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cdnedchat - Moderator May 16 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Good evening everyone. Tonight’s #cdnedchat will be hosted by @TheCandyDish and @BSchlacht

cdnedchat - Moderator May 16 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Welcome again to all. Please share who you are, what you teach and where you are tweeting from! #cdnedchat

cdnedchat - Moderator May 16 @ 8:01 PM EDT

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RCollishaw May 16 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Hi #cdnedchat Rachel from Ottawa. Instructional coach, literacy, history etc.

TheCandyDish - Moderator May 16 @ 8:04 PM EDT

@RCollishaw Hi Rachel, Welcome to tonight's chat. #cdnedchat

TheCandyDish - Moderator May 16 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Hope everyone is ready for the last few weeks. Tonight's topic is Finish Strong. #cdnedchat https://t.co/DQlzu3RlYE

BSchlacht - Moderator May 16 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Good evening, Bill Schlacht Principal Bev Facey High School #cdnedchat

TheCandyDish - Moderator May 16 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Hi Everyone, Theresa Wells-Taylor from Sherwood Park, Alberta #cdnedchat

cdnedchat - Moderator May 16 @ 8:06 PM EDT

For those who are new...we do a “structured chat” with Question 1, Q1, with Answer 1, A1, to support all to participate! #cdnedchat

cdnedchat - Moderator May 16 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Tonight’s #cdnedchat topic is Finish Strong

cdnedchat - Moderator May 16 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Let’s get started! Our first question is coming up! #cdnedchat

TheCandyDish - Moderator May 16 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Q1: What are some ways you have incorporated the beautiful weather into your lessons? #cdnedchat

TheCandyDish - Moderator May 16 @ 8:09 PM EDT

A1: Definitely going outside for all physical education classes is a must. #cdnedchat

prairiemusik May 16 @ 8:09 PM EDT

Hi! Jennifer from Winnipeg, MB K-5 music #cdnedchat

BSchlacht - Moderator May 16 @ 8:10 PM EDT

@prairiemusik Good to have you with us tonight Jennifer #cdnedchat

TheCandyDish - Moderator May 16 @ 8:10 PM EDT

A1: Our plant unit is best at this time of year. Planting and checking our outside garden. #cdnedchat

TheCandyDish - Moderator May 16 @ 8:11 PM EDT

@prairiemusik Great to have you join us, Jennifer. Would love to hear how you take music outside during the beautiful weather. #cdnedchat

BSchlacht - Moderator May 16 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A1. All PE classes are outside and all shop doors are open. #cdnedchat

TTMobile_ca May 16 @ 8:12 PM EDT

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TheCandyDish - Moderator May 16 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A1: I was just at a session on math today. How about taking math outside and building a human number line. #cdnedchat

PrincipalMrsDG May 16 @ 8:13 PM EDT

A1: writing poetry using imagery they saw outside, reading, service learning and work experience opps #cdnedchat https://t.co/c0deKOz3Mh

TheCandyDish - Moderator May 16 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Q1: What are some ways you have incorporated the beautiful weather into your lessons? #cdnedchat

RCollishaw May 16 @ 8:14 PM EDT

History seminars on the front lawn under a tree a la Socrates... very enjoyable #cdnedchat

BSchlacht - Moderator May 16 @ 8:14 PM EDT

Q2:#cdnedchat What do you do to motivate and encourage your colleagues to finish strong?

TheCandyDish - Moderator May 16 @ 8:14 PM EDT

@PrincipalMrsDG Love the idea about writing poetry. Just sitting outside and listening would be so powerful. #cdnedchat

BSchlacht - Moderator May 16 @ 8:15 PM EDT

@RCollishaw Nice #cdnedchat

RCollishaw May 16 @ 8:15 PM EDT

My son's class in grade 7 goes outside to find math in the real world #cdnedchat

TheCandyDish - Moderator May 16 @ 8:15 PM EDT

@RCollishaw Do you have any examples? #cdnedchat

PrincipalMrsDG May 16 @ 8:15 PM EDT

@TheCandyDish I've seen math teachers have kids use sidewalk chalk to figure out math problems - the kids loved it! #cdnedchat

TheCandyDish - Moderator May 16 @ 8:16 PM EDT

Great idea. #cdnedchat https://t.co/XCdMqGLHPQ

PrincipalMrsDG May 16 @ 8:15 PM EDT

@TheCandyDish I've seen math teachers have kids use sidewalk chalk to figure out math problems - the kids loved it! #cdnedchat

RCollishaw May 16 @ 8:16 PM EDT

Start planning for next year's learning by reflecting on where we've come so far this year. #cdnedchat

TheCandyDish - Moderator May 16 @ 8:16 PM EDT

Q2: Post positive messages on the staff room fridge. Also in the bathroom. #cdnedchat

PrincipalMrsDG May 16 @ 8:16 PM EDT

@TheCandyDish And there's a lot of examples of imagery outside - how things look, feel, smell, sound . . . #cdnedchat

prairiemusik May 16 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A1 Dancing outside to practice for our Folkdance in the Park event Music Monday #mmc2c outside.. #cdnedchat

TheCandyDish - Moderator May 16 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A2: Post positive messages on the staff room fridge. Also in the bathroom. #cdnedchat

BSchlacht - Moderator May 16 @ 8:17 PM EDT

@RCollishaw Trig with the flag pole. #cdnedchat

TheCandyDish - Moderator May 16 @ 8:18 PM EDT

A2: Lots of snacks in the staffroom. #cdnedchat

larchiba6 May 16 @ 8:18 PM EDT

@PrincipalMrsDG @TheCandyDish I'm lurking & an SLP. Great opportunities to reinforce vocabulary concepts! #cdnedchat

TheCandyDish - Moderator May 16 @ 8:18 PM EDT

@prairiemusik Great idea. #cdnedchat

BSchlacht - Moderator May 16 @ 8:19 PM EDT

@PrincipalMrsDG @TheCandyDish I love that idea. How about for creative writing. #cdnedchat

TheCandyDish - Moderator May 16 @ 8:19 PM EDT

@larchiba6 @PrincipalMrsDG Always welcome, Lisa. Lots of vocabulary to be found outside. #cdnedchat

RCollishaw May 16 @ 8:19 PM EDT

@TheCandyDish #cdnedchat We were doing interest topics of the 19th century. They had to ask each other meaningful questions

TheCandyDish - Moderator May 16 @ 8:20 PM EDT

Q3: What do you do to motivate and encourage your students to finish strong? #cdnedchat

BSchlacht - Moderator May 16 @ 8:21 PM EDT

@TheCandyDish Food does wonders. #cdnedchat

usha_ms May 16 @ 8:21 PM EDT

#cdnedchat q1 still waiting for that beautiful weather !Will be going outside to do #schoolyardbirdblitz when it warms up though.

PrincipalMrsDG May 16 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A2: We look at our goals for the year/how we improved. Celebrating positive accomplishments is key. 1/2 #cdnedchat https://t.co/Q8Wk4AKtR7

BSchlacht - Moderator May 16 @ 8:14 PM EDT

Q2:#cdnedchat What do you do to motivate and encourage your colleagues to finish strong?

TheCandyDish - Moderator May 16 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A3: We shared this video. Don't give up. #cdnedchat https://t.co/Cd9lyo8Bxa

PrincipalMrsDG May 16 @ 8:23 PM EDT

A2: We look at next steps for next year. What we want to keep doing/to change/to improve/etc. #cdnedchat https://t.co/Q8Wk4AKtR7

BSchlacht - Moderator May 16 @ 8:14 PM EDT

Q2:#cdnedchat What do you do to motivate and encourage your colleagues to finish strong?

BSchlacht - Moderator May 16 @ 8:23 PM EDT

A3. Lots of positive encouragement and talking about summer plans. #cdnedchat

TheCandyDish - Moderator May 16 @ 8:23 PM EDT

@PrincipalMrsDG Reflection is so important. Looking back at all the accomplishments can help motivate us to keep going. #cdnedchat

RCollishaw May 16 @ 8:25 PM EDT

A3 We do interviews instead of exams. Achievable & rigorous the learning of the semester. Gr12 Hist Q: How did we get here? #cdnedchat

MrRussoRH May 16 @ 8:25 PM EDT

Todd from Rochetser, NY. HS Assistant Principal- joining a little late! #cdnedchat

prairiemusik May 16 @ 8:25 PM EDT

A3 Students collaborate at composition centres, at which students synthesize information from the year into collective creations #cdnedchat

BSchlacht - Moderator May 16 @ 8:25 PM EDT

Q4: #cdnedchat Do you have any traditional year end activities that you do each year?

TheCandyDish - Moderator May 16 @ 8:26 PM EDT

@MrRussoRH Hi Todd, Great to have you join us. Would love to hear your insights on keeping your staff motivated. #cdnedchat

prairiemusik May 16 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A4 The previously mentioned composition centres, and Folkdance in the Park #cdnedchat

TheCandyDish - Moderator May 16 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A4: Sports Day, Talent Show, ABC Countdown. #cdnedchat

usha_ms May 16 @ 8:27 PM EDT

Q4 I have my students write a report card for me . #cdnedchat

BSchlacht - Moderator May 16 @ 8:27 PM EDT

@MrRussoRH Great to have you with us Todd. #cdnedchat

TheCandyDish - Moderator May 16 @ 8:28 PM EDT

@prairiemusik Do you record these events. #cdnedchat

TheCandyDish - Moderator May 16 @ 8:28 PM EDT

@usha_ms Love this idea. Do you have a template? Would you be willing to share? #cdnedchat

MrRussoRH May 16 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A2: I saw this a few days ago...I think it encourages a strong finish for sure! To #cdnedchat https://t.co/ORa9VPVruA

TheCandyDish - Moderator May 16 @ 8:29 PM EDT

WOW!!! So Powerful!! #cdnedchat https://t.co/Hle57H9YRs

MrRussoRH May 16 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A2: I saw this a few days ago...I think it encourages a strong finish for sure! To #cdnedchat https://t.co/ORa9VPVruA

prairiemusik May 16 @ 8:29 PM EDT

Pictures and some video... We share the pics and videos at an end-of-year celebration #cdnedchat https://t.co/Hc40vyQ3q0

TheCandyDish - Moderator May 16 @ 8:28 PM EDT

@prairiemusik Do you record these events. #cdnedchat

prairiemusik May 16 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Love this... I'm actually never counting down the days, but people always ask if I am or assume it... #cdnedchat https://t.co/isuWIS8XZ2

MrRussoRH May 16 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A2: I saw this a few days ago...I think it encourages a strong finish for sure! To #cdnedchat https://t.co/ORa9VPVruA

TheCandyDish - Moderator May 16 @ 8:30 PM EDT

@prairiemusik We have a year end video as well. Our talented teacher @StaceyLeePhotog makes it every year for the school. #cdnedchat

prairiemusik May 16 @ 8:32 PM EDT

To add... I love teaching, and I love time with my family... great either way is often my answer :-) #cdnedchat https://t.co/isuWIS8XZ2

MrRussoRH May 16 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A2: I saw this a few days ago...I think it encourages a strong finish for sure! To #cdnedchat https://t.co/ORa9VPVruA

TheCandyDish - Moderator May 16 @ 8:32 PM EDT

@usha_ms I have a parent feedback form that I do. But love the idea of having students do one. What grade do you teach? #cdnedchat

TheCandyDish - Moderator May 16 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Q5: How do you reflect with your students and staff about the year? #cdnedchat

prairiemusik May 16 @ 8:33 PM EDT

@TheCandyDish @StaceyLeePhotog Cool! I'm the person who makes our video! So fun and such a celebration of the year :-) #cdnedchat

BSchlacht - Moderator May 16 @ 8:33 PM EDT

A4. We have high school graduation which is a major event at this tinme of year and motivates students to stay on the grad list. #cdnedchat

TheCandyDish - Moderator May 16 @ 8:33 PM EDT

@prairiemusik @StaceyLeePhotog Yes, I think she enjoys doing it. #cdnedchat

TheCandyDish - Moderator May 16 @ 8:34 PM EDT

A5: I love just sitting with the kids on the mat and talking about the year. #cdnedchat

prairiemusik May 16 @ 8:34 PM EDT

A5 It's built into the compositions... We talk about the music concepts they naturally incorporated, so amazing to hear #cdnedchat

TheCandyDish - Moderator May 16 @ 8:35 PM EDT

A5: We just went over our School Education Plan on Friday. It was an eye-opener about all the things we accomplished this year. #cdnedchat

PrincipalMrsDG May 16 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A5: Student feedback/self-reflection, staff reflection/celebration/goal-setting #cdnedchat https://t.co/lEX13KD5Ng

TheCandyDish - Moderator May 16 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Q5: How do you reflect with your students and staff about the year? #cdnedchat

MrRussoRH May 16 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A5: Ts do formal and informal surveying. We encourage them to this a few times a year against classroom env. best practices. #cdnedchat

TheCandyDish - Moderator May 16 @ 8:37 PM EDT

@PrincipalMrsDG I need to do more self-reflection at the end of the year with my kiddos. #cdnedchat

technolandy May 16 @ 8:38 PM EDT

@TheCandyDish @BSchlacht Ian principal in BC - we do regular month-in-review videos -tough to choose Year in Review clips! #cdnedchat

TheCandyDish - Moderator May 16 @ 8:38 PM EDT

@MrRussoRH Do you use a specific form? #cdnedchat

TheCandyDish - Moderator May 16 @ 8:38 PM EDT

@technolandy @BSchlacht Such a cool idea!! Thanks for sharing, Ian. #cdnedchat

PrincipalMrsDG May 16 @ 8:39 PM EDT

In our SD, we do school "Learning for Life" presentations - goals, what we did, how we did it, results1/2 #cdnedchat https://t.co/QIhNcr2edy

TheCandyDish - Moderator May 16 @ 8:35 PM EDT

A5: We just went over our School Education Plan on Friday. It was an eye-opener about all the things we accomplished this year. #cdnedchat

MrRussoRH May 16 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A5.1:our district does a S satisfaction survey too.It's given in the spring & looks to capture S ideas related to district goals. #cdnedchat

PrincipalMrsDG May 16 @ 8:40 PM EDT

2/2 Great to learn from other schools about their improvement goals and what they did - sharing ideas #cdnedchat https://t.co/QIhNcr2edy

TheCandyDish - Moderator May 16 @ 8:35 PM EDT

A5: We just went over our School Education Plan on Friday. It was an eye-opener about all the things we accomplished this year. #cdnedchat

TheCandyDish - Moderator May 16 @ 8:40 PM EDT

@PrincipalMrsDG Do you have pictures? This sounds so cool. #cdnedchat

BSchlacht - Moderator May 16 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A5. We are creating a grad video of staff reflections on the class of 2016. #cdnedchat

BSchlacht - Moderator May 16 @ 8:41 PM EDT

Q6: #cdnedchat Does your school have any practices that build extra time for teachers to get the year end work completed?

TheCandyDish - Moderator May 16 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A6: We get one day at the very end of the year to clean up. #cdnedchat

RCollishaw May 16 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A6 We were able to hire occasional Ts last year to do book inventory and clean out. #cdnedchat

TheCandyDish - Moderator May 16 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A4: My favorite end of the year tradition - ABC Countdown. https://t.co/A8N1ep4NYU #cdnedchat

TheCandyDish - Moderator May 16 @ 8:44 PM EDT

@RCollishaw That is fantastic. #cdnedchat

BSchlacht - Moderator May 16 @ 8:45 PM EDT

@RCollishaw Inventory is such a huge job. #cdnedchat

TheCandyDish - Moderator May 16 @ 8:45 PM EDT

Q7: What is the one major thing you still want to accomplish this year? #cdnedchat

TheCandyDish - Moderator May 16 @ 8:46 PM EDT

@usha_ms It is!! I want to see @BSchlacht do the ABC Countdown at a high school level. LOL #cdnedchat

TheCandyDish - Moderator May 16 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A7: I would love to do a Parent Night about our Makerspace. #cdnedchat

BSchlacht - Moderator May 16 @ 8:47 PM EDT

@TheCandyDish @usha_ms I would love to try it but would require lots of help. #cdnedchat

chrisp16 May 16 @ 8:48 PM EDT

One major accomplishment I wish to achieve is to remember when this chat begins--#cdnedchat Chris from PA.

usha_ms May 16 @ 8:48 PM EDT

Q7 Still hoping to try my one new thing a #breakoutedu #waitingforahasp #cdnedchat

chrisp16 May 16 @ 8:49 PM EDT

@TheCandyDish That's a great idea! Need to file this for next year! #cdnedchat

TheCandyDish - Moderator May 16 @ 8:49 PM EDT

@chrisp16 We are here every Monday. 6pm MST. #cdnedchat

BSchlacht - Moderator May 16 @ 8:49 PM EDT

@chrisp16 We are in Alberta so it begins here at 6:00 pm #cdnedchat

chrisp16 May 16 @ 8:49 PM EDT

@TheCandyDish I just can't seem to remember! My Monday's are becoming Fridays. #cdnedchat

BSchlacht - Moderator May 16 @ 8:49 PM EDT

@usha_ms What is that? #cdnedchat

TheCandyDish - Moderator May 16 @ 8:49 PM EDT

@RCollishaw @BSchlacht @usha_ms Sounds fun!! #cdnedchat

BSchlacht - Moderator May 16 @ 8:50 PM EDT

@chrisp16 @TheCandyDish Mondays are insane days, #cdnedchat

chrisp16 May 16 @ 8:51 PM EDT

@BSchlacht @TheCandyDish Why is this???? #cdnedchat

TheCandyDish - Moderator May 16 @ 8:51 PM EDT

#cdnedchat https://t.co/u5nQaY1rQF

PrincipalMrsDG May 16 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A7: I want our staff to collaborate on plans for the fall - I want our staff to feel positive about this/next year https://t.co/dFDmI2ag2C

RCollishaw May 16 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A7 Still have one more network consolidation day for literacy learning group. Hoping to get Ts excited to keep learning #cdnedchat

chrisp16 May 16 @ 8:52 PM EDT

@BSchlacht Glad I am on the east coast! #cdnedchat

TheCandyDish - Moderator May 16 @ 8:52 PM EDT

@PrincipalMrsDG We put up monthly calendars in the staff room to help with the planning process. How are you doing yours? #cdnedchat

chrisp16 May 16 @ 8:53 PM EDT

@RCollishaw What is a network consolidation day?#cdnedchat

BSchlacht - Moderator May 16 @ 8:53 PM EDT

Just all the things that go with the start of the week, #cdnedchat, the gym and then school work in the evening. Lol

MrRussoRH May 16 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A7:I also coordinate our AP program.I want to use TouchCast to create an informational "talk show " about the +'s of AP for Ss.#cdnedchat

TheCandyDish - Moderator May 16 @ 8:53 PM EDT

@PrincipalMrsDG Ending positive helps with starting positive, #cdnedchat

TheCandyDish - Moderator May 16 @ 8:54 PM EDT

@MrRussoRH This sounds super cool! #cdnedchat

chrisp16 May 16 @ 8:54 PM EDT

@BSchlacht It should be getting easier after 30 yrs. Logical, right? #cdnedchat

cdnedchat - Moderator May 16 @ 8:54 PM EDT

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cdnedchat - Moderator May 16 @ 8:55 PM EDT

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cdnedchat - Moderator May 16 @ 8:55 PM EDT

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BSchlacht - Moderator May 16 @ 8:55 PM EDT

@MrRussoRH We are doing a presentation to our school board in two weeks on that very topic. #cdnedchat

cdnedchat - Moderator May 16 @ 8:55 PM EDT

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chrisp16 May 16 @ 8:55 PM EDT

I WILL be here on time next Monday! #cdnedchat https://t.co/lxgoBAfOSS

cdnedchat - Moderator May 16 @ 8:54 PM EDT

Thank you for joining our #cdnedchat tonight!

PrincipalMrsDG May 16 @ 8:55 PM EDT

@TheCandyDish We have a planning day where we collaborate on our next steps and next year's SMART goals #cdnedchat

prairiemusik May 16 @ 8:55 PM EDT

I want to get in at least one more week of drumming because they love it! Taiko drumming this time I hope! #cdnedchat

cdnedchat - Moderator May 16 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Continue the PLN conversation throughout the week by using the #cdnedchat hashtag on your tweets.

cdnedchat - Moderator May 16 @ 8:57 PM EDT

Reminder: No #cdnedchat next week as we will be enjoying Victoria Day!

TheCandyDish - Moderator May 16 @ 8:58 PM EDT

@chrisp16 Two weeks from now. Not next Monday. #cdnedchat

TheCandyDish - Moderator May 16 @ 8:58 PM EDT

@prairiemusik Your music class sounds like so much fun. #cdnedchat

BSchlacht - Moderator May 16 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Thanks for a great #cdnedchat everyone.