#5thchat Archive
#5thchat is for people interested in chatting about topics in education, especially as they relate to Grade 5. The goal is to connect people who enjoy learning & sharing, plus supporting & creating partnerships worldwide!
Tuesday February 2, 2016
Good Evening everyone and welcome! Please tell us where and what you teach.
Hey my name is Molly Fields and I’m an elementary education major thinking about becoming a 5th grade teacher!
Thank you for joining us!
Hi, my name is Kerry and I teach fifth grade in Troy, MI. Happy to participate in my first :)
Welcome, we are happy to have you join us.
Hey Shelli from Columbia MO also doing chat so this will be my first time flipping between two!
Tonight's topic is Celebrating Educators & Students. We will be using Q1/A1 format. Please use A1…A2 to answer the questions.
I would love to celebrate y’all of inspiring me to go into this level of education
Q1 How do you celebrate your students’ successes in the classroom?
I'm Matt, a 5th grade teacher, in a very stormy AL.
A1:Honestly I celebrate by writing lots of personal, specific notes to my kiddos. Then, mail them home.
Love! RT A1:Honestly I celebrate by writing lots of personal, specific notes to my kiddos. Then, mail them home.
Lesa Haney cleverly disguised as a responsible adult and learning alongside the
A1: Verbal brags, positive notes, high fives, fist bumps.
A1 Anytime I can brag on a student to their parents/family members I do, even at Walmart!
A1:I try to personalize it for each student. Some want attn, others just want a silent nod. Some like it when I'm goofy.
I love to invent weekly bumps and fives as they leave each day. https://t.co/RvuJ9MEfDb
A1: Verbal brags, positive notes, high fives, fist bumps.
Always opportunities to connect with parents at the Walmart.
A1: One of my fav celebrations is part of our 40 book challenge. When kids finish a book, we ring a cowbell and cheer for them.
Good point. Some kids appreciate different kinds of positive reinforcement than others.
Question two is coming up!
Cool idea! Have to try this!
Q2 What school wide celebrations does your school have for students?
Thanks! One of the kids decorated cow bell to look like a cow. The kids knicknamed him Mr. Party Pants.
this has been a growth area for me this yr.Easy to praise in ways that make sense to me. Hard to think like quiet ones
A2: We have Principal's parties for Ss who meet reading goals. Going skating on Friday. Honor Roll Bulletin Board in lunchroom .
What happens at the Principal's party?
A2: Sad, but I can't think of anything.
This "party" is a skating party at a local roller skating business. We usually go bowling, to the park, movies, etc.
Hahaha! We do this crazy whoooo thing when we ring it too. It is kind of a strange tradition that kind of developed.
A2: S of month, behavior, growth and attendance each month. Super readers. And business partners sponsor an award for awesomeness
We went to Disney on Ice at the last semester.
A2: Our school focuses on positive behavior. Once a month we have a school wide assembly and recognize good S behavior
A2b: Basically I get to recognize 5 Ss each month.
Sounds awesome, I bet your students really enjoy the celebrations.
Tell me more about the business awards for awesomeness. I am intrigued!
Jennifer from NC joining in late
A2-Most of our school wide celebrations focus on giving back-Stop Hunger Now/Jump Rope for Heart
Question three is coming up!
They do have fun. PTO is able to help cover part of the cost. Ss do have to help pay though, so not totally free.
A local business gives an award/free meal to 2 Ss per class per month for being "awesome". Ts choose & BP shakes hands
Q3 How does your school administration show appreciation for educators in your school?
What a great idea! Love the idea of bringing in business community and I love that it is an "awesome" award!
A3: Food is always appreciated. Our P feeds us about once a month.
A3-By respecting and trusting us to make the right decisions for our Ss.
A3: Tells us verbally & in emails. Feeds us every now and then. Treats us kindly & respectfully.
Q4 What has been the most memorable way a student or administrator has shown their appreciation?
Our admins listen to us and support us in every way . Create a positive teaching environment
A3 When I left middle school I received a 21st century award which the teachers all got together and voted on.
Every time a student comes back to visit, it shows their appreciation
A4: Funny story. Make take multiple tweets. I hate Mayo or anything white & creamy. On T appr. week, S brought in a jar of mayo
A4 Homemade cards & written notes are my favorite. I have a scrapbook & when I'm having a tough day I read the sweet notes from Ss.
A4: Student brought me a box of . Knew it was my snack of choice. Haha.
A4b: But she had emptied the jar & covered inside with white tissue paper. She filled it with kitkats- my fav candy. Still have it
I like where this is going already.
I have my own camp counselor version of that! I keep all the crafts my kids give me :) https://t.co/elWinfnufa
A4 Homemade cards & written notes are my favorite. I have a scrapbook & when I'm having a tough day I read the sweet notes from Ss.
So true! You don't visit people who don't mean anything to you!
That's awesome! Kids are so clever.
Q5 How do you let your fellow teammates know they are appreciated?
A5 Write notes, bring a Coke, do a task for them https://t.co/RzaZbkUvvW
Q5 How do you let your fellow teammates know they are appreciated?
A5: So important to build culture. We play Nerf wars after school few times a yr. And candy - random candy https://t.co/NtpcaSlF95
Q5 How do you let your fellow teammates know they are appreciated?
A5: Tell each other. Ask how we can help one another. Leave school & group text - care. Surprises here & there, usually food.
A5: In my elem ed class we would recognize students who were doing awesome things on campus
I love the ideas of Nerf wars!
NERF WAR! I want in! And chocolate is definitely as good as money at school
Definitely have to bring up the idea of nerf wars at my future school! https://t.co/TPfKEZk2lp
A5: So important to build culture. We play Nerf wars after school few times a yr. And candy - random candy https://t.co/NtpcaSlF95
Q5 How do you let your fellow teammates know they are appreciated?
I bought the gun that shoots up to 45 mph and had spherical ammo. It is awesome.
Question six is coming up soon!
You've got to get someone to video the next war. You've got a viral video on your hands. Or a new reality TV show.
I need a to film it. Think would cover that? 😄
Q6 What advance would you give to someone planning Teacher Appreciation Week?
Q6 What advice would you give to an administrator planning teacher appreciation week?
A6: Remember the male teachers. Lotion and massages aren't for me. Now baseball tix and beef jerky? All in.
10 minutes until ! Our topic is writing across content areas. Come join the discussion!
This is television gold. C'mon, Don't miss this opportunity!
A6-The room parents at our school take charge of teacher appreciation. Monthly lunches, cover carpool duty, birthday recognition
Gotta cut out early. Great job moderating tonight ! Thx for a great chat everyone
I'm going to leave this right here. https://t.co/0VFTHGGYBh
A6: Remember the male teachers. Lotion and massages aren't for me. Now baseball tix and beef jerky? All in.
Thank you for joining the chat tonight. Be sure to follow fellow educators to grow your PLC!
Loved participating in thanks for making my first twitter chat great!
Have the principal's daughter. Other 5th female teachers got lotion for Christmas. Received home-baked goodies.
Great chat tonight, ! Wonderful moderating, ! Needed this!
