#MOedchat Archive

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Thursday November 15, 2018
10:00 PM EST

  • MOedchat Nov 15 @ 10:00 PM EST
    Welcome to tonight's #MOedchat We are looking forward to tonight's discussion on "Community Service". Introduce yourself by telling us who you are, your role in education, and where you're tweeting from!
  • debbiefuco - Moderator Nov 15 @ 10:01 PM EST
    Hello! Debbie from #stl looking forward to learning about community services tonight! PS Enjoyed the very early snow day today! #moedchat
  • psycollablisten Nov 15 @ 10:01 PM EST
    Rio Munro, School Psych from Independence MO! Excited to get some ideas about community service! #moedchat
  • MOedchat Nov 15 @ 10:02 PM EST
    Your #MOedchat Moderators: @crystalslaughter, @cskiles80, @debbiefuco, @awall777, @di_chamberlain, @wmchamberlain, @LauraGilchrist4, adn @TedHiff are exclted to learn alongside you tonight!
  • psycollablisten Nov 15 @ 10:02 PM EST
    We didn't have any snow on our side of the state but my parents are teachers in St Charles and had a snow day as well..I'm a little jealous! #moedchat
    In reply to @debbiefuco
  • Bill_Huber_ Nov 15 @ 10:02 PM EST
    Bill from STL #MOedchat
  • TedHiff - Moderator Nov 15 @ 10:03 PM EST
    Hi everyone, Ted, Middle School Principal from O’Fallon ready for #MOedchat and Community Service.
  • TedHiff - Moderator Nov 15 @ 10:04 PM EST
    Hi Bill @Bill_Huber_ #MOedchat
  • e_whalen Nov 15 @ 10:05 PM EST
    Good evening from Fulton! I’m a former teacher and principal now working for Alice Keeler. Looking forward to tonight’s discussion. #moedchat
  • TedHiff - Moderator Nov 15 @ 10:05 PM EST
    Hey there Rio. @psycollablisten #MOedchat
    • psycollablisten Nov 15 @ 10:01 PM EST
      Rio Munro, School Psych from Independence MO! Excited to get some ideas about community service! #moedchat
  • LaneWalker2 Nov 15 @ 10:05 PM EST
    Hi, long-time no tweet from Greater St. Louis. HS math teacher #moedchat
  • debbiefuco - Moderator Nov 15 @ 10:05 PM EST
    Hi Bill! #moedchat
    In reply to @Bill_Huber_
  • psycollablisten Nov 15 @ 10:06 PM EST
    Hi Ted! Hope your staying warming with all the snow...I'm a little jealous here on the KC side! #moedchat
    In reply to @TedHiff
  • GambillJulie Nov 15 @ 10:06 PM EST
    Hey Guys, Gam from Poplar Bluff, MO! PBJHS 8th Grade ELA #moedchat
  • MOedchat Nov 15 @ 10:07 PM EST
    Q1. What do we mean we when we say "Community Service" within our school or district setting? #MOEdChat
  • debbiefuco - Moderator Nov 15 @ 10:07 PM EST
    Hi Erin! #moedchat
    In reply to @e_whalen
  • psycollablisten Nov 15 @ 10:07 PM EST
    Hi Erin! I had to look up Alice Keeler, but it looks awesome! How do you like it? #moedchat
    In reply to @e_whalen
  • TedHiff - Moderator Nov 15 @ 10:07 PM EST
    Hi Lane @LaneWalker2 #MOEdChat
  • debbiefuco - Moderator Nov 15 @ 10:07 PM EST
    Hi Lane! Glad you’re here! #moedchat
    In reply to @LaneWalker2
  • awall777 Nov 15 @ 10:07 PM EST
    Andy, #innovationclass teacher from St. Charles #MOEdChat
  • TedHiff - Moderator Nov 15 @ 10:07 PM EST
    Hi Erin. @e_whalen #MOEdChat
    • e_whalen Nov 15 @ 10:05 PM EST
      Good evening from Fulton! I’m a former teacher and principal now working for Alice Keeler. Looking forward to tonight’s discussion. #moedchat
  • debbiefuco - Moderator Nov 15 @ 10:08 PM EST
    Hi Julie! Great to see you! #moedchat
    In reply to @GambillJulie
  • psycollablisten Nov 15 @ 10:09 PM EST
    A1: I think community service within our schools can mean contributing to the school to make it better through acts of service (to other Ss, classrooms, Ts, etc.). For the district I would apply that to the community surrounding your schools! #moedchat
    • MOedchat Nov 15 @ 10:07 PM EST
      Q1. What do we mean we when we say "Community Service" within our school or district setting? #MOEdChat
  • TedHiff - Moderator Nov 15 @ 10:09 PM EST
    A1. Community Service is where our students/school groups give back to or support the community in a benevolent way! #moedchat
  • flyingmonkey13 Nov 15 @ 10:09 PM EST
    Erika Niles,Instructional Coordinator, St. Louis, ❤️Service-Learner❤️ #MOedchat
  • Bill_Huber_ Nov 15 @ 10:09 PM EST
    When I think of community service I think of exactly that… Serving your community in the capacity that you can by giving of your time, talents, or treasures. #moedchat
  • TedHiff - Moderator Nov 15 @ 10:10 PM EST
    Welcome to #MOEdChat Erika @flyingmonkey13
  • psycollablisten Nov 15 @ 10:10 PM EST
    Such a great definition! I love that you included "by doing what you can"-- I agree there are many different ways we can contribute to our community based on our own strengths! #moedchat
    In reply to @Bill_Huber_
  • e_whalen Nov 15 @ 10:11 PM EST
    A1: 1) Giving back to the community that supports us, 2) Teaching children empathy and concern for others, 3) Sharing our blessings/gifts with all who need them #moedchat
  • KyiaDavis Nov 15 @ 10:11 PM EST
    A1: community service in our schools is creating pride in our students to help those around them and love their roots. Ownership. #MOedchat
  • TedHiff - Moderator Nov 15 @ 10:11 PM EST
    Hi Julie. @GambillJulie #MOEdChat
  • awall777 Nov 15 @ 10:11 PM EST
    A1 I think this is really anything that helps the community, within the school or out #moedchat
  • KyiaDavis Nov 15 @ 10:11 PM EST
    Hey! It’s been a long time since I’ve hopped on for a #MOedchat tweeting from Willard! ❤️
  • TedHiff - Moderator Nov 15 @ 10:12 PM EST
    A1. Giving of self to help and support others. #moedchat
  • Bill_Huber_ Nov 15 @ 10:12 PM EST
    Why thank you! So often in my experience people don’t give or donate BC they don’t know where to begin or what even to do #MOEdChat
  • psycollablisten Nov 15 @ 10:12 PM EST
    Yes!! I the way you broke this down-- empathy is so essential! #moedchat
    In reply to @e_whalen
  • TedHiff - Moderator Nov 15 @ 10:13 PM EST
    A1. Community Service creates a well-rounded student leader. #moedchat
  • psycollablisten Nov 15 @ 10:13 PM EST
    Yes! Beautifully put! #moedchat
    In reply to @KyiaDavis
  • MOedchat Nov 15 @ 10:14 PM EST
    Q2. What does it mean when your class, school, or club/organization is involved in "Community Service"? #MOEdChat
  • psycollablisten Nov 15 @ 10:14 PM EST
    So simple but SO TRUE! #moedchat
    In reply to @TedHiff
  • LaneWalker2 Nov 15 @ 10:15 PM EST
    Establishing a climate of "serve" instead of "What's in it for me" #moedchat
  • debbiefuco - Moderator Nov 15 @ 10:15 PM EST
    So glad you’re here Kyia! #moedchat
    In reply to @KyiaDavis
  • psycollablisten Nov 15 @ 10:15 PM EST
    A2: Participating in something that will have a positive impact! #moedchat
    • MOedchat Nov 15 @ 10:14 PM EST
      Q2. What does it mean when your class, school, or club/organization is involved in "Community Service"? #MOEdChat
  • TedHiff - Moderator Nov 15 @ 10:15 PM EST
    A2. It means that we are putting others first. Servant leader philosophy. #moedchat
  • flyingmonkey13 Nov 15 @ 10:16 PM EST
    A1: Community service is guiding students through the process of community building by giving back through time and dedication to make a lasting impression on the greater society. #moedchat
  • Bill_Huber_ Nov 15 @ 10:16 PM EST
    A2 -Community Service is about service. It shouldn’t be about getting anything in return. I think it is very important that when a class returns from the service experience there is an opportunity for them to debrief and unpack what happened #moedchat
  • TedHiff - Moderator Nov 15 @ 10:16 PM EST
    Absolutely @LaneWalker2 #moedchat
  • awall777 Nov 15 @ 10:16 PM EST
    A2 Giving something of yourself to better someone else without a desire or expectation of reciprocity. #moedchat
  • psycollablisten Nov 15 @ 10:17 PM EST
    Couldn't agree more! It gives Ss an opportunity to process and understand what makes serving others so important! #moedchat
    In reply to @Bill_Huber_
  • e_whalen Nov 15 @ 10:18 PM EST
    A2: Lots of possible answers but my first thought is that we recognize there is a bigger picture or common good and that we all play a role in making our communities safe, prosperous, and good. #moedchat
  • debbiefuco - Moderator Nov 15 @ 10:18 PM EST
    A2 Focus on 'filling a need' in community. Helping to make the world a better place. Could be a collection, could be actual physical service. #moedchat
  • TedHiff - Moderator Nov 15 @ 10:18 PM EST
    A2. It also demonstrates how compassionate our students can be. #moedchat
  • e_whalen Nov 15 @ 10:18 PM EST
    YES!!! #moedchat
    In reply to @LaneWalker2
  • KJSchoolPsych Nov 15 @ 10:18 PM EST
    #MOedchat I am Katya and I am a school psychologist in the St. Louis area.
    • MOedchat Nov 15 @ 10:00 PM EST
      Welcome to tonight's #MOedchat We are looking forward to tonight's discussion on "Community Service". Introduce yourself by telling us who you are, your role in education, and where you're tweeting from!
  • TedHiff - Moderator Nov 15 @ 10:19 PM EST
    Community Service is based on intrinsic not extrinsic motivation. #moedchat
  • psycollablisten Nov 15 @ 10:19 PM EST
    YES! Community service/servant leadership is so great for kids!! #moedchat
    • awall777 Nov 15 @ 10:16 PM EST
      A2 Giving something of yourself to better someone else without a desire or expectation of reciprocity. #moedchat
  • TedHiff - Moderator Nov 15 @ 10:19 PM EST
    I like that “filling a need”. @debbiefuco #MOedchat
    • debbiefuco - Moderator Nov 15 @ 10:18 PM EST
      A2 Focus on 'filling a need' in community. Helping to make the world a better place. Could be a collection, could be actual physical service. #moedchat
  • GambillJulie Nov 15 @ 10:19 PM EST
    A1: Representation of our buildings as servants to the community for betterment. Showing that we are an integral part of the community to make it better. #moedchat
  • debbiefuco - Moderator Nov 15 @ 10:19 PM EST
    Yes! Reflection is a huge piece of community service! #moedchat
    • Bill_Huber_ Nov 15 @ 10:16 PM EST
      A2 -Community Service is about service. It shouldn’t be about getting anything in return. I think it is very important that when a class returns from the service experience there is an opportunity for them to debrief and unpack what happened #moedchat
  • psycollablisten Nov 15 @ 10:20 PM EST
    2 chats with you in one night! I am SO LUCKY! :) #moedchat
    In reply to @KJSchoolPsych
  • TedHiff - Moderator Nov 15 @ 10:20 PM EST
    Katya, @KJSchoolPsych welcome to #MOedchat
    • KJSchoolPsych Nov 15 @ 10:18 PM EST
      #MOedchat I am Katya and I am a school psychologist in the St. Louis area.
      • MOedchat Nov 15 @ 10:00 PM EST
        Welcome to tonight's #MOedchat We are looking forward to tonight's discussion on "Community Service". Introduce yourself by telling us who you are, your role in education, and where you're tweeting from!
  • flyingmonkey13 Nov 15 @ 10:20 PM EST
    A2: In our building and in my mind, community service is part of service learning. We integrate teaching and learning into our community service as a means to enhance and reflect upon on the connection between curriculum and building and strengthening communities. #MOEdChat
  • KJSchoolPsych Nov 15 @ 10:20 PM EST
    #MOedchat A1: I believe that community service has many facets. Home-school wraparound, service projects within schools, but mostly, I think about advocating for the needs of the students and families in the community I serve at multiple levels.
    • MOedchat Nov 15 @ 10:07 PM EST
      Q1. What do we mean we when we say "Community Service" within our school or district setting? #MOEdChat
  • psycollablisten Nov 15 @ 10:21 PM EST
    Brilliant. I think helping Ss recognize where there is a need builds empathy and a willingness to jump in and help others! #moedchat
    In reply to @debbiefuco
  • KyiaDavis Nov 15 @ 10:21 PM EST
    A2: The innocence of children make such powerful statements with participating in CS. Their leadership speaks volumes that adults tend to forget they can do... leadership, serving others, setting the bar. #moedchat
  • GambillJulie Nov 15 @ 10:21 PM EST
    A2: Our bldg is doing this this year! Each one of our 6 Teams of students is contributing service to an organization in Poplar Bluff. It's showing kindness and empathy. #moedchat
  • TedHiff - Moderator Nov 15 @ 10:22 PM EST
    Yes! @GambillJulie #MOedchat
    • GambillJulie Nov 15 @ 10:19 PM EST
      A1: Representation of our buildings as servants to the community for betterment. Showing that we are an integral part of the community to make it better. #moedchat
  • MOedchat Nov 15 @ 10:23 PM EST
    Q3. What is the purpose or intent of "Community Service"? Why are we committed to the "cause"? #MOEdChat
  • TedHiff - Moderator Nov 15 @ 10:23 PM EST
    A2. It’s excitingly see the students take ownership of their service. #MOedchat
  • debbiefuco - Moderator Nov 15 @ 10:23 PM EST
    Agree! Students are good at coming up with ideas as to how to fill the need, as well. They need to be given the chance to take the lead in planning and problem solving with regard to community service. #moedchat
    • psycollablisten Nov 15 @ 10:21 PM EST
      Brilliant. I think helping Ss recognize where there is a need builds empathy and a willingness to jump in and help others! #moedchat
      In reply to @debbiefuco
  • debbiefuco - Moderator Nov 15 @ 10:24 PM EST
    A3 Community service can develop empathy, compassion, and feeling of belonging and purpose. #moedchat
  • TedHiff - Moderator Nov 15 @ 10:24 PM EST
    A3. I believe we’re committed to the cause because we know how it benefits everyone. #MOedchat
  • debbiefuco - Moderator Nov 15 @ 10:24 PM EST
    Welcome, Katya! #moedchat
    In reply to @KJSchoolPsych
  • awall777 Nov 15 @ 10:24 PM EST
    A3 The ultimate goal of a school is to help prepare students to be members of our society and we want/need members that serve and help others #moedchat
  • KJSchoolPsych Nov 15 @ 10:25 PM EST
    #MOedchat A2: When I think about community service, I think about the students woring with an outside organization to provide a need either within the community or outside of the community due to natural disasters or other injustices. But this can occur within a school also.
    • MOedchat Nov 15 @ 10:14 PM EST
      Q2. What does it mean when your class, school, or club/organization is involved in "Community Service"? #MOEdChat
  • psycollablisten Nov 15 @ 10:25 PM EST
    A3: Community Service builds connections between each other, empathy for one another, and emphasizes the importance of kindness/working together to improve out communities. #moedchat
    • MOedchat Nov 15 @ 10:23 PM EST
      Q3. What is the purpose or intent of "Community Service"? Why are we committed to the "cause"? #MOEdChat
  • Bill_Huber_ Nov 15 @ 10:25 PM EST
    A3: we are committed to service BC I think it is a deep innate calling for us as humans to help this 🌎 of ours anyway we can. #moedchat
  • TedHiff - Moderator Nov 15 @ 10:26 PM EST
    A3. I just met with two students this week who want to coordinate a “gift drive” for a local charity so other children can receive gifts his holiday season. #MOedchat
  • GambillJulie Nov 15 @ 10:26 PM EST
    A3: We are many parts of one place. We need to connect and understand each other to be understood. Even a kid on his worst day can smile inside just by helping another person. Kindness doesn't cost a dime. #moedchat
  • GambillJulie Nov 15 @ 10:26 PM EST
    A3: We are many parts of one place. We need to connect and understand each other to be understood. Even a kid on his worst day can smile inside just by helping another person. Kindness doesn't cost a dime. We need to better others and ourselves in the simplest of ways. #moedchat
  • e_whalen Nov 15 @ 10:26 PM EST
    A3: We are committed to the cause bc it benefits all of us AND because if we model our commitment to service, the students will notice and hopefully develop their own call to serve. #moedchat
  • TedHiff - Moderator Nov 15 @ 10:26 PM EST
    A3. It affirms our Core Ethical Values. #MOedchat
  • LaneWalker2 Nov 15 @ 10:26 PM EST
    a3 I think community service can help motivate older students to appreciate being on the "giving" end instead of being on the "needing" end. Sometimes it helps them understand importance of academic achievement.. #Moedchat
  • flyingmonkey13 Nov 15 @ 10:27 PM EST
    A3: Our job as educators is not to prepare students for tests, it’s to prepare them for anything. That preparation includes having them know the realities of the community and society around them so they can be responsive to needs in authentic ways. #MOEdChat
  • debbiefuco - Moderator Nov 15 @ 10:27 PM EST
    Love this! So true! #moedchat
    • KyiaDavis Nov 15 @ 10:21 PM EST
      A2: The innocence of children make such powerful statements with participating in CS. Their leadership speaks volumes that adults tend to forget they can do... leadership, serving others, setting the bar. #moedchat
  • TedHiff - Moderator Nov 15 @ 10:28 PM EST
    A3. Our Spirit Team works with our District’s Mobile Market every year. They love giving back. #MOedchat
  • psycollablisten Nov 15 @ 10:28 PM EST
    Students are full of amazing ideas for community service/ways to spread kindness-- we just have to give them the platform to share, plan and carry out those ideas! #moedchat
    In reply to @TedHiff
  • KJSchoolPsych Nov 15 @ 10:29 PM EST
    #MOedchat A3: The purpose of education is to create world citizens who embody empathy, perspective-taking, problem-solving, and responsibility. By involving our students in community service projects, we are helping to build these "soft skills" within our students. #GlobalGoals
    • MOedchat Nov 15 @ 10:23 PM EST
      Q3. What is the purpose or intent of "Community Service"? Why are we committed to the "cause"? #MOEdChat
  • psycollablisten Nov 15 @ 10:30 PM EST
    AGREED! #moedchat
    In reply to @KJSchoolPsych
  • awall777 Nov 15 @ 10:30 PM EST
    What is the Mobile Market? #moedchat
    In reply to @TedHiff
  • KyiaDavis Nov 15 @ 10:30 PM EST
    A3: We are committed to the cause so students can feel that ownership and pride through their selfless acts. When we serve others, that’s when real change happens. #LoveWell #moedchat
  • TedHiff - Moderator Nov 15 @ 10:31 PM EST
    Yes, preparing them for life! @flyingmonkey13 #Moedchat
    • flyingmonkey13 Nov 15 @ 10:27 PM EST
      A3: Our job as educators is not to prepare students for tests, it’s to prepare them for anything. That preparation includes having them know the realities of the community and society around them so they can be responsive to needs in authentic ways. #MOEdChat
  • TedHiff - Moderator Nov 15 @ 10:33 PM EST
    It’s a Food Pantry. Our district partners with @SodexoGroup #Moedchat
  • debbiefuco - Moderator Nov 15 @ 10:33 PM EST
    Agree! #stuvoice #moedchat
    • psycollablisten Nov 15 @ 10:28 PM EST
      Students are full of amazing ideas for community service/ways to spread kindness-- we just have to give them the platform to share, plan and carry out those ideas! #moedchat
      In reply to @TedHiff
  • MOedchat Nov 15 @ 10:34 PM EST
    Q4. Share ways in which your school (Clubs, classes, or entire school) or District involved with Community Service. #MOEdChat
  • debbiefuco - Moderator Nov 15 @ 10:34 PM EST
    Yes! #moedchat
    • KJSchoolPsych Nov 15 @ 10:29 PM EST
      #MOedchat A3: The purpose of education is to create world citizens who embody empathy, perspective-taking, problem-solving, and responsibility. By involving our students in community service projects, we are helping to build these "soft skills" within our students. #GlobalGoals
      • MOedchat Nov 15 @ 10:23 PM EST
        Q3. What is the purpose or intent of "Community Service"? Why are we committed to the "cause"? #MOEdChat
  • debbiefuco - Moderator Nov 15 @ 10:35 PM EST
    A4 At Thanksgiving, we have have reps from each class accompany our food donations to food pantry, help organize the canned goods on the shelves & talk to people who run pantry learning about the people who will receive the donations. Report back to classmates. #moedchat
  • Bill_Huber_ Nov 15 @ 10:35 PM EST
    A4: Drives (food, blanket, jackets, etc). Trash pick up around the community. Outreach in the community. Just a few! #moedchat
  • thoughtsinflow Nov 15 @ 10:36 PM EST
    A4: Our afterschool program has some service and leadership components involving veterans and nursing homes. #moedchat
  • TedHiff - Moderator Nov 15 @ 10:36 PM EST
    A4. Each year our PE Department sponsors our Family Fun Run and Pancake Breakfast. The proceeds helps families in need within our school community. #moedchat
  • awall777 Nov 15 @ 10:37 PM EST
    A4 I can't even list them all, the counselors at @OrchardFarmRV organize so many things, plus the teachers and students do things year round to help our community #moedchat
  • psycollablisten Nov 15 @ 10:37 PM EST
    A4: My district has an academy model for high schools and I feel like the different high school academies are constantly pouring into our community through service projects. https://t.co/0atPSMJ1hR #ISDStrong #moedchat
    • MOedchat Nov 15 @ 10:34 PM EST
      Q4. Share ways in which your school (Clubs, classes, or entire school) or District involved with Community Service. #MOEdChat
  • johnccarver Nov 15 @ 10:38 PM EST
  • thoughtsinflow Nov 15 @ 10:38 PM EST
    A4b: Our high school beta club helps out with school events in the elementary including a big sister/brother type program and are always involved anywhere they are needed in the community. #moedchat
  • debbiefuco - Moderator Nov 15 @ 10:38 PM EST
    A4 Ss visit retirement centers and visit with residents; Ss go bowling with Special School District students; Ss do yard work for elderly in our community; #moedchat
  • GambillJulie Nov 15 @ 10:38 PM EST
    A4: Each one of our school's six teams is providing service for a selected organization. Our Team 6 Ss are painting rock ornaments for our local assisted living facilities. Last month, it was pumpkins and ghosts. This month turkey rocks! #moedchat
  • psycollablisten Nov 15 @ 10:39 PM EST
    A4: Also our school's Ts model community service which I think is just as important as teaching our Ss about community service #bestcolleaguesever #teachergoals #moedchat
  • e_whalen Nov 15 @ 10:39 PM EST
    A4: One of my faves is having students put on a “Senior” Prom at a nursing home. Lots of learning opportunities - history (of music, dance, and technology), econ (budgeting the event), plus collaboration, event planning, and of course empathy! And FUN!! 💃🏼🕺🏼 #moedchat
  • thoughtsinflow Nov 15 @ 10:39 PM EST
    Yes! Littles can do big things! #moedchat
    • KyiaDavis Nov 15 @ 10:21 PM EST
      A2: The innocence of children make such powerful statements with participating in CS. Their leadership speaks volumes that adults tend to forget they can do... leadership, serving others, setting the bar. #moedchat
  • TedHiff - Moderator Nov 15 @ 10:40 PM EST
    A4. School wide we support @gslhonorflight #MOedchat
  • flyingmonkey13 Nov 15 @ 10:40 PM EST
    A4: We keep a closet full of shoes, clothes, toiletries, food. Students shop when needed. We have a school food pantry. Our students researched local agencies in need and developed a plan for helping aid dogs after research, they have to earn the money they donate. #MOEdChat
  • thoughtsinflow Nov 15 @ 10:41 PM EST
    I am loving your team posts! I am so proud of what your school is doing period. #moedchat
    In reply to @GambillJulie
  • TedHiff - Moderator Nov 15 @ 10:41 PM EST
    A4. Many of our Character Connection Classes lead our Community Service Activities. #moedchat
  • debbiefuco - Moderator Nov 15 @ 10:41 PM EST
    So cool! #moedchat
  • johnccarver Nov 15 @ 10:42 PM EST
  • thoughtsinflow Nov 15 @ 10:42 PM EST
    Yes!!! #moedchat
    • GambillJulie Nov 15 @ 10:26 PM EST
      A3: We are many parts of one place. We need to connect and understand each other to be understood. Even a kid on his worst day can smile inside just by helping another person. Kindness doesn't cost a dime. We need to better others and ourselves in the simplest of ways. #moedchat
  • MOedchat Nov 15 @ 10:43 PM EST
    Q5. What more do you need to know about Community Service? #MOEdChat
  • e_whalen Nov 15 @ 10:43 PM EST
    Thanks! It was a stolen idea - passed down from another great teacher. 😊 #begborrowandsteal #itswhatteachersdo #moedchat
    In reply to @KyiaDavis, @Doc_Hos
  • thoughtsinflow Nov 15 @ 10:43 PM EST
    ❤️ #moedchat
    • awall777 Nov 15 @ 10:24 PM EST
      A3 The ultimate goal of a school is to help prepare students to be members of our society and we want/need members that serve and help others #moedchat
  • TedHiff - Moderator Nov 15 @ 10:43 PM EST
    A4. Here two of our Character Connection Classes host the “Bagel Bar”. All proceeds to help a variety of organizations. #moedchat
  • Bill_Huber_ Nov 15 @ 10:45 PM EST
    A5: what I would like to know more of is how to connect with other schools and organizations to pool our efforts so we can impact more change #moedchat
  • TedHiff - Moderator Nov 15 @ 10:45 PM EST
    Love this idea! #Moedchat #Time2Steal @e_whalen
    • e_whalen Nov 15 @ 10:39 PM EST
      A4: One of my faves is having students put on a “Senior” Prom at a nursing home. Lots of learning opportunities - history (of music, dance, and technology), econ (budgeting the event), plus collaboration, event planning, and of course empathy! And FUN!! 💃🏼🕺🏼 #moedchat
  • thoughtsinflow Nov 15 @ 10:46 PM EST
    Our elementary is currently buying turkey feathers for their class turkey. All proceeds go to the local food bank and our high school beta kids work at the food bank. Full circle ❤️ #moedchat
  • TedHiff - Moderator Nov 15 @ 10:47 PM EST
    I ageee @Bill_Huber_ #MOEdChat
    • Bill_Huber_ Nov 15 @ 10:45 PM EST
      A5: what I would like to know more of is how to connect with other schools and organizations to pool our efforts so we can impact more change #moedchat
  • johnccarver Nov 15 @ 10:47 PM EST
  • KJSchoolPsych Nov 15 @ 10:48 PM EST
    #MOedchat A4: I am going to go outside of the box right now. Adverse Childhood Experiences is an important topic that directly affects the students in my school. As a school we are addressing ACEs by engaging in trauma training and providing PD to parents also. 1/2
    • MOedchat Nov 15 @ 10:34 PM EST
      Q4. Share ways in which your school (Clubs, classes, or entire school) or District involved with Community Service. #MOEdChat
  • TedHiff - Moderator Nov 15 @ 10:48 PM EST
    A5. It would be nice to know snot all of the agencies in our areas that need support. #moedchat
  • awall777 Nov 15 @ 10:48 PM EST
    I am going to have to take off a bit early tonight, playing in the snow all day is tiring when you grow up... Have a great Friday everyone! #snowday #backtoschool #moedchat
  • TedHiff - Moderator Nov 15 @ 10:49 PM EST
    Take care @awall777 ! #Moedchat
    • awall777 Nov 15 @ 10:48 PM EST
      I am going to have to take off a bit early tonight, playing in the snow all day is tiring when you grow up... Have a great Friday everyone! #snowday #backtoschool #moedchat
  • flyingmonkey13 Nov 15 @ 10:49 PM EST
    I want to know how we create systems of equity in community service. How do we ensure students with financial challenges feel part of services, particularly those asking for donations. #moedchat
  • MOedchat Nov 15 @ 10:50 PM EST
    Q6. What ideas do you have that are in the planning stages but are not yet being implemented? Or other ideas that have not been mentioned tonight. #MOEdChat
  • debbiefuco - Moderator Nov 15 @ 10:50 PM EST
    Agree! I'm thinking Habitat for Humanity would be a possible way for Ss to use/develop skills and perform service at the same time. #moedchat
  • KJSchoolPsych Nov 15 @ 10:51 PM EST
    #MOedchat A5: I would love to hear more about different community service opportunities. I also want to hear more about what other school districts in MO have done when helping to improve their own communities. What can schools do to #UnlockPotential in their own communities?
    In reply to @MOedchat
  • TedHiff - Moderator Nov 15 @ 10:51 PM EST
    A6. I really want to steal @e_whalen’s Senior Prom idea!! #moedchat
  • TedHiff - Moderator Nov 15 @ 10:51 PM EST
    You are so right @debbiefuco! #Moedchat
    • debbiefuco - Moderator Nov 15 @ 10:50 PM EST
      Agree! I'm thinking Habitat for Humanity would be a possible way for Ss to use/develop skills and perform service at the same time. #moedchat
  • TedHiff - Moderator Nov 15 @ 10:52 PM EST
    A6. I would like to see each of our grade levels complete a “Day of Service” out in our community. #moedchat
  • johnccarver Nov 15 @ 10:53 PM EST
  • e_whalen Nov 15 @ 10:53 PM EST
    It’s pretty inspiring to see the seniors’ faces light up, especially with the music. Music is so powerful! #moedchat
    In reply to @TedHiff
  • TedHiff - Moderator Nov 15 @ 10:54 PM EST
    Powerful! @KJSchoolPsych #MOedchat
    • KJSchoolPsych Nov 15 @ 10:48 PM EST
      #MOedchat A4: I am going to go outside of the box right now. Adverse Childhood Experiences is an important topic that directly affects the students in my school. As a school we are addressing ACEs by engaging in trauma training and providing PD to parents also. 1/2
      • MOedchat Nov 15 @ 10:34 PM EST
        Q4. Share ways in which your school (Clubs, classes, or entire school) or District involved with Community Service. #MOEdChat
  • debbiefuco - Moderator Nov 15 @ 10:54 PM EST
    I'm thinking there are many needs opportunities where Ss can 'perform' service and use problem-solving & critical thinking skills. I'd like to hear more about others doing this type of community service. #moedchat
    • MOedchat Nov 15 @ 10:50 PM EST
      Q6. What ideas do you have that are in the planning stages but are not yet being implemented? Or other ideas that have not been mentioned tonight. #MOEdChat
  • Bill_Huber_ Nov 15 @ 10:54 PM EST
    At my previous school we always wanted to do a full day of service for all of our students in every grade. We bit off more than we could chew and had to scale back. Would love to try it again with my new school. #MOEdChat
  • psycollablisten Nov 15 @ 10:57 PM EST
    #moedchat One of the middle schools in our district had an incentive day for students who has good attendance so far this year (only requirement) & the Ss spent the day in the community mulching churches, helping to rake leaves for businesses, etc. It was awesome! @ISDPanthersMsC
  • TedHiff - Moderator Nov 15 @ 10:57 PM EST
    So many great ideas tonight on #moedchat!!
  • e_whalen Nov 15 @ 10:57 PM EST
    Thinking out loud here...sort of playing devil’s advocate. Does a day of service send the message that service is occasional or even rare? That it’s once and done? I don’t know the answer but I’m pondering the question. #moedchat @TedHiff
    In reply to @Bill_Huber_, @TedHiff
  • MOedchat Nov 15 @ 10:58 PM EST
    What a great #MOEdChat tonight. Make sure to follow your new PLN Pals!
  • TedHiff - Moderator Nov 15 @ 10:58 PM EST
    Just a reminder that #moedchat will take a break next week for Thanksgiving and will return on November 29th!
  • psycollablisten Nov 15 @ 10:58 PM EST
    Thanks for a great chat on such an important topic! #moedchat
    • MOedchat Nov 15 @ 10:58 PM EST
      What a great #MOEdChat tonight. Make sure to follow your new PLN Pals!
  • MOedchat Nov 15 @ 10:59 PM EST
    Thank you for joining us tonight for #MOEdChat
  • debbiefuco - Moderator Nov 15 @ 10:59 PM EST
    Grateful for the #moedchat community!