#dojochat Archive
ClassDojo's official educational chat that covers a variety of subjects, focusing mainly on improving classroom community.
Wednesday October 19, 2016
7:00 PM EDT
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Guten Tag! Welcome to this week's episode of , featuring all of YOU! Name, rank, and serial number please! Pipe down in the back!
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I'm finishing up a PD after school today, but that's no reason to wait! I'll be late to my own funeral! Let the begin! Q1 in 5...
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We'll stick with Q1/A1 format for this week's . Qs will pop up automatically about every 4-6 minutes. Q1 up in 4m.
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Stephanie from TN here for !
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Amy Soto- Gifted Specialist- serial number 8675309 Sir, yes, Sir
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Emily from Wisconsin - tech integrator - so glad to not be teaching my rec class tonight and able to join I’ve missed it!
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Hello, hello, hello! I'm Temani. 6th grade ELA from Alabama.
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Hi peeps! Great to be here tonight!
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Hey, Brittany from Alberta here. I'm a Pre-Service teacher participating in my first twitter chat for an education class of mine
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Elem. gifted teacher/tech coach from South Carolina chiming here on once again!
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Hi everyone! Amanda, 2nd grade teacher in New York.
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Hey everyone!! Jenna here from :) Excited to talk about funding tonight!
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Hi all! Andrea from East TN!
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Hi community!! Danise here from SF, CA (I get to work w/ !) Former 1st grade teacher :)
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Hey hey!! Happy Wednesday :)
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Tamar 3rd grade teacher in Brookline Mass
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It's supper time here in the south. I'll try not to get pizza sauce on the screen
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amazing assignment! Welcome!
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A1 Some new ideas, some more people to add to my PLN, and some good conversation.
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I did manage to change clothes, though, so - no leaving the house for me!
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A1: Always looking for ways to get funding! New ideas, twist on old ones?
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Haha--get some candy crush in?
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A1. I hope to get a better understanding of what Twitter Chat is and learn about funding in schools!
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I am hoping to learn more about grant writing! I am a at writing grants and need any help I can get!
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A1: curious to see how others find and utilize fundings - specifically those in the private school world!
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A1: I want to learn more about grant writing! I am a to writing them and could use any help I can get!
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A1: I hope to ger more familiar with twitter chat and learn about the issues that are discussed here today
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A1: A learning experience, PLN expansion, and quality communication.
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Hi everyone! Annie from Illinois here :)
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I have never done or . SOS!
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I don't too often but when I do you can always count on and to be here
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A1 always excited to hear what people are doing in their classrooms!
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So many new -ers tonight! Welcome!!
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Great chat to start with!
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Loving these cat images (and awesome questions too!) :)
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A2 Our district forbids us from using & similar programs to fund/purchase items for our classrooms. :-(
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Hi Annie!!! :) So glad you're here!
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A2 School system restraints have been a huge challenge- restrictions and red tape stink!
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A2 being in a private school hard to do or grants or even ask parents for things since they pay tutition
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Hi everyone! I'm a Pre-Service Teacher in Alberta! Can't Wait to Chat
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Hi Amanda!! How's it going? So good to "see" you again!
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This is interesting. Why?
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it's been a dojo filled evening! I ❤️it!!
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Not exactly sure. Something to do w/ the exchange of money & keeping items w/in the schools.
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A2 Honestly-trying to find time to write the grants-my to do list keeps growing & then making sure the ones I write are purposeful
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A2: I just feel like it is a never-ending list of things I want for my classroom. It is a huge challenge prioritizing.
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Our school system banned Donorschoose last year and teachers protested! We are now able to use DC https://t.co/SuMgYbDigP
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A2 Our district forbids us from using & similar programs to fund/purchase items for our classrooms. :-(
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A2: I'm new to grant writing. My most recent grant was a success though. 🤗
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Hello Everyone,
My name is Colton and I am a Pre-Service teacher from Alberta learning how to chat!
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A2: Seems like as soon as I raise $$ for something, it is almost outdated! Trying to get enough to reach all Ss
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Yes! We were all very upset.
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Congrats! That is always SO exciting! https://t.co/I7BqplwfyY
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A2: I'm new to grant writing. My most recent grant was a success though. 🤗
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Welcome! is a great place to start!
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In the past I used DC and was very successful in getting campaigns funded!
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Q3: Have you ever applied for a grant for your classroom or school? Where do you look to find them? https://t.co/0jAYMnUpn5
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LOL! Well, other than that, our county is pretty good to us.
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Hi! It's going! I tried a new recipe and ruined it (oops!) so my hubs got us takeout. Chatting and eating is tough haha
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Hi! Gina, 3rd grade teacher. FIrst time Would love ideas on simple funding. Small town and very rural
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It is disheartening when you find something that works and it is forbidden https://t.co/Nkoj4pi68T
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In the past I used DC and was very successful in getting campaigns funded!
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This is proof of how T voice can make a difference! https://t.co/CIUxxZyLv7
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Our school system banned Donorschoose last year and teachers protested! We are now able to use DC https://t.co/SuMgYbDigP
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A2 Our district forbids us from using & similar programs to fund/purchase items for our classrooms. :-(
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A3 Yes, several. BEP grants, Donor's Choose, Adopt a Classroom. All great ways to raise funding!
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A3 YES! Google searches, emails, district grants, , , scrolling through Twitter, any way possible!
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A2: My system offers FOCUS grants that I can write if they are under 500. Donors Choose can b a challenge if u make em too large
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I have used DC and was successful. Used CDojo to get keyboards for my ipads with matching funds on GFM
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A3 Only grants from our PTA, Foundation and of course Donorschoose- all successful
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A3: My tech mentor helped me find a few. I wrote 1 last year, but unfortunately they could only award it to 5 out of 80 schools
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A3: has been my best friend when it comes to creating the best learning experiences for kids.
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Learning from our mistakes, right?! Sounds yummy! :)
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What type of projects do you use DonorsChoose for?
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Hey , is there any fundraising possibilities?
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I really need to try Donor's Choose! We are a low income school, but I think if I advertise other places it may help!
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Yes, it works very well. I'm also in a Title 1 school. There's funding out there!!
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A3: No I have not yet but I am curious to learn how to and more about it
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I got a grant from our local MEEMIC insurance for standing desks
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We have a great parent group but it usually is school wide not class specific
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A4: better furniture! wooden shelves - more modern. bins galore. seating galore.
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YES!! is amazing! I earned a $500 grant for our https://t.co/6UhfN9BdZw
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I got a grant from our local MEEMIC insurance for standing desks
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How do you "get the word out" about your projects?
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I have gotten iPads, chrome books, and recently working on a MacBook! https://t.co/zBz4QRhMxV
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What type of projects do you use DonorsChoose for?
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A4b Yes and I missed Q4a!
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A3: I have never applied for a Classroom Grant, sorry!
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Social media, friends, email, parent letters, bugging rich friends!
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I just bought 3 sets for my room. LOVE them & so do the kids!
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Would love to find a way to fund more flexible seating. Have a good start.
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I am a preservice teacher looking for ideas about raising funds for future class projects. Thanks for the ideas
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A4: I wish I had enough iPads to be 1:1 in my classroom
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I put in a grant for 10 Chromebooks. Our digital space is officially running as of today! I've done books sets too.
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A4 Would LOVE to have a little of each tech tool-Spheros, Osmo, Recon Robots, all the programmable tech! https://t.co/soREYBTiyP
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I think I need to make some more haha!
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Wow!! So cool--hope you get them!! Then you can use Student Stories on them! :)
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Hey everyone, Josh here, another pre-service teacher. Thanks for letting us be apart of you chat.
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A4a 1:1 classroom w/ flexable seating.
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A4 A super with the flexible seating and movable furniture to go along with it
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I bought the classroom pack, which comes with 2 stands & all games for $189
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Just wondering, is your prof requiring you all to participate in tonight?
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A4a: Flexible seating options for my 3rd class
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A4: My past school did pickle sales. Huge hit!
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A5 Our school duct taped our SRO to the wall a couple of years ago.
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A4.1 We have a concession stand on Fridays, and do fundraisers as a school.
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we sold the really big ones for .$50 each. Made a good profit, but whooo the school stunk on pickle day!
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Well, they are invaluable! You chose a good one!
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That’s awesome - I bet our kids would buy tons of them too!
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I got to experience at an edcamp and won a kit! So awesome! I will hopefully receive it soon!
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A5 Penny War w/ teachers on each jar - “winners” faced off in a cream pie eating contest, had to find gum, chew it & blow a bubble
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is big into drones! You should chat w/ him!!
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Absolutely! Look into a DIY box. Love
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OMG. Smencils are the bane of my existence! Kids shove them up their noses!!
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I just donated to Mr. Johnson's project! Help me bring a classroom dream to life. https://t.co/3BBP5cRUFu It's that simple :)
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I just donated to Mr. Johnson's project! Help me bring a classroom dream to life. https://t.co/mOomL3vHz0 It's that simple :)
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I honestly don't know where you are. Is it CA?
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We FINALLY convinced the bookkeeper to quit selling them in the book store!
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Late to the party. Joe, Math & STEAM Coach from Palo Alto, CA
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He is trying to figure out how to ride one to save money on airline tickets! 😜
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A5: I've not done any other fundraisers. 😔
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Yep! San Francisco, CA! :)
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I'm trying to get rid of the gel pen machine! More fights over stupid pens you can't even read!
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markers too - they practically inhale the chart paper!
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Yes! Those are bad, too! lol
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The things we do for funds!! https://t.co/f0dULYYGFo
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I'm trying to get rid of the gel pen machine! More fights over stupid pens you can't even read!
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This one is tough since you haven’t had to apply for grants yet but hopefully getting good ideas for the future!
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A6 supermarkets are great about donating to schools!
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A6 Reach out to EVERYONE - you never know who wants to connect, has something to donate, can help in SOME way!
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A6: Lots of local business will donate small amounts, especially if kids write thank yous!
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A6: PTOs are super supportive.
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A6 Our PLUS group is awesome but doesn't do bigger projects.
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Late to tonight! Whoops!! 🙈Kali from Clearwater, FL
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A6 I find that a lot of small businesses are willing to help. I had a local business donate a class set of exercise balls :)
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Absolutely. Definitely need to do those thank you notes. Great life lesson for kids too
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YES! They are so crucial. https://t.co/9Rk9foafun
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Absolutely. Definitely need to do those thank you notes. Great life lesson for kids too
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A6 our PTA is super supportive of anything we need. We also utilize local businesses, especially the family-owned ones
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Do you mean the yoga balls? I want a class set of those.
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They definitely like to support kids. And they get the publicity too
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Yes! Yoga balls, exercise balls, stability balls...everyone calls them something different I feel. I LOVE them!
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Do you just randomly send letters? We are so rural they get hit up ALL THE TIME
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I’d definitely check back on another Wednesday - you’d be able to participate in most of them!
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How did you get those? May I have your contact or the letter you sent?
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Q6: Small business seem to have the most time for schools. Have done a lot of fundraising as a parent soon to be teacher.
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A7: -- you get to keep whatever you raise, not just if you reach your goal.
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It'd be fun to visit!!! We'll chat
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OMG! Good thing I had these scheduled to go out! JUST finished afternoon PD! I've got some catching up to do!
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A7 Obviously , I also like looking through ’s list! They always have tons of great grants listed.
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Jen in CA! Super late! Had to rescue my Dad from the auto shop!
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I wondered where you were!
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Yay! Let's do it. Oh, want to come for ? I'm organizing that again
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Hi Jen!! Glad you could make it-- hope your dad is ok!
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Party is now starting now that you're here Jenny.
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You didn't tag me. :( I thought we were best friends.
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Adjust your party hats accordingly!
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I have some articles I gave to parents though that I can share with you!
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A7 Donors Choose and our district's FundAClassroom are good. I'm also exploring Amazon Wish List...
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I'm sorry Joe! Please forgive me! Best friends do that for each other, ya know ;-)
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It's been last Saturday in Feb. Deciding on date on Friday w other team members
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Fun! Email us the details!! :)
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A7 Only used donorschoose and gofundme. Excited to explore some of these
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I have a few to share momentarily!
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A7: If you haven't checked out , it's a great lesson in kindness and paying it forward!
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A7 Donors choose and whatever things roll across my email from the district
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Join me for a mini chat tomorrow! 6:00 - 6:30 pm pst It is happening in the middle of my PD on CD and building your squad
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Seriously. Text me so I don't forget!!
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Got to jump out for dinner with the hubs! See you next time , Thanks for the great chat, as always!
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Nice! The Super Heroes run. I'm doing the Star Wars Rebel Challenge in Jan.
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Bye Julie! Enjoy dinner!!
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did you have to get approval from your school to use? I love the idea but our county is getting stricter on what we use
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Q8: (oops! Forgot the Q8!) What other funding or supply resources should teachers consider when planning? https://t.co/zdF1fmzOkN
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Haha! My twin powers might be fizzled out at that time tomorrow!
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I'm a district level coach & don't have as easy access to classroom families. :(
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A8 Consider adding warranties, cases for tech, extras you'll need for maintenance.
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TOTALLY! Make sure you protect your investors investments!
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Wasn’t able to participate much in tonight, but I must say, these cat slides are incredible
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Boo! Let me know if you still want the information I have :) Send me your email address!
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A8 (?) I use my own social media from time to time. Some of my former Ss have bought stuff for current Ss
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Thanks for the informative chat! Phone is dying! Gotta run!
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A7 helped all Tampa bay teachers out this year. Funded all donors choose projects. Great perk of us hosting playoffs
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Wait, I thought it was !?
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Thanks for a great chat as always!!
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Wow! I seriously just realized was over! That went by quickly! Awesome job !!
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love it! :) was a fun way to mix it up!
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How about I DM my email address? Don't want it out for the world to see. Need to connect first
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This is a great idea! I never thought of using those info sheets for our benefit!
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OH, Ashton Kutcher funded donors choose IA for all classrooms
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Awesome! Way to go both of you!! :)
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Thank you everyone for participating in tonight's . I'm glad everyone was here for the You're an amazing group!
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I MISSED THE WHOLE THING! Waa waa! So sad!
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Thanks for moderating!! Thanks all for making it out to ! See you next week!
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Awesome chat! Thanks y'all!
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Thanks for all the great ideas and resources tonight. I'll be back!
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Loved the cat pictures! Great chat! My mind may just explode at any moment from new info
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I did not. So far my district has been open to fundraising however we can do it.
