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DrMerriRajaniem Jun 5 @ 7:00 PM EDT

Tonight, #NHed looks to finish the year at an all-out sprint!

DrMerriRajaniem Jun 5 @ 7:01 PM EDT

Your regular #NHed host, John Martin is on the road tonight. Standing in is @DrMerriRajaniem

DrMerriRajaniem Jun 5 @ 7:01 PM EDT

Tonight’s #NHed chat will be archived & it and past chats can be found at: https://t.co/CJXtQkmt8A

DrMerriRajaniem Jun 5 @ 7:01 PM EDT

Tonight’s #NHed chat will be archived & it and past chats can be found at: https://t.co/CJXtQkmt8A https://t.co/qiLa2soW44

DrMerriRajaniem Jun 5 @ 7:01 PM EDT

Who has joined in on our #NHed chat this evening?

guilfordt Jun 5 @ 7:02 PM EDT

Tod- K-5 Librarian in Claremont, NH #nhed

cpbossman09 Jun 5 @ 7:02 PM EDT

@DrMerriRajaniem nice to have you moderate. Chris administrator middle school #nhed

DrMerriRajaniem Jun 5 @ 7:02 PM EDT

I'm Merri, your moderator for tonight. Excited to move to NH on Tuesday! #NHed

DrMerriRajaniem Jun 5 @ 7:02 PM EDT

@guilfordt Good evening, Tod! So glad you could join us. #NHed

DrMerriRajaniem Jun 5 @ 7:03 PM EDT

Thanks Chris! Always enjoying meeting new people and growing my PLN! #NHed @cpbossman09

DrMerriRajaniem Jun 5 @ 7:04 PM EDT

Please bear with me tonight, this is my first night to moderate #NHed First question in a minute. It will follow Q1 A1 format, but you know

DrMerriRajaniem Jun 5 @ 7:05 PM EDT

Q1. How does your school year typically wind up, does it taper off or run right up to the end? #NHed https://t.co/9YgO4CfwEV

cpbossman09 Jun 5 @ 7:07 PM EDT

A1 combination of projects and days of fun #nhed

DrMerriRajaniem Jun 5 @ 7:07 PM EDT

Please elaborate Chris @cpbossman09 #NHed https://t.co/kG4qDmANh0

cpbossman09 Jun 5 @ 7:07 PM EDT

A1 combination of projects and days of fun #nhed

guilfordt Jun 5 @ 7:07 PM EDT

A1: Taper off, it depends on what classroom teachers and the school has planned- as a specialist I'm dependent on them. #nhed

DrMerriRajaniem Jun 5 @ 7:09 PM EDT

@guilfordt Tod, when do you stop classes / Ss from using the library? How can you help engage Ss until the end? #NHed

cpbossman09 Jun 5 @ 7:10 PM EDT

Teachers have big culminating projects some interdisciplinary while others go out with reflections by students #nhed https://t.co/J1ir9FOTUv

DrMerriRajaniem Jun 5 @ 7:07 PM EDT
Please elaborate Chris @cpbossman09 #NHed https://t.co/kG4qDmANh0
- cpbossman09 Jun 5 @ 7:07 PM EDT
  
  A1 combination of projects and days of fun #nhed

guilfordt Jun 5 @ 7:10 PM EDT

I see kids up till the end but it depends on school schedule, I haven't seen Monday classes in 3 weeks to school events. #nhed

DrMerriRajaniem Jun 5 @ 7:11 PM EDT

Chris, as a school, do you plan celebrations? Does discipline increase toward the end? #NHed @cpbossman09 https://t.co/pHrSmNYTuA

cpbossman09 Jun 5 @ 7:10 PM EDT
Teachers have big culminating projects some interdisciplinary while others go out with reflections by students #nhed https://t.co/J1ir9FOTUv
- DrMerriRajaniem Jun 5 @ 7:07 PM EDT
  
  Please elaborate Chris @cpbossman09 #NHed https://t.co/kG4qDmANh0
  
  cpbossman09 Jun 5 @ 7:07 PM EDT
  
  A1 combination of projects and days of fun #nhed

DrMerriRajaniem Jun 5 @ 7:12 PM EDT

@guilfordt Tod, I know that makes it difficult to provide equitable access and activities. Any ideas to reduce that from occurring? #NHed

guilfordt Jun 5 @ 7:14 PM EDT

Hmmmm, I wish I had a flexible schedule but I'm tightly scheduled so I don't have flexibility to see classes. #nhed https://t.co/jzOz71wkFX

DrMerriRajaniem Jun 5 @ 7:12 PM EDT

@guilfordt Tod, I know that makes it difficult to provide equitable access and activities. Any ideas to reduce that from occurring? #NHed

cpbossman09 Jun 5 @ 7:14 PM EDT

Celebrations, events, extended recess time, yearbooks, talent shows. Discipline does rise because of looseness #nhed https://t.co/A94UwbQnur

DrMerriRajaniem Jun 5 @ 7:11 PM EDT
Chris, as a school, do you plan celebrations? Does discipline increase toward the end? #NHed @cpbossman09 https://t.co/pHrSmNYTuA
- cpbossman09 Jun 5 @ 7:10 PM EDT
  
  Teachers have big culminating projects some interdisciplinary while others go out with reflections by students #nhed https://t.co/J1ir9FOTUv
  
  DrMerriRajaniem Jun 5 @ 7:07 PM EDT
  
  Please elaborate Chris @cpbossman09 #NHed https://t.co/kG4qDmANh0
  
  cpbossman09 Jun 5 @ 7:07 PM EDT
  
  A1 combination of projects and days of fun #nhed

DrMerriRajaniem Jun 5 @ 7:14 PM EDT

Q2 coming up in a minute. Small but diverse group in #NHed

DrMerriRajaniem Jun 5 @ 7:16 PM EDT

@cpbossman09 As an AP, I've seen a rise in discipline too. Thoughts for increasing Ss engagement? #NHed

DrMerriRajaniem Jun 5 @ 7:17 PM EDT

Q2. What are some things you've done to keep the focus on learning? #NHed https://t.co/NeLRhT6EhW

cpbossman09 Jun 5 @ 7:18 PM EDT

@DrMerriRajaniem build incentives into the celebrations. Allow kids more earned privilege during events #nhed

cpbossman09 Jun 5 @ 7:19 PM EDT

@DrMerriRajaniem focus on students reflection. Make it about them #nhed

DrMerriRajaniem Jun 5 @ 7:20 PM EDT

I liked this quote by Steve Jobs. As educators, it's impt to pick and choose, esp at the end of the year #NHed

DrMerriRajaniem Jun 5 @ 7:21 PM EDT

YES Chris! Reflect on learning engage Ss based on relationships that have been built during year #NHed @cpbossman09 https://t.co/CGEfLZFsvG

cpbossman09 Jun 5 @ 7:19 PM EDT

@DrMerriRajaniem focus on students reflection. Make it about them #nhed

DrMerriRajaniem Jun 5 @ 7:22 PM EDT

What are some things we should NOT do? #NHed https://t.co/qnRJxzkY6Z

DrMerriRajaniem Jun 5 @ 7:20 PM EDT

I liked this quote by Steve Jobs. As educators, it's impt to pick and choose, esp at the end of the year #NHed

guilfordt Jun 5 @ 7:22 PM EDT

A2: I try and do fun projects- makerspace stations, Steam projects with art teacher. #nhed

DrMerriRajaniem Jun 5 @ 7:23 PM EDT

@guilfordt What has been your favorite collaborative STEAM project this year? #NHed

guilfordt Jun 5 @ 7:25 PM EDT

3 Billy Goats Gruff and making bridges out of recycled materials with the art teacher- spanning a 12 inches. #nhed https://t.co/lisaEUpL03

DrMerriRajaniem Jun 5 @ 7:23 PM EDT

@guilfordt What has been your favorite collaborative STEAM project this year? #NHed

DrMerriRajaniem Jun 5 @ 7:25 PM EDT

Q3. What do you want your students to remember about this year? #NHed https://t.co/ELIlRPYPoE

cpbossman09 Jun 5 @ 7:25 PM EDT

Build everything around completion and punishment #nhed https://t.co/OEeZYTtTYP

DrMerriRajaniem Jun 5 @ 7:22 PM EDT
What are some things we should NOT do? #NHed https://t.co/qnRJxzkY6Z
- DrMerriRajaniem Jun 5 @ 7:20 PM EDT
  
  I liked this quote by Steve Jobs. As educators, it's impt to pick and choose, esp at the end of the year #NHed

guilfordt Jun 5 @ 7:26 PM EDT

Random stuff- stick with a routine. #nhed https://t.co/1W5gRtTkmq

DrMerriRajaniem Jun 5 @ 7:22 PM EDT
What are some things we should NOT do? #NHed https://t.co/qnRJxzkY6Z
- DrMerriRajaniem Jun 5 @ 7:20 PM EDT
  
  I liked this quote by Steve Jobs. As educators, it's impt to pick and choose, esp at the end of the year #NHed

DrMerriRajaniem Jun 5 @ 7:26 PM EDT

@cpbossman09 oh, yeah, punishment motivates every time... NOT! #NHed

DrMerriRajaniem Jun 5 @ 7:26 PM EDT

@guilfordt Routine is very important, esp with Ss with special needs #NHed

cpbossman09 Jun 5 @ 7:27 PM EDT

Remembering where they started and where they are now #nhed https://t.co/RXOF3T5XZ7

DrMerriRajaniem Jun 5 @ 7:25 PM EDT

Q3. What do you want your students to remember about this year? #NHed https://t.co/ELIlRPYPoE

DrMerriRajaniem Jun 5 @ 7:29 PM EDT

Reflecting on goals and progress made toward proficiency, reviewing writing journals are great! #NHed https://t.co/yH0B7tiqVW

cpbossman09 Jun 5 @ 7:27 PM EDT
Remembering where they started and where they are now #nhed https://t.co/RXOF3T5XZ7
- DrMerriRajaniem Jun 5 @ 7:25 PM EDT
  
  Q3. What do you want your students to remember about this year? #NHed https://t.co/ELIlRPYPoE

guilfordt Jun 5 @ 7:29 PM EDT

A3: Remember the journey and hopefully the progress they have made! #nhed

DrMerriRajaniem Jun 5 @ 7:30 PM EDT

@guilfordt Tod, do you have Ss reflect on books read? favorite authors? #NHed

guilfordt Jun 5 @ 7:32 PM EDT

Yes, we reflect on favorite authors and share in class. #nhed https://t.co/KaXJRZBqOn

DrMerriRajaniem Jun 5 @ 7:30 PM EDT

@guilfordt Tod, do you have Ss reflect on books read? favorite authors? #NHed

DrMerriRajaniem Jun 5 @ 7:32 PM EDT

@MarciaDressel @guilfordt That's a great idea, @MarciaDressel We do a 5 day rotation so if a day is missed, Ss don't miss out #NHed

DrMerriRajaniem Jun 5 @ 7:33 PM EDT

@guilfordt Do you share YOUR favorite author? #NHed

SteeleThoughts Jun 5 @ 7:34 PM EDT

A3: I want students to remember that they will always be successful if they are kind, if they have integrity, and if they work hard. #nhed

guilfordt Jun 5 @ 7:35 PM EDT

But of course! Marty Kelley- "Summer Stinks" #nhed https://t.co/DSu5yzobZb

DrMerriRajaniem Jun 5 @ 7:33 PM EDT

@guilfordt Do you share YOUR favorite author? #NHed

SteeleThoughts Jun 5 @ 7:35 PM EDT

I want our students to remember that they ARE the variable. They are the difference! #NHed https://t.co/apBhnyy3Oy

DrMerriRajaniem Jun 5 @ 7:25 PM EDT

Q3. What do you want your students to remember about this year? #NHed https://t.co/ELIlRPYPoE

DrMerriRajaniem Jun 5 @ 7:37 PM EDT

Q4. What are your plans to celebrate student learning this year? #NHed

DrMerriRajaniem Jun 5 @ 7:38 PM EDT

@SteeleThoughts It only takes ONE to make a difference! That is a valuable thing to teach Ss #NHed

cpbossman09 Jun 5 @ 7:38 PM EDT

Several public displays of work and talents #nhed https://t.co/ICR755jK8S

DrMerriRajaniem Jun 5 @ 7:37 PM EDT

Q4. What are your plans to celebrate student learning this year? #NHed

DrMerriRajaniem Jun 5 @ 7:39 PM EDT

@guilfordt I have not read that book. I'll have to check it out. #NHed

DrMerriRajaniem Jun 5 @ 7:40 PM EDT

@cpbossman09 Chris, are they displayed within the building, community, or combination? #NHed

guilfordt Jun 5 @ 7:41 PM EDT

https://t.co/aUkH0fdEwB Summer Stinks- Super Cool Punk Rock Version #nhed https://t.co/wG2xm6RVFJ

DrMerriRajaniem Jun 5 @ 7:39 PM EDT

@guilfordt I have not read that book. I'll have to check it out. #NHed

cpbossman09 Jun 5 @ 7:41 PM EDT

Invite the community in #nhed https://t.co/AS9dvvt3Nj

DrMerriRajaniem Jun 5 @ 7:40 PM EDT

@cpbossman09 Chris, are they displayed within the building, community, or combination? #NHed

DrMerriRajaniem Jun 5 @ 7:42 PM EDT

@guilfordt That's fun! Have you had Ss create their own version? #NHed

guilfordt Jun 5 @ 7:43 PM EDT

No, I haven't had the time with the schedule. #nhed https://t.co/weA4Q4i97i

DrMerriRajaniem Jun 5 @ 7:42 PM EDT

@guilfordt That's fun! Have you had Ss create their own version? #NHed

DrMerriRajaniem Jun 5 @ 7:45 PM EDT

Q5. How do you make learning meaningful for your students until the last day of school? #NHed https://t.co/XFVJlQ7kmF

DrMerriRajaniem Jun 5 @ 7:46 PM EDT

@guilfordt That may be a possible future collaborative project #NHed

guilfordt Jun 5 @ 7:47 PM EDT

A5: Try to stick to a routine and keep things as normal as possible. #nhed

DrMerriRajaniem Jun 5 @ 7:48 PM EDT

@guilfordt Sounds difficult in your situation. #NHed

guilfordt Jun 5 @ 7:49 PM EDT

It can be difficult, just try and be flexible and seek help from my colleagues. #nhed https://t.co/Fpts8ojJHt

DrMerriRajaniem Jun 5 @ 7:48 PM EDT

@guilfordt Sounds difficult in your situation. #NHed

DrMerriRajaniem Jun 5 @ 7:50 PM EDT

@guilfordt Media specialists have to be flexible. Keep collaborating, building relationships, engaging Ss #NHed

SteeleThoughts Jun 5 @ 7:51 PM EDT

A5: Be relentless about providing engaging activities. Engaged students are learning students. #nhed

guilfordt Jun 5 @ 7:51 PM EDT

That's what I try to do. #nhed https://t.co/eqgXixeSoj

DrMerriRajaniem Jun 5 @ 7:50 PM EDT

@guilfordt Media specialists have to be flexible. Keep collaborating, building relationships, engaging Ss #NHed

DrMerriRajaniem Jun 5 @ 7:52 PM EDT

@SteeleThoughts Glad you joined us, Danny. Can you give an ex of an engaging activity that your Ss like? #NHed

SteeleThoughts Jun 5 @ 7:53 PM EDT

Learning will be meaningful when the assignments are meaningful. And that is true every day of the year. #NHed https://t.co/mjdZ7gJDl7

DrMerriRajaniem Jun 5 @ 7:45 PM EDT

Q5. How do you make learning meaningful for your students until the last day of school? #NHed https://t.co/XFVJlQ7kmF

DrMerriRajaniem Jun 5 @ 7:54 PM EDT

Any last thoughts for engaging Ss and keeping a tight focus? What will you try as a result of tonight's topic? #NHed

DrMerriRajaniem Jun 5 @ 7:56 PM EDT

Absolutely! Each assignment/ activity should be meaningful and engaging. #NHed https://t.co/KAYO4tZnr6

SteeleThoughts Jun 5 @ 7:53 PM EDT
Learning will be meaningful when the assignments are meaningful. And that is true every day of the year. #NHed https://t.co/mjdZ7gJDl7
- DrMerriRajaniem Jun 5 @ 7:45 PM EDT
  
  Q5. How do you make learning meaningful for your students until the last day of school? #NHed https://t.co/XFVJlQ7kmF

cpbossman09 Jun 5 @ 7:57 PM EDT

Balance routine with presentations for the public #nhed https://t.co/aU7ov2eZAG

DrMerriRajaniem Jun 5 @ 7:54 PM EDT

Any last thoughts for engaging Ss and keeping a tight focus? What will you try as a result of tonight's topic? #NHed

guilfordt Jun 5 @ 7:58 PM EDT

Stick to a routine and collaborate with teachers and other specialists. #nhed

DrMerriRajaniem Jun 5 @ 7:58 PM EDT

Parents and community members love seeing Ss work. Helps build relationships and develops positive PR #NHed https://t.co/7x0alyA3S6

cpbossman09 Jun 5 @ 7:57 PM EDT
Balance routine with presentations for the public #nhed https://t.co/aU7ov2eZAG
- DrMerriRajaniem Jun 5 @ 7:54 PM EDT
  
  Any last thoughts for engaging Ss and keeping a tight focus? What will you try as a result of tonight's topic? #NHed

DrMerriRajaniem Jun 5 @ 7:59 PM EDT

Thanks for joining tonight’s #NHed chat, it’s always great to reconnect with friends and share ideas.

DrMerriRajaniem Jun 5 @ 7:59 PM EDT

Do you have a suggestion for future #NHed chats? Interested in co-moderating? Let us know!