#FHSDChat Archive | Participate

FrancisHowell - Moderator Apr 19 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Please use the hashtag #FHSDChat in all your response tonight so everyone can follow the conversation.

FrancisHowell - Moderator Apr 19 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Welcome to the #FHSDChat. Before we get started, let us know what area of FHSD you are from and if you're a parent, patron, or staff member.

TedHiff - Moderator Apr 19 @ 8:00 PM EDT

@1realestatemom A great way to stay connected and enjoy the ballgame. #FHSDChat https://t.co/1qqHwma9yB

1realestatemom Apr 19 @ 7:03 PM EDT

Gotta love technology!!! I'll be joining the #FHSDchat from Busch Stadium. Got parent involvement questions,... https://t.co/dymNKh3drE

reernisse Apr 19 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Welcome everyone to tonight's chat. Let's hear from those parents. #fhsdchat

MarciaBirk Apr 19 @ 8:03 PM EDT

#FHSDChat early childhood employee

EdTekGeek Apr 19 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Good evening #fhsdchat Rich, parent of a S at Indep ES & one at Bryan MS

FrancisHowell - Moderator Apr 19 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Even if you aren't sure if you want to participate, give us a shout out so we know who is watching the conversation. #FHSDChat

steepFHN Apr 19 @ 8:04 PM EDT

FHN Staff Member #FHSDChat

FrancisHowell - Moderator Apr 19 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Q1. What are challenges parents face as they try to become engaged in their child’s school? How can schools help with challenges? #FHSDChat

BeckyDrexler Apr 19 @ 8:05 PM EDT

@FrancisHowell central elementary parent #FHSDChat

Tmdislvr Apr 19 @ 8:05 PM EDT

#fhhs and #fhn parent! #FHSDChat

slaf03 Apr 19 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Parent of a Saeger 7th grader #FHSDChat

JaneMcKinney28 Apr 19 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Good ideas for increasing parent involvement #FHSDChat

TedHiff - Moderator Apr 19 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Hi everyone, Ted Huff, Principal at Howell Middle and youngest son is in 9th grade at FHHS. #FHSDChat

kendra2828 Apr 19 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Counselor at Barnwell and always looking for ways to help support the parents and guardians at my school. #FHSDChat

deb_jam Apr 19 @ 8:06 PM EDT

#FHSDChat parent of students at Barnwell & FHN.

MeTashaG Apr 19 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Parent of students at Castlio #FHSDChat

chrisgarland16 Apr 19 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Welcome and thank you in advance for participating. #FHSDChat

MsGriz88 Apr 19 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Ready Set Go..... #FHSDChat

Tmdislvr Apr 19 @ 8:08 PM EDT

@FrancisHowell To keep high school parents involved. #FHSDChat

TedHiff - Moderator Apr 19 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Shout out to @MsGriz88 a @News4FHMS FACE team member and parent! #FHSDChat https://t.co/HqbUrSDtD0

MsGriz88 Apr 19 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Ready Set Go..... #FHSDChat

chrisgarland16 Apr 19 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Busy schedules #FHSDChat

TedHiff - Moderator Apr 19 @ 8:09 PM EDT

Q1 again for #FHSDChat https://t.co/A0a8JeMQfT

FrancisHowell - Moderator Apr 19 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Q1. What are challenges parents face as they try to become engaged in their child’s school? How can schools help with challenges? #FHSDChat

MsGriz88 Apr 19 @ 8:09 PM EDT

@FrancisHowell Time Constraints #FHSDChat

slaf03 Apr 19 @ 8:10 PM EDT

@FrancisHowell it is a challenge when parent portal isn't updated in a timely manner. #FHSDChat

chrisgarland16 Apr 19 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Schools can be intentional and ask parents how they would like to be involved and invite parents. #FHSDChat

steepFHN Apr 19 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A1. HS parents struggle w/ balance of letting students become more independent but staying involved. Invite their support often. #FHSDChat

SaegerPrincipal Apr 19 @ 8:11 PM EDT

Dr. Helmick here with one of Saeger's parents... Ms. Ann #FHSDChat

EdTekGeek Apr 19 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A1 Keep school environments welcoming to families so they keep coming back #fhsdchat

FrancisHowell - Moderator Apr 19 @ 8:12 PM EDT

@MsGriz88 What can schools do to help this? Provide electronic opportunities for communication? #FHSDChat

MeTashaG Apr 19 @ 8:13 PM EDT

Parents aren't sure how they can contribute. Communication. #FHSDChat

JulieEckhoff Apr 19 @ 8:13 PM EDT

Parent @ FHC and special education teacher @ Henderson #FHSDChat

Tmdislvr Apr 19 @ 8:13 PM EDT

@FrancisHowell Invite parents more and word of mouth from other parents #FHSDChat

COACH_Y0UNG Apr 19 @ 8:13 PM EDT

Chrissy Young here - FHC Special Education teacher. #FHSDChat

deb_jam Apr 19 @ 8:14 PM EDT

Secondary students don't always want us there. We try to be supportive w/o being TOO involved. #FHSDChat

FrancisHowell - Moderator Apr 19 @ 8:14 PM EDT

@EdTekGeek Are there things FHSD schools could do to be more inviting? #FHSDChat

MsGriz88 Apr 19 @ 8:14 PM EDT

@FrancisHowell RE challenges: community involvement projects? Community outreach? Involve all. #FHSDChat

FrancisHowell - Moderator Apr 19 @ 8:14 PM EDT

Next question coming up...#FHSDChat

FrancisHowell - Moderator Apr 19 @ 8:15 PM EDT

Q2. What are some resources that would be helpful to you as a parent as you plan for the summer and new school year? #FHSDChat

MsGriz88 Apr 19 @ 8:16 PM EDT

@FrancisHowell After k-5, parents & students need things to do together, perhaps w/out electronics #FHSDChat

COACH_Y0UNG Apr 19 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A1. Education is constantly evolving. Parents struggle to keep up w/ the new bc they're still learning the old. #FHSDChat

FrancisHowell - Moderator Apr 19 @ 8:16 PM EDT

@slaf03 Are you referring to grade updates? #FHSDChat

EdTekGeek Apr 19 @ 8:17 PM EDT

@FrancisHowell no, just promoting keeping up the positive atmosphere which has been my experience. Hope same for all #FHSDChat

cmreilmann Apr 19 @ 8:17 PM EDT

Tina, glad you are on friend. 😉 #fhsdchat https://t.co/uEkwGsHVBk

Tmdislvr Apr 19 @ 8:05 PM EDT

#fhhs and #fhn parent! #FHSDChat

schultz5699 Apr 19 @ 8:17 PM EDT

@FrancisHowell a list of fun websites for practice over the summer and book recommendations #FHSDChat

schultz5699 Apr 19 @ 8:20 PM EDT

@FrancisHowell in this chat with Mrs. Jen Jungers- she'd like to see next year's learning objectives to know what's coming #FHSDChat

deb_jam Apr 19 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A2. Earlier scheduling & communicating of sports camp dates, so parents can try to work vacations around them. #FHSDChat

COACH_Y0UNG Apr 19 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A2. Curriculum night is a great way to communicate courses/what to expect. Perhaps more of these events could take place? #FHSDChat

FrancisHowell - Moderator Apr 19 @ 8:25 PM EDT

Q3.What are some other topics you would be interested in for future Twitter chats? #FHSDChat

Tmdislvr Apr 19 @ 8:26 PM EDT

@FrancisHowell technology #FHSDChat

SherriBrown111 Apr 19 @ 8:27 PM EDT

Parent at Hollenbeck and staff member. #fhsdchat

steepFHN Apr 19 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A3. College planning, 4 year resume tips #FHSDChat

cmreilmann Apr 19 @ 8:29 PM EDT

A3. What about saving for post secondary education, any interest? #fhsdchat