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MEMSPAchat Feb 9 @ 8:00 PM EST

#MEMSPAchat is starting NOW!! Tonight's guest moderator is @jamiedewitt from @MichiganVirtual TOPIC: "Beating the Winter Blues"

In reply to @jamiedewitt, @MichiganVirtual

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:00 PM EST

Hello #MEMSPAchat! So excited to talk about Beating the Winter Blues! Introduce yourself! Q1 coming up in 2 min https://t.co/afBrVvkm5W

bradgalin Feb 9 @ 8:01 PM EST

Hey #MEMSPACHAT participants! Please spread the word about 3 great Principal jobs in Portage - https://t.co/ltaqupMrck #jobs #MichED

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:01 PM EST

My name is is Jamie DeWitt, Dir of Blended Professional Learning at @MichiganVirtual. Excited to join you all! #MEMSPAchat

In reply to @MichiganVirtual

SSpickard Feb 9 @ 8:01 PM EST

Hello #MEMSPAchat ! Shanna from Milan MS. Glad to make it tonight!

OHara_HPS Feb 9 @ 8:01 PM EST

Dennis from Long Island, NY #MEMSPAchat

MrDomagalski - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:02 PM EST

Let's all welcome @SSpickard to #MEMSPAchat Past Prez of @MEMSPA in the house!

In reply to @SSpickard, @MEMSPA

TLiMPrincipal Feb 9 @ 8:02 PM EST

Hello! Amie McCaw -Sunset Lake ElVicksburg Community Schools #MEMSPAchat @jamiedewitt

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jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:02 PM EST

Q1: What new and fun student activities have you done that have gone well? #MEMSPAchat

TCRyanSchrock Feb 9 @ 8:02 PM EST

Ryan Schrock checking in from Traverse City, MI... looking forward another great #MEMSPAchat!

mvsmrhill Feb 9 @ 8:02 PM EST

RT jamiedewitt: Hello #MEMSPAchat! So excited to talk about Beating the Winter Blues! Introduce yourself! Q1 comin… https://t.co/UbNz8XVvPj

mollyfunk Feb 9 @ 8:02 PM EST

Great to see everyone on #memspachat tonight! Molly, @memsa PL facilitator and @NAESP Principal mentor here!

In reply to @memsa, @NAESP

MEMSPAchat Feb 9 @ 8:02 PM EST

BAM! Welcome back to #MEMSPAchat Amie!!!

In reply to @TLiMPrincipal

MrsMensingTPS Feb 9 @ 8:03 PM EST

Hi #MEMSPAchat! Angel from Tecumseh.

dougammeraal Feb 9 @ 8:03 PM EST

Doug Ammeraal from Mona Shores Middle School in Muskegon Great to connect with everyone! #memspachat

Laura_Jennaro Feb 9 @ 8:03 PM EST

Laura - Middle School Principal from Wisconsin, looking forward to ideas to beat the winter blues! #MEmSPAChat

TLiMPrincipal Feb 9 @ 8:03 PM EST

Welcome Shanna! @SSpickard #MEMSPAchat

In reply to @SSpickard

benjamingilpin Feb 9 @ 8:04 PM EST

Ben, El. Principal in Southern Michigan. #MEMSPAchat

DaveStefanich Feb 9 @ 8:04 PM EST

Dave Stefanich, principal Great Lakes Elementary in West Ottawa. #MEMSPAchat

Laura_Jennaro Feb 9 @ 8:04 PM EST

A1: 100 positive phone calls home during the week of the 100th day of school brought the sunshine to our building #MEmSPAChat #kidsdeserveit

MEMSPAchat Feb 9 @ 8:04 PM EST

Welcoming back one of TC's finest to #MEMSPAchat

In reply to @TCRyanSchrock

Teach4life96 Feb 9 @ 8:04 PM EST

Good afternoon everyone. 🖐#MEMSPAchat

cwoolman06 Feb 9 @ 8:04 PM EST

Catherine Woolman from East China checking in for looks like a fun topic tonight 😊 #MEMSPAchat

TRCSPrincipal Feb 9 @ 8:04 PM EST

Hello! Allison here, principal in Three Rivers. I will be in and out tonight #MEMSPAchat

RebSYoung Feb 9 @ 8:04 PM EST

Rebecca joining from Bay City #MEMSPAchat

MrDomagalski - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:04 PM EST

Welcome back to #MEMSPAchat

In reply to @MrsMensingTPS

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:05 PM EST

Looks like I fired Q1 a little early :) Trying again in just a minute! A little too excited for #MEMSPAchat!

MEMSPAchat Feb 9 @ 8:05 PM EST

Welcome back to #MEMSPAchat - We've got a great one lined up tonight

In reply to @Laura_Jennaro

arinabokas Feb 9 @ 8:05 PM EST

Arina Bokas Clarkston, MI Author, educational consultant, college instructor #memspachat

Laura_Jennaro Feb 9 @ 8:05 PM EST

Hi friend! I hope the weather is staying mild! How is the skiing? #memspachat

In reply to @benjamingilpin

tlyman1976 Feb 9 @ 8:05 PM EST

Tim Lyman from Lansing Waverly #waverlyelmwood #memspachat

MrDomagalski - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:05 PM EST

Welcome David! Glad to have you aboard on #MEMSPAchat

In reply to @DaveStefanich

WMPrincipal Feb 9 @ 8:05 PM EST

Hi all- Michelle from Saline. Looking forward to another great chat #MEMSPAchat

PaulLiabenow Feb 9 @ 8:05 PM EST

Paul Liabenow joining from MEMSPA. WELCOME EVERYONE. #MEMSPAchat

MrRussoRH Feb 9 @ 8:05 PM EST

Good evening #MEMSPAchat friends! Todd from NY, HS assistant principal. It's almost...

SSpickard Feb 9 @ 8:06 PM EST

Q2: Positive postcards to students as the "ticket out the door" at staff meetings #MEMSPAchat

RachelACard Feb 9 @ 8:06 PM EST

Rachel Card, principal at Belle River Elementary in Marine City. #MEMSPAchat

mschulte50 Feb 9 @ 8:06 PM EST

#Memspachat Mike from Wilkerson Elementary in Warren is here with you again tonight. Glad to again learn from Jamie

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:06 PM EST

Q1: What new and fun student activities have you done that have gone well? #MEMSPAchat

MrDomagalski - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:06 PM EST

Welcome aboard Rachel! Glad to have you aboard! #MEMSPAchat is rockin once again!

In reply to @RachelACard

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:06 PM EST

Glad to be back! #memspachat

In reply to @mschulte50

mrfuehr Feb 9 @ 8:07 PM EST

Andy, 3-5 principal from SW MI #MEMSPAchat

HarvestLearning Feb 9 @ 8:07 PM EST

A1: Flex Fridays, Community Meetings, K/3 & 1/2 buddy classrooms! It's been an exciting year @ Harvest. #memspachat

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:02 PM EST

Q1: What new and fun student activities have you done that have gone well? #MEMSPAchat

MEMSPAchat Feb 9 @ 8:08 PM EST

QUESTION 1 just posted on #MEMSPAchat Come join the learning & collaboration w/ @MEMSPA & guest mod @jamiedewitt from @MichiganVirtual

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:06 PM EST

Q1: What new and fun student activities have you done that have gone well? #MEMSPAchat

Laura_Jennaro Feb 9 @ 8:08 PM EST

I love this idea! Thanks for sharing! #memspachat

In reply to @SSpickard

TLiMPrincipal Feb 9 @ 8:08 PM EST

A1 Just finished up our student lead conferences for the first time. Awesome experience! #MEMSPAchat

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:08 PM EST

Buddy rooms are awesome! Is it for reading or something else? #MEMSPAchat

In reply to @HarvestLearning

TCRyanSchrock Feb 9 @ 8:09 PM EST

A1: Winning classroom of our recent community food drive plays me in an epic game of dodgeball! #MEMSPAchat

mrfuehr Feb 9 @ 8:09 PM EST

A1: watching students creating, monitoring, & achieving their WIG (Wildly Important Goal) #MEMSPAchat

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:09 PM EST

Amie! That's great! #MEMSPAchat

In reply to @TLiMPrincipal

arinabokas Feb 9 @ 8:09 PM EST

I am a Citizen research project; ss had to create their own tool for info gathering, obtain a sample, compare, conclude A1 #memspachat

tlyman1976 Feb 9 @ 8:09 PM EST

Our technology teacher just started Tech Jedi - where our fourth graders are tech buddies for younger students. #memspachat @yoopertechgeek

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cwoolman06 Feb 9 @ 8:09 PM EST

A1: Using triplicate postcards. One the T can give to the S. one mailed to the Parent and one displayed in the hall #MEMSPAchat

SSpickard Feb 9 @ 8:09 PM EST

Oops A2: Been a while. #MEMSPAchat

SSpickard Feb 9 @ 8:09 PM EST

Q2: SNAP Partnerships between gen.ed. and sp.ed. students! Cooking, mentoring, having lunch, etc. Thanks to our SW and TCs!

TLiMPrincipal Feb 9 @ 8:09 PM EST

A1: Students leading monthly assemblies #MEMSPAchat

Laura_Jennaro Feb 9 @ 8:10 PM EST

A1 b: we extended our advisory time (structured homeroom) so students can really get to know their advisors this year #MEmSPAChat

dougammeraal Feb 9 @ 8:10 PM EST

A1: Fall and Spring...every teacher makes 5 positive contacts home=300+ contacts in 3 weeks. Grade Level & CTT meetings on KIDS. #memspachat

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:06 PM EST

Q1: What new and fun student activities have you done that have gone well? #MEMSPAchat

mschulte50 Feb 9 @ 8:10 PM EST

#Memspachat A1: we have learned new inclusive and respectful games from the Playworks, Foundation.

WMPrincipal Feb 9 @ 8:10 PM EST

A1 coding with mentor buddies, genius hour and starting community meetings. All thx to amazing tchr leaders #MEMSPAchat

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:02 PM EST

Q1: What new and fun student activities have you done that have gone well? #MEMSPAchat

HarvestLearning Feb 9 @ 8:10 PM EST

It's for so much more! 3rd taught K how to do school. 2 mentors 1 w/ tech. Flex Friday projects... it doesn't end. #memspachat

In reply to @jamiedewitt

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:10 PM EST

Tim that's an awesome experience for all. I've seen it work so well engaging at-risk Ss! #MEMSPAchat

In reply to @tlyman1976, @yoopertechgeek

PaulLiabenow Feb 9 @ 8:10 PM EST

NAESP Is impressed with our #MEMSPAchat trending data.

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TRCSPrincipal Feb 9 @ 8:10 PM EST

A1: started leadership lunches with students #memspachat

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:10 PM EST

So cool! #MEMSPAchat

In reply to @HarvestLearning

HarvestLearning Feb 9 @ 8:10 PM EST

WOOT! Way to go #MEMSPAChat

In reply to @PaulLiabenow, @MrDomagalski

benjamingilpin Feb 9 @ 8:11 PM EST

New activities that have gone well at Warner? I love the #TeamJXN county wide GooseChase. Tons of fun for our Warner Stars. #MEMSPAchat

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:11 PM EST

Oh cool! Tell us more? Do they learn? Advise? #MEMSPAchat

In reply to @TRCSPrincipal

RachelACard Feb 9 @ 8:11 PM EST

A1: Makerspace Challenges as incentives for students who meet academic and citizenship goals. Students are motivated to perform. #MEMSPAchat

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:11 PM EST

Q2 coming up soon #MEMSPAchat!!

TLiMPrincipal Feb 9 @ 8:11 PM EST

Way to go Mike and MEMSPA! #MEMSPAchat

In reply to @PaulLiabenow, @MrDomagalski

MrDomagalski - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:11 PM EST

A1: Fun and new student activities include anything that students produce with technology that gets out into the community - #MEMSPAchat

MrsMensingTPS Feb 9 @ 8:11 PM EST

A1: One of my favorites is @BeingAGirlROX, our girl-empowerment group! Great way to build relationships with our young ladies. #MEMSPAchat

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:06 PM EST

Q1: What new and fun student activities have you done that have gone well? #MEMSPAchat

TRCSPrincipal Feb 9 @ 8:11 PM EST

a student rep from each class has lunch with me once a month and we talk about how to make things better :) #memspachat

In reply to @jamiedewitt

arinabokas Feb 9 @ 8:11 PM EST

A day of play. The entire elementary school did nothing but played all day. It was an awesome break for everyone. A1 #memspachat

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:11 PM EST

LOVE this! #MEMSPAchat

In reply to @MrsMensingTPS, @BeingAGirlROX

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:11 PM EST

Q2: What are some of your favorite theme day ideas for a winter spirit week? #MEMSPAchat

MrDomagalski - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:12 PM EST

Like this... #MEMSPAchat - TOTALLY STUDENT CREATED and SENT OUT TO THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY https://t.co/olb4SnwiVf

MrDomagalski - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:11 PM EST

A1: Fun and new student activities include anything that students produce with technology that gets out into the community - #MEMSPAchat

DaveStefanich Feb 9 @ 8:12 PM EST

A1 School Families. Each adult has a family made up of a mixture of K-5 students. We plan Tier 1 PBIS Lessons to do with family. #MEMSPAchat

MEMSPAchat Feb 9 @ 8:13 PM EST

QUESTION 2 just posted on #MEMSPAchat - COME JOIN #2 Trend right now on twitter!!! #miched #mschat #masspchat #naesp #edchat #teched

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:11 PM EST

Q2: What are some of your favorite theme day ideas for a winter spirit week? #MEMSPAchat

WMPrincipal Feb 9 @ 8:13 PM EST

A3 hot cocoa, jammies and read! #MEMSPAchat

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:11 PM EST

Q2: What are some of your favorite theme day ideas for a winter spirit week? #MEMSPAchat

dougammeraal Feb 9 @ 8:13 PM EST

A2: Fitness Day (exercises in each period)...Fancy Pants Day (today), Crazy Sock Day. #memspachat

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:11 PM EST

Q2: What are some of your favorite theme day ideas for a winter spirit week? #MEMSPAchat

SSpickard Feb 9 @ 8:14 PM EST

A2: Beach Day (We can at least pretend!) #MEMSPAchat Superhero day is always a good one too.

TCRyanSchrock Feb 9 @ 8:14 PM EST

A2: Theme Ideas for Spirit Week: Non-Fiction Character Day, Fictional Character Day, but my favorite is "Local Superhero Day" #MEMSPAchat

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:14 PM EST

I love Crazy Sock Day! #MEMSPAchat

In reply to @dougammeraal

Laura_Jennaro Feb 9 @ 8:14 PM EST

A2: Hat day is always a big hit! #MEmSPAChat

HarvestLearning Feb 9 @ 8:14 PM EST

Great ?. We have our 4 days where all staff wear our Harvest 4 tshirts on days that have a 4 in it. This happens all year long. #MEMSPAChat

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:11 PM EST

Q2: What are some of your favorite theme day ideas for a winter spirit week? #MEMSPAchat

MrRussoRH Feb 9 @ 8:14 PM EST

A1: students at our HS continue to refine and go deeper with #LinkCrew #MEMSPAchat

TRCSPrincipal Feb 9 @ 8:14 PM EST

I like the fitness day idea!#MEMSPAChat

In reply to @dougammeraal

mschulte50 Feb 9 @ 8:14 PM EST

#memspachat A!: For our STEM class, students are making balloon propelled model cars. They love it.

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:14 PM EST

Love Beach Day! :) My son had to remember to pack pants for recess ;) #MEMSPAchat

In reply to @SSpickard

dougammeraal Feb 9 @ 8:14 PM EST

Isn't that every day, really? ;) #memspachat

In reply to @jamiedewitt

MrsMensingTPS Feb 9 @ 8:15 PM EST

#MEMSPAchat A2: Beach Day is a favorite. Helps us see warmer days on the horizon.

massignmenthelp Feb 9 @ 8:15 PM EST

#mdeschat #MEMSPAchat #mschat #TNedchat #yalove #IRAchat #EduReal Project based learning https://t.co/u8MMjb1Oxk

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:15 PM EST

Maybe it SHOULD be, eh?? #MEMSPAchat #timeforabettersockgame

In reply to @dougammeraal

mrfuehr Feb 9 @ 8:15 PM EST

A2: in the midst of winter spirit week now, neon, lumberjack, & denim day in the books #MEMSPAchat

DaveStefanich Feb 9 @ 8:15 PM EST

A2: Dress like your favorite character from a book...made it a staff competition. "If u r wise you'll listen to me. #MEMSPAchat

benjamingilpin Feb 9 @ 8:15 PM EST

Kids always love pajama day...personally I like fave team day & school spirit days. Love seeing the Decade themed days! #MEMSPAchat

HERprincipal Feb 9 @ 8:15 PM EST

A2: Harry Potter Day with Harry Potter themed activities! #memspachat

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:15 PM EST

Love the pics! #MEMSPAchat

In reply to @mrfuehr

arinabokas Feb 9 @ 8:16 PM EST

Winter sweater day; penguin day; winter sport day; A2 #memspachat

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:16 PM EST

I love how this ties to literacy! Makin' those connections! #MEMSPAchat

In reply to @DaveStefanich

PaulLiabenow Feb 9 @ 8:16 PM EST

Hot cocoa is a sure thing every time. #MEMSPAchat #UDIM

WMPrincipal Feb 9 @ 8:13 PM EST
A3 hot cocoa, jammies and read! #MEMSPAchat
- jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:11 PM EST
  
  Q2: What are some of your favorite theme day ideas for a winter spirit week? #MEMSPAchat

cwoolman06 Feb 9 @ 8:16 PM EST

A2: Detroit sports day is a favorite in my building and it's generic enough you can have it during all seasons 😉 #MEMSPAchat

MikeCoxSI Feb 9 @ 8:16 PM EST

A1: Morning check-in with Ss "What % are you here today and why?" #EmotionalIntelligence #teambuilding #safespace #MEMSPAchat

mschulte50 Feb 9 @ 8:16 PM EST

#memspachat A2: I love to celebrate "Opening Day", and see everyone in their Detroit Tigers Spirit wear.

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:16 PM EST

Getting ready to launch Q3 soon, #MEMSPAchat!

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:17 PM EST

Q3: Share some new ideas for breathing some life into your staff meetings or PD! #MEMSPAchat

TRCSPrincipal Feb 9 @ 8:18 PM EST

I need some ideas! We have PD on Monday #MEMSPAChat

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:17 PM EST

Q3: Share some new ideas for breathing some life into your staff meetings or PD! #MEMSPAchat

MEMSPAchat Feb 9 @ 8:18 PM EST

QUESTION 3 just posted on #MEMSPAchat - Still trending #2 with @jamiedewitt leading the charge tonight!

In reply to @jamiedewitt

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:17 PM EST

Q3: Share some new ideas for breathing some life into your staff meetings or PD! #MEMSPAchat

HERprincipal Feb 9 @ 8:18 PM EST

A1: Music in the cafe on Fridays, but kids learn a new dance move via announcements earlier in the week from an admin. #memspachat

DaveStefanich Feb 9 @ 8:19 PM EST

A3: Instead of "good things" to start meetings each staff shared about a peer who has recently lifted them up. #MEMSPAchat

mrfuehr Feb 9 @ 8:19 PM EST

great timing on that #MEMSPAchat question

In reply to @MrDomagalski, @jamiedewitt

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:19 PM EST

A3: I saw a "Teacher Kudos" round in the winter season last year. It made the staff meeting brighter and lifted spirits! #MEMSPAchat

Laura_Jennaro Feb 9 @ 8:19 PM EST

A3: EdCamp style staff meetings are MAGIC! The choice and voice I expect my staff to provide for students, I provide for them #MEmSPAChat

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:19 PM EST

I got goosebumps with this. How fantastic. #MEMSPAchat

In reply to @DaveStefanich

mschulte50 Feb 9 @ 8:20 PM EST

#Memspachat A2: We also have our UM/MSU day, but that may need to change to include WMU now.

TCRyanSchrock Feb 9 @ 8:20 PM EST

A3: Data Scavenger Hunt: Crazy idea, but thinking of posting data throughout the building and using abbreviated data protocols. #MEMSPAchat

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:20 PM EST

Yes! Give our teachers more voice and choice as well! Not just for Ss! #MEMSPAchat

Laura_Jennaro Feb 9 @ 8:19 PM EST

A3: EdCamp style staff meetings are MAGIC! The choice and voice I expect my staff to provide for students, I provide for them #MEmSPAChat

SSpickard Feb 9 @ 8:20 PM EST

A3: Chopped for Educators; Goosechase; team building activities #MEMSPAchat https://t.co/Ab8mb4Ik0J

mollyfunk Feb 9 @ 8:20 PM EST

A3: Feb= morale. Bring KUDOS to the mtg and let staff give them to each other but saying for what and throwing across the room! #Memspachat

dougammeraal Feb 9 @ 8:20 PM EST

A3: "Speed Dating" at Instruction Leaders meeting today...gonna bring it to building. 6 rotations and ?'s. Staff Shoutouts! #memspachat

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:17 PM EST

Q3: Share some new ideas for breathing some life into your staff meetings or PD! #MEMSPAchat

TRCSPrincipal Feb 9 @ 8:20 PM EST

A3: To have more fun I started Fab Fun Fridays in Feb! #MEMSPAChat

HERprincipal Feb 9 @ 8:20 PM EST

A3: Inspiring TED talks, good music, group work, flipped PD, and positive notes! #memspachat

TLiMPrincipal Feb 9 @ 8:20 PM EST

A3- MUSIC coming in and going out. Staff celebration award selected by staff, Time for personal growth with habits #MEMSPAchat #7habits

MrDomagalski - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:21 PM EST

Ha, I love this #MEMSPAchat

In reply to @mollyfunk

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:21 PM EST

Laura, tell us more about how Flipped PD helps! #MEMSPAchat

In reply to @HERprincipal

HarvestLearning Feb 9 @ 8:21 PM EST

Create google slides w/ content & place 4 shared ideas collects thinking & creates great dialogue amongst Ts. #MEMSPAChat

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:17 PM EST

Q3: Share some new ideas for breathing some life into your staff meetings or PD! #MEMSPAchat

TRCSPrincipal Feb 9 @ 8:21 PM EST

Great idea, we are digging into the 10 Lit. Essentials and we could do a scavenger hunt style...#MEMSPAChat

In reply to @TCRyanSchrock

MrRussoRH Feb 9 @ 8:22 PM EST

A3: would love to do an EdCamp in my area! We have a PD day tomorrow and are looking at lots of options for #techintegration #MEMSPAchat

tlyman1976 Feb 9 @ 8:22 PM EST

#memspachat https://t.co/0Wwezq9AWe I did something like this at last PD - focused on strengths of the staff and I thought it was a real up

mschulte50 Feb 9 @ 8:22 PM EST

#memspachat Sounds like a Leadership Matters thing.

TLiMPrincipal Feb 9 @ 8:20 PM EST

A3- MUSIC coming in and going out. Staff celebration award selected by staff, Time for personal growth with habits #MEMSPAchat #7habits

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:22 PM EST

Great resource from Tim! #MEMSPAchat

tlyman1976 Feb 9 @ 8:22 PM EST

#memspachat https://t.co/0Wwezq9AWe I did something like this at last PD - focused on strengths of the staff and I thought it was a real up

RachelACard Feb 9 @ 8:22 PM EST

A3: Staff makerspace activity = team building! #MEMSPAchat

mrfuehr Feb 9 @ 8:22 PM EST

A3: introduce new learning, STEM challenges, BreakoutEDU, & EdCamp format. All 3 utilized by April. Excited to see how it goes #MEMSPAchat

arinabokas Feb 9 @ 8:23 PM EST

Ask kids what is special about their teacher and share this at the staff meeting. A3 #memspachat

cwoolman06 Feb 9 @ 8:23 PM EST

A3:Friendly competition. We have been starting with a game to get Ts laughing and relaxed. The games can always be used with Ss #MEMSPAchat

HERprincipal Feb 9 @ 8:23 PM EST

We were able to offer a personalized PD by giving teachers choice #memspachat

In reply to @jamiedewitt

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:23 PM EST

Q4 Coming up in just a minute or so, #MEMSPAchat! Lovin' this chat!!

WMPrincipal Feb 9 @ 8:23 PM EST

Tchr leadership team used https://t.co/NHDAatSZGC boxes for fun filled 4Cs team challenge PD! Highly recommend! #MEMSPAchat

HarvestLearning Feb 9 @ 8:21 PM EST
Create google slides w/ content & place 4 shared ideas collects thinking & creates great dialogue amongst Ts. #MEMSPAChat
- jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:17 PM EST
  
  Q3: Share some new ideas for breathing some life into your staff meetings or PD! #MEMSPAchat

mschulte50 Feb 9 @ 8:23 PM EST

#memspachat A3: Copying off my friends by passing out thank you notes at every meeting.

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:23 PM EST

This is great modeling! Awesome! I love when Ts walk away with things to use in their class! #MEMSPAchat

In reply to @cwoolman06

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:24 PM EST

Q4: What are some ideas for boosting staff morale and culture? #MEMSPAchat

PaulLiabenow Feb 9 @ 8:24 PM EST

A3 Start with and end with chocolate. Provide each teacher a personalized card with a message of gratitude for their service.#MEMSPAchat

MrDomagalski - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:24 PM EST

Great job everyone on #MEMSPAchat Hard to participate and connect with so many people on my end, but this is so awesome!!!

DaveStefanich Feb 9 @ 8:24 PM EST

A4: We are on year 2 of a Chili Cook Off @MStefanich and I host at our house. #MEMSPAchat

In reply to @MStefanich

AssignmentHelpN Feb 9 @ 8:25 PM EST

#mdeschat #MEMSPAchat #mschat #TNedchat #IRAchat A Quick Guide on How to Write a Book Review https://t.co/3BnLyV1BCF

MEMSPAchat Feb 9 @ 8:25 PM EST

QUESTION 4 just posted on #memspachat Let's keep up that #2 TREND

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:24 PM EST

Q4: What are some ideas for boosting staff morale and culture? #MEMSPAchat

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:25 PM EST

Chocolate is the key to many hearts, Paul! Love it :) #MEMSPAchat

PaulLiabenow Feb 9 @ 8:24 PM EST

A3 Start with and end with chocolate. Provide each teacher a personalized card with a message of gratitude for their service.#MEMSPAchat

mollyfunk Feb 9 @ 8:25 PM EST

A4: Feb = low morale )sorry bout 1st tweet. Every day...Intentionally. Do something to boost it across the building. #memspachat

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:24 PM EST

Q4: What are some ideas for boosting staff morale and culture? #MEMSPAchat

DaveStefanich Feb 9 @ 8:26 PM EST

A4: Part 2...my staff always appreciates when I cater in a little Thai #MEMSPAchat

TLiMPrincipal Feb 9 @ 8:26 PM EST

A4 Surprise them by canceling a mtg. They'll LOVE it! #MEMSPAchat @jamiedewitt

In reply to @jamiedewitt

HarvestLearning Feb 9 @ 8:26 PM EST

Best thing we've done is our summer retreat! 2 days... together working, playing & planning! #MEMSPAChat

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:24 PM EST

Q4: What are some ideas for boosting staff morale and culture? #MEMSPAchat

tlyman1976 Feb 9 @ 8:26 PM EST

A4: #memspachat - when they go low...We must stay strong and positive and above the fray! And food

cwoolman06 Feb 9 @ 8:26 PM EST

A4:Random bars-hot cocco bars on cold days, ice cream, candy, etc.Surprise treats that brighten their day when the days are long #MEMSPAchat

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:26 PM EST

.@DaveStefanich That's awesome... let me know if you need judging help :) :) #MEMSPAchat

In reply to @DaveStefanich

DaveStefanich Feb 9 @ 8:24 PM EST

A4: We are on year 2 of a Chili Cook Off @MStefanich and I host at our house. #MEMSPAchat
In reply to @MStefanich

MEMSPAchat Feb 9 @ 8:26 PM EST

If you haven't followed @jamiedewitt on twitter, now is the time! What a great ed leader and moderator! #MEMSPAchat

In reply to @jamiedewitt

dougammeraal Feb 9 @ 8:27 PM EST

A4: Constantly reconnect to our WHY. Recognize each other. Tues. Admin recognize a staff w/ a note & gift card, bring 2 class. #memspachat

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:24 PM EST

Q4: What are some ideas for boosting staff morale and culture? #MEMSPAchat

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:27 PM EST

This is so important, but so hard. #MEMSPAchat this is why THIS community is important. Lean on each other for strength!

In reply to @tlyman1976

PaulLiabenow Feb 9 @ 8:27 PM EST

Q4 #MEMSPAchat Service Above Self. After daytime snowstorm clear all staff cars of snow and scrape ice from the windshield.

mrfuehr Feb 9 @ 8:27 PM EST

A4: have staff work together and mix up groups when trying to find solutions. We're using mid year staff survey to guide us #MEMSPAchat

SSpickard Feb 9 @ 8:27 PM EST

#MEMSPAchat A4:

SSpickard Feb 9 @ 8:27 PM EST

A4: Successory Program https://t.co/LQf57AUKr9

TCRyanSchrock Feb 9 @ 8:27 PM EST

Q4: Ts posting 468 hand-written notes (1 to each student) on their lockers next Monday night... can't wait to see faces on 2/14! #MEMSPAchat

MrRussoRH Feb 9 @ 8:28 PM EST

A4: practice and share #gratitude with your staff daily.☺️ #MEMSPAchat

tlyman1976 Feb 9 @ 8:28 PM EST

Never a truer statement - We lean on each other every week! And often times more frequently that weekly #memspachat

In reply to @jamiedewitt

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:28 PM EST

"Service Above Self" ... Very powerful. That's what teachers do! Serve! #MEMSPAchat

PaulLiabenow Feb 9 @ 8:27 PM EST

Q4 #MEMSPAchat Service Above Self. After daytime snowstorm clear all staff cars of snow and scrape ice from the windshield.

HERprincipal Feb 9 @ 8:28 PM EST

A4: Gratitude board in the staff lounge, laugh a lot, cards sent to staff-members families have been amazing #memspachat #hackingleadership

TLiMPrincipal Feb 9 @ 8:28 PM EST

A4: Culture building must go deeper. Take time to know whole person and lead from the heart. #MEMSPAchat

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:28 PM EST

Q5 coming up in just a minute! #MEMSPAchat

Laura_Jennaro Feb 9 @ 8:29 PM EST

A4: Silly staff recognition - Monthly Rock Star, Fix It, Super Hero, Caregiver, Jump Start, Humor Awards, traveling "trophy" #memspachat

mschulte50 Feb 9 @ 8:29 PM EST

#memspachat A4: Last year, we went to a "Breakout Room". Good for team building and team work.

RachelACard Feb 9 @ 8:29 PM EST

A4: Leave treat baskets filled with energizing snacks on teachers' desks before testing days. #MEMSPAchat

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:29 PM EST

Absolutely. We must mean it, live it, love it. #MEMSPAchat

In reply to @TLiMPrincipal

TCRyanSchrock Feb 9 @ 8:29 PM EST

Awesome ideas! I'm stealing some @Laura_Jennaro #MEMSPAchat

In reply to @Laura_Jennaro

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:29 PM EST

#MEMSPAchat. I see a theme of Love + Food = Positive Culture :)

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:30 PM EST

Q5: What are some ways you could use your community resources to bring excitement into your building? #MEMSPAchat

HarvestLearning Feb 9 @ 8:30 PM EST

A5: Can't wait to hear others ideas... I get stuck on this one. :0 #MEMSPAChat

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:30 PM EST

Q5: What are some ways you could use your community resources to bring excitement into your building? #MEMSPAchat

MikeCoxSI Feb 9 @ 8:30 PM EST

A3: Restructuring the set up. Have Ts sit in a circle as a roundtable discussion. Ask teachers Q1 from this chat 😉#MEMSPAchat

SSpickard Feb 9 @ 8:30 PM EST

a5: Career Day is the best! #MEMSPAchat

MEMSPAchat Feb 9 @ 8:30 PM EST

QUESTION 5 just posted on #MEMSPAchat

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:30 PM EST

Q5: What are some ways you could use your community resources to bring excitement into your building? #MEMSPAchat

DaveStefanich Feb 9 @ 8:31 PM EST

A5: Kinder T's brother is an author & we bring him in to share whenever he has a new book Checkout @robbnjohnston. Good dude. #MEMSPAchat

In reply to @robbnjohnston

mollyfunk Feb 9 @ 8:31 PM EST

#memspachat It's amazing what some bowling teams can do to build teamwork across staff who don't usually team up! Cheap and fun

In reply to @mschulte50

tlyman1976 Feb 9 @ 8:31 PM EST

#memspachat - I work closely with the library and am hosting the one book author on the kickoff after introducing the state sup at the lib.

dougammeraal Feb 9 @ 8:31 PM EST

A5: We have Jimmy Johns and then Texas Roadhouse bring in 15 lunches once a month for our PRIDE pass winners. #memspachat

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:30 PM EST

Q5: What are some ways you could use your community resources to bring excitement into your building? #MEMSPAchat

PaulLiabenow Feb 9 @ 8:31 PM EST

Truth! It will make you all stronger. #MEMSPAchat

TLiMPrincipal Feb 9 @ 8:28 PM EST

A4: Culture building must go deeper. Take time to know whole person and lead from the heart. #MEMSPAchat

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:31 PM EST

A5: Community career days are a nice way to share resources but also get the small business owners a chance to share w/ the kids #MEMSPAchat

MrRussoRH Feb 9 @ 8:31 PM EST

A4.1: handwritten b-day cards & a small treat! Have every year...love it and it makes me happy when I know it made a difference #MEMSPAchat

MrsMensingTPS Feb 9 @ 8:31 PM EST

A5: We have an awesome community and they show up BIG TIME, often, and at #CelebrateTecumseh17 an annual community showcase. #MEMSPAchat

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:30 PM EST

Q5: What are some ways you could use your community resources to bring excitement into your building? #MEMSPAchat

HERprincipal Feb 9 @ 8:32 PM EST

A5: Always great when business wants to work with schools. Toyota, GM bringing lab days to schools #memspachat

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:32 PM EST

Was it always this way or did you have to build the relationship w/ the community? #MEMSPAchat

In reply to @MrsMensingTPS

cwoolman06 Feb 9 @ 8:32 PM EST

A5: Bring in comm members to speak in classrooms at it connects to content. Ss love to hear from adults they know other than us #MEMSPAchat

mollyfunk Feb 9 @ 8:33 PM EST

Stack the teams-create team name, create funny ways to bowl diff frames (blindfolds, w/partner, between legs), and give prizes! #memspachat

mollyfunk Feb 9 @ 8:31 PM EST

#memspachat It's amazing what some bowling teams can do to build teamwork across staff who don't usually team up! Cheap and fun
In reply to @mschulte50

MikeCoxSI Feb 9 @ 8:33 PM EST

A4: Start a Morale Improvement Committee and get Ts to come together outside of school. Community Scavenger Hunt, Bowling, etc. #memspachat

TCRyanSchrock Feb 9 @ 8:33 PM EST

A5: Vasa Ski Club donated 3 class sets of XCountry Skis to our schools. Keeping kids moving to kick those winter blues! #MEMSPAchat

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:33 PM EST

A5: What about service projects? I am thinking about what @PaulLiabenow said about "service before self" #MEMSPAchat

In reply to @PaulLiabenow

arinabokas Feb 9 @ 8:33 PM EST

Many businesses look to contribute. At our school, the best was a 15 min. massage right at school. A5 #memspachat

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:34 PM EST

I want to come to your lab days! #MEMSPAchat

In reply to @HERprincipal

Laura_Jennaro Feb 9 @ 8:34 PM EST

A5: coffee shop - hot cocoa/coffee bar, historical museum passes, ask for donations of gift cards for local establishments #memspachat

MrDomagalski - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:34 PM EST

#MEMSPAchat "Beating the Winter Blues" right now!!!! 6 more weeks of winter is like being down 28-3 and winning in OT - We got this!

RachelACard Feb 9 @ 8:34 PM EST

A5: Ss who bring in most money for Dance-A-Thon will ride in a fire truck and police car to a local restaurant for lunch reward. #MEMSPAchat

mrfuehr Feb 9 @ 8:34 PM EST

A5: Staff has done a great job getting donations or discounts for needed items with building initiatives. Community is giving #MEMSPAchat

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:34 PM EST

This is great! What an awesome service for the community and for the Ss! #MEMSPAchat

RachelACard Feb 9 @ 8:34 PM EST

A5: Ss who bring in most money for Dance-A-Thon will ride in a fire truck and police car to a local restaurant for lunch reward. #MEMSPAchat

arinabokas Feb 9 @ 8:35 PM EST

Theme Day. We invited Lions for the assembly to finish it off. A5 #memspachat

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:35 PM EST

Q6 coming up, #MEMSPAchat. It's like ending an awesome convo when I launch a new question :) Keep it up!

TLiMPrincipal Feb 9 @ 8:35 PM EST

A5 Surprise painting of cafeteria during winter break. PTSO even surprised me! #MEMSPAchat

mschulte50 Feb 9 @ 8:35 PM EST

#memspachat A5: Best idea I have heard is from Pat Cavanaugh. He rides in a bookmobile (police car), distributing books

dougammeraal Feb 9 @ 8:35 PM EST

A5: 5th An. Month of Caring @msms_sailors Fundraising, special events, S vs Staff bball/dball, etc.ALL impact local Ss/families. #memspachat

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:33 PM EST

A5: What about service projects? I am thinking about what @PaulLiabenow said about "service before self" #MEMSPAchat
In reply to @PaulLiabenow

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:36 PM EST

Like actual Lions? or the Detroit Lions? This sounds scary or awesome. Or another kind of Lion? :) #MEMSPAchat

In reply to @arinabokas

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:36 PM EST

Q6: What about your admin team or your support staff? What are ways that we can help them feel more connected to school? #MEMSPAchat

MrRussoRH Feb 9 @ 8:37 PM EST

A5:donate gift cards, develop internships & school to work opportunities.Local Dunkin' Donuts giving 10% off to Ss working hard! #MEMSPAchat

MikeCoxSI Feb 9 @ 8:37 PM EST

A5: Recruit local musicians in the community to come and play at the school - never know, some Ts may come out of the woodwork 🎤#MEMSPAchat

MEMSPAchat Feb 9 @ 8:37 PM EST

QUESTION 6 on #MEMSPAchat Great work everyone!!! If you're lurking, come join the learning and collaboration chat for ed leaders

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:36 PM EST

Q6: What about your admin team or your support staff? What are ways that we can help them feel more connected to school? #MEMSPAchat

TLiMPrincipal Feb 9 @ 8:37 PM EST

A5 Family Movie Night -families asked to donate canned goods for admission #MEMSPAchat

HarvestLearning Feb 9 @ 8:38 PM EST

A6: Include in retreat dinner, after school events, all updates, thank you events, breakfast before the winter break. #memspachat

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:36 PM EST

Q6: What about your admin team or your support staff? What are ways that we can help them feel more connected to school? #MEMSPAchat

SSpickard Feb 9 @ 8:38 PM EST

a6: Work-embedded PD for paras #MEMSPAchat

DaveStefanich Feb 9 @ 8:38 PM EST

A6: Make sure it is clear WE are all a part of the TEAM. Everyone has a job...to serve kids. #respect #MEMSPAchat

TCRyanSchrock Feb 9 @ 8:38 PM EST

A6: Always feel like we need more of this. Unwavering support and incredible passion for kids. Looking for some GREAT ideas! #MEMSPAchat

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:36 PM EST

Q6: What about your admin team or your support staff? What are ways that we can help them feel more connected to school? #MEMSPAchat

dougammeraal Feb 9 @ 8:39 PM EST

A6: We recognize our support staff as we would our Ts. Notes, PD, breakfast, java, shirts, school events, etc. #OneTeam #MEMSPAchat

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:36 PM EST

Q6: What about your admin team or your support staff? What are ways that we can help them feel more connected to school? #MEMSPAchat

PaulLiabenow Feb 9 @ 8:39 PM EST

Invite support staff to staff meeting and honor them with praise, applause and a gift card. 3x/ year. #MEMSPAchat

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:36 PM EST

Q6: What about your admin team or your support staff? What are ways that we can help them feel more connected to school? #MEMSPAchat

Laura_Jennaro Feb 9 @ 8:39 PM EST

A6: Meet with them in person on a regular basis so all voices are heard, create a Voxer group so you can share ideas on the fly! #memspachat

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:40 PM EST

I think the #OneTeam statement is so strong. From bus drivers to custodians to the superint., we all work together for our kids. #MEMSPAchat

dougammeraal Feb 9 @ 8:39 PM EST
A6: We recognize our support staff as we would our Ts. Notes, PD, breakfast, java, shirts, school events, etc. #OneTeam #MEMSPAchat
- jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:36 PM EST
  
  Q6: What about your admin team or your support staff? What are ways that we can help them feel more connected to school? #MEMSPAchat

mollyfunk Feb 9 @ 8:40 PM EST

A6: Celebrate at at staff meeting. Send personal invites, get balloons, treats and have Ts share how they have helped their S s. #MEMSPAchat

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:36 PM EST

Q6: What about your admin team or your support staff? What are ways that we can help them feel more connected to school? #MEMSPAchat

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:40 PM EST

Great idea with the Voxer group! #MEMSPAchat

In reply to @Laura_Jennaro

MrDomagalski - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:40 PM EST

A6: Share ideas and invest them in the learning and culture of improvement, PLN, and motivational / emotional successes #MEMSPAchat

btenniswood Feb 9 @ 8:40 PM EST

A6 We include all support staff at beginning of department meetings-team building, updates, shares vision. Ask for their input #memspachat

Laura_Jennaro Feb 9 @ 8:41 PM EST

I hate to duck out but the family needs me! Thanks for the learning! Always a pleasure to connect with my Michigan friends! #memspachat

cwoolman06 Feb 9 @ 8:41 PM EST

A6: Anytime the team gets a treat, they do too. Office lunches and outings when possible to regroup and laugh #MEMSPAchat

TLiMPrincipal Feb 9 @ 8:41 PM EST

A6 Inviting support staff to meetings and $ for time -brings huge gratitude. They can never get enough praise for their work! #MEMSPAchat

TCRyanSchrock Feb 9 @ 8:41 PM EST

Couldn't agree more. Recently invited/treated bus drivers to lunch with our students. It was AWESOME! #MEMSPAchat

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:40 PM EST
I think the #OneTeam statement is so strong. From bus drivers to custodians to the superint., we all work together for our kids. #MEMSPAchat
- dougammeraal Feb 9 @ 8:39 PM EST
  
  A6: We recognize our support staff as we would our Ts. Notes, PD, breakfast, java, shirts, school events, etc. #OneTeam #MEMSPAchat
  
  jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:36 PM EST
  
  Q6: What about your admin team or your support staff? What are ways that we can help them feel more connected to school? #MEMSPAchat

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:41 PM EST

A6: Many of us are talking about motivation. This is a great TED to watch: https://t.co/f2EP6RYmNY #MEMSPAchat

MikeCoxSI Feb 9 @ 8:42 PM EST

A6: I began a staff breakfast hosted by depts from Admin to Custodial staff and everyone in between. 2nd payday of each month ☕️🍳#MEMSPAchat

mistermead Feb 9 @ 8:42 PM EST

We allow students to submit "Trojan Awards" to any adult that has made a difference. Many go to support staff. #MEMSPAchat

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:42 PM EST

Q7 Coming up soon!! Don't want to miss it #MEMSPAchat #IloveTECH

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:42 PM EST

Q7: What are some ways that technology can help us bring some excitement and fun into our days? #MEMSPAchat

DaveStefanich Feb 9 @ 8:43 PM EST

A7 Stay current. Use pop culture 4 fun team building. I was panther & green guy. #Harlemshake #MEMSPAchat https://t.co/hTYNBfk5TH

WMPrincipal Feb 9 @ 8:43 PM EST

Tchr leadership team used https://t.co/NHDAatSZGC boxes for fun filled 4Cs team challenge PD! Highly recommend! #MEMSPAchat

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:17 PM EST

Q3: Share some new ideas for breathing some life into your staff meetings or PD! #MEMSPAchat

MrDomagalski - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:44 PM EST

A7: Connections and fun through tech. Show fun videos and pics, share what great things we are doing! #MEMSPAchat

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:42 PM EST

Q7: What are some ways that technology can help us bring some excitement and fun into our days? #MEMSPAchat

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:44 PM EST

Great idea! I've seen some good mannequin challenges! #MEMSPAchat

DaveStefanich Feb 9 @ 8:43 PM EST

A7 Stay current. Use pop culture 4 fun team building. I was panther & green guy. #Harlemshake #MEMSPAchat https://t.co/hTYNBfk5TH

mistermead Feb 9 @ 8:44 PM EST

https://t.co/fAJqcvLPq2 #memspachat

HarvestLearning Feb 9 @ 8:45 PM EST

A7: Oh my goodness, videos, inspiration, scavenger hunts... so many ideas. Love to hear others ideas. #MEMSPAChat

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:42 PM EST

Q7: What are some ways that technology can help us bring some excitement and fun into our days? #MEMSPAchat

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:45 PM EST

I highly recommend https://t.co/Skw99vnZs8 kits. Great for Ts & for Ss. @woodsar is a great person to contact about it, too! #MEMSPAchat

WMPrincipal Feb 9 @ 8:43 PM EST
Tchr leadership team used https://t.co/NHDAatSZGC boxes for fun filled 4Cs team challenge PD! Highly recommend! #MEMSPAchat
- jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:17 PM EST
  
  Q3: Share some new ideas for breathing some life into your staff meetings or PD! #MEMSPAchat

mollyfunk Feb 9 @ 8:45 PM EST

A7: Use Vine to send short videos of appreciation. Tissue issue...put message on a roll of TP and unroll across video in 6 secs. #MEMSPAchat

DaveStefanich Feb 9 @ 8:45 PM EST

A7 Part 2 Team Building. Each video had specific things needed 2 have. This 1 needed Ice Ice Baby. #MEMSPAchat https://t.co/l5Um6MhrX1

TCRyanSchrock Feb 9 @ 8:45 PM EST

A7: Participate in a Google Hangout Debate/Forum between two classes, then walk to the other class during the chat. #MEMSPAchat

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:42 PM EST

Q7: What are some ways that technology can help us bring some excitement and fun into our days? #MEMSPAchat

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:46 PM EST

A7: What about a private Google + community for your teachers to share resources, ask questions, lean on each other? #MEMSPAchat

cwoolman06 Feb 9 @ 8:46 PM EST

A7: JibJab videos are guaranteed to lighten the mood with staff and students. Nothing says fun like the science Ts as elves #MEMSPAchat

dougammeraal Feb 9 @ 8:47 PM EST

A7: Have left more voice-notes for Ts, videos for my Monday message to Ss, huddle spaces, videos, etc. #MEMSPAchat

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:42 PM EST

Q7: What are some ways that technology can help us bring some excitement and fun into our days? #MEMSPAchat

HERprincipal Feb 9 @ 8:47 PM EST

A6: All support staff is invited to School Improvement meetings, breakfasts and activities #memspachat

arinabokas Feb 9 @ 8:47 PM EST

Technology can expand school walls- virtual travel, connect with schools from the other side of the globe. A7 #memspachat

mistermead Feb 9 @ 8:47 PM EST

A7 We promote student achievements via Trojan TV and also our digital signs throughout EMS. https://t.co/plV8lPx4Cb #MEMSPAchat

RachelACard Feb 9 @ 8:48 PM EST

A7: Videos are fun and build community. A parent in our building makes video scrapbooks of events.Share on fb & in digital news. #MEMSPAchat

mollyfunk Feb 9 @ 8:49 PM EST

Seen @stephacord have Ss make imovies of PBIS expectations to show at monthly assem. Awesome! #MEMSPAchat

In reply to @stephacord

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:49 PM EST

One of my current obsessions is Mystery Skype, that definitely breaks down the walls of our class! #MEMSPAchat https://t.co/RAv6NEjKk4

arinabokas Feb 9 @ 8:47 PM EST

Technology can expand school walls- virtual travel, connect with schools from the other side of the globe. A7 #memspachat

TCRyanSchrock Feb 9 @ 8:49 PM EST

A7: We love popcorn! A7: We love popcorn! https://t.co/nDsVXLWpCa #MEMSPAchat

btenniswood Feb 9 @ 8:49 PM EST

A7 https://t.co/COuWvNWMvJ and Padlet equals great opener for meeting. Video clips: Be More Dog is awesome. #Memspachat

EduGladiators Feb 9 @ 8:50 PM EST

❤️SATURDAY #EduGladiators series continues w/@PaulONeill1972 moderating - Discipline from the ❤️ #mdeschat #memspachat #UrbanEdChat #G2Great

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:50 PM EST

Last question Q8 (Really? Already?) coming up in just a minute! #MEMSPAchat

mistermead Feb 9 @ 8:50 PM EST

I love making "Man on the Street" updates for our students and families! https://t.co/x89nJFdzEo #MEMSPAchat

JWSwegles Feb 9 @ 8:50 PM EST

Jumping in at a great spot A7: Just finished a video expressing our gratitude for our paras at our Star Student assembly tmrw! #memspachat

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:50 PM EST

Q8: Putting ourselves out there: How can we use self-humiliation (best intentions, of course!) to pull students together? #MEMSPAchat

MrDomagalski - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:51 PM EST

Yes, loved the "Be more Dog, and of course..... https://t.co/TI0IhHLNMm #MEMSPAchat

In reply to @btenniswood

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:51 PM EST

Awesome!! Love it! #MEMSPAchat

In reply to @JWSwegles

MEMSPAchat Feb 9 @ 8:51 PM EST

QUESTION 8 just posted on #MEMSPAchat LAST ONE TONIGHT!

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:50 PM EST

Q8: Putting ourselves out there: How can we use self-humiliation (best intentions, of course!) to pull students together? #MEMSPAchat

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:52 PM EST

Q8: What about a LEGO walk challenge? (instead of walking across hot coals, walk over legos) #MEMSPAchat #itsreallifeforme

DaveStefanich Feb 9 @ 8:52 PM EST

A8: Mic Drop #MEMSPAchat

TCRyanSchrock Feb 9 @ 8:52 PM EST

@katemckellar318 This sounds like a great project for 5th grade Tech Buddies! #MEMSPAchat

In reply to @katemckellar318

mollyfunk Feb 9 @ 8:49 PM EST

Seen @stephacord have Ss make imovies of PBIS expectations to show at monthly assem. Awesome! #MEMSPAchat
In reply to @stephacord

mistermead Feb 9 @ 8:52 PM EST

Q8. I have made a career out of this.... Can't take yourself too seriously! USE THE OUT-TAKES! https://t.co/etD2xASLFf #MEMSPAchat

mollyfunk Feb 9 @ 8:52 PM EST

A8: I once kissed a pig? For some of you that may be nbd, for city Ss it was hilarious! #MEMSPAchat

HarvestLearning Feb 9 @ 8:52 PM EST

A8: I've been slimed, painted, dunked, pied, sundaed, but again... celebrating @ community mtgs have been the best! Recognition! #memspachat

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:50 PM EST

Q8: Putting ourselves out there: How can we use self-humiliation (best intentions, of course!) to pull students together? #MEMSPAchat

Kyle_Mayer1 Feb 9 @ 8:52 PM EST

Learning a lot with #MEMSPAchat tonight. Great resource for elementary/middle school principals

MrDomagalski - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:52 PM EST

I'll have to try this. Thanks! Love the great ideas I get from #MEMSPAchat every week.

In reply to @jamiedewitt

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:52 PM EST

Yes. And Batman. Yes. #MEMSPAchat

DaveStefanich Feb 9 @ 8:52 PM EST

A8: Mic Drop #MEMSPAchat

DaveStefanich Feb 9 @ 8:52 PM EST

Later guys. 2nd Half of #dukevsunc is about to start. #MEMSPAchat

mrfuehr Feb 9 @ 8:52 PM EST

A7: broke staff into 7 groups and made 7 habits video we showed to Ss at welcome back assembly: https://t.co/4BKwuOAsag #MEmSPAChat #tlim

JWSwegles Feb 9 @ 8:53 PM EST

I see what you did there. @MrDomagalski can we get @Coach_Fleck to host a #MEMSPAchat

In reply to @dougammeraal, @MrDomagalski, @Coach_Fleck

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:53 PM EST

That's great! I still use 7 habits as an adult on a regular basis! #MEMSPAchat

In reply to @mrfuehr

arinabokas Feb 9 @ 8:53 PM EST

Taping to the wall. If a certain goal is achieved, the principal's taped to the wall by all students. Pictures for posterity. A8 #memspachat

MEMSPAchat Feb 9 @ 8:53 PM EST

Join guest moderator @jon_wennstrom next week on #MEMSPAchat We've got a great one planned so mark those calendars!!!!

In reply to @jon_wennstrom

btenniswood Feb 9 @ 8:54 PM EST

A8: Meeting goals =: whipped cream pie face, flour nerf ball practice & beach limbo in gym (bad idea if you don't have rhythm.) #memspachat

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:54 PM EST

YEA! Let me know how it goes or if you want some help! #MEMSPAchat

In reply to @MrDomagalski

mschulte50 Feb 9 @ 8:54 PM EST

#memspachat A8: slimed, pied, dunk tanked, and costumed

MEMSPAchat Feb 9 @ 8:54 PM EST

An ED chat inspired by real life heroes w/ guest moderator @Jon_Wennstrom February 13, 2017 on #MEMSPAchat = Instant classic & can't miss

MEMSPAchat Feb 9 @ 8:53 PM EST

Join guest moderator @jon_wennstrom next week on #MEMSPAchat We've got a great one planned so mark those calendars!!!!
In reply to @jon_wennstrom

RachelACard Feb 9 @ 8:54 PM EST

A8: I'll know by Monday if I am being slimed by students reaching Dance-A-Thon pledge money goal. #takingonefortheteam #MEMSPAchat

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:54 PM EST

That's the trifecta! Nice work :) #MEMSPAchat

In reply to @mschulte50

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:55 PM EST

I hope you get everything you wish for :) #MEMSPAchat

In reply to @RachelACard

PaulLiabenow Feb 9 @ 8:55 PM EST

Planning on another extraordinary #MEMSPAchat next week. You do not want to miss this.

In reply to @MEMSPAchat, @jon_wennstrom

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:55 PM EST

Thanks for joining us Kyle! #MEMSPAchat

In reply to @Kyle_Mayer1

mistermead Feb 9 @ 8:56 PM EST

Good night from Old Mission! #MEMSPAchat

HarvestLearning Feb 9 @ 8:56 PM EST

Thanks @jamiedewitt for a great chat & @MrDomagalski for all you do to keep us going! Night my #MEMSPAChat friends.

In reply to @jamiedewitt, @MrDomagalski

mschulte50 Feb 9 @ 8:56 PM EST

#memspachat Time for the Daddy taxi to roll. Catch you next week.

HERprincipal Feb 9 @ 8:56 PM EST

A7: Incorporate pictures into displays around your buildings. Instant community builder. #memspachat

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:56 PM EST

Think about how this engages our staff and our students. Remember, laughter is SO important! #MEMSPAchat

mistermead Feb 9 @ 8:52 PM EST

Q8. I have made a career out of this.... Can't take yourself too seriously! USE THE OUT-TAKES! https://t.co/etD2xASLFf #MEMSPAchat

TRCSPrincipal Feb 9 @ 8:56 PM EST

Thank you everyone, finish the week strong and see you next week! #MEMSPAchat

TLiMPrincipal Feb 9 @ 8:56 PM EST

A8 Resume=Beiber Karaoke, Kung Fu Panda, Dunk Tank, Pie Principal, Slime Principal, Silly String Principal, Race the Principal + #MEMSPAchat

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:57 PM EST

#MEMSPAchat it was scrolling too fast, but I saw someone kissed a pig... I also did this. It was, however, before the ages of cellphones :)

mollyfunk Feb 9 @ 8:57 PM EST

Reminder #1 #MEMSPAchat: Best PL of the year @NAESP Mentor Training w/ me @rewiredprinK2 @stownie @ShultzChuck https://t.co/zD3HjAhQ7s

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MrDomagalski - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:57 PM EST

Thanks for joining tonight! Join #MEMSPAchat next week with @jon_wennstrom guest moderating

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chieflearner06 Feb 9 @ 8:57 PM EST

Michael Johnson, mic check 1, 2...three minutes to go and I made it! School fundraiser this evening! Hello All! #memspachat

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:57 PM EST

THANK YOU #MEMSPAchat you are an AMAZING group. Hands down.

dougammeraal Feb 9 @ 8:58 PM EST

Thanks for a HE chat tonight! #MEMSPAchat

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mrfuehr Feb 9 @ 8:58 PM EST

A8: don't take yourself too serious...we are working in an elementary school #MEmSPAChat

SSpickard Feb 9 @ 8:58 PM EST

A7: Social Media and hashtags #PowerUPMMS #MEMSPAchat

btenniswood Feb 9 @ 8:58 PM EST

Thanks @jamiedewitt, @MrDomagalski and #memspachat Great ideas as usual

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jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:58 PM EST

I'm sure we can work something out (@btenniswood you're my IN here ;) ) #MEMSPAchat

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TCRyanSchrock Feb 9 @ 8:58 PM EST

Thanks @jamiedewitt for a great #MEMSPAchat tonight... TONS of new ideas to beat those winter blues!

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mollyfunk Feb 9 @ 8:59 PM EST

Reminder #2 #MEMSPAchat: #memspa is planning with schools for customized learning opportunities for 17-18! Call soon or pm me to reserve!

MrDomagalski - Moderator Feb 9 @ 8:59 PM EST

Thanks @jamiedewitt for a great #MEMSPAchat. Great work by everyone making #MEMSPAchat the place to be on Thursday nights!

jamiedewitt Feb 9 @ 8:59 PM EST

My honor. Thanks for having me! #MEMSPAchat

TCRyanSchrock Feb 9 @ 8:58 PM EST

Thanks @jamiedewitt for a great #MEMSPAchat tonight... TONS of new ideas to beat those winter blues!
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