#WO2WorldChat is a monthly Twitter conversation for current educators and school leaders that takes place every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 8:30 PM EST. Diana DaCosta, along with 2 co-moderators from the West Orange Teacher Twitter Taskforce Team will host these monthly chats. #WO2WorldChat's mission is to promote collegiality, collaboration, and professional development beyond the confines of the traditional school day that in turn will promote the success of all students.
Hello #WO2World Community I'm Maria Iovino, formerly, Maria Martino, 5th Grade Teacher at Redwood School. How do you Rest, Relax and Recharge over the summer? We can't wait to hear your responses and hopefully inspire our colleagues with new ideas and suggestions! #WO2WorldChat
Happy Summer #WO2World Peeps! ☀️I'm Caitlin Portuese, first grade teacher at Gregory School! Happy to be tweeting live from Hawaii! 🌴🍍I'm looking forward to hearing all about how you find time to REST, RELAX, and RECHARGE during the summer months! #WO2WorldChat
Hey #WO2WorldChat Diana DaCosta-tech integration specialist- excited to talk about the 3 Rs after a not so relaxing stint at the most magical place on earth!
Just a reminder.. our format will include 7 questions. Use A1 to respond to Q1 & remember to include the hashtag #WO2WorldChat
Are you ready? Let's ROCK this thing!
Hello Twitter World! I am Alyssa Stein! I will be teaching Kindergarten in September (formally grade 1)!!! I hope everyone is having a fabulous summer !!!! ☀️😎 #Wo2WorldChat
Hi!!! Happy summer! #Wo2WorldChat This is my first time doing a chat! Excited to answer the questions...hopefully all of them. Currently 2/3 kids still awake 😜 I teach K at Gregory and love my littles!!! 🤩
Hi, I'm Carol Macken. I'm an Instructional Coach at the elementary level in Caldwell. Thanks to @dmdacosta13 for the invitation to listen in tonight. #WO2WorldChat
A1: Now that summer is in full swing, I take time to unwind by relaxing at home, catching up with friends, and enjoying the free time that I have between work days. #WO2WorldChat
A1: Things that I do in summer for self-care to unwind from a busy school year are: decorating my new home, reading a great deal, enjoy time with friends/family, good food & wine, hanging with my love, grant work for LGBTQ youth & revisions! #norestforthewicked#WO2WorldChat
https://t.co/cH3Gb7UXoz summer self-care begins 8/1 starting w a retreat to BarHarbor Maine w my huz, tap dance classes, hiking, then a trip to Scotland which I can't wait for. I need to leave this land & feel other cultures to care for/lose myself #wo2worldchat
A1 Since we are trapped inside cinderblock walls all year long, I like to get outside as much as I can, whether it’s reading with my dog, sipping coffee, wine on patio or gardening. ☀️#Wo2WorldChat#Wo2World
A1 Making time each day for exercise, gardening, reading and sun-bathing keeps me relaxed. I try not to do too many school-related things until mid-August #WO2WorldChat well. . . except this!
A1: One thing I do is try to set my alarm clock as little as possible. ⏰I also make sure to get outside and disconnect from tech for a little each day! ☀️The first few weeks are GREAT, but already starting to miss my littles! #teacherprobs#WO2WorldChat
A1: #Wo2WorldChat This was my first year back after my maternity leave so I felt like it was a long, but fun year! This summer, my goal is to read before bed and take a little time to myself! Also trying to go on walks and listen to more podcasts. 🤞
A1: I schedule my doctor appointments and make it a point to schedule long weekends visiting my parents down the shore for some Vitamin Sea #WO2WorldChat
A1: I enjoy working out, especially taking spin classes and running at the beach! I love spending time with family down the shore. I also love having no routine to follow so that I can make last minute plans as often as possible! #WO2WorldChat#WO2World#RedwoodTweets
A2: Favorite places to relax over the summer months: My house!! The beach especially. Anywhere with my guy. My brother's house. I am simple!! #WO2WorldChat
A2: It's great to relax during the day at home alone, while kiddos are at camp but to truly get my relaxation on I love the serenity of the beach! #WO2WorldChat
A2: If only there was a quiet space in my house!! I love to relax by going on walks around different neighborhoods! I will relax when my kids go to college....maybe 😂
A3: I'm currently reading Refugee by Alan Gratz for the Global Read Aloud. I'm enjoying it so far and would definitely recommend it to others. I'd also like to read/reread a few more books this summer including Wonder, Ready Player One, and The Phantom Tollbooth. #WO2WorldChat
A3: A book I am currently reading this summer is The Old Man & the Sea (Hemingway). Next up is Refugee for #GRA2018. I know many of my colleagues appreciate classics. And I am reading Refugee so that I can incorporate geography into the social studies lessons. #WO2WorldChat
A3: pt 2 Why I love Poet X: a visceral missile of a voice at its center, narrative thru poetry, D.R. meets Manhattan go-f-urself moxie that shields an expansive, enslaved heart. Xiomara is freed by writing poetry. Loving it @AcevedoWriteshttps://t.co/c0ncUzNyyn#WO2WorldChat
A3 I am currently reading Refugee by Alan Gratz in preparation of the #GRA18 with fellow 5th grade colleagues @DFerrera521@amypacifico3@Mr_LFord This will be my second year participating in the GRA and I’m looking to make more connections! #WO2WorldChat
A3: I'm currently reading "Are You Anybody" by @jeffreytambor . I love the show @arresteddev and his intelligent sense of humor shines through this entertaining memoir. #WO2WorldChat
A3: #Wo2WorldChat I read Class Mom, which is a hilarious book from the viewpoint of a kindergarten class Mom!! I am currently reading Happy Teachers Change the World, which is all about mindfulness in the classroom 😇
A4: My favorite memory of summer thus far is my trip to #Savannah & moving into my home. Looking forward to beach days with my guy, hanging with friends/family. Another great memory is my adventure with #Godzilla. #WO2WorldChat
A4: My fav summer vacation was a trip to Ireland 4 yrs ago w my husband. Gorgeous. Wonderful people. SO looking forward to Scotland. I long to see the Northern Lights & countryside #WO2WorldChat
A4: My favorite part of summer (so far) was going to Marco Island, FL for a family reunion. Our reunions happen once every few years and it was WONDERFUL to get the family together #WO2WorldChat
A4: So lucky to have two AMAZING vacations planned with family and friends this Summer. First one in Maui and Kauai in July. 🏝️🍍The next one in San Francisco and Napa Valley in August for our best friend's wedding! 🍇🍷#livingthedream#WO2WorldChat#TeacherLife
A4 My husband and I had nice overnight in Brooklyn, saw @DavidBowieIs exhibit, Brooklyn Bridge promenade, farmers’ market and #DreamMachine + have few exciting August trips ahead! #Wo2WorldChat
A5: One end of summer tip that I have for fellow teachers to better prepare for the back to school grind is to take a few days for SELF. Hit the spa, read, sip good wine. Get your mental space in order! That is really important! #WO2WorldChat
A5: My rec for any T who wants to ready themself for the new schl yr is to feed as many of your passions as possible, do whatever you must to feel rested & to reflect on last yr w/ the commitment to grow. #WO2WorldChat
A5: If I were to give some tips to colleagues (and my future self), it would be to plan ahead. September is a busy time of year with the beginning of the new school year. If you have the time to prepare beforehand, do it! #WO2WorldChat
A5 I would suggest to reflect on what u wnt to change for Sep. by setting small, achievable goals. Also, it is OK to do a little wrk- It can help you feel in control rather than being thrown in at the deep end when its time to go back. #Wo2WorldChat
Oh no!!! I forgot about the chat!! I wish I could say I was relaxing. I am sitting at the table going through test scores for G and T. Sorry 🤷🏻♀️
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A5 Stay busy! I make a checklist of projects I don’t have time for during the school year. I try to stay focused on getting these tasks done as well as making time for friends I don’t get to see as often during the year #WO2WorldChat
A5: As I prep for the new school year, I try not to wait until the last minute to get my act together. I try to chip away at my to-do list a little at a time for peace of mind as well as to keep up productivity. #WO2WorldChat
A5: 1. I buy a new planner and start to organize and add important dates to my #googlecalendars. 2. I make a checklist of things I MUST get done and things I WANT to get done before the first day. 3. There is always a #classroompurge involved, too! #WO2WorldChat
A5: I would try to get a hold of a class roster towards the end of summer to become acquainted w/student names& create sheets of numbered labels for students to use Day 1. In my techy days, I emailed parents a GForm to collect info on a spreadsheet to ref all year #WO2WorldChat
A6: Honestly I don't have suggestions to stay present & keep your mind off school work during August because around the 3rd week, I start planning & setting goals. I like to be prepared so I have an easier start to the new year! #WO2WorldChat
A6: Honestly, I am a real believer in meditation. The only thing that keeps me in the present is meditating & doing physical things. Go to the beach. #WO2WorldChat
A6: If you're anything like me, the impending school year will never be far from your mind. I strongly suggest that we all take some time each day to live in the present and enjoy the little things in life that we might normally take for granted. #WO2WorldChat
A6 I would suggest to revitalize your physical activity! Exercising increases ur ability to perform and brings ur stress levels down! Walk, swim, drink more water! #Wo2WorldChat
A6 Checklists! When August hits and I start to get overwhelmed with “BACK TO SCHOOL” tasks, I make lists of things to do as I think of them. When I’m in the classroom preparing this helps to keep me on track and less overwhelmed #WO2WorldChat
A6: Read, relax, and do the things you love while you have the time! Spending the time on your own personal growth will help you be a more effective teacher in the fall! #WO2WorldChat
A6: I have to limit the amount of time I spend my classroom in August. I could spend the whole summer organizing and getting ready if I let myself. Making plans and setting dates to hang out with friends & family always helps keep my mind off the impending #FDOS! #WO2WorldChat
A4: One of my favorite summer memories was from two summers ago where I spent the summer at the beach w/ my kids. I enjoyed them everyday. That memory reminds me to take the time to enjoy the summer days and not rush like I tend to do throughout the school year. #Wo2World
A4: One of my favorite summer memories was from two summers ago where I spent the summer at the beach w/ my kids. I enjoyed them everyday. That memory reminds me to take the time to enjoy the summer days and not rush like I tend to do throughout the school year. #Wo2World
A6 We all need to slow down, take time to unwind and revive, restore our creativity! Our jobs take a lot out of us and we need the time and space to reset by September! Before the dreaded August #schoolmares begin! #Wo2WorldChat
A6: @GoogleKeep helps me stay organized w/what I need to accomplish.Try to prioritize & do a little each day, by setting aside time in the morning to accomplish things. I also don't beat myself up if I don't accomplish everything in a day. #Wo2WorldChat#staycalm#inthemoment
A7 Some prof. goals I have for the new school yr inlcude preparing myself for the first 20 days of K, learn more about #GAFE, get my GCert, & COMPLETE #WOBINGO! #Wo2WorldChat
Q7: I am readying myself by enjoying inspiration in this stream, enjoying the summer pursuits of Ts who took on some goals & achieved them, & inspiration fr colleagues whose shares & reflections keep my skin in the game #WO2WorldChat
A7: I have several professional goals in mind as I recharge & get ready for a new school year. One is to just have fun. I am also looking at moving into higher education & doing more research/work regarding #EquityInEducation, #DisruptTexts & #LGBTQYouth#WO2WorldChat
A7: One professional goal that I have for this year is to continue to push myself to be the best teacher that I can be for my students. If something fails to get me excited, my students are most likely not going to be excited about it either. #WO2WorldChat
A7: This year I want to use @Flipgrid to create digital portfolios for my band kids. I'd like to document their growth throughout the year and be able to share this with parents! I have approx 200 Ss so I need to figure out the most efficient way to manage it. #WO2WorldChat
A7 Dive into the curriculum! Last year was my first year in 5th grade. Now that I’ve had a dry-run I want to revise lessons and make positive changes! #WO2WorldChat
A6: I am always thinking about the next school year but I also spend a lot of time with family and relaxing! I try to balance my summer with a little work and play! Emma (my almost 5 yr old)can’t wait to help set up my room - so that should be a fun time in August!#WO2WorldChat
A7: So may running through my head... I think above all to STAY ORGANIZED! With lesson planning, curriculum, data collection, parent communication... That will help my Ss the most, across all subject areas. Because above all, our main goal is for our Ss to succeed! #WO2WorldChat
A7: My goal every year is to create a peaceful home for the students in my classroom, a place they want to come to each day #Happy#loved#home#Wo2WorldChat
A7: I want to give my Ss the opportunity to use more technology early on in the school year especially @Flipgrid to track their progress with reading fluency. #Wo2WorldChat
Good night everyone! I won't be in the country for the Aug chat so see you when school starts again. Enjoy your time off & pay attn to Q6! #WO2WorldChat
Thank you so much for taking the time to join us tonight on our #WO2WorldChat! We had a blast and hope you are all resting and relaxing as you gear up for another amazing school year at @woschools! 🍎📚📓#WO2World
