#TXLchat Archive
The #TXLchat provides a forum for Texas librarians (but not limited to Texas librarians) to create collaborative connections, share educational resources, and foster life-long learning.
Tuesday May 24, 2016
Greetings everyone! Who beside Julee is here?
Excited for our last of the year!!!
Sonja, HS librarian from Nacogdoches, here for tonight!
Hi, Ro, ES Librarian in Mesquite, TX! Our last one of the school year, let it be great!
I'm here ready to hear from y'all because I need some inspiration & recharging.
Len here from Austin, school program coordinator , trying to make my fav. quote fit in a tweet!
Greetings! Kristi Starr from Coronado HS in Lubbock
Ready 2 learn. Marsha Edney
Jan Hodge here for some with the most Librarians & Digital Leaders
I've seen more than my own wife today! :-)
Sue Fitzgerald watching the Voice but here to chat
I am happy there is one more before the summer begins!
I'm happy to be able to join the last of the school year!
Excited to participate tonight. Joining you from Elliott Elem Frisco ISD
Brandee, MS librarian in Houston, here for tonight!
it's a tough choice. DWTS, Voice, elections, and chat. I vote chat at least until 8:30.
hey, hey, Mary Faye!!! so glad to see you! <3
Jess, Teacher Librarian, Alliston, Ontario, Canada
Marcy from El Paso, though I'm going to do more lurking tonight as I'm multitasking a card game with my 4 year old
Karyn, K-8 Librarian in Katy, TX
A1: Someone once told me not to bite off more than I can chew. I told them I'd rather choke on greatness than nibble on mediocrity.
There should be a mid-summer Might help hold me accountable for some of the goals I have made and need to work on this summer.
So happy Ro is joining tonight with the chat team. She made the question slides!
A1: Fav Inspirational quote: “You’re never a loser until you quit trying.” – Mike Ditka" from 365 Days of Wonder
A1: "We shouldn't teach great books; we should teach a love of reading." B. F. Skinner
I think this quote sums up my goal in life.
Kara from Grapevine joining late!! :) Elementary librarian
A1.5: I use that quote in presentations all of the time. It helps drive me to do and be more than mediocre.
A1 At this point in the year, "What doesn't kill me makes me stronger." Nothing literary, nothing deep.
A1: Well, my fav saying is: when life is hard and getting worse keep a cookie in your purse
A1It goes with my commitment to my vision and mission & with my motto that I share with Nike "JUST DO IT!" https://t.co/jGZSMAvua3
A1: Step outside of your comfort zone. Never stop learning. Never stop growing.
Wow, that is a for sure!! https://t.co/DgHv1LgPIT
A1: Someone once told me not to bite off more than I can chew. I told them I'd rather choke on greatness than nibble on mediocrity.
A1: Fave Quote "Healing takes courage, and we all have courage, even if we have to dig a little to find it. ~Tori Amos
I love this idea! Or monthly instead of weekly just for summer?! https://t.co/94PAoFZOVe
There should be a mid-summer Might help hold me accountable for some of the goals I have made and need to work on this summer.
Hi, Cassie here, elem. librarian in Fort Worth ready for the last chat of the school year!
Because I'm a former U.S. History teacher:
“Let every sluice of knowledge be opened and set a-flowing.”
– John Adams
A1: Hard for me to name just one inspirational quote. I find one in almost every book I read.
I'm hearing requests for the summer! https://t.co/9PstMxla14
I love this idea! Or monthly instead of weekly just for summer?! https://t.co/94PAoFZOVe
There should be a mid-summer Might help hold me accountable for some of the goals I have made and need to work on this summer.
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.
A1- you haven't really learned until you have given
A 2: I am very proud of being able to incorporate MakerMonday as part of our library program.
Writing a grant for funds for TexQuest Databases and receiving it.
A2: So proud was recognized by TLA for the second time for its contribution to librarianship in Texas and beyond.
A2: Amazing collaboration with our Book Brawl
A2: More contact from teachers, more planning for next year makes me feel accomplished.
A2: I collaborated with more Tt this year, therefore reaching more students.
Becky-checking in late from South Padre Island! Hoping to catch some nuggets 😊
A2: I am proud that I met my professional goal to host three parent training sessions. Now I need to increase attendance next year.
How did you attain more contact with teachers?
Hi! I'm JoAnne, an elementary school librarian in Houston. I'm excited about this chat because I've missed
A2: I consistently had a 5th grade book club throughout the year and it was so much fun
Are you at the Region 1 Tech Conference?
A2: Proudest of getting the school library standards revision up and running! https://t.co/8NXaDbecoy expansion is 2nd
A2 1st year librarian and established strong relationships with our school faculty & students.
A2. MAGIC club without a doubt. this Harry Potter club has built relationships across all walks of life in my HS
Some really awesome ELA lessons w tech challenged T's
A2: I'm so proud of the coding adventure I took this semester! Check out and for FREE resources!
A2: Also proud of the amount of student participation in my primary reading incentive program this year.
Question 3 in about 45 seconds!
Congratulations on completing your first year! :)
A2-I'm most proud of watching the wonderful things my Librarians strive to do!
A2: I am proud of the connections I have built with parents this year and the amount I have accomplished. A banner year!
What did the program entail? Primary as in lower grades?
A2: Proud to have chaired a panel at !
Not what I'm most proud of, A1: Putting stories in the hands, heads & hearts of Paredes students every day (my new library motto)
A2 Made reading exciting with GRA15, CBW16, WRA16, Read Across America, Reading Night & More!
A2: Introduced Ss to a maker culture in school library where they could create, explore & have fun! https://t.co/lUgxipynai
A2: I'm proud that I discovered more PD for myself & I feel confident in what I'm learning & applying (including )
Love the Lego Wall!!! It brings so much joy and excitement!
A2 The amount of school-wide programming meant to inspire reading at school and home. 2 or more programs per month.
A2 The amount of school-wide programming meant to inspire reading at school and home. 2 or more programs per month.
A2 Proud that I was able to build the connection between parents and the school library by hosting afternoon reading events.
I love the photo shares. Keep 'em coming.
A2: Proud to have continued in our school for a second year!
That's a wonderful motto! :)
A2: I'm really happy about starting my full blown makerspaces this year with great feedback from teachers
A2-Also proud to see the reach has made in Texas & beyond
A2: So happy all of you have something to celebrate this year. Kudos!
A2- most proud of our Ss and their improvement in reading and how they enjoy the library now. Want to keep up their enjoyment!
A2: Super excited to present a mini conference with district librarians about Connected Collaboration this summer.
A3 I want to plan more community events like Read Across America. It was a success!
A2: Oh so hard to pick I was also happy with my bluebonnet book club with 3rd, 4th, and 5th! Lots to celebrate!
A2: I am most proud that my first ever One Book One School program and Family Reading Night were so well received by the parents!
A3: At my school visits, I'm going to model and promote learning through storytelling, using as an example.
A3: Little libraries outside each campus!
Thanks. I use but was unfamiliar with Checking it out now.
A2: building up our Spanish collection and relationships w/ our dual language students.
A3: I will be working on establishing a more set curriculum for our library program and share it with my district peers.
A3 revamping my maker space area and my reading incentive program for 3rd - 5th
Posted live changeable books out list w QR codes then shared link w all via email. No more worries 2 keep lists 2 inform S's
A3 Adding more technology to elementary makerspaces
A3: Plan to continue to develop by expanding activities and challenges
Angie, elementary media specialist from NC jumping in late.
Love this! is a goal of mine next year and I love how you use everyday items
A3: will try hologram in a bottle next year. Looks fun!
A3: I would like to do some Skype visits with authors and my students next year.
A2: Most proud of my son graduating UNT! and being recognized on mulit-campuses by students
A2 I am proud of my work with TLA this year
welcome! so glad you are here!
Really excited about new virtual reality challenge. Hope to integrate this into summer reading excitement
A3: Hoping to get more classes participating in literacy programs!
so I HAVE to hear more about this
A3- next year I want to try more authors visits, more mystery GH, more Google cardboard, letting staff know what library can offer
A3 I want to incorporate (with or without funding I'm still waiting on grant answer). Extend library hours even more.
A3. I am determined to start a in my library. I plan to start small. Love the Lego walls. is my inspiration
I proposed ways I could help Ts. Also bringing balanced lit to our HS is giving me an in.
A3: I also plan to collaborate more with peers throughout the state for events like etc
A3: Trying to attend more collaborative planning meetings with Tt (I will have to be two places at once)
I am proud of making it through this year with an experienced principal who had no experience with a librarian. We both learned.
This is one of my goals too! I thought about inviting them to plan at the library... provide snacks
is now trending in USA, ranking 45
A3- and I have to get Elem teachers to use our TexQuest more. Hs Ts do, but not Elem. Challenge accepted!
A2: Bluebonnet book blog here: https://t.co/alqLp26sJ8 Emojis have gotten out of control the past week lol https://t.co/RQ80xbpfzC
A2: I'm really happy about starting my full blown makerspaces this year with great feedback from teachers
A4: I recharge by doing yard work.
If you are looking for a school in Canada to Google Hangout or Skype with, just let me know!
A4: Go outdoors (park, lake, beach) and relax... with several books! :)
I just had my Bluebonnet celebration. I had so much fun myself and I hope the kids did too. Best part of the year.
Yes, we had many community members volunteer, and they loved it as much as the kids! romenendez14
A3 Get my finished, start , Skype visits, extend my afternoon reading sessions to PK-5 instead of just PK-3
A4 Increase visibility and communication with teachers, more collaborative lessons
A3 Also want to connect more w/Ss from across country. I'm from NY and love exposing my Ss to Ss from other states like yours!
Very proud of our TexQuest usage this year. More and double usage.
My goal next year is to do more documentation of Ss creations/inventions!
A4 Waves of ocean, waves of pages, tea with friends, naps, walks. I'm going to practice some meditation.
A3. def want to keep moving forward with research and finding new ways to share our awesome digital resources w/S & T
Yessss absolutely! Prek through 4th grades, we are definitely game!!! https://t.co/B1WvdERKO7
If you are looking for a school in Canada to Google Hangout or Skype with, just let me know!
: scheduled book talks on tap for next year
A4 Usually I read or watch one of my favorite movies.
A3: My goal next year is to be the grant writing queen
Relax won't start 4 me til July. Super tight schedule.
A4: recharge by going to art galleries, writing, reading, road trips. Visual and inspiring rest seems important!
A3 I'd like to incorporate with 2nd-5th grades next year
A3: Makerspace, trying to figure out where there's space, thinking about crafts, etc. that can be kept in tubs & easily put away.
we did too! Bluebonnet pizza party the best
A4: Read some grown up titles for a change of pace during the summer.
Q4: I recharge by taking part in professional development webinars, Scholastic Reading Summit, and librarian get togethers.
강남풀싸롱 예약하기 ~ 선릉풀싸롱 ~ ~ 강남야구장
I'm this tonite with so many !!!
A4- I recharge by finding new ideas on Twitter, reading, going to summer PD- it gets me excited to try new ideas
A4-Naps, a very guilty pleasure & walks-just to get out, see & feel nature
can't wait 2 hear about ur changes-challenges this yr Area 7
A4: Traveling w/ family; seeing familiar places through the eyes of my daughter; discovering better ways to do accomplish things
Be sure to read THE WILD ROBOT by and WISH by . Great middle grade read alouds to start the year!
That's what I did this year. After the class leaves clean up is easier. Hopefully next year I'll have a permanent space.
A5: Makerspace Ideas, Genius Hour projects, favourite read alouds...
A4: read, exercise, family time, spend lots of time loving on my kiddo!
A5 - how we collaborate w/ teachers, early childhood programming, advocating
A5 Incorporating Makerspace with TEKS.
A4: Summertime means visiting family, shopping, playing some golf, pickin' and grinnin'
A4-turning off electronics is one way I recharge
A4 I recharge by reading and exercising NOT at 5:30 AM.
A4: Love going for bike rides on old rail trails thru my community...such therapy!
A5- websites, even more on makerspaces, favorite children's book series, storage
been doing a lot of design work lately
A4: spend time with friends who are not educators, makes me realize the world is larger than my school and library.
I need to focus more on aligning my Makerspace activities to TEKs
I am doing that this summer. I am writing a maker space curriculum
A5: I would like a chat about popular titles especially beginning chapter books.
A4:vacation, relaxation, and reading, of course :)
I've hearted almost every tweet tonight! love, love, love
Celebrated reading 2day - checking out stacks of bks 4S's & BOok Exchange after Baby GAP
A5- how to make best of set schedule, promoting research tools, get Ts onboard with library programs like BB books
A5 Early Childhood Literacy Classes, Luring in our community and parents to be part of our school library program.
A5: contributions to teachers re. T-TESS
Thanks everyone for a great year of sharing and learning. I vote we do it again next year starting the day after Labor Day.
A5: Loved this year! :0) Next year, plan city get-togethers in person or idea sharing at a fun place?!
Have a great refreshing summer. See you all in the fall.
Thanks Ro for leading us tonight. She was one of my superstar grad students last Spring. And not a superstar librarian.
A4: Recharging by reading () and continuing the running program I began a few weeks ago!
Someone get an edge on Librarian T-Tess please share!
Love these photos!Did cups go with a book?Did you have lots of activities for children who read 5?
Thank you all for all your amazing ideas all year long!!! My library program was better this year because of you! :)
I'll miss you all during the summer! I hope to meet some of you during PD this summer at R10 or Educamps! Have a wonderful summer!
Awesome! I am at a JK to Gr8 school. Also have Grade 1 to 3 Early French Immersion with Grade 4 starting in Sept
A5: Texas Bluebonnet programming... How to get Tt involved, how to increase Ss participation, fun party ideas w/ and w/o food
Q5: More shared library programming ideas and connecting schools together. I am game.
A3: New school- so many possibilities! Maker space, coding, robotics! But 1st work on building relationships w/Ss&Ts!
you're so welcome! It really solves the problem of no walls and flexible space
Anyone going to in Frisco? Great place to connect
Thanks everyone for including me from Canada! I wish I could participate in some of your amazing summer PD! Hope to join u in Sept!
Great ! Have a great end to the year!
Wow! I was playing catch up the whole time! Must go back and look through tweets again! Thanks to everyone for awesome ideas!
Oops!!!! Ro was a superstar grad student and now is a superstar librarian! I'm deleting my previous tweet!
I'm planning on going - just need to double dates
BIG Thanks all you for a great year! Now, I'm going to go and follow everyone
a5: breaking through w/ reticent collaborators.
I'm always looking for/willing to share my Makerspace ideas. We just made Bottle cap necklaces. https://t.co/9rsUis5Gax
exactly! You can cover one side in Lego baseplates and keep the other dry erase. multifunctional!
So, when can you come to next year?! https://t.co/gQnI8R2Otf
A3: At my school visits, I'm going to model and promote learning through storytelling, using as an example.
The power of a https://t.co/WilBKCV11k
Thank you all for all your amazing ideas all year long!!! My library program was better this year because of you! :)
Glad I was able to pull you into tonight
A5 Makerspace and TEKS, design thinking, documenting student learning
Thanks for connecting with us; we're honored. It's great that our chat is international in its reach. :-)
You always do! That's what I like about you! With 3 little kids, I'm used to being pulled.
Plezz remember 2 share Annual Reports & summer workshop opportunities
A5: I'd love more suggestions for author visits & PD to share with my amazing librarians when we're miles away from
Hi! Jumping in late, sorry! I was asked to cohost ! First time I've ever done it! Hope everyone is doing well tonight .
one day we'll need a live meetup!
One of my ELA teachers coined this as all school libraries' motto for this & next week: GTBcubed (Get Those Books Back Baby!)
The team will consider a few chats this summer. Be sure to watch for an announcement on tlc and twitter.
I set up 3 carnival games, 2-3 crafts, trivia contest, snacks all within 1 1/2 hour or less for Bluebonnet Celebration.
https://t.co/m5Wc100xuA How has YOUR library transformed learning? Share quotes and pics to showcase your program for ISTE.
We should all share our summer learning throughout the summer to get ideas for next year via !
No ISTE but I still want to try and get to
Haha I'm the typo queen as you can probably tell! Where's the edit button??!!
A4: Celebrating this summer to reenergize me! 20yr anniversary in Corpus, Pokémon tournaments in Columbus & SF, a wedding, &books!
Great job on the questions & slides!!!
Sounds great! My life will be complete then :) https://t.co/yxVt3bOtwa
The team will consider a few chats this summer. Be sure to watch for an announcement on tlc and twitter.
Absolutely https://t.co/phwVys884f
We should all share our summer learning throughout the summer to get ideas for next year via !
"Putting stories and information in the hands, heads, & hearts of Paredes students every day."
Incorporating purposeful writing K-6. Writing that gets read by others in and outside of our school. https://t.co/X6f2chf0qS
