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dubioseducator Sep 4 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Love your picture! #Kinderchat

In reply to @hechternacht, @happycampergirl

hechternacht - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Thank you!! Back to School selfies! How was your New York adventure?!! #Kinderchat

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hechternacht - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Hiho I'm here! Hello! #kinderchat

KeeneeLou Sep 4 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Happy New Year #kinderchat pals!!

In reply to @hechternacht

hechternacht - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Why I chose the night before school starts to reorganize my home library I don't know! How is everyone else tonight? #kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Come out come out wherever you are! It's #Kinderchat time! Say hello, where you are, and what you do w/little learners. Welcome to a new yr!

MauiMickey Sep 4 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Year 7?!? Wow, #kinderchat you look fabulous for 7! Hello from HOT (38c), Beautiful, BC, Canada.

hechternacht - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Happy New Year Christine!! How was the summer?! #kinderchat

In reply to @KeeneeLou

dubioseducator Sep 4 @ 9:03 PM EDT

The best time I could ever have imagined! #kinderchat

In reply to @hechternacht, @happycampergirl

teachermeg Sep 4 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Hello. I'm here from Chicago. Phone is being super slow though. #kinderchat

hechternacht - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Hi Meg!! How are you?! #kinderchat

In reply to @teachermeg

KC_SEASportsFan Sep 4 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Brett, Lamar, Mo., aspiring teacher #KinderChat

hechternacht - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Can you believe it??? SEVEN YEARS?? #kinderchat

In reply to @MauiMickey

KeeneeLou Sep 4 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Summer was the best! Met our pal @MauiMickey during my long holiday in my second favourite place in the world #kinderchat

In reply to @hechternacht, @MauiMickey

MauiMickey Sep 4 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Hello ladies! Hiding in my basement where it is cool. 38c today...hope the school stays cool tomorrow. #kinderchat

In reply to @KeeneeLou, @hechternacht

hechternacht - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Hi Brett! How are you tonight? #kinderchat

In reply to @KC_SEASportsFan

MauiMickey Sep 4 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Seven fabulous years! #kinderchat

In reply to @hechternacht

KC_SEASportsFan Sep 4 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Great! You? #KinderChat

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KeeneeLou Sep 4 @ 9:05 PM EDT

I'm eating frozen yogurt because it was only 30C here today! #kinderchat

In reply to @MauiMickey, @hechternacht

hechternacht - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Thats so warm!! It's been gorgeous here all summer- we've been lucky!!! #kinderchat

In reply to @MauiMickey, @KeeneeLou

cybraryman1 Sep 4 @ 9:05 PM EDT

@hechternacht Happy 7th Anniversary #kinderchat My Kindergarten page https://t.co/CntFFoHLgD Youngest grandchild started K this year!

MauiMickey Sep 4 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Seeing you was a highlight of my summer! #MauiNoKaOi #kinderchat

In reply to @KeeneeLou, @hechternacht

hechternacht - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Great! Though I don't know how I got into a major reorganizing project the night before school starts??? #kinderchat

In reply to @KC_SEASportsFan

learningmurd - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Seven. A magical number :) pretty coolio #kinderchat whoda thunk it @hechternacht and @happycampergirl :) #foundersofthefeast

KeeneeLou Sep 4 @ 9:06 PM EDT

You are just the sweetest thing! xoxo #kinderchat

In reply to @MauiMickey, @hechternacht

MauiMickey Sep 4 @ 9:06 PM EDT

I'm thinking ice cream will be in the cards later tonight. #kinderchat

In reply to @KeeneeLou, @hechternacht

hechternacht - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:06 PM EDT

You guys got to meet?! That's fantastic!!! I got to meet @LyndseyJF this summer too in NYC! #kinderchat

In reply to @MauiMickey, @KeeneeLou, @LyndseyJF

KeeneeLou Sep 4 @ 9:06 PM EDT

When there's no shave ice, then one must eat other frozen treats. #kinderchat #rule

In reply to @MauiMickey, @hechternacht

teachermeg Sep 4 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Wow. 7 years, eh? Hats so awesome! Trying to remember when I stopped lurking and actually joined in. Year 2 I think... #kinderchat

hechternacht - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Seven is so freaky right Mardelle???? OMG #kinderchat

In reply to @learningmurd, @happycampergirl

MauiMickey Sep 4 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Yes! @KeeneeLou and I have met twice in Maui now. #kinderchat #shaveice

In reply to @hechternacht, @KeeneeLou

hechternacht - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:07 PM EDT

And who got married this summer? #kinderchat

In reply to @learningmurd, @happycampergirl

happycampergirl - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Thank God you did! I don't know what we would do without you! #Kinderchat

In reply to @teachermeg

KeeneeLou Sep 4 @ 9:07 PM EDT

We met in Maui cos we both need to be there as often as possible. #kinderchat

In reply to @hechternacht, @MauiMickey, @LyndseyJF

KC_SEASportsFan Sep 4 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Missed you all this summer! I hope you all had a fantastic summer! #KinderChat

MauiMickey Sep 4 @ 9:07 PM EDT

TRUTH! #kinderchat

KeeneeLou Sep 4 @ 9:06 PM EDT

When there's no shave ice, then one must eat other frozen treats. #kinderchat #rule
In reply to @MauiMickey, @hechternacht

learningmurd - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:07 PM EDT

the fires meandered themselves over to us now - could use some crazy rainfall. #kinderchat

In reply to @MauiMickey

hechternacht - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:07 PM EDT

omg in MAUI?? Are you kidding?! That's fabulous!! #kinderchat

In reply to @MauiMickey, @KeeneeLou

mrsmmouton Sep 4 @ 9:07 PM EDT

#kinderchat San Antonio, texas❤️kindergarten teacher. I do my best to infuse play based learning into district curriculum. #dididothisright

In reply to @happycampergirl

Jumangi13 Sep 4 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Jay from Connecticut here...K teacher #kinderchat

KeeneeLou Sep 4 @ 9:08 PM EDT

I wanna meet everyone in NYC, guys! #kinderchat

In reply to @hechternacht, @MauiMickey

hechternacht - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:08 PM EDT

I love San Antonio! Beautiful place! #kinderchat

In reply to @mrsmmouton, @happycampergirl

MauiMickey Sep 4 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Oh no! Are you safe? Doing a rain dance for you now. Hugs and prayers! #kinderchat

In reply to @learningmurd

hechternacht - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Hi Jay! When do you go back? #kinderchat

In reply to @Jumangi13

dubioseducator Sep 4 @ 9:08 PM EDT

I loved the pictures I saw! #kinderchat

In reply to @hechternacht, @learningmurd, @happycampergirl

happycampergirl - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Was just looking at the forest closure in your area. Jebus Murphy, the whole west coast needs about a week of rain! #Kinderchat

In reply to @learningmurd, @MauiMickey

MauiMickey Sep 4 @ 9:08 PM EDT

I'll pick you up on the way. I want to go back to NYC! #kinderchat

In reply to @KeeneeLou, @hechternacht

hechternacht - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Fires? And it's hot there too? Awful!! #kinderchat

In reply to @learningmurd, @MauiMickey

teachermeg Sep 4 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Aw, shucks! #kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl

learningmurd - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:09 PM EDT

you nailed it :) #kinderchat

In reply to @mrsmmouton

hechternacht - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:09 PM EDT

NYC is a great meeting spot!! Though I'm still routing for Jamaica!! :) #kinderchat

In reply to @MauiMickey, @KeeneeLou

MauiMickey Sep 4 @ 9:10 PM EDT

That is so exciting for your grandchild, Jerry! Happy kindergarten year! #kinderchat

In reply to @cybraryman1, @hechternacht

KeeneeLou Sep 4 @ 9:10 PM EDT

I'm up for anyplace with a beach and/or musical theatre performances. #kinderchat

In reply to @hechternacht, @MauiMickey

hechternacht - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Wow that's a summer of weddings!! #KInderchat

In reply to @learningmurd

katnish16 Sep 4 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Aww #kinderchat is back on my newsfeed. I've moved up to #3rdchat and loving it but part of my heart will always be a K teacher

happycampergirl - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:10 PM EDT

@ooeygooeylady and I were in Vegas again this summer. I'M JUST SAYING Y'ALL COULD HAVE COME! #Kinderchat

In reply to @hechternacht, @MauiMickey, @KeeneeLou, @OoeyGooeyLady

hechternacht - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Oh boy! How are you first days gong? #Kinderchat

In reply to @Jumangi13

MauiMickey Sep 4 @ 9:10 PM EDT

THIS!!! #kinderchat

KeeneeLou Sep 4 @ 9:10 PM EDT

I'm up for anyplace with a beach and/or musical theatre performances. #kinderchat
In reply to @hechternacht, @MauiMickey

dubioseducator Sep 4 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Works for me! #kinderchat

In reply to @hechternacht, @MauiMickey, @KeeneeLou

teachermeg Sep 4 @ 9:11 PM EDT

I've heard Chicago is a fun place to meet. Cheaper than New York. 😝 #kinderchat

In reply to @hechternacht, @MauiMickey, @KeeneeLou

MauiMickey Sep 4 @ 9:11 PM EDT

I should have...but my brother took me to Disneyland and San Diego that week! #kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl, @hechternacht, @KeeneeLou

teachermeg Sep 4 @ 9:12 PM EDT

We have all of those things in Chicago! This is what I'm saying!! #KInderchat

In reply to @KeeneeLou, @hechternacht, @MauiMickey

hechternacht - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Thank you!!! Wonderful!! Hope you are doing well Jerry! #Kinderchat

In reply to @cybraryman1

KeeneeLou Sep 4 @ 9:12 PM EDT

I'D GO TO DISNEYLAND TOO! #kinderchat #yellinghasbegun

In reply to @MauiMickey, @happycampergirl, @hechternacht

MauiMickey Sep 4 @ 9:12 PM EDT

And you still have Hamilton in Chicago! #kinderchat

In reply to @teachermeg, @hechternacht, @KeeneeLou

hechternacht - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Nice!! Also I LOVE the #Kinderchat series you are doing this year- seems fantastic!!

In reply to @teachermeg

KC_SEASportsFan Sep 4 @ 9:12 PM EDT

I've heard Kansas City is a fun place to meet 😂😭 #kinderchat

In reply to @teachermeg, @hechternacht, @MauiMickey, @KeeneeLou

learningmurd - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:12 PM EDT

PLUS she was a Skype keynote to your school?! Cool. #kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl, @hechternacht, @MauiMickey, @KeeneeLou, @OoeyGooeyLady

dubioseducator Sep 4 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Awe near my neck of the woods. #kinderchat

In reply to @KeeneeLou, @MauiMickey, @happycampergirl, @hechternacht

teachermeg Sep 4 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Sure do! And I'm going again in April! #kinderchat

In reply to @MauiMickey, @hechternacht, @KeeneeLou

tiegradloeppky Sep 4 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Hi #kinderchat and welcome back. It's been a while. Liane from Abbotsford Canada. How was summer?

MauiMickey Sep 4 @ 9:13 PM EDT

I know, you lucky duck! Can't wait to hear your take 2 thoughts. #kinderchat

In reply to @teachermeg, @hechternacht, @KeeneeLou

happycampergirl - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:13 PM EDT

She TOTALLY Skyped a keynote for us. And also we had a 3 hour lunch in Vegas. #kinderchat

In reply to @learningmurd, @hechternacht, @MauiMickey, @KeeneeLou, @OoeyGooeyLady

MauiMickey Sep 4 @ 9:14 PM EDT

I wish we could have met when I was in LA. Someday! #kinderchat

In reply to @dubioseducator

hechternacht - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:14 PM EDT

I would love to do a Chicago trip! Have never toured the city properly!! Just driven through! #Kinderchat Good for Canadians too!

In reply to @teachermeg, @MauiMickey, @KeeneeLou

teachermeg Sep 4 @ 9:14 PM EDT

Hi Liane! #kinderchat

In reply to @tiegradloeppky

dubioseducator Sep 4 @ 9:14 PM EDT

I need to wait till end of November. ? Should I read book? Get lyrics? #kinderchat

In reply to @MauiMickey, @teachermeg, @hechternacht, @KeeneeLou

happycampergirl - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:15 PM EDT

I'M GOING TO ORLANDO IN OCTOBER. WHO IS COMING WITH ME? (My boss, but y'all can come, too!) #Kinderchat

In reply to @KeeneeLou, @MauiMickey, @hechternacht

hechternacht - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Hi Liane!! How are you? #KInderchat

In reply to @tiegradloeppky

MauiMickey Sep 4 @ 9:16 PM EDT

I would familiarize yourself with the music. The book by @Lin_Manuel is fascinating, too. #kinderchat

In reply to @dubioseducator, @teachermeg, @Lin_Manuel

dubioseducator Sep 4 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Me too! Someday yes! #kinderchat

In reply to @MauiMickey

happycampergirl - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Curious: who has 1st day of school tomorrow, & who is already back & for how long? #Kinderchat

teachermeg Sep 4 @ 9:16 PM EDT

There is so much to see here. I would show you it all! Plus, we have really good popcorn, right @HulseAnnMarie? #kinderchat

In reply to @hechternacht, @MauiMickey, @KeeneeLou, @HulseAnnMarie

dubioseducator Sep 4 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Thanks #kinderchat

In reply to @MauiMickey, @teachermeg, @Lin_Manuel

MauiMickey Sep 4 @ 9:17 PM EDT

This announcement makes me cry...not able to get time off. 😭 #kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl, @KeeneeLou, @hechternacht

happycampergirl - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Welcome, Kim! Remember to add the #kinderchat tag to your tweets, so we can all see you!

Kimberly17Terry Sep 4 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Kimberly from NE, 2nd career K teacher in my 4th year. I keep them moving as much as possible and advocate for DAP!
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learningmurd - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:17 PM EDT

I wish #kinderchat could be like an audiobook :-) I have to do jelly and scroll:)

dubioseducator Sep 4 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Never been, but don't tell anyone! 😉#kinderchat

In reply to @teachermeg, @hechternacht, @MauiMickey, @KeeneeLou, @HulseAnnMarie

teachermeg Sep 4 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Ugh, I wish. Are you going back to Diagon Alley?! #kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl, @KeeneeLou, @MauiMickey, @hechternacht

tiegradloeppky Sep 4 @ 9:18 PM EDT

HI! #kinderchat

In reply to @teachermeg

MauiMickey Sep 4 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Hi Liane! Staying cool today? #kinderchat

In reply to @tiegradloeppky

tiegradloeppky Sep 4 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Hello! How was the rest of your summer? Are you ready to go back? #kinderchat

In reply to @learningmurd

teachermeg Sep 4 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Year round preschool. But this week is the first without our outgoing kindergarteners and with some new 2 year olds. #kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Curious: who has 1st day of school tomorrow, & who is already back & for how long? #Kinderchat

theurbanwhisk Sep 4 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Hi #Kinderchat. Mom of a Kinder (and one in pre-k!) in Michigan but I use to teach in NYC. Love this chat. Have a great year!!

MauiMickey Sep 4 @ 9:19 PM EDT

First day tomorrow...forecast is 38C...and we have NO AIR CONDITIONING! #kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl

tiegradloeppky Sep 4 @ 9:19 PM EDT

I'm good. A little overheated, but good I am in denial that school starts tomorrow. I am still dreaming of sandy beaches #kinderchat

In reply to @hechternacht

KeeneeLou Sep 4 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Not back with kids until tomorrow morning! Starting with @MCSWildcats annual pancake breakfast! #kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl, @MCSWildcats

learningmurd - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:19 PM EDT

ahh why not :) routine can be a good thing I hear #kinderchat

In reply to @tiegradloeppky

tiegradloeppky Sep 4 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Yep. Thank Goodness for air conditioning! #kinderchat

In reply to @MauiMickey

Kimberly17Terry Sep 4 @ 9:20 PM EDT

We started Aug. 10...tomorrow is day 18 already! #kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl

hechternacht - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Thank you Michelle! Always appreciate your support!! You've been w us a long time!! XO #Kinderchat

In reply to @theurbanwhisk

MauiMickey Sep 4 @ 9:21 PM EDT

I am stuck in my basement and I refuse to come out. I think I may FaceTime in to my meeting tomorrow. 😜 #kinderchat

In reply to @tiegradloeppky

tiegradloeppky Sep 4 @ 9:21 PM EDT

First day tomorrow. You? #kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl

KC_SEASportsFan Sep 4 @ 9:21 PM EDT

Here where I live they started 8/14 #KinderChat

dubioseducator Sep 4 @ 9:22 PM EDT

My school starts tomorrow and I'll be subbing in 2nd Grade on Friday. Last week day care 4faculty/staff kids. So HOT even w/AC #kinderchat

KeeneeLou Sep 4 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Our classroom is in the basement and everyone will be very jealous of us cos it's gonna be 32C tomorrow! #kinderchat

In reply to @MauiMickey, @tiegradloeppky

happycampergirl - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:22 PM EDT

1st day, too! It's like Christmas Eve up in here. I even have new jammies! #kinderchat

In reply to @tiegradloeppky

KeeneeLou Sep 4 @ 9:23 PM EDT

New jammies and yet no new beautiful polyester top with apples? Lol! #kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl, @tiegradloeppky

MauiMickey Sep 4 @ 9:23 PM EDT

How hot is it in your neck if the woods these days? I haven't been paying attention. #kinderchat

In reply to @dubioseducator

happycampergirl - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:24 PM EDT

That polyester apple-print nightmare was ONESIE PYJAMAS! #kinderchat

In reply to @KeeneeLou, @tiegradloeppky

KeeneeLou Sep 4 @ 9:24 PM EDT

And, are these in fact your NEW JAMMIES?!?! #kinderchat #pleasesayyes

In reply to @happycampergirl, @tiegradloeppky

MauiMickey Sep 4 @ 9:25 PM EDT

So...did you buy them?!? 😜 #kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl, @KeeneeLou, @tiegradloeppky

happycampergirl - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Sweet gentle Jebus: NO THANK YOU VERY MUCH. New jammies are grey and pink and have polka dots and COTTON. #Kinderchat

In reply to @KeeneeLou, @tiegradloeppky

dubioseducator Sep 4 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Today was the coolest. It's been close to 100 F but the humidity is what's getting most of us crazy #kinderchat Now fires, crazy rain & HOT

In reply to @MauiMickey

mrsmmouton Sep 4 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Started back last Monday and then got a long weekend! #kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl

learningmurd - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:26 PM EDT

curious. How many meet with their staff before the kids come to school? BC first day of school is tomorrow, kids and teachers #kinderchat

tiegradloeppky Sep 4 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Those sound much better than the teacher ones! Who thought that was a good idea?? #kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl, @KeeneeLou

MauiMickey Sep 4 @ 9:26 PM EDT

That sounds like our weather! #yuck #kinderchat

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KeeneeLou Sep 4 @ 9:26 PM EDT

We had three days of non-student days - two afternoons of in-your-classroom time #kinderchat

In reply to @learningmurd

happycampergirl - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:26 PM EDT

I have my teachers for a full week, and TAs for 3 days, before kids start. #Kinderchat

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hechternacht - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Wow that's so early! But also out earlier too! England starts this week too- #kinderchat

In reply to @KC_SEASportsFan

tiegradloeppky Sep 4 @ 9:27 PM EDT

I am meeting my teaching partner tomorrow for the first time. I am a little nervous. #kinderchat

In reply to @learningmurd

hechternacht - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:28 PM EDT

We now do a FULL WEEK OF MEETINGS before. Of that I had 5 hours to work in classroom to get ready. #kinderchat

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teachermeg Sep 4 @ 9:28 PM EDT

That's a huge struggle! I just hired a new set of teachers and they have to just jump right on with the kids. #kinderchat

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MauiMickey Sep 4 @ 9:28 PM EDT

I hope you really feel comfortable with each other, Liane! #kinderchat

In reply to @tiegradloeppky, @learningmurd

Jumangi13 Sep 4 @ 9:28 PM EDT

We have two days as staff - convocation, meetings, meet and greet with families/kids, team time, etc #Kinderchat

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hechternacht - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:28 PM EDT

RT @tiegradloeppky @learningmurd I am meeting my teaching partner tomorrow for the first time. I am a little nervous. #kinderchat

In reply to @tiegradloeppky, @learningmurd

dubioseducator Sep 4 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Teachers back last week. They had PD on new program Friday 8/25 #kinderchat

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teachermeg Sep 4 @ 9:28 PM EDT

But, I am having a staff retreat day this weekend to kind of remedy some of that. #kinderchat

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tiegradloeppky Sep 4 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Me too. #kinderchat

In reply to @MauiMickey, @learningmurd

MauiMickey Sep 4 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Our first staff meeting is tomorrow...no paid prep time, either. #kinderchat

In reply to @hechternacht, @learningmurd

teachermeg Sep 4 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Me too, Liane! Do you guys have kids tomorrow? Sending you good vibes! #kinderchat

In reply to @MauiMickey, @tiegradloeppky, @learningmurd

happycampergirl - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Raise your hand if you have had "THAT TEACHER DREAM." (If you've had it, you know the one I mean.) #Kinderchat

dubioseducator Sep 4 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Yikes!! #kinderchat

In reply to @teachermeg, @learningmurd

MauiMickey Sep 4 @ 9:30 PM EDT

One hour meeting with all kids and parents tomorrow. #kinderchat

In reply to @teachermeg, @tiegradloeppky, @learningmurd

KeeneeLou Sep 4 @ 9:31 PM EDT

I did. At the end of July. Seriously, after ALL these years! #kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl

dubioseducator Sep 4 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Yes I and I'm now a sub! Had a crazy one last night #kinderchat

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MauiMickey Sep 4 @ 9:32 PM EDT

No dreams yet, but many sleepless nights. #kinderchat

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learningmurd - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:32 PM EDT

my teacher dream is adults (parents) not listening. That is why I leave admin jobs to you patient types #kinderchat :)

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happycampergirl - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Here's a happy thought: today I got to see 1 of my students from 1st Gr 1 class, & she invited me to her graduation NEXT YEAR. #Kinderchat

hechternacht - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:33 PM EDT

I'll be having it tomorrow night :) #Kinderchat Always so paranoid I'll oversleep that I am up all night

In reply to @happycampergirl

tiegradloeppky Sep 4 @ 9:33 PM EDT

I get my old kids tomorrow and I have a parent meeting with all the K parents. #kinderchat

In reply to @teachermeg, @MauiMickey, @learningmurd

tiegradloeppky Sep 4 @ 9:33 PM EDT

I do one on one meetings with the kids and parents for 2 days after that and then gradual entry Friday, Monday, Tuesday. #Kinderchat

In reply to @teachermeg, @MauiMickey, @learningmurd

happycampergirl - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:34 PM EDT

I don't think I would be able to handle the BC gradual entry model. I want MY KIDS from 1st day. #Kinderchat

In reply to @tiegradloeppky, @teachermeg, @MauiMickey, @learningmurd

teachermeg Sep 4 @ 9:34 PM EDT

I've been having insomnia over the preschool for the past month. No dreams, but lots of worry. #kinderchat

tiegradloeppky Sep 4 @ 9:34 PM EDT

I did, but in the middle of summer. I have recently been dreaming of Mexico and vacation. #kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl

KeeneeLou Sep 4 @ 9:35 PM EDT

One of my first G1s (1984) has a kid who is in university this year. #kinderchat #oldiebutgoodie

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MauiMickey Sep 4 @ 9:35 PM EDT

I have my kids starting Wed...unless there are changes to class lists #kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl, @tiegradloeppky, @teachermeg, @learningmurd

learningmurd - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:35 PM EDT

I get my kids. All this week, but half each half days next week. I love the small group, we leave clues #kinderchat

In reply to @happycampergirl

learningmurd - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:36 PM EDT

are your k's full days? #kinderchat

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happycampergirl - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Yup. Full day, every day, right from day one. 95% of them were with us for JrK, too. #Kinderchat

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dubioseducator Sep 4 @ 9:36 PM EDT

EC kids visited rooms last Friday and kinders the same on last Thursday. Tomorrow is get ready, set and go #kinderchat

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teachermeg Sep 4 @ 9:37 PM EDT

I actually like that you guys have gradual entry. Here the Kinders are just thrown into full day right away. #kinderchat

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Jumangi13 Sep 4 @ 9:37 PM EDT

This is our 5th year full-day. 1/2 day is a distant memory; doesn't even seem possible anymore. #Kinderchat

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happycampergirl - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:37 PM EDT

We used to do gradual entry but makes no sense when most kids have been w/us for at least a yr, many 2 yrs. #Kinderchat

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tiegradloeppky Sep 4 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Do you do any one on one meetings? #kinderchat

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MauiMickey Sep 4 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Me too...haven't slept well in weeks @teachermeg ! 😔 #kinderchat

teachermeg Sep 4 @ 9:34 PM EDT

I've been having insomnia over the preschool for the past month. No dreams, but lots of worry. #kinderchat

tiegradloeppky Sep 4 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Do your Jr K kids come full day? #kinderchat

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MauiMickey Sep 4 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Wed/Thurs one on one, Friday, Mon, Tues, mini sessions, full on Wed. #kinderchat

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KeeneeLou Sep 4 @ 9:38 PM EDT

We have a 1:1 prescreen in spring and then Welcome to K in June. They come all day for 2 days this week. Still no FT K in AB. #kinderchat

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happycampergirl - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:39 PM EDT

We offer half-day & full-day options for JrK (4yos) and preschool (3yos). #Kinderchat

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teachermeg Sep 4 @ 9:39 PM EDT

That's different. That makes sense. My 15 outgoing kindergarteners left to 15 different elem schools. Big transitions! #kinderchat

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happycampergirl - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:40 PM EDT

I love being able to have kids w/us for 15 yrs. They are so connected to our community & ea other. #Kinderchat

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happycampergirl - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Does anyone have big new projects or goals for the year? #Kinderchat

MauiMickey Sep 4 @ 9:41 PM EDT

The luxury and privilege of private school. #kinderchat

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happycampergirl - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:41 PM EDT

#kinderchat. this is the magic of having kids do preschool-graduation in one building.

dubioseducator Sep 4 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Same at here. Many start as Toddlers & most in 3s & 4s So by K they now Ts Admin Staff & each other #kniderchat Schedule big difference
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learningmurd - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:41 PM EDT

this week we have family meetings in the afternoon #kinderchat

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MauiMickey Sep 4 @ 9:42 PM EDT

My goal is to make it through the year. Seriously. Back issues are forcing self-care to the forefront. #kinderchat

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happycampergirl - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:42 PM EDT

I'm lucky, and so are our students. I don't ever forget that for one minute! #kinderchat

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KeeneeLou Sep 4 @ 9:42 PM EDT

I want to be more fearless and less worried this year! #kinderchat

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learningmurd - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:42 PM EDT

no Coursework. No weddings :) #kinderchat

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dubioseducator Sep 4 @ 9:42 PM EDT

True. Something I often think about when I read issues in public school that we don't face #kinderchat

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MauiMickey Sep 4 @ 9:43 PM EDT

I know you don't, Amy! #kinderchat

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hechternacht - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:43 PM EDT

I am in a new grade so that is my project! Also more work/life balance and more diversity and social justice #Kinderchat

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tiegradloeppky Sep 4 @ 9:43 PM EDT

SO you do meetings in the afternoon on Wed/Thursday? DO you have to do many after school ones? #kinderchat

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MauiMickey Sep 4 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Private school is a very different world. #kinderchat

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learningmurd - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:44 PM EDT

this year is a based on Ktunaxa counting book with each kindergarten having a published book #kinderchat

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MauiMickey Sep 4 @ 9:44 PM EDT

9:00-2:00 on Wed/Thurs., none after school. #kinderchat

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teachermeg Sep 4 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Working with staff/families to redefine values & rewrite our mission. Also, long range plan for recruitment/community outreach. #kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Does anyone have big new projects or goals for the year? #Kinderchat

happycampergirl - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:44 PM EDT

My goal: do more fun stuff, in and out of school. #kinderchat

tiegradloeppky Sep 4 @ 9:44 PM EDT

See, I think if all my kids were in the school for two years leading up to K, gradual entry could be changed. #kinderchat

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dubioseducator Sep 4 @ 9:44 PM EDT

YES! And so many visit & let us know what's going on in their lives. Many of their kids are in our school now #Kinderchat #family

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hechternacht - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:45 PM EDT

What do you mean by family meetings? What does that look like? #Kinderchat

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tiegradloeppky Sep 4 @ 9:45 PM EDT

New job! I am the part time learning commons teacher. While I am still figuring that out, I am going back to my library roots :) #kinderchat

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MauiMickey Sep 4 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Go @KeeneeLou ! #kinderchat

KeeneeLou Sep 4 @ 9:42 PM EDT

I want to be more fearless and less worried this year! #kinderchat
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dubioseducator Sep 4 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Yes and my teaching experience but not my kids experience. Combo private & public for them #kinderchat

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hechternacht - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:46 PM EDT

Meg ROCKS!! #Kinderchat

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KeeneeLou Sep 4 @ 9:46 PM EDT

Well, you know. . . enjoy every moment and make everyday special! #kinderchat

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MauiMickey Sep 4 @ 9:46 PM EDT

YES! RT @KeeneeLou: @MauiMickey Well, you know. . . enjoy every moment and make everyday special! #kinderchat

KeeneeLou Sep 4 @ 9:47 PM EDT

We have THE BEST @MCSLCF #kinderchat

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teachermeg Sep 4 @ 9:47 PM EDT

It's going to take a while and a lot of work. Luckily I have a really great (small, but mighty) staff. #kinderchat

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dubioseducator Sep 4 @ 9:47 PM EDT

True! You go Meg! #kinderchat

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hechternacht - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:47 PM EDT

omg that's what I did last year!! I LOVED IT #kinderchat

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tiegradloeppky Sep 4 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Good goal. I have personal goals for this year around my mental & physical health. Trying to remember this is a job,not my life #kinderchat

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happycampergirl - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Yay you! My colleague @AlexLCarterEDU is now overseeing our Learning Commons & Library. #kinderchat

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KC_SEASportsFan Sep 4 @ 9:48 PM EDT

As an aspiring T, I am gonna make it my goal to move to Kansas City to start college in January #KinderChat

hechternacht - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:48 PM EDT

I would LOVE to do that again!! More curriculum work too- need to figure out how to do that #kinderchat

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teachermeg Sep 4 @ 9:48 PM EDT

Ha! Or I'm a little crazy. 😝 #kinderchat

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teachermeg Sep 4 @ 9:49 PM EDT

Ooh!! Can't wait to follow along with that project! #kinderchat

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happycampergirl - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:49 PM EDT

Repeat after me: the work we do is NOT life & death. Life & death work is staffed 24/7 in shifts. #kinderchat

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dubioseducator Sep 4 @ 9:49 PM EDT

Will be so happy subbing or as I've seen it said TOC and blogging #Kinderchat

tiegradloeppky Sep 4 @ 9:50 PM EDT

Awesome! I am excited to do some collaboration projects with the older kids and use some of what I learned in the Masters. #kinderchat

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happycampergirl - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:50 PM EDT

And you are doing big, hard, amazing work w/your health, girl. I am so proud of you! #kinderchat

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dubioseducator Sep 4 @ 9:50 PM EDT

Not familiar but want to learn #kinderchat

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hechternacht - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:50 PM EDT

So it's like a family meet and greet? An informal conference? Do you have sign ups and times? #Kinderchat

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tiegradloeppky Sep 4 @ 9:50 PM EDT

And I thank you for sharing the name! I need all the resources I can get! #kinderchat

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tiegradloeppky Sep 4 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Can you remind of that every once in a while? I struggle a LOT with that. #kinderchat

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MauiMickey Sep 4 @ 9:51 PM EDT

My interviews are 20 min. Chat with child and parent. Informal quick assessment. #kinderchat

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hechternacht - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Multi-age is my FAVORITE!! Would do a learning commons job again in a HEARTBEAT #Kinderchat

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hechternacht - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:52 PM EDT

That's really nice- gives everyone a chance to sit down together #Kinderchat Calms some anxieties I bet

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happycampergirl - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:53 PM EDT

My job includes overseeing our before & after schl progs, & I want to work on making them feel like summer camp... #Kinderchat

KeeneeLou Sep 4 @ 9:53 PM EDT

Did a multi-aged G1/2 that looped for 7 years. Best. thing. ever. #kinderchat

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tiegradloeppky Sep 4 @ 9:53 PM EDT

Thank you. I am realizing that I am getting there, but I have to keep working on it. #kinderchat

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dubioseducator Sep 4 @ 9:53 PM EDT

Need a better understanding of this @tiegradloeppky tried to explain but still confused. #kinderchat

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happycampergirl - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:53 PM EDT

You got it, girl. Set a timer every day and GO HOME. That is best start to remembering this! #Kinderchat

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MauiMickey Sep 4 @ 9:53 PM EDT

Absolutely! #kinderchat

hechternacht - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:52 PM EDT

That's really nice- gives everyone a chance to sit down together #Kinderchat Calms some anxieties I bet
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tiegradloeppky Sep 4 @ 9:54 PM EDT

For me, yes. I don't do a lot of assessment. Maybe just name recognition and watching how they interact with toys and parents. #kinderchat

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happycampergirl - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:54 PM EDT

I dream of looping K & 1 at my school. Would be SO GOOD for the 2nd lang piece. #Kinderchat

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tiegradloeppky Sep 4 @ 9:54 PM EDT

Well I might be messaging you for advice!! #kinderchat

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hechternacht - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:54 PM EDT

Love that!!! #Kinderchat

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KeeneeLou Sep 4 @ 9:55 PM EDT

And it would really leave the play in G1 in an authentic way! #kinderchat

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tiegradloeppky Sep 4 @ 9:55 PM EDT

WHen I know for sure, I'll let you know! I'm still not 100% on what I am doing two days a week, but I am excited! #kinderchat

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happycampergirl - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:56 PM EDT

As we approach the end of the hour: we still need moderators for this yr. DM me if you are up for leading a colour (4 chats/yr). #Kinderchat

hechternacht - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:56 PM EDT

I had centers always ready and featured one per month. Did 3 big multi age projects and then popped out indy grades #Kinderchat

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tiegradloeppky Sep 4 @ 9:57 PM EDT

Hmm. Did you happen to blog about this experience? I am curious what sort of stuff you did. #kinderchat

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hechternacht - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:58 PM EDT

I really needed 3 years to do all I wanted but glad I got the one- they couldn't continue the funding, but I loved it #Kinderchat

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happycampergirl - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:59 PM EDT

One more minute! Share a happy thought before you go! #Kinderchat

hechternacht - Moderator Sep 4 @ 9:59 PM EDT

I documented all of them w padlet. Maybe I'll write them up-it was 4 major multi-age projects I just remembered another! Wow! #Kinderchat

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