#elmused Archive | Participate

mspatricianhfb Mar 8 @ 9:00 PM EST

Welcome to #elmused chat! Please introduce yourself: name/location/grade levels and your Spring Break plans!

mspatricianhfb Mar 8 @ 9:01 PM EST

Hi everyone! Molly from Arlington, VA-I teach preK-5 general music and chorus- going to #harrypotter world for break! #elmused @UniversalORL

mspatricianhfb Mar 8 @ 9:02 PM EST

This chat will follow a simple Question&Answer format. I’ll tweet Q1/you’ll answer w A1. Don’t forget to add #elmused to each tweet!

annemileski Mar 8 @ 9:03 PM EST

New Recorder Incentives for the Music Room! https://t.co/Rd5JWbUuHf #elmused #musedchat #kodaly #orffposse https://t.co/IIpzp9V6pH

JarvelaMused - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:03 PM EST

Evening, Adam from NJ. Music PreK - 6 #elmused going to a buddy's bachelor party in a SECRET LOCATION.

mspatricianhfb Mar 8 @ 9:04 PM EST

@JarvelaMused Hi Adam! That sounds fun! You don’t even know the location?? Cool! #elmused

LJoEve Mar 8 @ 9:04 PM EST

Lani from PA, K-5 Vocal, no current plans #elmused

mspatricianhfb Mar 8 @ 9:04 PM EST

@LJoEve Hi Lani! Nice to see you here! I’m sure it’ll be fun to relax at home! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Mar 8 @ 9:05 PM EST

Q1 coming up! #elmused

emilyfetcho Mar 8 @ 9:05 PM EST

Hey all! Almost home from work. Talk to you soon! #LAproblems #elmused

mspatricianhfb Mar 8 @ 9:05 PM EST

@emilyfetcho Great! Talk to you then! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Mar 8 @ 9:06 PM EST

Q1: What are your main sources of stress in your professional life? #elmused

desmusik - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:06 PM EST

Destiny in Livingston-Deep East Texas. Pre-k thru 3rd general Music. I am Camping, quilting and doing my taxes #elmused

mspatricianhfb Mar 8 @ 9:07 PM EST

A1: Getting papers approved/translated/copied to be sent home to many kids in many different groups gets overwhelming #elmused

mspatricianhfb Mar 8 @ 9:07 PM EST

@desmusik Hi Destiny! #elmused

JarvelaMused - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:07 PM EST

A1: Paperwork. Putting in grades (which I also have to do this week, go figure). Balance #elmused

LJoEve Mar 8 @ 9:08 PM EST

@mspatricianhfb sometimes a stay-cation is the best! #elmused

Shannon_Sari Mar 8 @ 9:08 PM EST

Hi all! Shannon from NJ, teaching 3 y/o- 6th grade. Heading to CA for the OAKE conference in two days!!! #elmused

annemileski Mar 8 @ 9:09 PM EST

Hey everyone! Anne from WA K-5 music #elmused

annemileski Mar 8 @ 9:09 PM EST

@Shannon_Sari jealous! I’m not going this year, but wish I was!! #elmused

LJoEve Mar 8 @ 9:09 PM EST

A1: forms, busywork, constant advocating #elmused

MsMackeyMusic Mar 8 @ 9:09 PM EST

Ms. Mackey, central WI, K-5. My little bro's break is the same as mine, so the fam is going on a Midwest road trip. #elmused

twkellyMRES Mar 8 @ 9:10 PM EST

Tamika Kelly, Elementary Music K-5, NC #ElMusEd

mspatricianhfb Mar 8 @ 9:10 PM EST

@LJoEve Absoultely! That’s the 2nd half of my break- plus wedding venue searching- looking forward to it! #elmused

annemileski Mar 8 @ 9:10 PM EST

A1: I put a lot of pressure on myself to constantly switch things up and think of new lessons. It fights boredom! #elmused

Shannon_Sari Mar 8 @ 9:10 PM EST

A1: Grades! Having to write paragraph long comments for 100+ Ss. Also, concert prep, of course. #elmused

mspatricianhfb Mar 8 @ 9:10 PM EST

@MsMackeyMusic Hi! Where in the midwest? #elmused

twkellyMRES Mar 8 @ 9:10 PM EST

A1: Paperwork with our state student assessments #ElMusEd

mspatricianhfb Mar 8 @ 9:11 PM EST

@LJoEve Hah…advocating is very frustrating sometimes too… #elmused

mspatricianhfb Mar 8 @ 9:11 PM EST

@twkellyMRES Hi Tamika! #elmused

irvingmrslucas Mar 8 @ 9:11 PM EST

Hi, Jenn fro CC. K-5 General, band, chorus. No plans yet! #elmused

twkellyMRES Mar 8 @ 9:11 PM EST

@mspatricianhfb #elmused Hello!!

desmusik - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:11 PM EST

A1 main stress is getting the school yearbook finished (no compensation) because I can't say NO! Music teachers have free time LOL #elmused

MsMackeyMusic Mar 8 @ 9:12 PM EST

A1: #lessonplanning (it's my 3rd yr, I'm too detailed) & grading. right now, #springconcert prep. #elmused

mspatricianhfb Mar 8 @ 9:12 PM EST

Q2 coming up! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Mar 8 @ 9:12 PM EST

@irvingmrslucas Hi Jenn! Great to see you here tonight! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Mar 8 @ 9:13 PM EST

Q2: What are your main sources of stress in your personal life? (You don’t have to be too specific) :) #elmused

MsMackeyMusic Mar 8 @ 9:13 PM EST

@mspatricianhfb Not sure yet. We're thinking House on the Rock & Cave of the Mounds in SW WI, maybe Mackinac Island (if it's open) #elmused

mspatricianhfb Mar 8 @ 9:13 PM EST

@MsMackeyMusic Mackinac is so great! I LOVE the no car factor. Of course I haven’t been there since 8th gr…but still #elmused

Shannon_Sari Mar 8 @ 9:14 PM EST

A1: Finding balance. I have a toddler. Need I say more? #elmused

MsMackeyMusic Mar 8 @ 9:14 PM EST

@JarvelaMused Oh grades...they can be the bane of my existence sometimes. #elmused

annemileski Mar 8 @ 9:15 PM EST

@Shannon_Sari Balance is definitely a big one. I think as music teachers a lot of times our job can also be our hobby, it’s tricky! #elmused

LJoEve Mar 8 @ 9:15 PM EST

A2: leaving work at work. Hard for musicians. Especially when u r married to a music teacher! #elmused

JarvelaMused - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:15 PM EST

@MsMackeyMusic can be the band of students' existences too. #elmused

MsMackeyMusic Mar 8 @ 9:15 PM EST

A1: we're organizing a GT honor choir in our area too, a week before my #springconcert. great opportunity, but more stress. #elmused

svitullomusic Mar 8 @ 9:15 PM EST

Hey all! Sarah here, joining a bit late. I teach k-5 gen music in NC. Spring break plans- watching baseball! ⚾️ #ElMusEd

irvingmrslucas Mar 8 @ 9:16 PM EST

A1&2 - balancing everything! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Mar 8 @ 9:16 PM EST

@svitullomusic Hi Sarah! #elmused

desmusik - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:16 PM EST

A2. Juggling 2 homes until son graduates in 2 years. I live and work in the better district. Hubby lives and works 100 miles away. #elmused

Shannon_Sari Mar 8 @ 9:16 PM EST

@MsMackeyMusic @mspatricianhfb OMG, HOtheR was the trippiest road trip ever. The owner must have had serious hoarding issues!creepy #elmused

Tuffnellmusic Mar 8 @ 9:16 PM EST

Hey! I'm SaraBeth. K-5 music in Tx. Spring break for my kids this week & me next week, so I'll be cleaning in the house by myself #elmused

mspatricianhfb Mar 8 @ 9:17 PM EST

@Tuffnellmusic Hi SaraBeth! Oh wow- is that hard for them to have a different break than you? #elmused

MsMackeyMusic Mar 8 @ 9:17 PM EST

A2: maintaining a long distance relationship, #adulting, & getting sick ALL. THE. TIME. 2nd sinus infection in 2 months... #elmused

JarvelaMused - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:17 PM EST

A2: it was the leaking roof over my kitchen and the derelict chimney, but I've got those fixed :) #elmused

JarvelaMused - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:18 PM EST

@JarvelaMused I meant grades, not @MsMackeyMusic of course. #elmused

mspatricianhfb Mar 8 @ 9:18 PM EST

A2: Not being able to motivate myself to exercise enough…too tired after work #elmused

MsMackeyMusic Mar 8 @ 9:18 PM EST

@Shannon_Sari @mspatricianhfb I've been to HOtheR 3 times now I think. I love it. Esp all the instruments that play themselves! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Mar 8 @ 9:19 PM EST

Q3 coming up! #elmused

Shannon_Sari Mar 8 @ 9:19 PM EST

@MsMackeyMusic @mspatricianhfb It was super cool, but my friend's comment nailed it, "Rob Zombie should film his next movie here!" #elmused

svitullomusic Mar 8 @ 9:19 PM EST

A1: right now... planning effective/engaging/efficient & practical lessons that are also fun #elmused https://t.co/InnBDMxFO9

mspatricianhfb Mar 8 @ 9:06 PM EST

Q1: What are your main sources of stress in your professional life? #elmused

MsMackeyMusic Mar 8 @ 9:19 PM EST

@JarvelaMused I knew what you meant :) and frankly, sometimes my students learn in spite of me haha #elmused

mspatricianhfb Mar 8 @ 9:20 PM EST

Q3: Who do you normally share with (read: vent about your stress to) inside or out of school? #elmused

mspatricianhfb Mar 8 @ 9:21 PM EST

A3: Roommate and fiance at home, and my fellow music teachers/the PE teacher at school…also sometimes my mom #elmused

svitullomusic Mar 8 @ 9:21 PM EST

A2: getting enough rest & prioritizing responsibilities #elmused https://t.co/rHDDMfUcLE

mspatricianhfb Mar 8 @ 9:13 PM EST

Q2: What are your main sources of stress in your personal life? (You don’t have to be too specific) :) #elmused

JarvelaMused - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:21 PM EST

A3: the Mrs. and so many of my fellow teachers #elmused

desmusik - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:21 PM EST

Q3 VENT: School- PE/Comp buddies Outside- Hubby and BFF #elmused

twkellyMRES Mar 8 @ 9:21 PM EST

A2: Not having time for my great ideas!! #elmused

irvingmrslucas Mar 8 @ 9:22 PM EST

A3: my poor husband who I met in our undergrad program! #elmused

Tuffnellmusic Mar 8 @ 9:22 PM EST

A1) Professional stress- the drive to try something new. I go to fabulous workshops and want to add something new to my lessons #elmused

MsMackeyMusic Mar 8 @ 9:22 PM EST

@svitullomusic I'm actively working on those these things tonight, actually. prioritizing helps me keep the anxiety down. #elmused

twkellyMRES Mar 8 @ 9:23 PM EST

A3: I have a core group of friends /colleagues that I de-stress with. #ElMusEd

LJoEve Mar 8 @ 9:23 PM EST

Q3: husband, parents, colleagues #elmused

Shannon_Sari Mar 8 @ 9:23 PM EST

A3: At school, the other specials teachers. At home, my husband. He is also a music teacher, so we talk shop. A LOT. #elmused

svitullomusic Mar 8 @ 9:24 PM EST

A3: music Ts, mentors #elmused

LJoEve Mar 8 @ 9:24 PM EST

A3: husband, parents, colleagues #elmused

svitullomusic Mar 8 @ 9:25 PM EST

@mspatricianhfb hey mommy! Glad I could join you all for a while #elmused

LJoEve Mar 8 @ 9:25 PM EST

@Shannon_Sari my hubby is a music teacher too. Sometimes we make the rule to stop school talk for the night. #elmused

emilyfetcho Mar 8 @ 9:26 PM EST

A3: I have a great group of women I trust at work, who know all of my successes and frustrations. The hubs is a great listener, too #elmused

MrsLevenberg Mar 8 @ 9:26 PM EST

Hi all! Sophie Levenberg, joining late, K-2 music in Goshen, NY #elmused

svitullomusic Mar 8 @ 9:26 PM EST

@Tuffnellmusic I agree!(A1b) Sometimes I want to try so many new ideas, at once. #elmused

mspatricianhfb Mar 8 @ 9:26 PM EST

@MrsLevenberg Hi Sophie! Great to hav you with us! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Mar 8 @ 9:27 PM EST

Q4 coming up! #elmused

svitullomusic Mar 8 @ 9:27 PM EST

@mspatricianhfb hey Molly! Glad I could join you all for a bit. #elmused

MrsLevenberg Mar 8 @ 9:27 PM EST

A1: Lesson planning, designing meaningful assessments #elmused

mspatricianhfb Mar 8 @ 9:28 PM EST

Q4: What strategies do you use relieve stress on a daily basis? #elmused

JarvelaMused - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:28 PM EST

@LJoEve @Shannon_Sari even though she is one of my main outlets I hate talking shop with my wife too. #elmused

MrsLevenberg Mar 8 @ 9:28 PM EST

@annemileski Amen! #elmused

wadewhitehead Mar 8 @ 9:29 PM EST

A3: Ask “What do I need less of?” and “What do I need more of?” Then, act decisively on BOTH #elmused

mspatricianhfb Mar 8 @ 9:29 PM EST

A4: Daily to do lists- easier to check things off/feel accomplished, listening to my Discover Weekly on @Spotify helps a ton #elmused

Tuffnellmusic Mar 8 @ 9:29 PM EST

A2) personal stress: keeping up w/ my family! 3 busy kids & a house that doesn't clean itself. Thankful my hubby does laundry! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Mar 8 @ 9:29 PM EST

@wadewhitehead Absolutely! There has to be balance! #elmused

emilyfetcho Mar 8 @ 9:29 PM EST

A4: Take time for myself each day to create something--cook dinner, make art, write, doodle. Also, @netflix :) #elmused

irvingmrslucas Mar 8 @ 9:29 PM EST

A4: non-music hobbies like knitting, board games, and my two dogs! #elmused