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MrsMurat Feb 16 @ 9:00 PM EST

We Googled ourselves in #Digcit! Here are our 1st blog posts! Comment if you have time. https://t.co/WNh7WgrpcD #elmused #gafechat #adechat

mspatricianhfb Feb 16 @ 9:00 PM EST

Welcome to #elmused chat! Please introduce yourself- name/location/grade levels & favorite zoo animal!

JarvelaMused - Moderator Feb 16 @ 9:01 PM EST

Adam from NJ! Music PreK - 6, I'm a big fan of the tigers. #elmused

kampmiltonmusic Feb 16 @ 9:01 PM EST

Justin Kamp, Milton WI, K-3 & 6th grade general music. Elephant - favorite zoo and Carnival of the Animals animal! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Feb 16 @ 9:02 PM EST

This chat will follow a simple Q&A format, I will tweet Q1 & you answer with A1. Don’t forget to add #elmused to the end of each tweet!

MrsDolkos Feb 16 @ 9:02 PM EST

JenAnne! I am from Commerce, TX & teach Kinder but ❤️ music! Fav zoo animal is the hippos. #elmused

mspatricianhfb Feb 16 @ 9:02 PM EST

Hi everyone- Molly from Arlington, VA- prek-5th T, and pandas!!! #elmused

DynamicMsNelson Feb 16 @ 9:02 PM EST

Devon from Santa Barbara, CA. PK-6th, general & instrumental music. It's all about the ssssssssnakes! #elmused

svitullomusic Feb 16 @ 9:02 PM EST

I'm Sarah & I teach k-5 gen music in NC. Fave zoo animal- do aquariums count? ...dolphins of course! @DDEDolphins #elmused

annemileski Feb 16 @ 9:02 PM EST

Anne from WA, K-5 general music. Penguins, fo sho. #elmused

annemileski Feb 16 @ 9:03 PM EST

@MrsDolkos so glad to have you here :) #elmused

mspatricianhfb Feb 16 @ 9:03 PM EST

@MrsDolkos Thanks for joining us tonight! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Feb 16 @ 9:03 PM EST

@kampmiltonmusic Welcome Justin! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Feb 16 @ 9:03 PM EST

@JarvelaMused Hi Adam! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Feb 16 @ 9:03 PM EST

@DynamicMsNelson Hi Devon! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Feb 16 @ 9:04 PM EST

@svitullomusic @DDEDolphins Hi Sarah! Yeah sure! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Feb 16 @ 9:04 PM EST

@annemileski Hi Anne! #elmused

svitullomusic Feb 16 @ 9:04 PM EST

@kampmiltonmusic love it! I was thinking carn. of the animals too... But I had to go w/ our mascot! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Feb 16 @ 9:05 PM EST

Q1 coming up! #elmused

Tuffnellmusic Feb 16 @ 9:05 PM EST

SaraBeth - k-5 music in Coppell, Tx penguins are my favorite #elmused

twkellyMRES Feb 16 @ 9:05 PM EST

Tamika Kelly, K-5 music, NC and I love koalas! ❤ #elmused

mspatricianhfb Feb 16 @ 9:06 PM EST

Q1: Share some of your favorite memories of school assemblies… #elmused

svitullomusic Feb 16 @ 9:06 PM EST

@mspatricianhfb hey Molly! Glad to be here. Thanks for hosting #elmused

JarvelaMused - Moderator Feb 16 @ 9:06 PM EST

@svitullomusic @kampmiltonmusic dolphins are in the aquarium (kinda?) #elmused

mspatricianhfb Feb 16 @ 9:06 PM EST

@Tuffnellmusic Hi SaraBeth! #elmused My best friend's fave animal is a penguin too!

mspatricianhfb Feb 16 @ 9:06 PM EST

@twkellyMRES Hi Tamika! #elmused

DynamicMsNelson Feb 16 @ 9:07 PM EST

A1: My favorites always had audience engagement. We were part of the show! #elmused

desmusik - Moderator Feb 16 @ 9:07 PM EST

#elmused Livingston, TX and favorite animal is the flamingo!!!

annemileski Feb 16 @ 9:07 PM EST

A1: I think the best is always when the kids are singing. Holiday sing-alongs are one of my favs, both as a student and a teacher. #elmused

twkellyMRES Feb 16 @ 9:08 PM EST

@mspatricianhfb #elmused 👋 Hello!

mspatricianhfb Feb 16 @ 9:08 PM EST

@desmusik Hi Destiny! #elmused

JarvelaMused - Moderator Feb 16 @ 9:08 PM EST

A1: I remember middle schoolers coming to play for us kindergarteners way back when... #elmused

MrsDolkos Feb 16 @ 9:08 PM EST

A1: Being excited about new guests & getting to be loud! #elmused

kampmiltonmusic Feb 16 @ 9:09 PM EST

In grade school, when the Middle School band came to recruit for band! All the instruments played solos - totally cool! #elmused

twkellyMRES Feb 16 @ 9:09 PM EST

A1: Interactive ones are the best! Something to touch, or sing or dance. #elmused

desmusik - Moderator Feb 16 @ 9:10 PM EST

A.1 Best memories come from seeing the kids show their pride from a great performance. #elmused

DynamicMsNelson Feb 16 @ 9:10 PM EST

Yes! #elmused https://t.co/81zxIOiLNP

twkellyMRES Feb 16 @ 9:09 PM EST

A1: Interactive ones are the best! Something to touch, or sing or dance. #elmused

svitullomusic Feb 16 @ 9:11 PM EST

A1: getting to watch instrumentalists perform in my pre-band years! Couldn't wait to play an instrument too #elmused

mspatricianhfb Feb 16 @ 9:12 PM EST

Q2 coming up! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Feb 16 @ 9:13 PM EST

Q2: Who is in charge of planning assemblies at your school? One person? Committee? Admin? #elmused

DynamicMsNelson Feb 16 @ 9:13 PM EST

@svitullomusic I forgot how much of an impression that leaves on kids. Thanks for reminding me! #elmused

StuTeachDolkos Feb 16 @ 9:13 PM EST

A1: Fondest memory of assembly as a student, getting out of assembly. As a student teacher, not having to go at all haha #elmused

DynamicMsNelson Feb 16 @ 9:13 PM EST

A2: HA! As if there was a plan... #elmused

twkellyMRES Feb 16 @ 9:14 PM EST

A2: Admin sets the dates. Grade levels choose the themes. #elmused

JarvelaMused - Moderator Feb 16 @ 9:14 PM EST

A2: every approval goes through the super, but if I wanted 1 tmrw I could ask him (hed probably say no) #elmused

MrsDolkos Feb 16 @ 9:15 PM EST

A2: Guidance counselor primarily, with P&AP input! #elmused

kampmiltonmusic Feb 16 @ 9:15 PM EST

A2: Mainly planned by PBIS committee, but any assembly could be added and planned with approval. #elmused

DynamicMsNelson Feb 16 @ 9:16 PM EST

I think my principal is supposed to schedule things. But we missed the local symphony concert field trip this year b/c... grumble #elmused

svitullomusic Feb 16 @ 9:16 PM EST

A2: admin & PTA I believe #elmused

mspatricianhfb Feb 16 @ 9:16 PM EST

A2: Ea school has a Humanities coordinator- they schedule assemblies and get approval from admin. I've been ours for 3 yrs #elmused

DynamicMsNelson Feb 16 @ 9:16 PM EST

Needless to say, I'll be making sure it happens next year. #elmused

mspatricianhfb Feb 16 @ 9:16 PM EST

@DynamicMsNelson That's frustrating :( Maybe you can ask to take on that responsibility next year? #elmused

DynamicMsNelson Feb 16 @ 9:17 PM EST

@mspatricianhfb This sounds so organized. How big is your school? #elmused

desmusik - Moderator Feb 16 @ 9:17 PM EST

A. 2 I am in charge of my Pre-K - 3rd concerts. I give my dates to the Admin. We have a Special Events Com for other events. #elmused

MrsDolkos Feb 16 @ 9:18 PM EST

@StuTeachDolkos What could you do as a T to make assemblies more fun/desirable for your Ss? #elmused

svitullomusic Feb 16 @ 9:18 PM EST

@DynamicMsNelson you're welcome! Yeah it's amazing to me when I think back as well... & inspiring to be on the teacher side now... #elmused

JeffFeitelberg Feb 16 @ 9:18 PM EST

Started the year off singing everyday with my 3rd graders. Haven't done it in months. Could you recommend some resources? #elmused

mspatricianhfb Feb 16 @ 9:19 PM EST

Q3 coming up! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Feb 16 @ 9:20 PM EST

Q3: If you were in charge (or if you are), what qualities would you look for in an assembly? #elmused

mspatricianhfb Feb 16 @ 9:20 PM EST

@JeffFeitelberg Music K8, music express, Use fun YouTube videos to get them singing #elmused

kampmiltonmusic Feb 16 @ 9:21 PM EST

Q3: Fun, engaging, less 'sit and get' more doing. Sometimes an assembly is the only "down" time for these kids...make school fun! #elmused

twkellyMRES Feb 16 @ 9:21 PM EST

A3: I would do a daytime /night time combo because not all parents can come at night (or vice versa) #elmused

JarvelaMused - Moderator Feb 16 @ 9:21 PM EST

A3: Just long enough, well-paced, participation. (Who here puts participation in/thru-out their concerts?) #elmused

DynamicMsNelson Feb 16 @ 9:22 PM EST

A3: How's their street cred? What's the word about how engaging they are? Do they know how to engage kids? #elmused

JeffFeitelberg Feb 16 @ 9:23 PM EST

A3: I look for joy, engagement, and a school wide connections. That's why I went to every class this year and sang songs. #elmused

JeffFeitelberg Feb 16 @ 9:24 PM EST

A3: I look for joy, engagement, and school wide connections. That's why I went to every class this year and sang songs. #elmused

JarvelaMused - Moderator Feb 16 @ 9:25 PM EST

@twkellyMRES or you can't fit them all in your Gymnatorium #elmused

DynamicMsNelson Feb 16 @ 9:25 PM EST

A3: Quality and relevancy of content. How it ties into the curriculum. #elmused

JeffFeitelberg Feb 16 @ 9:25 PM EST

@mspatricianhfb Thanks for the resources. I'll post us singing later this week! #elmused

DynamicMsNelson Feb 16 @ 9:25 PM EST

@JeffFeitelberg What issues are you having? #elmused

svitullomusic Feb 16 @ 9:25 PM EST

A3: passion for music, something that will make the kids want to experience music in their life for the long haul #elmused

JeffFeitelberg Feb 16 @ 9:26 PM EST

@svitullomusic @MusicK8Magazine Thank you for the resources. #elmused

mspatricianhfb Feb 16 @ 9:27 PM EST

Q4 coming up! #elmused

DynamicMsNelson Feb 16 @ 9:27 PM EST

Are we talking about outside assemblies brought to the school or ones that we put on to show what we learned in music class? Both? #elmused

Tuffnellmusic Feb 16 @ 9:27 PM EST

A1- love when MS choir & band perform for Ss. Other love is opera in a box #elmused

mspatricianhfb Feb 16 @ 9:28 PM EST

Q4: What has been your favorite assembly experience as a teacher? #elmused

JeffFeitelberg Feb 16 @ 9:28 PM EST

@DynamicMsNelson I'm trying inspire myself. We will be writing lyrics/songs to inspire change later this year. Any suggestions? #elmused

desmusik - Moderator Feb 16 @ 9:28 PM EST

A3 Movement/engage/mastery with enjoyment. Kids pick a few numbers and I pick the rest for academic and entertainment value #elmused

JarvelaMused - Moderator Feb 16 @ 9:28 PM EST

A4: We had a fantastic presentation on wise use of the internet/digital citizenship this year. Intense but engaging. #elmused

twkellyMRES Feb 16 @ 9:28 PM EST

@JarvelaMused #elmused or Cafetorium lol!

kampmiltonmusic Feb 16 @ 9:29 PM EST

A4: Having the UW-Whitewater faculty brass quintet come to give concert 4 Ss. Looking forward to singer/songwriter coming in May! #elmused

Tuffnellmusic Feb 16 @ 9:29 PM EST

A2- depends on the group. Admin approves all dates #elmused