#BFC530 Archive
The Breakfast Club – #BFC530 – is a 15 minute, 1 question Twitter chat every weekday. We chat in 4 timezones Mon-Fri – 5:30am Eastern, Central, Mountain, and Pacific Times. The mission of BFC is to empower participants to make a difference in education by engaging in consistent reflective practice in a supportive community that inspires and challenges one another.
Friday September 9, 2016
Still learning the ropes but am excited because lots of people want to work w/ me - I'm going to be busy!
My senior student teaching daughter is coming in to help today! YAY!!!
Happy Friday .
Brian, HS principal from Mass.
Good morning ... Mark here from Estes Park. Please repeat after me -- IT IS FRIDAY
Glad to hear the year is starting off well for you! Enjoy the day!
Good Morning . How is everybody doing today?
Hello friend! How are you?
That is so great Kathy! I'm sure it will be an amazing day!
Great! Good to see you, Manny.
Good morning ! My dog is finally going to let me participate today 😀
So happy. The little humans are wearing me out! :)
good morning! Hard to believe today just a few months ago you missed a week of school for snow! 😆
My crazy week of 1:1 distribution is almost over. Soon ill be able to do my job again!
Good morning everyone! Happy Friday! One week complete. Hop eat was a good one for u!
Good morning, Karl. I've got my cup within reach. ;)
I try to never, ever, ever let that happen!
Hah. I could go for some snow now because of how hot it is.
Best metaphor of the week: pushing a rope. Thanks !!
https://t.co/Kx3wLJFaug
Rigor is great, but it can't come before strong relationships AND relevance to what Ss care about. Otherwise we're pushing a rope.
Good morning and happy Friday, ! Greetings from central NJ!
I love the littles but they are exhausting!!
Great Manny! How has the new year been?
Whats the question today, I missed it.
the busiest ever, but im working on it.
Good morning, . I'm Ku, Learning Coach, Argentina. Wrapping up week 6 with students.
Was just thinking that. Is there a question?
Good morning, Veronica! Great to see you :)
I haven't been able to find the topic either.
Kaarina from ON checking in. It's been a busy week!
Happy Friday! It's gonna be another hot one in Virginia Beach. Going to the air show with 5th graders across the district today!
Good morning and welcome to Friday! Looking forward to another fun day ahead😊
We speak not of such days. They are dark and dangerous times
Good morning! Been lurking all week trying to ease back into things. Love hearing everyone's positivity!
Doesn't appear to be a question this morning....
Happy Friday Tracy from Nantucket MA here to finish off first week strong.
Will miss joining you this morning. Up late having my home laptop repaired. Need to get ready to head to Have a good day.
Good morning - trying to find this morning's q and struggling. More coffee please...
I was wondering the same thing Brian
Good morning friends! Happy Friday. I didn't see a topic yet. Anyone else?
Hey, hows the new position treating you?
How about if everyone shares one positive thing from this week?
Good morning ! Happy Friday! Stacey from NJ ready to finish the week strong!
Happy that my "difficult" class is starting to behave more like a family than a group of strangers
There's nothing on . How about those Broncos?
Help! I can't find today's question
LOVE IT!!
RT: How about if everyone shares one positive thing from this week?
We're still thinking alike Kathy - I was just typing that out as I saw your tweet - LOL!!!
Hi, Melissa! Great to see you my friend:)
morning sir https://t.co/wxLD9y22uz
Good morning ... Mark here from Estes Park. Please repeat after me -- IT IS FRIDAY
My + is I made it through yesterday. Reevaluated and have a plan moving forward.
Any particular question this morning or are we just rock'in it out together? 😊
Share one positive thing from this week.
How about if everyone shares one positive thing from this week?
For me it was always my pens that went missing! Loved that team/family atmosphere of the classroom. https://t.co/1K7OBZ1UXo
I suggest we reflect on the first week(s) of school. How's it going?
It's almost eerie sometimes - in a good way though!
This week proved that I work with amazing people. The rollout only happened because of people who chipped in.
I've had over 200 Ss in my library every day this week - it's so nice to be surrounded by buzz all day long
Hi, Ku! Great to see you. Thanks for connecting me with Christine.
Morning, Ellen. How are things going?
Absolutely! I think it is fabulous!
that sound great- a super stem activity! Wear plenty of sun screen
We've decided to share one positive thing from this week
Love the people there. Looking forward to the year ahead. How about you?
So many positives!! Most of all, the many smiles and hugs from Ss who are truly excited to be back in school & are ready to learn!
We lost Internet yesterday, but we still learned about Jamaica as part of
My new admin team is working together great! Another smooth opening, kids learning on day 2!
Now that I see the question, I'll share. Learning our new schedule and kids' names sooner than I thought.
hey Kathy! It's great! I am enjoying the older kids. Granted, it isn't like the 1st gr adoration, but it's all good
One positive thing from this week...I have almost survived week one and I'm still smiling...and standing! 😊😊😊
Happy Friday! finishing up week four and life is good!
(I kno 2 other chats were having problems w scheduled tweets this week - tweetdeck is cranky)
I just LOVE seeing my old students.
Hey Chris. We're sharing out a positive from the week...
this week got stressful but went really well. Im crazy behind though.
Hello! Of course! Can't wait to see the collaboration.
We're sharing a positive from the week
I had a 3rd grader ask me if I could go on their overnight trip with them. The ? was special bc it was from an unexpected stUdent!
We received news that a June graduate received a full academic scholarship this week. Mom states is was bc of her great HS Ts!
My class is blowing my mind with their leadership, camaraderie, willingness, and power of positive.
https://t.co/6FruqVpTkX
How about if everyone shares one positive thing from this week?
Lots of positives from our 1st week! I ❤️ my new class- they are already taking charge of their learning and ready to rock the year!
Hi all haven't seen a question yet so informally, what has been the biggest surprise so far this new school year
I find the lower you go, the more classroom management you have to do. Do you find that?
A positive from my week is that Ss are happy to be there and we are busy building a great classroom community.
Miss Ellen is good, esp since I woke up to find out my Phillies won last night:). Today is Day 12:) How are you?
Lots of +s but 1 stands out: flexibility of Ss & team as they move & work in myriad of spaces since our new 6th gr wing isn't ready
I like the reflection and sharing the positives this week!
Our district's admin received some amazing PD this week on Self-Reflection&Instructional Leadership 👍❤️😄 https://t.co/z2vIhd5RN4
How about if everyone shares one positive thing from this week?
Good morning. Lisa, from central Florida joining a little late.
What's the question this morning? (No coffee YET!)
That is a positive that will hopefully last all year! Great job Manny! https://t.co/w3a7kiYlOR
This week proved that I work with amazing people. The rollout only happened because of people who chipped in.
Me, too. I sent her my info yesterday.
how long have you been in session?
My + is that I am back working with people and students that I love!😀
we keep getting older but the kids stay the same age
One + thing from wk: feedback from colleague that a S in common put me down as inspiration. Have to spread the 💜 BC I asked the same
What an amazing feeling that must be Karl. So awesome!! Sounds like it's gonna be a great year!
Sharing a positive from the week.
doesn't seem to be one - we're sharing something good from the week
A positive ... Had open house and not a single parent tried to pull me aside for an impromptu conference. Happy and content parents.
Me too! I am assigned to a 7th gr lunch duty and was so happy!
One of my Ts that struggled with management last year has developed great skills to start this year. Love seeing growth
absolutely. I was thankful for having 5th this yr so they could help me out since I'm at a new school!
We are sharing something positive
so far the vibe of positivity from admin to students has been invigorating
In a new position/district a positive for me has been getting to sit down and talk with the Ts I'll be working with this year!
We had a great start. I'm so proud of my colleagues who shared so many things on this week!
I had two friends from school come and help me set up the book fair. Really felt the love yesterday!
Oh...you are so right about that! 😄😄😄
I looked on the BFC account, no Q. But we are a community and we will figure it out together.
Good Morning, ! Brenda joining from Massachusetts! I like the positive focus this week!
I know the feeling. I'm still waiting on mine too. Feeling a little bleary eyed.
Met my students yesterday and they are awesome.
Morning! We're sharing out positives from our week... 's suggestion. :)
Great to have kids back in the building... Quickly reminds you what it's all about!
Another is a P meetiing held yesterday was great; positive & productive. Ps & Ts left feeling good
yes great way to start the new year !! https://t.co/eyIqSmAr9b
Good Morning, ! Brenda joining from Massachusetts! I like the positive focus this week!
Awesome! Who delivered the PD?
how is that 1:1 roll-out going ? Been thinking of you a lot as we navigate our 10th+ year doing it (hiccups always)
In my year of multiple initiatives, its great to see how everybody is working well.
Good morning
Scott from NJ. We are finishing up our 4th day of a great first week.
We played with parents last night at Back-to-School night- so fun and positive
so far so good. minor hiccups, mostly personality based.
that's so important !! glad for you https://t.co/Gn8PXInaiZ
Another is a P meetiing held yesterday was great; positive & productive. Ps & Ts left feeling good
I'm sure the Ts are great because they have great leadership!
sounds like a great class to be in!
1 positive is that I have seen kids helping others. From tiring shoes to loaning pencils.
Morning, friend! Happy Friday. :)
Building classroom community is so important. How great that they're happy to be together w/ you - safe/happy!
What a great interactive experience for them.
Wow, day 12! Feeling like you never left? ;)
My positive from this week was that my Grade 3s blew my mind with their incredible empathy in our unit of inquiry! Blew it off!
Hi all! A hot one in NJ today!
We had a pool party last night for over 300 kids, and so many of our staff volunteered to stay! https://t.co/kxDZiC6cwW
How about if everyone shares one positive thing from this week?
for sure, what has been the biggest surprise so far this new year ? https://t.co/04osZgDx2j
I looked on the BFC account, no Q. But we are a community and we will figure it out together.
1 of the most positive things 4 me was interacting w/y'all again. I know when tomess r tough I can count on y'all 4 inspiration
I worked out twice. That is my positive Need to do it for my sanity.
1 positive came ystrdy when a st told me that they could imagine the chars b/c of how I read aloud to them. I'm reading Wonder.
What an amazing feeling that must have been Anna - I would have loved to be a fly on the wall listening!
I'm out of the classroom, so highlights of the week are when I get to interact w/ Ss during activities that I co-sponsor.
Apparently, my new nick name by the kids is Big Daddy Dill ... Not sure if this is a positive, but it makes me smile ...
yup, here's our Q - seems like a 15 min delay in other chats too https://t.co/FtWolYbZmI
Today's question: "What're you most nervous about / what's your biggest challenge as you start this year? How will you tackle it?"
I am a big Boy Meets World fan & now watch Girl Meets World w/my kids. A student said I reminded her of "Mr Matthews". Total win!
My + is the T who started her sentence w "You'd be proud of me..." I am always so happy that Ts are proud enough to try and share!
That's so awesome Robin - Love it! You must be great at reading aloud!
oh yes. Just a tad stressful!!
1 more positive is I've watched Ts building relationships with their Ss and building a trusting & caring school family.
love when children do that!
Lots of positives. Best: Friends reunited. Every day starts with a positive force. Have a great one, Friends.
That was from August 30 https://t.co/bqRqCNzYq1
yup, here's our Q - seems like a 15 min delay in other chats too https://t.co/FtWolYbZmI
Today's question: "What're you most nervous about / what's your biggest challenge as you start this year? How will you tackle it?"
It was phenomenal. Their solutions to the problems that were faced were so mature - using deBono's Thinking Hats.
They are a tough group. Extreme abilities. It will be great eventually just hard starting out.
a happy library is a full library!!
Show KG how to use Doodle Buddy & sat back & watched them help each other. One said, "This is hilarious!" https://t.co/q4QdjHxm0F
Yup. Did that 4 years ago. It's hard. Ended up being fabulous
so important to grow that feeling of community https://t.co/ksbIKzU20x
1 positive is that I have seen kids helping others. From tiring shoes to loaning pencils.
One of my former students listed me as a favorite memory of elementary school. I was so touched 2 see this. https://t.co/28OIVn80X0
One positive is the kids seemed to be happy to be returning on day 2, hoping today I'll see the same! So far, so good!
Just not what I expected quite so early on. It's been a blast. Exhausting energy levels, but a blast!
Me too. They seemed to do it over and over this week. Super gratifying.
That's something that I'm going to have to adjust to as I'm out of the classroom this year too.
Stay positive all thru the weekend.
First football game of the season tonight!
Enjoy !
Exciting! What's your new position? Still in Boston?
So true, so happy that we are all back together! You all mean so much to me https://t.co/7kLLl4qlXY
Lots of positives. Best: Friends reunited. Every day starts with a positive force. Have a great one, Friends.
ha ha ha. Mine is done. That first sip is the best.
Off for a run...so I can keep up with my busy grade 1 students! 😄😄😄. Happy weekend, my friends!
You've got this Dawn!! Lucky kiddos to have such a caring teacher.
You are amazing! Choose to make a difference in your community today!
this weekend my home team plays the team where i currently live.
excellent start !! https://t.co/LxNwtf7w6V
Just not what I expected quite so early on. It's been a blast. Exhausting energy levels, but a blast!
How much I didn't need to be SO worried ab the new position. Everyone's been so nice and welcoming!
I'm nervous but so excited to provide the best for our staff this year.
Considering I strive to be equal parts Mr Feeney, Mr Keating, and Mr Holland...pretty darn! I think I blushed :D
Have a great weekend everyone! Get some much needed rest. Our job is anything but easy!
that's awesome- creating partnerships that will have a lasting result!
One 5th grader created a Kahoot about herself & led her class in playing it. Fun group! Now to get them creating about learning...
We have a rotating schedule this year. I am nervous about being prepared for the class that walks in. It's still so new!
and I expected nothing less !! So happy it's working out !!! https://t.co/kshmGqEQbc
How much I didn't need to be SO worried ab the new position. Everyone's been so nice and welcoming!
Kindness matters from week 1! Awesome job students! https://t.co/YNJJeP3wH9
1 positive is that I have seen kids helping others. From tiring shoes to loaning pencils.
Good morning ! It's been a while since I've hung out with you all, but I'm getting up earlier & earlier! New job, new commute!
Ok . Time to go. Be well.
#2268 We are all here on earth to help others; what on earth the others are here for I don't know.
https://t.co/dwsHJ5U4QL
I'm in a central NJ district -- the K-12 Supervisor of Instructional Technology. Lots of new Ts and Ss to meet!
Have a great Friday everyone!!
weird! Clearly not focusing on the fine print this morning - sorry!
Have an awesome Friday ! Thanks for the great start to the day!
I was able to create a buzz when I put dozens of comics out to analyze as historical artifacts - fun, surprising, and engaging
I chuckled out loud when I read: exhausting energy levels-Amazing how students have so much energy! Or are we just old?
yea for sure, it took me a few weeks to get used to it, but then it became 2nd. nature https://t.co/vgIUWmuA7P
We have a rotating schedule this year. I am nervous about being prepared for the class that walks in. It's still so new!
Awesome start Stacey! Have an amazing day!
Time to make the day happen! Have a wonderful weekend !
Manny you an upstate NY'er ? https://t.co/qvEsOyKvl5
this weekend my home team plays the team where i currently live.
well, not to go on about myself, but I do put a touch of the theatrics into my read alouds. It is something I LOVE to do.
My classes successfully completed seating challenges, and did some amazing reflecting on the process. https://t.co/loy1C1G4yd
How about if everyone shares one positive thing from this week?
Same role; now I'm in MS.
I hope you have a frame for that!
In as much as I care, I am a Bills Fan. My wife loves the Bills more than she loves me.
yay! so glad to hear it! And of course they're thrilled to have you w them - what an asset for Ss and Ts
Happy to have you with us! We're riding our week 1 "high" today!
:-) https://t.co/CQdYVgAaJ2
I was able to create a buzz when I put dozens of comics out to analyze as historical artifacts - fun, surprising, and engaging
I went to college in Buffalo.
totally understand. However just think how much this change agent is going to help you and the Ss grow. You can do it!
Time for me to jump out. Remember to snap a pic & post w/ today so we can ALL celebrate your amazing moments!
A colleague misunderstood me when I said I was 45 yrs old. She heard 'born in '45". Now I'm 70 according to my class. DOH!
yes, I'm sure this was the right move. It just takes time to adjust, don't you think?
as long as her priorities are clear :)
about 1/2 of my HS went to SUNY Buffalo, 1/2 never went back after Xmas break !!! too much snow !! https://t.co/Urvn5Dzt27
I went to college in Buffalo.
Getting my school collaboratory up and running successfully. Empowering more Ts to be confident integrating tech in classes.
I was a TA early on in 3/4-I had a knack for read alouds as well -SO fun! Read aloud tons 2 my son when he was little.
Absolutely! It was a shock for me. But it all worked out and I think I gained some great skills too.
Time to finish this week on a high note. Take care-
LOL as soon as I hit "tweet" I thought, she's not in Boston. Oops! Right region at least :) Congrats on new pos!
took me 3 years! This is the first year I'm not leaving post its w/class times all around my classroom
This must be the best share of the morning - LOL!!!! I will smile about this all day Karl.
https://t.co/braFBKbqxc
A colleague misunderstood me when I said I was 45 yrs old. She heard 'born in '45". Now I'm 70 according to my class. DOH!
Will do! I hope my football team wins the 1st elimination final tonight. 😀
We are departmentalized and I teach 3 groups of stu. I was worried at first, but after 5 weeks, I can say it's fine.
That's it for me - hosting a tech b'fast in the library this morning, gotta make sure that coffee's brewed. Have a fab Friday!
LOL let me know when you go to the first wrong classroom !!!! https://t.co/jgGDTxKc5f
took me 3 years! This is the first year I'm not leaving post its w/class times all around my classroom
Good for you! it's a talent, I say!
Time to wake my freshman and 1st yr middle schoolers. - Old, definitely old. LOL
Have a great day, !
& I are on the Innovation Team for this yr. we will be picking your brain
cool finally some one older then me !!!! https://t.co/szvDr6wY6Q
A colleague misunderstood me when I said I was 45 yrs old. She heard 'born in '45". Now I'm 70 according to my class. DOH!
Thanks ! I know that's what it's all about a busy week of newness for everyone! It's a !
yes, I feel like I am going to grow more here than I had been at my last sch.
I have musical alarms set on my phone for all the transitions! Fun times 4 all.
Have a great day & weekend Got to go get ready; celebrating Fish In a Tree literature groups today!
Good morning !! Caiti from Canada! Started the morning with a relaxing yoga stretch. Great way to start the day 👍🏻😄
I like that ! https://t.co/UvptfXnO3p
I have musical alarms set on my phone for all the transitions! Fun times 4 all.
yep. We dance & sing as we get ready to leave the room.
One positive thing this week, connecting with my Ss during the first week of school ❤️ and making the Youcubed newsletter!! Yay😄
So sad I missed my friends this morning... doggy duty! Positive for the week- Back to School night was a success last night!
nbI have students dancing as they leave my class ( they are happy to escape me !!) https://t.co/HTDDKj4EEd
yep. We dance & sing as we get ready to leave the room.
Gotta run friends. We are honoring our first responders today at our Patriots' Day observation.
6th graders are excited and asking questions about the ways they can use their new devices.
Nice! Love that book https://t.co/Gdo1jQp2vW
Have a great day & weekend Got to go get ready; celebrating Fish In a Tree literature groups today!
I'm sure that's not true! What do you teach?
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great timing then:) is a 15 minute spark chat like . .. we just need to tweet out the topic the day before:)
We decided to observe on 9/12 and use the book "September 12: We Knew Everything would be Alright".
What's the deal with ? Could somebody fill me in, because I'd like to know!
Good morning CST chatters. Steve from NJ
Good morning ! Almost had first run for this year 😬 to the rescue once again!
CO? I thought you were from FL. Are there two?
New year, new space. Moved up to 4th floor... Finally feels like I'm part of the community :) 😊 https://t.co/0KY6Jm0cyE
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yes, I'm sure this was the right move. It just takes time to adjust, don't you think? MORE >> https://t.co/r7qzyiZ828
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I am teaching 14 students again this year and they are happy that I'm their teacher. Feeling good!
14 students that I taught last year are in my grade 12 class this year. They are happy I'm their teacher again! Warms my heart!
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And a good evening to you, sir, on the other side of the planet. (It's like you have a headstart on the weekend!)
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Yes! You're friend from the future! 😄
Guess that makes me a blast from the past.
Thanks for the photo, David!
Was born in ME and lived in CT and NH and MA. I miss the New England summers - but not the winters. :)
Moving Beyond PD with on tomorrow. One not to be missed
I want learning centred learning.
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