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BBDaneDell - Moderator May 31 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Q0: What is your favorite thing about summertime? #K12PRchat https://t.co/9cKD5zK773

CraigWilliamsPR May 31 @ 8:01 PM EDT

A1: More time to dedicate to research and planning rather than implementation and evaluation. #K12prchat

kmagette - Moderator May 31 @ 8:01 PM EDT

I'd like to add my @KanSPRA friends to that! It's going to be a great conversation! #k12prchat https://t.co/q2Ek1n1Ddv

JulieThannum May 31 @ 7:58 PM EDT

Calling all @NSPRA @tspra #schoolpr folks & those interested in our organizations to join us now for #k12prchat on summer communications!

JulieThannum May 31 @ 8:01 PM EDT

@INSPRABoard @OKSPRA @NJSchoolPRAssoc @OHSPRA @CalSPRA @GSPRA @mospra @KanSPRA and so many more #k12prchat now!

lesleybruinton May 31 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Ready to go for #k12prchat!

shanehaggerty May 31 @ 8:01 PM EDT

A0: The slower pace & the time to regroup! #k12prchat

TheEimer May 31 @ 8:02 PM EDT

A0: Summer = time to regroup & start working on major initiatives. Also, time to connect with friends & family! #K12PRchat

JulieThannum May 31 @ 8:03 PM EDT

@lesleybruinton Well hello there @alabamaschoolpr #k12prchat

bsnicol2 May 31 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Brian from @HSSD in Green Bay joining #K12PRchat for next hour. A0. Golf - not much time for it with Wisco weather. https://t.co/ndXBKBGlp4

BBDaneDell - Moderator May 31 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Q0: What is your favorite thing about summertime? #K12PRchat https://t.co/9cKD5zK773

andreagribble May 31 @ 8:03 PM EDT

A0 - Andrea here from Wisconsin - favorite thing about summer is the SUN! I love the warmer weather. #k12prchat

cateked May 31 @ 8:03 PM EDT

A0: Fave thing about summer? Very early morning runs/rides (so I can start early summer hours) in DAYLIGHT! #K12PRchat

EdTechMack May 31 @ 8:03 PM EDT

A0: SO not work-related...Happy hour in the driveway with neighbors & games of cornhole while the kids run wild! #K12PRchat

lesleybruinton May 31 @ 8:03 PM EDT

A0: time to reflect on goals met and reset for goals to reach...plus: @NSPRA seminar! #k12prchat

BBDaneDell - Moderator May 31 @ 8:03 PM EDT

I love the sun, and the heat and the water slides and pools and BASEBALL #k12prchat

CraigWilliamsPR May 31 @ 8:03 PM EDT

A0: More time to dedicate to research and planning rather than implementation and evaluation. #K12prchat

JulieThannum May 31 @ 8:04 PM EDT

A0: longer four-day strategic work weeks with Friday's off!! #k12prchat

EdTechMack May 31 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Hey, @MOSPRApros -- are you coming? The party has started! #k12prchat

BBDaneDell - Moderator May 31 @ 8:04 PM EDT

@bsnicol2 @HSSD How could I forget golf. Maybe cause I have 4 kids under 5 yo. That will cut into your free time. #k12prchat

BBDaneDell - Moderator May 31 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Q1: What audiences are the hardest to reach in the summer and how can we reach them better? #K12PRchat https://t.co/9xMN3Lm61X

kmagette - Moderator May 31 @ 8:05 PM EDT

#k12PRchat A0 watching my 10 y.o. play baseball. It's everything good about being a kid.

NewsBoss May 31 @ 8:05 PM EDT

A0: summertime😀 #k12prchat https://t.co/ZW7OiFc9pX

EdTechMack May 31 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Cost prohibitive for us when we needed a babysitter, too, @BBDaneDell @bsnicol2 -- figure we'll pick it up again when we retire. #k12prchat

lesleybruinton May 31 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Oooh! Good ones! #FourStepProcessWorks #k12prchat https://t.co/XcZY51yFtW

CraigWilliamsPR May 31 @ 8:03 PM EDT

A0: More time to dedicate to research and planning rather than implementation and evaluation. #K12prchat

kmagette - Moderator May 31 @ 8:05 PM EDT

@shanehaggerty Last time I could see him on Tweetdeck. Not tonight! :( @BBDaneDell #k12prchat

andreagribble May 31 @ 8:05 PM EDT

A0 - and this summer, I'm excited to met my favorite #k12prchat peeps IRL at @NSPRA in Chicago!!

TheEimer May 31 @ 8:06 PM EDT

A1: Staff - they don’t check email! We’re trying to keep them informed with quick updates via websites & social media. #K12PRchat

kmagette - Moderator May 31 @ 8:07 PM EDT

A1: Employees - they tune out (and rightfully so). If it weren't for our district FB, not sure we'd reach many of them at all. #k12PRchat

EdTechMack May 31 @ 8:08 PM EDT

A1: Those who aren't on social media...Many take a break from email. How to stay connected to them? Eek. Million $ ?, there. #k12prchat

kmagette - Moderator May 31 @ 8:08 PM EDT

@lesleybruinton @andreagribble @NSPRA @shanehaggerty There will be a #k12PRchat tweet-up! @BBDaneDell has the details!

JulieThannum May 31 @ 8:08 PM EDT

@TheEimer Agree! School staff are touch and go through summer communications and families travel right up until start of school #k12prchat

NewsBoss May 31 @ 8:09 PM EDT

@shanehaggerty congrats on the @NSPRA Gold Medallion award!!! #k12prchat

BBDaneDell - Moderator May 31 @ 8:09 PM EDT

Yep. Tweetup will be Monday, July 18 starting at 7:00 pm Underground Nightclub, 56 W Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60654. #k12prchat

EdTechMack May 31 @ 8:09 PM EDT

Amen, @kmagette! I also created a FB group and @RemindHQ text "class" for them to stay in touch -- helps a LOT. #k12prchat

BBDaneDell - Moderator May 31 @ 8:10 PM EDT

@TheEimer I never thought of staff, but they are key to keep in the loop. #k12prchat

shanehaggerty May 31 @ 8:10 PM EDT

@NewsBoss Thanks so much! It's exciting they saw value in a career-tech campaign. I'm honored. #k12prchat

JulieThannum May 31 @ 8:10 PM EDT

@NSPRA seminar in Chicago this July expected to be our biggest and best ever @INSPRABoard #k12prchat

andreagribble May 31 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A1 - I think connecting with staff is the toughest. With SM, we can help keep students engaged with fun contests and updates. #k12prchat

CraigWilliamsPR May 31 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A1: Teachers. Many travel, attend conferences, spend time w/ fam. @lesleybruinton & I are creating intranet to keep them informed #k12prchat

BBDaneDell - Moderator May 31 @ 8:11 PM EDT

@EdTechMack We have other outlets. Takes a little more effort and creative thinking. A great question for the group. #k12prchat

cateked May 31 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A0+ - Fave thing about THIS Summer? @NSPRA seminar with #k12prchat friends!

BBDaneDell - Moderator May 31 @ 8:11 PM EDT

@JulieThannum @NSPRA @INSPRABoard And Baddest ever!! #k12prchat

lesleybruinton May 31 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A1: connecting with staff, especially when you NEED to engage with them during the summer. #k12prchat

BBDaneDell - Moderator May 31 @ 8:12 PM EDT

@CraigWilliamsPR @lesleybruinton Fun content could be cool too. Tell us what you are doing over the summer. Highlighting staff. #k12prchat

shanehaggerty May 31 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A1: Our staff is checked out in the summer for the most part. Tough comms challenge. #k12prchat

NewsBoss May 31 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A1: Getting students to register for kindergarten before the first day is an annual challenge for us #k12prchat

cateked May 31 @ 8:13 PM EDT

A1: Families head out of town & kids away at camp - good time to connect with community partners (library, village, park dist) #K12PRchat

kmagette - Moderator May 31 @ 8:13 PM EDT

@NewsBoss So, you're saying you don't like an extra 50 kids on the first day of school? #k12prchat

BBDaneDell - Moderator May 31 @ 8:14 PM EDT

@shanehaggerty Is there enough benefit to communicating with them in the summer? Better to let them be? #k12prchat

JulieThannum May 31 @ 8:14 PM EDT

Seems social media may be the best way to connect with staff during summer; can almost bet we'll do a "share your vacation pics" #k12prchat

BBDaneDell - Moderator May 31 @ 8:14 PM EDT

@NewsBoss That is a big deal. New to the system. #k12prchat

BBDaneDell - Moderator May 31 @ 8:14 PM EDT

Q2: What tools/methods have you found work best connecting in the summer? #K12PRchat https://t.co/QI41UCYegg

NewsBoss May 31 @ 8:14 PM EDT

@kmagette we have a line out the door at student registration on the Friday before! #k12prchat

shanehaggerty May 31 @ 8:15 PM EDT

@BBDaneDell They deserve to be checked out, but would like to engage them earlier than two days b4 school starts. #k12prchat

EdTechMack May 31 @ 8:15 PM EDT

@NewsBoss @kmagette WOW. We have screenings each spring -- required before they can enroll. Can't imagine! #k12prchat

JulieThannum May 31 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A1: summer social media offers great opportunity to show "how schools spend our summer" capital needs, summer school, staff PD #k12prchat

TTMobile_us May 31 @ 8:16 PM EDT

#k12prchat is now trending in USA, ranking 47

kmagette - Moderator May 31 @ 8:16 PM EDT

@EdTechMack @NewsBoss But really - nothing is REQUIRED in public ed, right? Show up any day, we'll get you in. Such a challenge. #k12prchat

shanehaggerty May 31 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A2: While it seems antiquated, direct mail still works best for us, along w/FB ads, social media. #k12prchat

BBDaneDell - Moderator May 31 @ 8:16 PM EDT

@shanehaggerty 2 days before school probably stresses them out too. #k12prchat

kmagette - Moderator May 31 @ 8:16 PM EDT

@JulieThannum YES - I always wish I could do better at this. I'm so tired by the time June/July roll around. #k12prchat

JulieThannum May 31 @ 8:17 PM EDT

Wait, educators work all summer? 🙄 why yes, yes we do! #k12prchat

TheEimer May 31 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A2: We connect via website & newsletters. Hoping to promote social media, district hashtag, & district-wide Twitter chat #K12PRchat

JulieThannum May 31 @ 8:18 PM EDT

@shanehaggerty Wow, direct mail?? Impressive. What do you mail them? #k12prchat

EdTechMack May 31 @ 8:18 PM EDT

A2: Hoping our new app will fill a void! Then, social media, of course. #k12prchat

kmagette - Moderator May 31 @ 8:18 PM EDT

@bsnicol2 @lesleybruinton Yes. We just need to choose and frame messages in context that resonates w staff on break. #k12prchat

andreagribble May 31 @ 8:18 PM EDT

A2 - Our schools utilize direct mail, websites - but mostly social media. Good news can travel fast! #k12prchat

NewsBoss May 31 @ 8:18 PM EDT

A2: School websites- having comprehensive back to school is our summer focus- past years missing info& adding Facebook at schools #k12prchat

EdTechMack May 31 @ 8:18 PM EDT

Beat me to the question, @JulieThannum @shanehaggerty -- wondered the same thing! #k12prchat

BBDaneDell - Moderator May 31 @ 8:18 PM EDT

@JulieThannum That is an untold story. When we go dark the perception is everyone is on vacation. Have to be visible. #k12prchat

lesleybruinton May 31 @ 8:18 PM EDT

A2: look to see where your audience has shifted during the summer (another agency?) and connect with that group on social. #k12prchat

shanehaggerty May 31 @ 8:19 PM EDT

@JulieThannum iPad 1:1 info, uniform fitting info, student fee info, some postcard reminders, back to school info, etc. #k12prchat

nmdries May 31 @ 8:19 PM EDT

Working on referendum all this summer. No slowdown this year. #k12prchat

kmagette - Moderator May 31 @ 8:20 PM EDT

#k12PRchat A2 Summer letter from principal to staff is very effective. Esp affordable and feasible in a small district.

BBDaneDell - Moderator May 31 @ 8:20 PM EDT

@EdTechMack Being over an app, I wonder what push notifications impact in the summer may be? #k12prchat

JulieThannum May 31 @ 8:20 PM EDT

@lesleybruinton sneaky and simple, yet brilliant 😜👍🏻 #k12prchat

NewsBoss May 31 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A2: This is the summer that if you are not everywhere on #socialmedia, then you are #k12 getting left behind. Parents expect it. #k12prchat

lesleybruinton May 31 @ 8:21 PM EDT

@JulieThannum Call it "market research!" #k12prchat

BBDaneDell - Moderator May 31 @ 8:21 PM EDT

@nmdries I think telling the stories of items like this is important. Shows the moving pieces behind the scenes. #k12prchat

bsnicol2 May 31 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A2. We will do more video this summer now that I'm better at measuring results. By we I mean @HSSDIntern #K12PRchat https://t.co/wqLOFe6PA5

BBDaneDell - Moderator May 31 @ 8:14 PM EDT

Q2: What tools/methods have you found work best connecting in the summer? #K12PRchat https://t.co/QI41UCYegg

kmagette - Moderator May 31 @ 8:21 PM EDT

@JulieThannum @lesleybruinton Our local public library has been big for connecting w employees and parents! #k12prchat

shanehaggerty May 31 @ 8:21 PM EDT

@NewsBoss I agree. I used to think I could take it easy on social over the summer, but summer strategy & content is important #k12prchat

cateked May 31 @ 8:21 PM EDT

Q2: Need to be direct in summer - emails to families is the only way. Famer's Market day with supt/BOE also is great connection! #K12PRchat

sabreangel May 31 @ 8:21 PM EDT

Anyone have success with social media engagement aside from asking for vacation pics? Tried a few things last year, big flops. #k12prchat

NewsBoss May 31 @ 8:21 PM EDT

Letter can also be put on school website and school social- more band for the buck! #k12prchat https://t.co/0mpA1x6Eso

kmagette - Moderator May 31 @ 8:20 PM EDT

#k12PRchat A2 Summer letter from principal to staff is very effective. Esp affordable and feasible in a small district.

EdTechMack May 31 @ 8:21 PM EDT

@BBDaneDell I'm hoping to have that info soon -- just launched the app Friday. Your notifications component is next to tackle! #k12prchat

WheelerCFB May 31 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A2 - You have to have a voice on social media everyday... 365 days a year #k12prchat

lesleybruinton May 31 @ 8:22 PM EDT

See?? It works! #k12prchat https://t.co/lfTuI3GgpK

kmagette - Moderator May 31 @ 8:21 PM EDT

@JulieThannum @lesleybruinton Our local public library has been big for connecting w employees and parents! #k12prchat

JulieThannum May 31 @ 8:22 PM EDT

@lesleybruinton Even more brilliant! Slipping in that time-tested RPIE process 😁 #k12prchat

nmdries May 31 @ 8:22 PM EDT

@NewsBoss #k12prchat Getting an intern to help with that exactly.

JoshuaTSauer May 31 @ 8:22 PM EDT

Sorry, I'm late! Was on a date... (If you're wondering..It went well!) #k12prchat

kmagette - Moderator May 31 @ 8:22 PM EDT

@sabreangel Same - I've seen countdown ideas, but need to refresh. And really, that won't start til late July. #k12prchat

NewsBoss May 31 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A2: You can always write guest commentaries for your local paper, good visibility and you can hit summer themes multiple times! #k12prchat

BBDaneDell - Moderator May 31 @ 8:23 PM EDT

Q3: What types of content do parents, student and the community grasp during the summer? #K12PRchat https://t.co/SUBS2zgoWy

EdTechMack May 31 @ 8:23 PM EDT

@cateked Tell me more! #k12prchat

JoshuaTSauer May 31 @ 8:23 PM EDT

A2) Ts check out for the summer! Time for us to regroup! We'll hit Ts and Ss again come August after #NSPRA 😂 #k12prchat

WheelerCFB May 31 @ 8:24 PM EDT

Parenting tips, program highlight reminders, back to school, kindergarten advice for new parents #k12prchat https://t.co/Rrza3PN84T

sabreangel May 31 @ 8:21 PM EDT

Anyone have success with social media engagement aside from asking for vacation pics? Tried a few things last year, big flops. #k12prchat

JulieThannum May 31 @ 8:24 PM EDT

Well way to go @JoshuaTSauer Should have invited your ❤️ date to join us all for #k12prchat

braddomitrovich May 31 @ 8:24 PM EDT

Sorry I'm late! #K12PRchat

kmagette - Moderator May 31 @ 8:25 PM EDT

A3 We have co-op'd messaging w library and parks/rec. Good for the community, then good for us. Keeps us relevant, at minimum #k12prchat

NewsBoss May 31 @ 8:25 PM EDT

@sabreangel @shanehaggerty #summervacationphoto #stoptheslide #roadtriphorrorstories #k12prchat

TheEimer May 31 @ 8:25 PM EDT

A3: Parents want easy & quick access to school news, calendar events & anything related to Back to School! #K12PRchat

EdTechMack May 31 @ 8:25 PM EDT

@sabreangel I'm going to try a "where are they now" idea -- feature our alumni of the 50th & other reunions being planned. #k12prchat

WheelerCFB May 31 @ 8:25 PM EDT

A2 - launching new website, back to school content, testing new video marketing tactics #k12prchat

lesleybruinton May 31 @ 8:25 PM EDT

Const. projects that resonate w community. Showcase staff summer involvement in community. Summer school #k12prchat https://t.co/uxaoUBFATY

kmagette - Moderator May 31 @ 8:22 PM EDT

@sabreangel Same - I've seen countdown ideas, but need to refresh. And really, that won't start til late July. #k12prchat

braddomitrovich May 31 @ 8:26 PM EDT

@WheelerCFB Agree with Jason. People might be on vacation, but they don't take a vacation from social media often. #K12PRchat

cateked May 31 @ 8:26 PM EDT

@EdTechMack Sat. Farmer's Market, a booth w/supt and 1-2 BOE (& me) 2x per summer. Chance to answer Qs, share info, just say hi! #K12prchat

shanehaggerty May 31 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A3: I am creating a Parent Guide to Back to School VIewbook to mail to our 700+ families. This is a much needed tactic for us. #k12prchat

kmagette - Moderator May 31 @ 8:26 PM EDT

@WheelerCFB Do you get good engagement w these of posts? They generally fizzle here. Not sure what I'm missing in formula... #k12prchat

BBDaneDell - Moderator May 31 @ 8:26 PM EDT

@EdTechMack @sabreangel Super cool. I love those. #k12prchat

JulieThannum May 31 @ 8:26 PM EDT

@WheelerCFB Making us all look like summer time slackers? #webettergetonthestick #k12prchat

EdTechMack May 31 @ 8:27 PM EDT

@cateked GREAT idea! Consider it "stolen." 😜 #k12prchat

lesleybruinton May 31 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A3: before you provide anything else: POST THAT BACK-TO-SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST. #k12prchat

JoshuaTSauer May 31 @ 8:27 PM EDT

. @BBDaneDell Since you asked...He was really hot and loved the burger joint I picked. #k12prchat https://t.co/tNkSW0u5Bn

BBDaneDell - Moderator May 31 @ 8:27 PM EDT

I think looking at what @BuzzFeed does could give us a lot of ideas for "fun" things to do over the summer. #k12prchat

kmagette - Moderator May 31 @ 8:27 PM EDT

@TheEimer School supply lists are top! Not sexy, but high on the need-to-know scale! #k12prchat

shanehaggerty May 31 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A3: We have only juniors & seniors at our school; they seem to need even more comms than younger students! #k12prchat

sabreangel May 31 @ 8:27 PM EDT

@WheelerCFB hm, see we do most of that during the yr. Kindergarten 101 is spring, back to school is Sept. Will try others, thx. #k12prchat

NewsBoss May 31 @ 8:27 PM EDT

Another summer social idea: success stories- we are shooting them now for use over summer to keep the success brand rolling! #k12prchat

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JulieThannum May 31 @ 8:28 PM EDT

@lesleybruinton It's like they are sittin around just waiting on that supply list and it hasn't changed in a decade 😳 #k12prchat

EdTechMack May 31 @ 8:28 PM EDT

@lesleybruinton We're adding something new on that front this year: Amazon supply lists...we'll see how it goes! #k12prchat

braddomitrovich May 31 @ 8:28 PM EDT

#K12PRchat Stories about how hard custodial and maintenance folks work during the summer are great!

NewsBoss May 31 @ 8:28 PM EDT

nobody like standing in Walmart trying to find the right supply sheet! #k12prchat https://t.co/29DsfRfabl

kmagette - Moderator May 31 @ 8:27 PM EDT

@TheEimer School supply lists are top! Not sexy, but high on the need-to-know scale! #k12prchat

JoshuaTSauer May 31 @ 8:29 PM EDT

A3) I usually tune down the social media ad spending during summer.. Focus more on getting caught up. Start back up mid-July. #K12PRchat

TheEimer May 31 @ 8:29 PM EDT

Also launching a new website design in July with more focus on social media connections - baby steps! #K12PRchat

bsnicol2 May 31 @ 8:29 PM EDT

@NewsBoss We are trying a daily video report from our very successful summer school program. And again, by we, I mean @HSSDIntern #K12PRchat

sabreangel May 31 @ 8:29 PM EDT

@EdTechMack that's a good idea, focus on alumni. We have alumni Hall of Fame in Sep/Oct, but theres a lot of alumni to go around. #k12prchat

braddomitrovich May 31 @ 8:29 PM EDT

@lesleybruinton Also, send the supply lists to all the local stores so they have the correct one! #K12PRchat

shanehaggerty May 31 @ 8:29 PM EDT

@bsnicol2 Sounds like @HSSDIntern is going to get some great experience! And be tired at the end of each day! :) #k12prchat

BBDaneDell - Moderator May 31 @ 8:30 PM EDT

@braddomitrovich Celebrating and telling the stories of the "small folks" is a great move for saying we care about everyone. #k12prchat

TheEimer May 31 @ 8:30 PM EDT

@kmagette Totally! We've already posted a link on our website for school supplies!! #K12PRchat

kmagette - Moderator May 31 @ 8:30 PM EDT

@lesleybruinton Yep! And post it everywhere you can! You'll be a hero with every click! #k12prchat

andreagribble May 31 @ 8:30 PM EDT

A3 -We continue with #TBT photos, alumni features, and year in review highlights. Also share helpful tips for learning in summer. #k12prchat

NewsBoss May 31 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Summer is the Superbowl for the maintenance divisions! great #k12prchat stories that will effect students.. https://t.co/F1c6eAegok

braddomitrovich May 31 @ 8:28 PM EDT

#K12PRchat Stories about how hard custodial and maintenance folks work during the summer are great!

JulieThannum May 31 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Not to be outdone by @WheelerCFB We are publishing our 2nd annual Inside Carroll magazine mid August - paid for by advertising #k12prchat

JoshuaTSauer May 31 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Going to #NSPRA? #K12PRchat

CraigWilliamsPR May 31 @ 8:31 PM EDT

A2: We are hosting community meetings to hear parent & community members' feedback. Good speaking face-2-face w/ stakeholders. #k12prchat

BBDaneDell - Moderator May 31 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Q4: Why is it important to connect throughout the summer? Why can’t we just go dark? #K12PRchat https://t.co/2JwotvOM1o

EdTechMack May 31 @ 8:32 PM EDT

@CraigWilliamsPR Do you offer childcare for parents? We haven't tried these in summer, but love the idea! #k12prchat

WheelerCFB May 31 @ 8:33 PM EDT

We are tackling a new website that we are doing entirely in-house. #k12prchat Big task…

TheEimer May 31 @ 8:33 PM EDT

A4: Everyone should know about progress/changes happening to schools over the summer. Sneak peek into what next year will bring! #K12PRchat

shanehaggerty May 31 @ 8:34 PM EDT

I admit I'm a little burnt out after this yr & all of ur amazing summer ideas are making me have anxiety #k12prchat https://t.co/5GpZG6deUL

EdTechMack May 31 @ 8:34 PM EDT

@WheelerCFB Holy Hannah. #k12prchat https://t.co/4Y9K6Yxu5C

NewsBoss May 31 @ 8:34 PM EDT

@bsnicol2 calling his shot for #nspra2016 give this man one man shop help! #k12prchat

kmagette - Moderator May 31 @ 8:34 PM EDT

A4 - If we aren't telling our own story, somebody else is! Can never let down that effort. Stakes are too high! #k12prchat

BBDaneDell - Moderator May 31 @ 8:34 PM EDT

But you love the grind #AmIRight #k12prchat https://t.co/66OsbEfhBn

shanehaggerty May 31 @ 8:34 PM EDT

I admit I'm a little burnt out after this yr & all of ur amazing summer ideas are making me have anxiety #k12prchat https://t.co/5GpZG6deUL

andreagribble May 31 @ 8:35 PM EDT

A4: Schools are the heart of the community, need be present. Also SM has to be 365 days or you disappear! Must stay relevant. #k12prchat

TheEimer May 31 @ 8:35 PM EDT

@WheelerCFB Wow! Color me impressed - we are just updating to a new template design & it's overwhelming. Good luck! #K12PRchat

bsnicol2 May 31 @ 8:35 PM EDT

A4. Easy one: many of our teachers & leaders work throughout the summer. We need to tell those stories. #K12PRchat https://t.co/5vb0Twv89M

BBDaneDell - Moderator May 31 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Q4: Why is it important to connect throughout the summer? Why can’t we just go dark? #K12PRchat https://t.co/2JwotvOM1o

lesleybruinton May 31 @ 8:35 PM EDT

A4: In case Facebook or Twitter decides to change its algorithm AGAIN. #k12prchat

JulieThannum May 31 @ 8:36 PM EDT

Wait, we have questions tonight??? JK @BBDaneDell Talking about going dark; can't see your questions tonight 🙄 #k12prchat

EdTechMack May 31 @ 8:36 PM EDT

@kmagette @lesleybruinton FAQ here: https://t.co/qtB9gp75zo #k12prchat

BBDaneDell - Moderator May 31 @ 8:36 PM EDT

Truth. In today's world, someone is always telling the story. Better to be us. #k12prchat https://t.co/0iNMjXC4gh

kmagette - Moderator May 31 @ 8:34 PM EDT

A4 - If we aren't telling our own story, somebody else is! Can never let down that effort. Stakes are too high! #k12prchat

shanehaggerty May 31 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A4: Summertime actually presents an excellent time to fill some news cycles & social media with positive stories! #k12prchat

WheelerCFB May 31 @ 8:36 PM EDT

Developing a scrolling website that is very mobile responsive. Less menus, more visuals and big buttons #k12prchat https://t.co/P2VCGxdisU

BBDaneDell - Moderator May 31 @ 8:34 PM EDT

@WheelerCFB That is a huge project. What was the reason for doing it in house?

EdTechMack May 31 @ 8:37 PM EDT

@CraigWilliamsPR Always some HS kids who need volunteer hours! #k12prchat

NewsBoss May 31 @ 8:38 PM EDT

Post how to create #socialmedia accounts on school websites- get parents up 2 speed before they need it #k12prchat

JulieThannum May 31 @ 8:38 PM EDT

Q4: #schoolpr folks never sleep; why would we go dark during our creative summer months? 😎☀️#educate #engage #empower #k12prchat

TheEimer May 31 @ 8:38 PM EDT

Our team is also working on some self-promotion to increase visibility & spread the "awesome" #ProjectPeacock @edtech_neumann #K12PRchat

EdTechMack May 31 @ 8:39 PM EDT

@TheEimer @edtech_neumann Love the hashtag! Tell me more! #k12prchat

sabreangel May 31 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A4: I agree w/what's being said but keeping it authentic is hard. You can lose audience trust even if active if not authentic. #k12prchat

JoshuaTSauer May 31 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A4) I reuse/repurpose content for summer. Sprinkle it here and there. Mostly plan and design our FY17 campaigns. #K12PRchat

sabreangel May 31 @ 8:39 PM EDT

@lesleybruinton oh you know they will! #k12prchat

NewsBoss May 31 @ 8:39 PM EDT

Has anyone rolled out text messaging? looking for ideas of how to get opt-in forms and website in front of all eyes over summer. #k12prchat

kmagette - Moderator May 31 @ 8:39 PM EDT

@sabreangel It is hard - keeping it meaningful to an audience that is largely in "vacation" mode is a real challenge. #k12prchat

braddomitrovich May 31 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Another #K12PRchat story idea is to focus on teachers doing some unique staff development.

WheelerCFB May 31 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Blog article that I wrote about getting ahead of competition by being active during the summer https://t.co/yQUUABdmBb #k12prchat

BBDaneDell - Moderator May 31 @ 8:41 PM EDT

Q5: How can we get our communities to the school when school is not in session? #K12PRchat https://t.co/kjzfmh8oNX

WheelerCFB May 31 @ 8:41 PM EDT

One of our best summer posts was how to have a weeklong staycation for under $50 #k12prchat https://t.co/VD0nDRKzQE

kmagette - Moderator May 31 @ 8:39 PM EDT

@sabreangel It is hard - keeping it meaningful to an audience that is largely in "vacation" mode is a real challenge. #k12prchat

billhandy May 31 @ 8:41 PM EDT

A4 don't forget to sprinkle in some learning opportunities for students and families. Consider including snapchat with this. #K12PRchat

BBDaneDell - Moderator May 31 @ 8:41 PM EDT

If you aren't doing it, somebody, somewhere is doing it. #k12prchat https://t.co/LHYhe7LZFY

WheelerCFB May 31 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Blog article that I wrote about getting ahead of competition by being active during the summer https://t.co/yQUUABdmBb #k12prchat

EdTechMack May 31 @ 8:41 PM EDT

@NewsBoss FB & email got it done for us. We're switching this yr, so June = campaign plans for "enrollment at enrollment," ha! #k12prchat

jorge_gamer123 May 31 @ 8:42 PM EDT

☑MORE FREE 336 FOLLOWERS ▶https://t.co/l52yOp9N5q #StupidQuestionsDoExist #k12prchat

shanehaggerty May 31 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A5: Summer camps & allowing your facilities be used for community events. #k12prchat

braddomitrovich May 31 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Summer is also a great time to pitch stories and get to know your education reporters. #K12PRchat

BBDaneDell - Moderator May 31 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Using the summer as a way of "educating" the community on other items is great. #k12prchat https://t.co/PiNsZTAKdB

WheelerCFB May 31 @ 8:41 PM EDT
One of our best summer posts was how to have a weeklong staycation for under $50 #k12prchat https://t.co/VD0nDRKzQE
- kmagette - Moderator May 31 @ 8:39 PM EDT
  
  @sabreangel It is hard - keeping it meaningful to an audience that is largely in "vacation" mode is a real challenge. #k12prchat

kmagette - Moderator May 31 @ 8:42 PM EDT

@NewsBoss We use SMS as part of our parent notification system. A key communication tool for families. #k12prchat

TheEimer May 31 @ 8:42 PM EDT

@EdTechMack We name all our projects: "peacock" seemed appropriate, as we are showing our feathers! #K12PRchat https://t.co/PVuorTFlNq

JulieThannum May 31 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Q5: engagement isn't always about physical presence, esp in summer; provide content and be consistently present #theywillfollow #k12prchat

kmagette - Moderator May 31 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A5 In my district, CAMPS! Soccer, science, xc, culinary, football, bball ... you name it! Families in schools all summer! #k12prchat

WheelerCFB May 31 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A5 - I think having summer educational exploration camps put on by high school students is great to showcase programs #k12prchat

JoshuaTSauer May 31 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A4B) The Okla. legislature has literally asked K12 districts to go dark so we can refurbish the Capitol. #k12prchat https://t.co/6uPuPoswtk

TheEimer May 31 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A5: We are highlighting our school libraries this summer with character themes, therapy dogs & STEAM activities! #K12PRchat @butterfli820

shanehaggerty May 31 @ 8:44 PM EDT

@JoshuaTSauer You cannot be serious. #k12prchat

EdTechMack May 31 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A5: We have summer school now through 7/14, & those not in use are getting improvements done. Time to share THOSE stories! #k12prchat

BBDaneDell - Moderator May 31 @ 8:44 PM EDT

SMS has a 99% open rate. Think about that. Sit down. Digest it. It's real. #K12prchat https://t.co/5FBRMqF2Jo

kmagette - Moderator May 31 @ 8:42 PM EDT

@NewsBoss We use SMS as part of our parent notification system. A key communication tool for families. #k12prchat

andreagribble May 31 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A5 - I agree, school engagement isn't always being present at the school. Getting them to speak up on SM over summer can help! #k12prchat

JulieThannum May 31 @ 8:45 PM EDT

Be sure to provide refresh and renewal time for yourself; I think @NSPRA seminar in Chicago sounds like a perfect PD/fun time #k12prchat

kmagette - Moderator May 31 @ 8:45 PM EDT

@shanehaggerty @JoshuaTSauer Well, in KS, we are likely to be shut down by supreme court on July 1. So it's forced darkness. :/ #k12prchat

EdTechMack May 31 @ 8:46 PM EDT

@TheEimer LOVE! Now to get my brain going to think of something so clever! #K12PRChat

BBDaneDell - Moderator May 31 @ 8:46 PM EDT

@JoshuaTSauer Is this real life? #k12prchat https://t.co/CeG9BQz2eA

TheEimer May 31 @ 8:46 PM EDT

@WheelerCFB This is on our team's wishlist too! We're all about Student Engagement! #K12PRchat

andreagribble May 31 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A5 - My school did a great job "selling" summer school - my 2nd grader demanded that she go... #k12prchat

lesleybruinton May 31 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A5: you can encourage engagement if your board has big decisions to make over the summer: dress code, new superintendent, etc. #k12prchat

shanehaggerty May 31 @ 8:47 PM EDT

@kmagette @JoshuaTSauer The districts won't be allowed to be open?? #k12prchat

JoshuaTSauer May 31 @ 8:47 PM EDT

We have SYA during summer. 1000+ kids. Great marketing event for us. https://t.co/5VwCIZIabr #k12prchat https://t.co/0j7jztq8sK

BBDaneDell - Moderator May 31 @ 8:48 PM EDT

Kids should WANT to go to school. We need to do better at making school desirable. #k12prchat https://t.co/yLxNA8mArM

andreagribble May 31 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A5 - My school did a great job "selling" summer school - my 2nd grader demanded that she go... #k12prchat

lesleybruinton May 31 @ 8:48 PM EDT

Great fact! #research #k12prchat https://t.co/fmrYc7DcOT

BBDaneDell - Moderator May 31 @ 8:44 PM EDT
SMS has a 99% open rate. Think about that. Sit down. Digest it. It's real. #K12prchat https://t.co/5FBRMqF2Jo
- kmagette - Moderator May 31 @ 8:42 PM EDT
  
  @NewsBoss We use SMS as part of our parent notification system. A key communication tool for families. #k12prchat

EdTechMack May 31 @ 8:49 PM EDT

@kmagette @shanehaggerty Grrrr. My kids are at a mild freak out point, but will escalate for sure -- esp the 1 starting HS. #k12prchat

BBDaneDell - Moderator May 31 @ 8:49 PM EDT

Guess what has about a 50% delivery rate? Phone calls. Insane I know, but nobody listens to voicemails. #k12prchat https://t.co/ttkwXfvh75

lesleybruinton May 31 @ 8:48 PM EDT
Great fact! #research #k12prchat https://t.co/fmrYc7DcOT
- BBDaneDell - Moderator May 31 @ 8:44 PM EDT
  
  SMS has a 99% open rate. Think about that. Sit down. Digest it. It's real. #K12prchat https://t.co/5FBRMqF2Jo
  
  kmagette - Moderator May 31 @ 8:42 PM EDT
  
  @NewsBoss We use SMS as part of our parent notification system. A key communication tool for families. #k12prchat

BBDaneDell - Moderator May 31 @ 8:50 PM EDT

Q6: What community partners can we reach out to in order to be visible to our community in the summer? #K12PRchat https://t.co/17wLuq92xh

JoshuaTSauer May 31 @ 8:50 PM EDT

I still love my state w/ all my ❤️. Thousands of Ss still need public ed. #OklaEd #k12prchat https://t.co/qBIsnPL0td

WheelerCFB May 31 @ 8:48 PM EDT

I do some of my best thinking in the dark… well if my laptop is charged… Sorry for lack of support https://t.co/umDvus1XMb

EdTechMack May 31 @ 8:51 PM EDT

@JoshuaTSauer When did you start promoting? New to role, so was brought in late for SS planning. 2017 will be WAY different. 😉 #k12prchat

TheEimer May 31 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A5: Also communicating a HUGE tech initiative this summer: our 3 year plan for 1:1 - trying to keep everyone updated & informed #K12PRchat

BBDaneDell - Moderator May 31 @ 8:52 PM EDT

@WheelerCFB Text is short, its non-interruptive and you can view it later. In other words, it matches what parents want. #k12prchat

EdTechMack May 31 @ 8:52 PM EDT

@BBDaneDell And many who make the calls don't craft the right message. #toolong #toooften #k12prchat

JulieThannum May 31 @ 8:52 PM EDT

States where funding is scarce & criticism of public educ is high need parent engagement more than ever before! #tellyourstory #k12prchat

kmagette - Moderator May 31 @ 8:52 PM EDT

@shanehaggerty @JoshuaTSauer Actually, some of my KS friends were in NYT today. :) https://t.co/dWXNtUYyMv #k12prchat

lesleybruinton May 31 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A6: why not pair up with your mayor?? #k12prchat

BBDaneDell - Moderator May 31 @ 8:53 PM EDT

@lesleybruinton @chrisjenks Here is the article I wrote on better mass notification for today's world. #k12prchat https://t.co/BqtyZv5xc6

kmagette - Moderator May 31 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A6 Local library & ministerial alliance have been serving free lunches to kids - been a great partnership for schools! #k12prchat

jpcostume May 31 @ 8:54 PM EDT

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TheEimer May 31 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A6: Community libraries & park districts are the easiest ways to connect to our parents & students over the summer! #K12PRchat

WheelerCFB May 31 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A6 - We are doing a Learn More. Achieve More Conference (PD for our Teachers) with corporate sponsored keynote speakers #k12prchat

BBDaneDell - Moderator May 31 @ 8:54 PM EDT

We need more parent warriors willing to go to battle for us. They don't just appear out of thin air. #k12prchat https://t.co/HbANI7qoNk

JulieThannum May 31 @ 8:52 PM EDT

States where funding is scarce & criticism of public educ is high need parent engagement more than ever before! #tellyourstory #k12prchat

andreacapere May 31 @ 8:54 PM EDT

.@billhandy Can you share more on how you're using Snapchat in your district? #K12PRchat

shanehaggerty May 31 @ 8:55 PM EDT

A6: An social media influencer campaign, utilizing online influencers to spread key messages can keep your district top of mind #k12prchat

BBDaneDell - Moderator May 31 @ 8:55 PM EDT

@EdTechMack This is very true. And using text to speech. Please shoot me now. #k12prchat

andreacapere May 31 @ 8:55 PM EDT

.@FWPS210 shares info on college/career preparedness each Friday on social, continuing convo over summer #k12PRchat https://t.co/B8gR5YloHa

shanehaggerty May 31 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A4: Summertime actually presents an excellent time to fill some news cycles & social media with positive stories! #k12prchat

EdTechMack May 31 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Wow -- haven't seen spam here before and had to report/block...#k12prchat is on fiyah! 🔥

andreacapere May 31 @ 8:56 PM EDT

@kswensonfwps - take note! #K12PRchat https://t.co/5aUqlVfG5h

braddomitrovich May 31 @ 8:28 PM EDT

#K12PRchat Stories about how hard custodial and maintenance folks work during the summer are great!

JoshuaTSauer May 31 @ 8:56 PM EDT

A6) Legislative network & community leaders. Chambers. Build relationships for FY17. We have volunteer liaisons. #k12prchat

sabreangel May 31 @ 8:57 PM EDT

@JulieThannum so true, but unfortunately communications is usually one of the first things cut. Counterintuitive! #k12prchat

BBDaneDell - Moderator May 31 @ 8:57 PM EDT

@lesleybruinton Thanks. Share it around. I think the #k12prchat and #schoolpr world need to have this knowledge.

JulieThannum May 31 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A6: we will be working on school safety coordination with our community first responders this summer #SAFEdragon #k12prchat

BBDaneDell - Moderator May 31 @ 8:58 PM EDT

Thank you everyone for another great chat. Awesome people = awesome ideas. #k12prchat

EdTechMack May 31 @ 8:58 PM EDT

@BBDaneDell That & speech to text, IMO, are the WORST ways to communicate & easiest ways to look foolish. #k12prchat https://t.co/9LnnToZ8TT

BBDaneDell - Moderator May 31 @ 8:58 PM EDT

Join us 4 our next #k12PRchat to talk about Leading the Social Shift. Co-moderated by @kmagette. June 16, 8pm EST https://t.co/NRAyGAO5WM

tavo_ucatolica May 31 @ 8:59 PM EDT

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JulieThannum May 31 @ 8:59 PM EDT

@sabreangel Agree sadly, but social media is virtually free and they can't stop a good story from being told #k12prchat