
kimrunner1 Mar 23 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Once a month we do a character assembly and activity and focus on a word of the month to keep things fresh. #samedchat
gklasna Mar 23 @ 9:33 PM EDT

That's a great idea. #SAMedchat
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AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A3: Our Ts use our Foundation calendar to focus on a theme, skill, or trait. Ss bring in their topics through morning meetings. #SAMedchat
AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:34 PM EDT

A3.2: We have also embedded a block of time every Friday morning in the schedule to teach these lessons #SAMedchat
NLMeyer21 Mar 23 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Q2. Late to the party here, hard to get into character curriculum. So many other things to do. I would say it happens informally #SAMedchat
gklasna Mar 23 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A3 We do not have a set classroom plan. Our teachers are great role models in the classroom! #samedchat
kimrunner1 Mar 23 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Do your teachers find they are spending more time teaching character than they use to? Impromptu question. #samedchat
AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:41 PM EDT

I think it is more thoughtful than in previous years. We have more of a deliberate focus at our school #SAMedchat
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kimrunner1 Mar 23 @ 9:42 PM EDT

@AdrianAdvinMT I have been purposeful this year as we needed a change. #samedchat
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gklasna Mar 23 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Yes, usually in impromptu conversations. #SAMedchat
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kimrunner1 Mar 23 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Q.4 What role do your students have in character building? #samedchat
gklasna Mar 23 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A4 I would like to see more students as mentors. Often peers have a bigger influence. #samedchat
AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A4: I agree with @gklasna - we need a more active role from our student body #SAMedchat
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kimrunner1 Mar 23 @ 9:52 PM EDT

@AdrianAdvinMT and @gklasna what do you currently do in your buildings? #samedchat
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AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:53 PM EDT

Ss participate in our Foundations assemblies & we have a 5th grade advisory council. #SAMedchat
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kimrunner1 Mar 23 @ 9:54 PM EDT

Last question of the night. Q#5 What do you hope to gain by instilling character education in your building/classrooms? #samedchat
gklasna Mar 23 @ 9:54 PM EDT

@kimrunner1 We had 8th graders help teach 6th graders our expectations on our opening day. #SAMedchat
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gklasna Mar 23 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A5 When student head to HS I hope they take their Lion Pride and share it with others #SAMedchat
AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:58 PM EDT

A5: This goes back to your 1st Q - We want to foster caring, responsible, global citizens that contribute + to our society. #SAMedchat
kimrunner1 Mar 23 @ 9:59 PM EDT

@gklasna That is what we all want. 👍 #samedchat
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