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Thursday April 21, 2016
Welcome to chat! Our questions will be on posters like this tonight. Thanks for joining us! https://t.co/Rg9ouNx5qH
I'm Beth, moderator tonight & middle school principal from MO who's passionate about making school amazing! https://t.co/8xggrRvt3y
Hey Beth! I'm Ben, elementary AP from WI
Hello - Julie, tech coordinator from Chattanooga, TN here
Hello - Glad for the invite to join tonight from - Looking forward to learning with you all
I'm Steve, Middle School Assistant Principal from Missouri and I just try to keep up with
Hi, Julie! Great to see you!
TJ, Elementary Physical Education from Fulton, MO
Welcome, Jay! Thanks for joining from PTO!
What up . Josh from MO 7th grade ELA. I am trying to do this and get my girls to bed. Wish me luck!
Chris Tucker, assistant principal in Indiana
Dan, business teacher from St. Louis.
LOOK OUT! Thanks for joining us, TJ!
I've been working to keep up with you lately!
Julie, elementary principal from Tx
Hi! Karen from Rhode Island excited about learning alongside our students and motivating them to b awesome https://t.co/BOMvJFdlNK
Welcome, Dan! Great to see you!
good luck, but if anyone can do it, you can do it!
Hi Julie! Thanks so much for joining!
Steph Hime ELL/EdTech elem. Oklahoma
LOVE that pic! Great to see you tonight, Karen!
Hi Nathan, Captain of Awesomeness!
Welcome, Stephanie! So glad you could join in tonight!
thank you! Super jazzed to be here!
A1: We greet them at the door every morning with a smile, high five, crazy costume, dance party, etc. https://t.co/4b3DEPttuz
A1: We have a great staff who truly care about the Ss. You'll see custodians and cafe workers at events, not just Ts and admin
We like to welcome students & families after week long vacations with positive messages.Start the day w smile https://t.co/Ny5wV39y9i
It takes a team! That is for sure!
A1: We treat our Ss as everyone's Ss. We all take part in their learning.
A1: Everyday is an exciting learning adventure at Amazing students, faculty, staff
They are ALL our kids for sure!
A1: incredible teachers that make learning individualized, fun, and interactive
Brent - 7G teacher in Katy, TX tuning in late. Plz excuse my tardiness.
A1:We do whatever is best for our Ss, even if it takes us out of our comfort zones
A1: we have awesome Ts and admin. We have a supportive community as well.
Free tardy pass tonight! Glad you could join us!
A2: We provide a lot of services, like a food pantry, to help out the community and connect with parents
A2:We try to be welcoming and supportive. Parents are invited to all celebrations and events https://t.co/CQ0iC3xMVX
thanks! The students save them in their lockers. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
A2: Part of being amazing for parents is having them see their kids love it so much. When they love it, the parents love it
A1-b: we make sure to celebrate victories, both big and small.
A2: During our character assembly we usually honor a parent who has shown great character or supported us in some waht
A2: Adding positive referrals to our phone calls home have been an awesome change for our families! https://t.co/70ZJpXakWD
It definitely takes a team!
A2: when staff shares pics of what's happening in the classroom on twitter, Facebook & websites
A2: We work to showcase everything we are doing through Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Also use for weekly newsletters
This is what I dream about.
A2: Our families come up each Monday evening for "Maker Monday" in our Makerspace
A2: Email or call parents when their kid does something special. Something that was not required. Something kind
Such a great idea! We are beginning a store for our Ss next year with supplies they need. Can't wait!
A2: stole what I was going to say, Positive Referrals make such a great impact on our Ps, makes their days
It's really meaningful to build those supports for families who need them.
A1: Fun, comfortable, relational, risk-free atmosphere. Labs, PBL, flipped learning. SCIENCE! https://t.co/O8WCiYMATm
Celebration is so important to build that collaborative culture! https://t.co/OHDE9UudkS
A1-b: we make sure to celebrate victories, both big and small.
thank you! Last break we had the bus drivers smiling and all the students pressed up to the Windows w smiles!
We invite parents to our monthly PBS assemblies to watch their Ss be recognize or watch them sing!!
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE! https://t.co/OmQGnjQy42
A2: Our families come up each Monday evening for "Maker Monday" in our Makerspace
stayyyyy tuned for our school brain break version of pop-se-ko! 😂😂😂
A2: We tweet so that our families and community can see the awesome things happening at
A1 middle school Ss are strange but wonderful- smiles and saying good morning with their name Super important
celebrate big and small and celebrate often. Love it!
A2 many of our Ts use app to share Ss learning with Ps throughout the day. We also offer lots of opps for P engagement
Agreed! I LOVE the strange but wonderfulness of middle school! https://t.co/pF0ypqlAuP
A1 middle school Ss are strange but wonderful- smiles and saying good morning with their name Super important
A2 Ss Google Site portfolios. P's already can't believe their kids made a website, but now they can view/comment their live work
A2 Most weeks I call one parent a night before I go home. I've had 2-3 nice convos with most of my Ss parents by this time of year.
A2: I send emails to parents, both positive and negative. I want all parents knowing how the Ss are doing in my class.
A2: Positive rapport between parents and Ts. Parents feel known and know that their child is cared for. Open communication.
A2: publishes a weekly recap each week with a 2nd, 3rd, 4th grader giving recaps and interviews one faculty member
How cool is that!!! https://t.co/Ds0uWyNpND
A2 Ss Google Site portfolios. P's already can't believe their kids made a website, but now they can view/comment their live work
When you do amazing things in school & the families hear about it at home. It's amazing! I also like to email & attach photos.
A3: I think it's pretty awesome that Twitter chats count as PD in our district.
A3:A place where Ts feel they can take risks w/support of their admins
we celebrate once a month a student, teacher, and staff member of the month.
A4: School that allows T's to be creative, innovative, think & work outside the box. Learning is fun https://t.co/FbDjTQIopj
A3 Collaboration. Our building gives us time to plan with our grade level team and our content area team as well as personal plan.
A3: Positive Culture. A willingness to try new things!!
A3: It has to be supportive of Ts, open to new ideas, and have a positive culture.
A3: Wireless Wednesday, Lunch & Learn, Book Study
A3: said it best: "You know school culture is accelerating when Monday is not an issue and Friday is not the goal."
This is brilliant. Is it up to the T to keep up with PD hours? https://t.co/RzjosUs1Ad
A3: I think it's pretty awesome that Twitter chats count as PD in our district.
whoop whoop! My hand are high my feet are low....
A4: when you have a principal who is willing to put himself out there and dance in front of the school. They all go out of their way
Yes..there is a PD log that gets filled out and turned in.
A3. Giving Ts the freedom to fail and learn from their mistakes
That looks like it would hurt less than those pies we took in the face
A3: one that encourages them to take risks and provides them with the resources and support needed to teach outside the box
A3: A place where all staff is important no matter what your job title is!!!
I love to break out in dance at random times throughout the day. When you hear the music pumpin' come on in! https://t.co/FEE3IqZZwA
I totally agree, especially when you bring down the house
A:4 Take the Ss and do 20 minutes of movement each day before- Sometimes walking, relays, obstacle course https://t.co/CAL0IJ358a
A3: Developing best friend relationships with your co-workers!!! And you celebrate others successes https://t.co/eQYNtMXMQI
Dancing might be witnessed, on occasion, in my class as well. Ss let their guard down when we do. https://t.co/eLJmYrGX98
I love to break out in dance at random times throughout the day. When you hear the music pumpin' come on in! https://t.co/FEE3IqZZwA
Getting ready for tests is a year long process Ts need to have built a positive relationship with Ss first
A4: Whatever is necessary to get our Ss excited, taking pies in the face, dressing up, doing crazy stuff
A:4 Ts picking out a Ss a day to seek out. Encourage them to give there best!!
A4: Try to use games that teach or fun tech tools students can use to engage in learning.
A:4 Ts that are not testing try to have their Ss make the testing Ss a "pick me up" treat!! Getting all kids involved
Hilary Lundgren 5th grade ESL from in Providence, RI. Coming in super late but happy to be here!
Jumping in midway to the chat! Always great to read the dialogue!
I bet! Check out a previous tweet I made of breaking it down.
A4: and I used to get our kids dancing and moving before testing!
A4: having family members write letters of encouragement to Ss before they take a test. My 3rd grader lives the letters
Welcome, Mandy! So great to see you!
Welcome, Hilary! So glad you could jump in!
Sorry late! A4 LOVE putting ELA skills in ?'s about videos in w/marathon last wk this rocked https://t.co/XrSkUK0ZW1
A4: nothing better than candy/food to help them relax and get through longer class periods.
A4b: I have a computer lab and let the students decompress with cool-math games and other fun websites.
A5: I find that food helps. Music and dancing when they arrive help sometimes. Offering to take their class is a good way
A5: Planning a night out outside of school!!
A4 I use the Karate Kid to inspire on day one of testing. Let them know they are the best around. https://t.co/d3QPjXUXSA
A4 giving Ss the chance to be comfortable while testing. Sitting on the floor, standing or laying under a table.
A5: It's always hard to come back after a break. We had a NY Party with a Tacky Prom theme to get us going! https://t.co/kcZFtbxz1V
A5: Always recognize positive things going on in your school. Give shout outs.The next best thing is time. Always end meetings early
A5: I have to get back in the habit of dropping ANCHORs of appreciation each day. Win~Win for sure! https://t.co/3LDCkacMCi
A5: When gives out Puddin, little cups of joy
A5: Jean days and food at school. At home: exercising and sports help me recharge. Gets the mind off of school for a bit.
A5: Jeans day😜😜😜 just saying houf.
And I am literally lol'ing!
A5 When batteries r low & classes walk in, no matter what I have planned, I tell the T "You're going to LOVE this" with a huge smile
so funny. I wish I had that level of humor!
A5: is the king of culture! Check him out on Youtube reenergizing the staff every Sunday night https://t.co/kGiSNy3yXq
A5: personal specific encouragement, snack cart moving from class to class, S'bux GCs. Small things that make the feel cared for.
you had me 😀 in the first 3 seconds of this video! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
A6: Field trips, either virtual or real. Mystery skypes. days. Let Ss design what the end of the year is going to look like
A5: just a short note or email saying a positive keeps me going. Ts need 4:1 also.
A6: Using to communicate with the world outside their classroom!
we also do a Friday Focus with a Twitter challenge for the teachers to be entered into a Monday raffle
A6: Ss are excited when they get to teach. They want to step up when challenged. PBL is a good tool along with lots of practical apps
A6: We are excited for "Explore More Day" on May 6th! An all school event with sessions geared to promote fun and engagement!
A5: Positive notes with sweet surprises, sonic drinks etc
A6 Celebrate who Ss r-last yr silent day, cardboard arcade, presenting projects to Ps & all things ROCKED:)
A6 Mystery Hangouts. The Howie Awards. Poetry Jams. It's gonna be a wild (and awesome!) end! https://t.co/EMtz2xhog2
A6: Have Sa pair up with a younger class and help them with class work or even technology!!!
Last question coming up in one minute!
The end of a school year is a great opportunity for reflection. Even the kids get a little wistful! https://t.co/sFwxlmbPzC
We made a video dedication to our class at the end of the school year telling them how awesome they are! https://t.co/Le1yQTg6DO
A6: we have done payday lunches where Ts meet on payday to have lunch and talk.
A6: TLAP Day, Best Day Ever, Rise & Shine, Pep Rallies
A7: Our leadership team got together on all summer long. Helped us to get to know each other!
A7: 6th Grade Hornet Camp for incoming 6th Graders by
A7 I sent out reading challenges to my Ss over the summer with rewards if they came back completed in the fall.
mystery Skypes, Author Skypes, Virtual field trips, gardening
A7 On my class FB page I sent out reading projects and ideas throughout summer for parents to keep their Ss reading.
A7: did summer online Read alouds keeping them connected. Students can watch live or check in later
OMG this is a great idea. Should totally steal this. https://t.co/0cVn9kBmxq
A7: did summer online Read alouds keeping them connected. Students can watch live or check in later
A7 My Ss and I held summertime chats. I had kids jumping on at 1am in Europe cuz they didn't want to miss it:)
