#SAMedchat Archive | Participate

AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Apr 20 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Hello #SAMedchat! Adrian from Bozeman - looking forward to moderating tonight!

AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Apr 20 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Chat will be the standard Q1, A1 format. Include #SAMedchat on every post.

gklasna Apr 20 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Gordon from Eileen Johnson Middle School in Lockwood #SamEdChat

AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Apr 20 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Question 1 is on its way… #SAMedchat

AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Apr 20 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Welcome back @gklasna! I'm glad you can make it tonight! #SAMedchat

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AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Apr 20 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Q1: What is your school brand? ie what is your school’s identity? This would reflect core beliefs, values, purpose, vision, etc. #SAMedchat

gklasna Apr 20 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Thanks for hosting tonight #SAMedchat

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AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Apr 20 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Hi @Sharyl_shar_all ! Welcome to #SAMedchat. Make sure you add our chat name to your tweets tonight :)

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AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Apr 20 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A1: We are known as the International School. Our vision: Unity through Diversity. We instill our core values to our Ss daily. #SAMedchat

gklasna Apr 20 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A1 our vision statement is Legendary Education, Lasting Foundation, Limitless Future #SamEdChat

Sharyl_shar_all Apr 20 @ 9:07 PM EDT

%thecowboyway includes serve students their way. #samedchat

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AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Apr 20 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1.2: Our Core Values: We want our kids to be kind, respectful, responsible, & safe. #SAMedchat

AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Apr 20 @ 9:10 PM EDT

I would dig the #cowboyway :) #SAMedchat

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AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Apr 20 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Wow - That's powerful! #SAMedchat

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gklasna Apr 20 @ 9:11 PM EDT

It was developed by students #SAMedchat

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AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Apr 20 @ 9:12 PM EDT

That's great! How long did it take for you all to develop it? #SAMedchat

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AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Apr 20 @ 9:14 PM EDT

Here comes Question 2… #SAMedchat

gklasna Apr 20 @ 9:14 PM EDT

The students only met a few times under the guidance of a counselor. #SAMedchat

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AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Apr 20 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Q2: How do you ensure that your staff contributes to your school’s identity? #SAMedchat

barbarafrank77 Apr 20 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Barbara from Belgrade. Our motto is Greatness Grows Here. #SAMedchat

AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Apr 20 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Hello my Belgrade friend! Welcome to #SAMedchat!

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AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Apr 20 @ 9:16 PM EDT

And I am digging the motto! #SAMedchat

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AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Apr 20 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A2: A work in progress. I plan on having our Ts review our brand before the start of next school year. What stays, what goes? #SAMedchat

barbarafrank77 Apr 20 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Q2 we do vision, mission, and goal setting activities at staff meetings #SAMedchat

AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Apr 20 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Nice! How often? #SAMedchat

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Sharyl_shar_all Apr 20 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Model it review it imbed it in daily culture teach it explicitly #samedchat

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AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Apr 20 @ 9:18 PM EDT

I may have to visit :) #SAMedchat

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gklasna Apr 20 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A2 We have a leadership team that meets made up of teachers and admin. Also, vision teams that meet monthly. #SamEdChat

AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Apr 20 @ 9:20 PM EDT

I like the idea of vision teams. Who is a part of that? #SAMedchat

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AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Apr 20 @ 9:21 PM EDT

Oooo - how do you imbed it within your culture? #SAMedchat

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Sharyl_shar_all Apr 20 @ 9:21 PM EDT

Anytime #samedchat

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gklasna Apr 20 @ 9:22 PM EDT

All the teachers are on one of 5 teams. Technology, Assessment, Instruction, Relations & School-Wide Management #SAMedchat

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AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Apr 20 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Thank you! #SAMedchat

barbarafrank77 Apr 20 @ 9:19 PM EDT

we work on this at least quarterly. Set our mission and vision last year- goals this year
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AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Apr 20 @ 9:23 PM EDT

And is this under the umbrella of vision? Nice! #SAMedchat

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Sharyl_shar_all Apr 20 @ 9:23 PM EDT

Your brand is the reflection of your culture. Know your culture ensure your brand portrausvyour principles. #samedchat

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AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Apr 20 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Question 3 coming in one minute… #SAMedchat

AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Apr 20 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Truth! #SAMedchat

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AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Apr 20 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Q3: Does your school’s self-identification match the public’s perception of it? How so? #SAMedchat

gklasna Apr 20 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Everything they work on should fall under our mission and vision statements #SAMedchat

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AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Apr 20 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A3: Yes! Our community & families are invited to celebrations, volunteer opps, & meetings all year. They help create our brand #SAMedchat

barbarafrank77 Apr 20 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Q3 we need to do some parent and community surveys to see if perception matches #SAMedchat

Sharyl_shar_all Apr 20 @ 9:28 PM EDT

When members of the public comment with #thecowboyway it tells me Heyerdahl on our team. #samedchat

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gklasna Apr 20 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A3 I think public perception of our school is great. This comes from conversations with people in the community. #SamEdChat

AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Apr 20 @ 9:29 PM EDT

It is important to hear the voice of all stakeholders #SAMedchat

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AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Apr 20 @ 9:29 PM EDT

How did you create your hashtag? #SAMedchat

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AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Apr 20 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Personal convos with your community - no wonder you are POY! Congratulations by the way! #SAMedchat

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Sharyl_shar_all Apr 20 @ 9:31 PM EDT

It is like Jon Gordon's get on the bus...the energy bus. Our community takes pride in #thecowboyway. Clear. #samedchat

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gklasna Apr 20 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Thank you. #SAMedchat

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AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Apr 20 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Get ready for Question 4... #SAMedchat

AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Apr 20 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Q4: How does your school’s brand contribute to student success? #SAMedchat

AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Apr 20 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A4: We try to create opportunities for our Ss to become global citizens. We hope for them to impact our community post Irving #SAMedchat

gklasna Apr 20 @ 9:39 PM EDT

It is our hope that Ss are ready for high school when they leave us. #SamEdChat

AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Apr 20 @ 9:41 PM EDT

I remember you sharing that an earlier #SAMedchat. It is a great hope!

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gklasna Apr 20 @ 9:42 PM EDT

It is a huge goal of ours. #SAMedchat

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VanVurenBZ Apr 20 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Mike from BZ late again! #SAMedchat

AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Apr 20 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Welcome sir! I am glad you can join us #SAMedchat

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AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Apr 20 @ 9:44 PM EDT

The Final Q coming in 1… #SAMedchat

AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Apr 20 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Q5: What makes your school the perfect match for your community? #SAMedchat

kimrunner1 Apr 20 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Just joinIng also. I like to think that since Ss are only at loy for a short time they remember getting their Character Coin. #samedchat

AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Apr 20 @ 9:46 PM EDT

Thank you for being here! What is a Character Coin - sounds interesting #SAMedchat

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AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Apr 20 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A5: I like to think our school and community are deeply connected. We share the same values & beliefs, + we do what's best for Ss #SAMedchat

kimrunner1 Apr 20 @ 9:49 PM EDT

Q5. In a lrg district each school adds a little something different and unique to their neighborhood + to the larger community #samedchat

gklasna Apr 20 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A5 I would agree with @AdrianAdvinMT Our school is a reflection of our communities values & they place a high value on education #SamEdChat

VanVurenBZ Apr 20 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A5: Meeting ALL families where they are without judgement makes Hyalite a good fit in our community. #SAMedchat

AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Apr 20 @ 9:52 PM EDT

I agree! Each of our 8 el schools are top notch, & they bring their special flavor to their coms. Together they make BZN special #SAMedchat

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VanVurenBZ Apr 20 @ 9:54 PM EDT

AGREED! #SAMedchat

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kimrunner1 Apr 20 @ 9:54 PM EDT

We are 95% military students. Their parents get coined for accomplishments I added a character coin to tie Loy & base together. #samedchat

AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Apr 20 @ 9:55 PM EDT

Yes! We need to be there for ALL that pass through our doors! #SAMedchat

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AdrianAdvinMT - Moderator Apr 20 @ 9:56 PM EDT

I love the connection to your community. Thank you for sharing! #SAMedchat

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gklasna Apr 20 @ 9:57 PM EDT

Thanks for hosting tonight @AdrianAdvinMT #SamEdChat

kimrunner1 Apr 20 @ 9:57 PM EDT

Well put @AdrianAdvinMT I love the "flavor part" so true. #samedchat

kimrunner1 Apr 20 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Thanks @AdrianAdvinMT. Sorry I missed the earlier Qs. #samedchat