#dojochat Archive
ClassDojo's official educational chat that covers a variety of subjects, focusing mainly on improving classroom community.
Wednesday May 25, 2016
7:00 PM EDT
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Hey y'all! I'm Stephanie, 4th grade teacher, Ambassador, your mod for tonight's , and I had chicken.
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Jen from sunny CA Tech applications coach chx parmesan & bucatini pasta
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Hey hey ! I'm Jenna, former teacher and now community lead at ClassDojo! Haven't eaten yet... but having a wine night with friends!
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It's time! It's time for ! I'm Julie from Michigan and the chicken fajitas were awesome tonight!
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John 3rd grade teacher in Milan, Mi $5.00 Little Caesers #"Hot n Ready"
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You can totally drink your dinner!
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I just read it's national wine day! Enjoy!
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Nick Clayton ambassador from Cali & I'm on a field trip so funnel cake!
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Yummy!!! I love funnel cake! Mmmmmmm....
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Emily here from NC. Where did the school year go????
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OMG I had no idea! Yessss!
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I have missed my dojo friends
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Girl, where have you been??
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Out of town, and out of town some more!!! Glad to be home!
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We get out on June 3. That is 6 more school days, in case anyone was wondering
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A1 hanging in until JUNE 9th
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Hey Emily!! Hope you're doing well!
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A1 Today was our last full day. Friday is 2 hours so they can pick up report cards. Longes 2 hrs of my life!! lol
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Not on break until June 15th. I know you're jealous!
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Monica from NYC here and just had chicken and mashed potatoes 😋
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I can't believe some people are already done!
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A1 I don't get summer breaks anymore - but am looking forward to a different work schedule
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NOT TWINNING FOR ONCE https://t.co/XQw3VV8tsJ
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A1 Today was our last full day. Friday is 2 hours so they can pick up report cards. Longes 2 hrs of my life!! lol
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Most of our surrounding counties are already out! Ugh...
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I thought June 15th was bad. Hang in there.
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No summer break for me... working hard to make ClassDojo even more amazing for Fall 2016!!!
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A1: Not until June 28th here in NYC but today felt like summer - Finally a hot 80 degree day
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I cannot WAIT for this amazingness!! https://t.co/xTcqBGaWNC
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No summer break for me... working hard to make ClassDojo even more amazing for Fall 2016!!!
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and we thank you for that!
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yeah, but working there is like a break every day, right?
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Question 2 coming up in one minute!
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A1 Ss last day was today! Ts last day is tomorrow!
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A lot of my Ss act like they are done
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John from Missouri and having grilled cheese.
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Same. It's supposed to be 86 here tomorrow :(
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Forgot the dinner part - chicken quesadillas
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A2: I am going to keep my google classroom active over the summer & allow them to make comments about what is going on.
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A2: Call/email with students. Send them postcards or arrange home visits.
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A2 all you gotta do is drop the school
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OMG. I love Stefan! He's the best!
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Q2 setup a padlet and change it up every month or a Voxer book club with students
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Our school has been really working hard on our summer reading program. A book mobile and teacher read alouds at the pub library.
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A2 I told my kiddos they could Tweet me. lol
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I'm jumping in late but glad to be here for . Elissa, 6th grade world history teacher from an art school in Florida. Hi, all!
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A2 Posting Qs or challenges in class story. Have them post a pic of something fun they did or are doing.
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A2 keep class story going with little reminders of what they should be doing to prepare for Sept - READ :)
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Hi! I'm Rachel, undergrad at WVU studying phys Ed teacher Ed. Not sure what will be for dinner, probably something microwaveable
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A2 also have class website they have used all year and they can message me there
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A1 Last day was May 17. Summer school started May 23.
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Welcome! That's a solid plan!
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Question 3 is on it's way!
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A1: technically yes but I'm senior capstone is in the summer so I'm at WVU taking classes!
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is now trending in USA, ranking 50
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haha, sure . But seriously, you guys ROCK all year long.
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Sorry I'm on mobile but couldn't miss last chat so I'll try to keep up :)
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A2 I have most of my class next year for summer school, so I'm making connections and working on routines.
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A good friend of mine (a teacher) always planned an ice cream day in the park so she could visit with her students
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A3: I will try to send links for things that relate to things we've learned, maybe post some inquiry type questions.
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A3 TONS of link on my class website, and can send out messages through CD but not many Ss with tech at home
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A2: I'm keep in touch, supporting some former Ss. Not sure when I'll get a list of coming students, in new position. Hmm.
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Hi, Amanda from California!
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She invites all of her students current and past! She is awesome! Popsicles in the park!
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A2: you can use the remind app to send students info about things going on within the community during the summer
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A2: In past position, we kept in touch w MG Ss over summer by offering dates to support summer reading projects
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I have a Portaportal page that I update with links all the time. Sounds outdated but works like a charm https://t.co/bgK08a7Gvv
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A3 Sent home a list of free websites, apps and a few other fun summer things to do in our area.
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I still use my Portaportal!
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A3 my kids can access my website and I will send a newsletter in August.
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A3: Yes, class story would be great to use as well as g.a.f.e. I'd show my rdg places. A Pool, a roller coaster, under a tree.
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A3: in past position, Ss had T email & dates to visit school for summer reading conf's or skill workshops https://t.co/6LsuoA55QJ
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A3 how about creating a journal in google docs that they can share with you
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Question four will lead to more!
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A3: I think as a T you have 2 be easy to talk to & your students can talk to you about most things (obvs we need some boundaries)
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This idea is awesome!! https://t.co/mowpbpUeMN
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A3 how about creating a journal in google docs that they can share with you
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glad to know I'm not the only one! 😉
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Gregg from Modesto checkin in late.
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Are u all thinking to connect w past Ss? Any way to connect w new enrollments, new Ss?
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A4 We use DreamBox, Compass Learning, Kids A to Z
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Well hello Stephanie. You cats out of school yet?
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(I'm curious how to help new enrollments bridge to new school as well as keep prior Ss going)
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Almost! 2 hrs on Friday & then we're free!
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Checking in late from Oklahoma!
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A4: Check out for summer extension. Great way for parents to keep kids up on their math skillz.
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My Ss are OBSESSED with !
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Raz Kids, X-tra Math, Connect Ed.-Edm, Kids-Blog. I would love them to keep writing so they know how important their life is.
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I've used Pinterest to create a board of S links & resources (and a board for parents too)
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A3 Provide each S a postcard, pen, and stamp w/ T's address in a bag and ask Ss to write over the summer and write them back.
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Question 5 is buzzin' the hive... (I get it, this one is super dorky!)
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completely obsessed. AND I explained how I can target skills to my admin during an observation! WIN!!
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My little guys love it! my big kids like code school more
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A5 Tons of kids go to summer programs and summer school
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A5: Many are in summer school, so I see them when I go into school. Otherwise, not really.
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A5 There's a community park near where my Ss live. All I have to do is roll up in there & they come running.
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A5 Nope. I'll be at a new school next year.
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A5 I will probably run into most of my Ss at the beach or baseball diamonds.I love working in my own community.
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A5 I think we should start "class reunions". Don't wait until they graduate. Keep up relationships that you have built
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A4 reflex math for fact fluency and epic books for reading.
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A5: Look into local events/summer programs and let Ss know if you plan to attend them
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A5: Our district has partnered with the public library. So we have a set summer schedule for teachers to do a read aloud there.
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what a great idea!! I'll have to try that. I love Pinterest :)
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Question 6 is in the mix!
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Any suggestions for getting primary Ps to follow Ts on Twitter? Would love to see more parents following on Twitter.
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A5: I try to make their sporting events when I can. Softball and baseball diamonds are places I can see the masses.
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Good question! Most of my Ps don't have Twitter. :(
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what about a parent chat just for your class - talk about what's going on with your students
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A6: I want to keep participating in twitter chats and reading teacher blogs
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Emily, you are all kind of full of great ideas tonight!!
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how can we get Ps on board?!
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A5 summer school and anytime they see me out in public at a store.
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A6: Stay active on twitter, attend local PD sessions, be vocal about what I'm doing & ask for feedback!
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My 1st 2 boards are links for Ss & Ps - but all boards r used by class thru yr.
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Playing catch up from being absence for so long!
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Beg?! Post interesting parent stuffs?
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A6 Even though won't be regular over the summer, as long as you include the hashtag everyone who follows it will see it! :D
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those are great ideas for connecting w Ss in community over summer
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A6 going to ISTE with some, at the pool with others and hanging with the buds
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Same here - so I'm wondering more about connecting w new Ss, rising to MG
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A6 Twitter and more twitter
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I'm enjoying that the rhymes keep on coming. Aka Dr. Seuss.
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예약문의 🚩🚩 강남풀사롱 매직미러 선릉풀싸롱 😋
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A6 colleagues in new school emailed to meet over summer - love that, feel welcome already!
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Hey, it's question 7 - not 11!
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Hi educators! Early Childhood Ed student teacher here:). Studying PLN's in my Ed Tech class.
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A6: lots and lots of chats! Maybe some more moderating
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A6 a group of us are attending a tech summit at the end of June. A week of PD in KC during July.
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A6 we have a list of books and we are scheduling book club Twitter chats
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A5: Pop in to see them during summer camp but we also make plans to meet at the park to play :) https://t.co/ALKCoqe3Z3
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A6: We have a few voluntary PD opps. I'm a fan of a few adult evenings out too. Those that play together, can work together. 👍
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A7: Working towards my google educator certification so I can integrate more technology into my classroom
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A7 EdCamp US in DC, and 3 other edcamps
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will do. I imbedded my Twitter feed on my District website, but Ps don't use that either.
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A7: I'm going to be a mentor for NYSP and the national inclusion project!
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A7: but just applied for a computer science course to get better at coding :)
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A7 I'm not attending any official ones but I have to plan and prep for our new textbook!
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BIST training at the end of July.
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A6: lots of Twitter, just started engaging with Ts on Instagram too and looking forward to some PDs :)
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A7: Hosting a here at our COE as well.
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A7 I'm super pumped about ISTE!! will you be going? I can't remember... ;-)
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A7) I have 125 admin practicum hours to do this summer, so that pretty much fills my schedule!
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Still looking into it. https://t.co/8Yhsg0VoVC
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A7 I'm super pumped about ISTE!! will you be going? I can't remember... ;-)
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It is a 4 week class via google hangout - I can't remember the name (of course)
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Ok, no rhyme this time - wait...
Question 8 :D :D
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A7 I'm taking a small break after finishing my masters and getting my admin cert.
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Good idea. You shouldn't rush into anything.
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A7: I wanted to go to ISTE, so I tried a contest. Here is my entry. https://t.co/FZLxRhxBic I didn't win but the Ss and I had fun
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A7: I wanted to go to ISTE, so I tried a contest. Here is my entry. https://t.co/zNlvmFWtlL I didn't win but the Ss and I had fun
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A8 Twitter and ISTE! lol And also pools...because pools.
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A8: Beach, pool, breakfasts, beach, sailing :)
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how do you get certified?
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A8 attending PD together Royals game text
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I think if I actually got to go I'd be totally stressed about it, but someday....
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A3 My district has created a summer blog for students. It includes educational sites and blogging opportunities for grades 3-5.
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That's really cool! Is it moderated?
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A8 I'm looking forward to time with my nonT friends from animal rescue that I don't have time to hang with during the school year!
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done through the NYC Dept. of Ed. BrainPOP hosts at their headquarters in NYC. Don't know if they do it elsewhere
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A8: Facebook, Twitter, and hopefully some in person get together a other than PD.
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But seriously, question 9 is coming...
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A8) No set plans yet but finding the time is important, for sure. A healthy team does not exist and connect only in the workplace.
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A9 a new job, a new house, a new state. Lots of new stuff.
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A9 As said, ISTE!! And not being at school :D
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A9 My second grandbaby is coming in August!
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A9 - learning about coding and makerspaces - helping my schools learn Canvas and implement it into their schools
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A9: Time to reflect, relax, recharge, and plan for next year!
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A9: Looking forward to recharging, a family wedding, Paul Simon in concert and visiting my grad school daughter in Utah!
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But will you call him Al?
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A9: , leading , finishing revisions to a novel, and LOTS of world history planning. Plus fun w my sons!
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If I get the chance I sure will!
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A9 sleeping late in the morning and going to visit family.
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Preach! I heart sleeping late!
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Side note: I'm gong to Tokyo in a few weeks -- if anyone has any good recommendations send them my way!!!
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I know! SO excited. Little outdoor amphitheater....should be awesome!
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A7: I hv 2 classes left in my masters - the TLSI program at has been amazing!
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Awesome! would love to go there!
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what about a parent chat just for your class - talk about what's going on with your students MORE >> https://t.co/de57ukef7i
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Definitely recharging. First time in 19 years of "Summer's Off" I'm only working 1 week. I look forward to time with my kids.
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must be trending...we're collecting bots!
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Ooo yes we are trending! Cool!!
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oh sleeping late 💤💤 I need that in my like but my kids make it impossible 😫 Enjoy for me
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is number 6 on the trending list! Wahoo!!
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I love the interactive nature of blogs - I've gone to those as digital portfolios for most writing :)
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Hence one of the many reasons I don't have kids! lol
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I'm really going to miss y'all! Question 10 is about to begin!
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I going to miss all of you!
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taking our dogs to the dog park!
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When I was a T I was always so excited to stop packing a lunch and to be able to go to the bathroom whenever i wanted over summer
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Oh man! Just getting here!
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smart girl! I dream of the day they go off to college so I can finally sleep! Lol!
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and then you'll want them back....trust me!
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I don't think I am capable of enjoying my food anymore! Always eating so quickly
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A10 Continue to tweet to each other!! Use whenever/wherever to connect!!
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That is where I am right now.... missing my babies!
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A 10: I can still put on a tie, but then take it back off. Seriously, build my PLN and learn something new to try next year.
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that's what my husband always tells me 😩 lol! But I don't wanna believe him! 💤💤
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A8 I'm looking forward to a chance to meet my new colleagues informally before school start - coffee, beach, anything
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A8: Using Twitter to share ideas and find great chats. Starting district chat for next year
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I remember missing the sleep too. But I sure do miss them now!
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Awww! They grow up too fast! 😢
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Have a great and safe summer!
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Huge thank you to for moderating tonight!! And SO many times this school year! You are a rock star
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A10: I just said aloud to the rm, I think is my fave teacher chat. :) You all are awesome!
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will do. I imbedded my Twitter feed on my District website, but Ps don't use that either. MORE >> https://t.co/ZI12nrOLj1
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I will pick up extra chats next year!
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Thanks to our entire family for making this year so wonderful!! This is truly amazing!
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Awesome job, ! Sure will miss my dojo peeps over the summer!
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It really is! I'm excited to meet so many of you F2F at ISTE this summer!! https://t.co/UPE9wQ8UIC
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Thanks to our entire family for making this year so wonderful!! This is truly amazing!
