#OhEdChat Archive
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Wednesday September 14, 2016
Welcome to . Please share your name and where you are from. Include your favorite pic or gif to pump up this chat!
Our moderators for tonight's will be me and
Great to see you here, Tricia! How was the walk?
YES! Welcome to - can't wait to learn with you!
We've got spirit, yes we do, we've got spirit, how 'bout YOU? Dave from IA joining
We ask questions using Q1, Q2, etc. Please respond with A1, A2, etc. for answers. Always include in your responses
there was a sighting last Friday night. Pretty wildd
Two wonderful facilitating discussion tonight = great .
Love it! Nice win last week, Coach! Let's do this!
Sweet! Glad to have you here, Dave!
The walk was wonderful--best time I've had yet in an event, too. Planning to return next year.
Good evening all, Cristin here a MS principal from MO
Garry Young, Principal - Encore Academy of Reynoldsburg High School - Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
Don't forget to include the hashtag so everyone can follow along.
Michelle Baker Principal EGMS Marion NC- Western NC
Hey everyone! Zach Peterson here from Columbus, OH! Ready to roll!
Excited to be back on track w/chats! Alysse Ross from Lewis Center
Talk about School Spirit - those are awesome!
thanks. We did okay. Lots to work on and try to perect in the next few weeks
Diane, AP from northeast OH
Thanks for being here Tricia - love your insight
Greg Garris, Assistant Principal from Worthington ready to talk school spirit!
Thanks, Tricia! We've been waiting for this one!
Wow! Glad to have you on tonight, Cristin!
Hey Greg! Long time no see! How's the fall been in Wo-Town?!
Virginia from in Sandusky for meeting tomorrow morning
Glenn Robbins- jumping into for a bit. Hope everyone had an awesome day!
Thanks for joining Cristin. You know The Man
Wow! Excited to have you here with us on Scott!
Kevin Yancey AP from NE Georgia
Hey, Garry! Great to have you back!
Cathy Sankey, former principal Dublin Jerome and Thought Leader . Lover of and learning from all tonight.
Jacki from Hilliard! Ready for Santa's coming! I know him!
(Weird but it gets me every time!) https://t.co/REY79JVM13
Lori from Canal Winchester, OH glad to be here for a little while!
Thanks for being here Gary
Glad to have you here, Jacki! Love Elf!
Claire, Principal Athens Ohio. Glad to be joining in tonight
Glad you're with us tonight! Always great to learn from you.
Great to have Cathy in the house tonight!
Thanks for joining Michelle - can't wait to see the resources
Hi, Danielle! Great to see you!
Welcome, Kevin! Glad you are here!
Missie from Falls Church, VA! I still miss Ohio
Dan Oberhauser, AP, Alliance HS.
Wouldn't miss it -- one of my favorite evenings -- this MO gal is always inspired by the OH folks
Yeah! Hi, Char! Hope all is well! Neil-y Hungr-y
Great to see you here Jamie
Glad to see ODE represented in this chat.
A1 I am proud of our Leo Club, who support the community in Ss lead ways.
Have an awesome chat ! Open house tomorrow, need some sleep, will participate soon!
A1: I'm most proud of our student created school code of culture - Spirit of the Jaguar!
A1: Friday staff breakfast. We rotate who is in charge of bringing foods. Awesome time to see everyone.
Awww...we will miss you, Teresa!
Great to have you here Alysse
A1) Seniors select a GM employee to hand them their diploma at commencement. Some select custodians, 1st grade Ts, retirees. 😎
Hi Alysse. Glad you're joining in tonight! I hope HS is treating you well.
Hoping to have your insights on planning our Jan 21-22 event!
Coming in to after a day of one of my favorite 4th grade science lessons- mock oil spill cleanup! 🔬 https://t.co/da6HfvwpM3
Hey Diane! Great to see you here
Hey Bobby! Hope you're having a great week!
A1: it's a newer one! Our is an amazing experience with opportunity for Ss to give back to the community
Several (btwn 2 schools). Seniors request diploma presenters, saluting the fans after games, alma mater w/band, sense of community
A1: Every year Ss dress for success community comes in for career fair decorate pumpkins career style
A1 Every year, we "clap in" all students as they walk in day one! Upbeat music w/Ts cheering; its a great atmosphere to start!
Wow! Love this video - I'm going to have to save this!
A1: Our Welcome Back the day before school starts, has been great!
Hey Jacki! Hope all is well!
Hi Jacki!!! Glad to be back on these chats!! Energize and refreshes!! HS is good!! Hope your year is going great!!
A1: Our 1st day of school tunnel of upperclass mentors and staff clapping all of the students in and also our Homecoming Parade.
I need to jump on the phone with you - I've neglected you and my peeps!
Hey, Dan! Great to see you again!
I love it! Some fun memories!
we love having the Farrace's on
A1: Strong tradition of building on a creative culture that encourages & Ts voice in disrupting outdated silos
Howard Crawford from Savannah checking in!
A1: Our Cardinal Pride Service day where freshmen students spend the day team building and working on project around the school.
A1: started a tradition of leaving a handprint on a column in the building, so each student leaves a mark on the building
A1: MS has Jr. Service Club which facilitates a number of projects to support community. Shows kids care, deeply.
A1: At the end of the year, all students and staff line the hallways and cheer on the "graduating" 6th graders!
A1: All district staff are invited to march at the head of the procession of seniors into commencement
Love that you named a service bonding experience!
You would have had my wife feeling welcome
I love the connection of team building & service!
A1- 's drivers dress in boas crowns parade through halls Ss lavish with
At EOY Ts gather on sidewalks & as busses & kids leave wave goodby to all MS Ss- not covered w/sarcasm. Too early 4 that, huh?
that's awesome! How many people attend? That sounds like a blast!
A1: Full District Clap out for a graduating class
A1: Our community loves the Carnation festival. Many Ts and Ss participate in the parade.
Great to have Greg in the house tonight! I love that you do this in the fall to start the year off right!
sounds a lot like 's first three days!
A1) We have a class which sings the National Anthem every Friday w/ our students with multiple handicaps. 🇺🇸
John Fiorentino joining in for the first time MS Principal from Barnegat NJ
Wow! Great to have Glenn in the house! Definitely follow this leader!
This is awesome! Happy to see you here. Love your thoughts & ideas.
the event has been mentioned by the last 3 valedictorian speeches as best memory
A1 annual celebration of the arts. Event asks parents not to look at finished product, but actively engage in creative process.
Hundreds. We even had a live band for entertainment.
A1: Before first game, we had "Raider Preview" where band, football, cheerleaders marched both campuses https://t.co/q1AAFq0CkT
Great way to build a little healthy positive competition!
I love how community service gives kids a sense of their agency and possibilities
A1 We have a pass-it on ceremony where gr 8 passes on leadership to gr. 7
Also really love our Patriot Day ceremony organized by the senior cadets.
is this all day long? Or is there a "high-concentrate/high-five" time?
That is great data to make you keep it!
Our staff does this too and our driveway is a loop so the busses usually drive through 3 times before heading out
A1: At school, I'm most proud of spring and fall festivals: great way to meet peers from all majors and have fun volunteering
A1: Our district always has the marching band play at convocation. Always puts a smile on our faces.
that's awesome! How do you measure the most spirit!?!
***Q2 is coming up in one minute! **
Welcome, John! Glad you are here. I am moderating tonight's with
We do a similar clap out for our 5th graders heading to the Jr. High! Big smiles from all of them!
would b nice for our district to have a tradition-even though it's a large district it's worth it-Lets brainstorm!!
I'm definitely intrigued!
Last year we created a climate/culture club, everyone wanted to be the bulldog mascot, so created a mascot team
This is awesome. What a way to start strong!
A1) Unique school tradition--allowing Sts to pick a T to award them their diploma; recognizes importance of T/ St relationships .
I like where your head is at!
A1 Ss serve as Principal Shadows and spend 2 hrs observing classrooms and giving S/Os
A1 Our StuCo offers a classroom grant each year - Ts submit proposals and the Ss decide which ones best align w/ the school vision
Talk about a tradition - does everyone know is Sept 24 at Clark Hall in Gahanna?
A1: Student section is out in force at every game. They even stuck it out for lightning delays last week https://t.co/HrpkOSLrhO
The club created a name for themselves, created their own mission statement and EVERYONE is allowed to join, about 50 members now
A2: Changing a culture takes time and to be enduring we have to be diligent and patient.
I definitely agree! One of goals would be to be asked!
A2 - People want to be a part of something bigger than themselves! We need to facilitate that space!
A1 annual celebration of the arts. Event gets parents 2 move past focus on finished product, &actively engage in creative process.
A2 If Ss have pride of place, they have bought in, are more engaged, and want to come to school.
Jumping in late here! Thanks for the tag ! Betsy from Gahanna, OH
A1: welcome back assembly; trimesterly "pep rally" to celebrate students who love, lead, & serve; student & staff service projects
I was trying to think of how to say this but couldn't find the words-this is exactly what I was thinking. https://t.co/mHWEMHDZ0h
A2: Changing a culture takes time and to be enduring we have to be diligent and patient.
A2: Think it really gives you a sense of how Ss feel. You can tell if it's artificial or if they truly feel excited/involved
that sounds like an awesome idea! What are some examples of past grants?!
A2: When there is something for everybody, something bigger than ourselves....watch the spirit levels soar.
A2: gotta let people lead, including Ss. The does a great job w/ Events like fundraisers & pep rally's
awesome! I love it, I love it! Thanks for sharing!
you agent approved your participation this evening? :-)
A2 the greater the spirit the more S's & T's feel a connection, they belong
A2: it is the pride and ownership that defined from the spirit. The willingness to serve and represent are great measures
A2: Being open to always learning/acquiring new ideas from great minds
YES! This is powerful! I agree - we need to create this opportunity!
A2: School Spirit has to be inclusive not exclusive.
Wellness group is a great idea and innovative - I hadn't heard this before
A2: The best and lasting traditions are student-led with student ownership.
Students learn that they can make a positive impact on their school experience while promoting unity
Glad you made it, Betsy! You are a great cheerleader for your school and students!
I like this - can grant be anything in alignment? https://t.co/yrR9X0FzpT
A1 Our StuCo offers a classroom grant each year - Ts submit proposals and the Ss decide which ones best align w/ the school vision
A2: Educating Ss goes beyond the books- w/out attachment to school we are missing out on developing Ss as a whole person
A2) You can't force it and it has to be coached at times. Ss want to be negative to opponent instead positive for school.
Garry! They were awesome last week! By the end of the game (1am), they were ALL still there!
I agree - you can feel it and it is infectious!
A2 Positive School Spirit is a process for some and it could feel like work versus joy or fun if too fast and furious
A1: there's too much tradition! I do love freshmen day! Gahanna Bill is also tradition around our halls https://t.co/B7ehMYN9rh
A2: Traditions that celebrate being together make your school feel like a family. And some of our kids need that desperately.
A2: The fun traditions only last so long, they must be coupled with student centered learning to really affect the whole culture.
A2: Focus on what we have in common. Be as inclusive as possible.
Amen! Facilitating student creation and ownership is huge!
A2: Everyone has to be a cheerleader for the school, and have pride. School spirit is contagious.
Students begin to support each other academically and socially, challenging and encouraging each other
bahahaha! Classic! Side elbows during flu season!
A2 Don't let a small group bring down the group. There are more with the positive spirit and the others are likely to jump aboard
Thanks! The OHS student section was huge! We were impressed with how many came out!
A2: Pride and ownership is key--get Ss involved. When Ss own it, the pride & ownership spreads.
A2: Making school spirit assessable to all, and having already created a positive environment.
A2: Student voice is a must.
A2: no matter how hard you work, some people will be in and some out. Find the ones who are in and takes them with you! (Ss Ts Ps)
A2: though you might use competition to create community, the goal is community building, not winning; can be tough to achieve.
I agree. When Ss have pride in their school, their Ts, their culture - they get involved https://t.co/T6OnsFNZ0f
A2 If Ss have pride of place, they have bought in, are more engaged, and want to come to school.
A2: Building community. Working together for a common greatness. Is there anything more important than this?
A2: The best traditions are owned by the students!
A2 It's not "one & done" in a day Positive spirit & culture need tended 2 daily like a garden to keep just the good stuff growing
A2: School spirit is a part of school culture. It takes time to develop a positive culture, but the end result is worth it
A2-In elem it can be tough to build school spirit b/c we don't have teams to cheer for-but it can be done-need to get creative!
Anyone using to improve school climate?
A2 school spirit grows and thrives when all stakeholders feel valued. Strong school spirit involves listening more than cheering.
I agree - it needs to be accessible to everyone - not just the popular kids!
A2 Helps Ss become a part of this place they are 'stuck' going to so that every day there is not a punishment but a comfort zone
Good evening ! Hopping in late from a great day with students, staff and family. Lot's of spirit here!
families should definitely be path of her discussion of building community and pride
Somebody pick up the mic Jenny just dropped! It's about relationship building https://t.co/DshzhwTlFO
A2: Traditions that celebrate being together make your school feel like a family. And some of our kids need that desperately.
A2: School pride is also about pride in education itself. We want kids to see education as valuable, respected, and worth it.
***Q3 is coming up in one minute!
completely agree!! positivity is contagious and can pull others in! success isn't measured by number of attendees
Great to have the great Craig Vroom in the house tonight!
A1: a new one we started is HAT day (Homework turned in, perfect Attendance, &zero Tardies); that classroom gets to don the 🎩!
A2: School spirit stems from school pride. Have to find a way for students to connect and take pride in where they go to school.
Anyone know of any edcamps in the Cleveland area?
yes! It can be frustrating at times but eventually you gravitate with the ones like you. It'll build in time...
No doubt. calls that "bringing the 80% with you"
When you are in top 10% onboard https://t.co/P5VZgotIOl
A2: no matter how hard you work, some people will be in and some out. Find the ones who are in and takes them with you! (Ss Ts Ps)
Love it!!!!!!! H.A.T Day ✅ https://t.co/Y1rlGvCoQx
A1: a new one we started is HAT day (Homework turned in, perfect Attendance, &zero Tardies); that classroom gets to don the 🎩!
Oh absolutely! I was a skeptic @ first, but I've definitely drank the kool-aid. Proud to be an award winning school
A3: make school spirit opportunities open for all to participate. Theme days, events...involve as many as possible
A2 if spirit is the soul of a school. We are trying 2 create a school with a soul of thinking, creativity, empowerment & voice
Love the pride in the PBIS messages - not just on a piece of paper in a binder!
Good stuff! Like it https://t.co/X7JR62Yds9
A1: a new one we started is HAT day (Homework turned in, perfect Attendance, &zero Tardies); that classroom gets to don the 🎩!
when Ts have fun and aren't afraid of looking silly the result can be the building of relationships with Ss
A3 Offer varied opportunities for students to get involved in activities that interest them...something for everyone.
I love theme days - low risk, high reward!
A3)We have clubs & organizations for all kids. Cooking club, anime club, gardening club, etc.We need to re-energize this effort.
A3 We do not, to be honest. I think non-athletes are isolated, and have tried starting clubs to support them.
I always loved how Highland did spirit days. not just wear this but "blind the pirates" on neon day, etc. more fun!
I know of one in CBUS on 9/24. Big leadership party afterwards too! Great way to connect https://t.co/i0Rfmk6vFn
Anyone know of any edcamps in the Cleveland area?
A3: K-8 have Leader In Me programs. HS developing pathways w/ opportunity in CTSOs to give Ss opportunity to demonstrate knowledge
It's always hard to get the work out of the binder and into real world https://t.co/Zxx8AXH218
Love the pride in the PBIS messages - not just on a piece of paper in a binder!
A3: We're having an "involvement fair" where students can sign up for clubs and find ways to get involved.
A3: Theme for Ss fan section at football games, school spiritwear days, homecoming parades - visible, large group involved events
A3 We also use which involves Ss and Ps in real time snapshots of the day
A3: This is difficult at RHS with 2 campuses/4 academies, but students rep all 4 academies on council/planning and for big events.
Seriously? You tagged during our chat to come to yours?
A3: gotta have a culture where Ss are proud of what they are a part of. Focus on relationships & let everyone know they belong
A3: Principal's Advisory Comm. leads work with S leadership teams. Terrific frosh mentors teach frosh chants, songs, cheers . .
A3: Battle of the classes type events but this year will be different. We will be going alpha order instead of grade level versus
More school spirit from our high school! Student section and cheerleaders! They have weekly themes! https://t.co/y1GRvAbnkj
A3: Personal pet peeve- pep rallies and promo for sports (esp football/basketball) but never the arts. It's ALL worth our pride!
A3 we are creating a spirit of thinking and creativity. We embed Ss interests and passions to lay a foundation for learning.
yep. The creativity comes & goes, but usually some very cool stuff
A3: We put pictures up in the hallways of T's and Ss. Class, dances, games, etc.
I'm coming to see that can be more connected to school improvement and parent engagement
A3 - The typical pep assembly - not just about the athletes - recognize all groups - involve some of the non-involved in assembly
A3: Recognition assemblies for sports & other activities--Power of the Pen, Academic Challenge. Plus competition bet. grades.
A3: Principal's Advisory Council, Student Council, Joint Planning Meetings, events during the school day when possible.
I'm looking forward to coming this year for Edcamp on 9/24/16
- we would love to have you join us, Diane!
A3: providing lots of different clubs and activities....gives everyone something to be involved in if they try/want
You what else, the Admins & school leaders need to get involved too! https://t.co/SPTHCo0Qfu
A3: make school spirit opportunities open for all to participate. Theme days, events...involve as many as possible
A3 We do our best 4 involvement of all students; not sure if it promotes spirit? Hopeful the more one belongs the more one ❤️
A3: my school is great, but I feel that school spirit across the entire S body needs improvement...we need to show our pride more!
Russell, FL principal. A3: School spirit days where Ss Ts wear spirit shirt. Events that promote culture & family.
A3: Is important for us to have our vocational students back on campus to stay involved. Kids love it.
sometimes school spirit = sports spirit. It would be great to see that expand to other areas.
our braves_guidance team is incredible! I take 0.0% credit of the awesomeness!
I like that. does a good job of spreading leadership opps with our Link Crew https://t.co/CWlcUKUgCU
A3 Offer varied opportunities for students to get involved in activities that interest them...something for everyone.
Oh yeah...sorry I'm late. Been a busy night!
Q3 empowering students to develop, plan, and facilitate school events... I almost always say "yes we can do that!" or find a way
they often do. Our counseling squad are known to pull out all the stops
I wonder how we can promote school spirit in more things than sports.
A3: School spirit exists only when kids are connected. Therefore, students must be engaged, connected, and in relationship.
This has been my goal-even have 50 11x14 frames I purchased in my office closet-just need to get pics printed and hung!
A3: School spirit parade weekend of Homecoming- all groups, clubs, students, community members welcome.
This is too cute! Love it!
Glad you typed this -just mentioned we have lots to involve w/hope spirit & love is returned!
I think about this all the time. Students should be proud of and support all activities
we have quite the array of leaders! That's what I love about Link Crew. I meet lots of different Ss!
***Q4 is coming up in one minute! ***
YES! It's not an event - it's an experience!
A3 penny wars for charity are pretty awesome!
A3 what if school spirit is cheering on thinkers. Encouraging cognitive diversity. Celebrating a culture of thinking & creativity.
Next one is Saturday, October 29.
A3: also gets Ss & Ts involved. Their latest: BYObanana before Dept meetings - making banana splits for the staff
DING DING DING!!! We need to show spirit for the arts and all subjects! Academic Spirit!
A3: Trying to get elementary students aware & involved w/ zone high school & their activities.
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YES! That's why I also love Talent Shows - so students to share their hidden talents!
Thanks for being here Adam
A3.1: we have a local history course that has Ss finding historical locations in community and taking selfie
A3: We started school wide class challenge afternoon bf Christmas. Most spirited 2 hours school wide in my 5 years.Tt developed
I'm all about the selfie!
a4: social media & other communication tools, fund raisers at local businesses, patron drives, promote events for community
I like this kind of stuff but sometimes we go too far & veer into being silly - need to be careful not to go too far
A4 this yr. the plan is 2 host a thinking routines night for parents. To build our spirit section & cheer on our amazing thinkers.
We will have more details soon!
Standing up for & at March for Environmental Justice on Sat at 10 in Red Bank Kids who ❤️ the 🌳🌎, protect it
A4 Some community members help pull the floats for Homecoming.
A4-We use social media to tell our story to the community but need to do a better job of connecting outside our walls
A4 We have and Ed Fair and invite parents and the community to come see what we are learning, listen to the band/choir, etc.
A4: recently held their Flint,MI water drive & got a large boost from community support
Coy - what state are you in! Love it!
A4: Use social media to promote themes of sporting events. Put flyer at home of every neighborhood home on Homecoming Parade route.
A4: We started building a stronger bridge with the community via increased presence in town and on social media.
Okay - this is awesome! You are doing some amazing things, Eric!
A4: Getting duct taped to the wall, wearing the mascot outfit, Promoting events, Social media, being transparent.
Love this idea!!! https://t.co/nBxOHt9b8C
A3: We're having an "involvement fair" where students can sign up for clubs and find ways to get involved.
A4: we use & our Marquee in front of & the Principals weekly newsletter to inform our community of opps
Yep-StuCo decides what they see matching-good discourse. School has volunteered to match their donation this year
think principals on the roof wearing costumes
One of my life goals is to be duct-taped to a wall!
MORE great ideas !!
https://t.co/mgKk0a12ax
A1: a new one we started is HAT day (Homework turned in, perfect Attendance, &zero Tardies); that classroom gets to don the 🎩!
A4: Get media sharing positives- from paper, radio, etc. to hashtags on social media. So much good- need to get them out there!
A4: Need to do a better job of generating school spirit in the community outside of athletic events.
This is awesome! I would be all over this!
A4: Hosted community appreciation day during school day so they could attend classes, student-led tours, and experience our HS.
No we don't we have 3 high schools and we feed into 2 of the 3 HS-that would help with school spirit for sure
A4: lots of social media and sharing with Ps and community. Excited is bringing back the homecoming Bon fire!
A4: attend school events and encourage Ss to do the same! Ss love seeing people at their events! Promote all Ss!
A4: Community Homecoming Parade, Sharing events and pictures/videos of them on social media, presence at local events/festivals
A3 Sometimes we assume Ps are in the know. We can reach out & engage Ps to help school spirit. Sometimes it's a simple "ask"
A4b: Infomercials on local TV channel. More outside the box variety programming not just nuts and bolts reciting of events.
You wait to see me with the Global Scholars!
A4: Regularly sharing the stories of learning, inovation, growth, success w/community builds feeling of community/ school spirit
A4: We had band alums perform with our marching band last home game.
A4: have all been programs in which community have helped
Awesome! I will keep an eye out for you!
A4: School spirit begins with pride in district. Also events that mingle PreK/K-12 students/families.
Flexible seating, PLTW materials, lit sets,&more have been recently awarded. Ss decide how they want to split the $
Love to see The Valley represented in this chat! https://t.co/TJ6tUoEj1J
Buckeye Local HS in Jefferson County. The alma mater of husband! Also proud OASSA member
A4: Changing things due to our diversity. Having Fruit with families instead of Muffins w/moms or Donuts w/dads.
A4: I really like the idea of a community tailgate before a big game!
please post pics of that when it happens !
A4c: Alumni football game with rival school. Super well attended. Very spirited! Alumni ranged from 20s to late 40s.
A4: we held a contest to name our district #! survey w/ google forms. opening convocation we used to vote!
***Q5 is coming up in one minute!
played in an alum game where I taught one year. SO MUCH FUN!
This is awesome. And healthier : )
or MTSS , or SEL I don't know how you get by without one
A4: Use Twitter and choose a student to celebrate. Going to add to Seesaw so parent get notification. https://t.co/vw10dFflXp
absolutely! I love hearing the conversations Ss have with parents and grandparents
love the sense of community created through capturing behind the scenes footage of daily school events
great point that families aren't always "moms & dads"! Need to think more about "family" engagement
A4: social media. Homecoming ceremonies are open to public. People love that. Community open house Friday due to recent renov
Love it! Our performance arts do a great job of building pride and spirit https://t.co/2Ar8M7dD4h
A4: School spirit begins with pride in district. Also events that mingle PreK/K-12 students/families.
A4: Celebrating "Dot Day" tomorrow so Ss will wear polka dots and make their mark!
Another AWESOME idea https://t.co/EpUK7as1wU
A3.1: we have a local history course that has Ss finding historical locations in community and taking selfie
Great ideas to weave in the interactive tech! Well done!
our alumni loved it and best part.....no injuries.
For family engagement check out a book "Beyond the Bake Sale"
The value of a smile. Always. :)
Who doesn't? has multiple tailgates - including recently our Freshman Tailgate https://t.co/ZlY8e9lXVF
A4: I really like the idea of a community tailgate before a big game!
A4: At my HS, the English dept offered extra credit for going to school plays. Kids attended that might have never gone otherwise.
A5: Our school shares all kinds of school activities--sports, music, clubs, class trips, classroom activities, guest speakers.
A5 Started a FB page for the school, which got turned over to the Athletic Boosters. They post pics from every game.
yeah. I played on the out of town team. Insanely fun but wow was I sore the follow Monday :-)
A5: Using hashtags to promote school pride works well and let's the community share
A4: Love the power of portfolios and having Ss share their learning w Parents.
District hashtags are a great way to feature your brand & promote a common vision to guide learning & school community
A5: when Ss are doing something new and exciting, I show it off! I'm proud of my Ss and I encourage other Ts to do the same!
recovery time not what it used to be.
& science manipu, items for Spanish, theater subscription, S incentive items, sensory items - love the variation
A5 We use a hashtag with "proud" following school name. Ps have started to post on their personal FB pages with that hashtag.
A5: Social media is an AMAZING way to give shout outs and promote games/events/success. Try to hit teams/Ss once a week
A5: Post Twitter updates, results, scheduled event times - groups and individuals are celebrated - all activities and academics
I like to create short videos highlighting our initiatives and explaining to parents. Post on twitter and FB and website
A5: When using social media, go where the kids are (Snapchat, Instagram). Share pics/snaps from events, play it up!
A4: I think celebrating more than sports has to start before high school. We have to recognize and honor ALL strengths early!
Q5: so excited to be working on a community calendar with webpage, so the district is central for what is going on
A5: it's all about the celebration. Started a highlight reel for lunches and share to twitter. Hashtags! Announcement
A5: constantly sharing the positive things our Ss are doing. In class, on the field, on the stage, etc.
A5: Constantly sharing the successes in the classroom and on the field using our school hashtag
A5: Let students lead. They are experts in club/org/class/sport accounts and have them hashtag your school. Lots of photos/videos
all awsome stuff!! Check out this link to win America's most spirited HS...25K to winning HS https://t.co/MmmLfP9TVl
Been lurking a lot tonight but am so excited about all of the ideas for the future!
A5.1: needs to be done for our teachers and support staff as well
A highlight reel for lunches? You show them during the lunch period? GENIUS!
A5 I try to find best w/Ss & others in the bldg 2 share. Yesterday I let all see our principal cleaning cafeteria 4 us
A5: By using Periscope to promote events.
A5: I've been creating video updates each week to share what's happening at school (classroom and activities). Share your story.
Interesting read! Thanks for sharing, Jaime!
A5 Also share positive things about our alumni which engages them as well.
A5:Trying for first time this year. Student take over Twitter account. Ss tell story of day. Still working details.will make work
A5: We use social media a ton. principal's Twitter Feed is on our district web site.
Love that you keep that consistent with "proud"!
how are districts using snapchat?
That beats giving EC for tissues https://t.co/FYfVdxIMve
A4: At my HS, the English dept offered extra credit for going to school plays. Kids attended that might have never gone otherwise.
I totally want to start these! Video newsletters rule!
Absolutely! Upcoming events, pictures for celebration, expectation reminders, student and social media tips
A5 try and capture aha and oh oh moments of learning. I try and use Twitter to make thinking & creativity visible.
video is such a powerful tool to make an impact in educating and promoting your school community
A5: We need to share out the awesome in our days. If it's hard to find awesome happening, that explains lack of school spirit.
I've been using it to share pictures from events with messages written when appropriate. It's fun.
Like it! https://t.co/vnUfpu2HCW
A5: I've been creating video updates each week to share what's happening at school (classroom and activities). Share your story.
Lurking is learning! Thank you so much!
A5 A classroom Twitter page. Met w/ our PR District rep. for a green light 1st Posted our class Constitution today
A5b: We had a hashtag for our first day of school. Our Super made a rap video for the students on the 1st day as well.
We also use a mobile app for BLHS created by for branding and important info and announcements.
does a great job w/ in his classes
That's awesome! Way to share the pride!
***Q6 is coming up in one minute!
A5: I take pics of the student work in the halls & tweet them out. Here's some awesomeness from https://t.co/f2Qq7VJ5Tz
ZQ - Is anyone else using Periscope regularly? What is the feedback from the community?
A5 it's a warm cozy feeling when you are noticed within your sch. Our asst principal does great job w/photo sharing!
I've used it off and on for different events. I usually get a lot of views when it's used.
Our new tag line: join us Wed for one of the biggest chats in the WORLD - great stuff tonight guys https://t.co/cLRiiMOeEp
A5: Kids feel connection when respected adults show their human side. Be silly. Dance. Show them WE'RE happy to be here too!
I like the idea of sharing student work - nice celebration!
We use and send letters so Ps get notifications on phone or device when S posts items.
A6 Back when was our super, he promoted school spirit. Now he's
A6: all share great stories & spirit in their schools
A6: and TWHS and and WKHS! Hilliard schools...
Our AD does a great job promoting events/athletes. also does well promoting Ss events & success
That's a new resource for me - thx for the tip
Great sharing of spirit from . Love seeing her Tweets.
When I was at Zanesville, I Periscoped the flights leaving for our Europe trip - Good feedback there.
you 2 do an amazing job of highlighting the amazing things happening both on and off the field in HS!
A6: ...he's way proud of his school and he should be! But there are so many others too!
A6: Love this question, because I am following everyone who you are tagging!
Was just going to say that has major school spirit. I think I want a shirt with her picture on it https://t.co/bUVTTLy9E1
A6: and TWHS and and WKHS! Hilliard schools...
A6: I really enjoy watching and with their video blogs involving Ss and developing positive challenges
A6: does a great job of promoting our students' work through collaboration with teachers.
A6: tweeps who show spirit!
YES! And the photos of putting dry erase All over that bldg...AWESOME https://t.co/jBdjABCDag
A6: all share great stories & spirit in their schools
Thanks Ryan. https://t.co/WWiLGfndB0
A6: I really enjoy watching and with their video blogs involving Ss and developing positive challenges
great idea for D.C. trips for 8th graders in MS!! only instead of flights-bus rides :-)
you've forgotten more than I'll ever know!
A6 of has leads by example
A6: , , -- all have awesome school spirit.
Thank you everyone for joining us at - thanks to for co-moderating with me tonight!
Thanks for the S/O! Sorry I missed tonight. I was out supporting Ss at our county fair.
That's what makes you awesome!
Everyone needs to be at on Sept 24 - awesome meet up afterwards to connect
Inviting all and tweeps to join and me for a convo on Fun at School tomorrow at 8:00 CTD
Thanks to and all for a very "spirited" tonight!
