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Speak4Power - Moderator May 26 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Come ready with a question you want to discuss! #SLP #slpeeps #slpchat #mdeschat

lindamcToth - Moderator May 26 @ 8:01 PM EDT

#mdeschat Hi Everyone, I hope you have your questions and interests. Please take a minute to introduce yourself! Use the hashtag!

rachelamstutz - Moderator May 26 @ 8:02 PM EDT

@lindamcToth hello!! Happy Thursday. #mdeschat

Speak4Power - Moderator May 26 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Janice #slp #teamFelegy @pgcps #mdeschat

lindamcToth - Moderator May 26 @ 8:02 PM EDT

#mdeschat Hi Rachel! Hi Janice! Welcome to Thursday.

Speak4Power - Moderator May 26 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Wondering if I am the only #teamFelegy standing! They had field day today! #mdeschat

lindamcToth - Moderator May 26 @ 8:05 PM EDT

#mdeschat I am thinking we might be the only ones!

lindamcToth - Moderator May 26 @ 8:05 PM EDT

#mdeschat Well this might be the shortest chat known.

rachelamstutz - Moderator May 26 @ 8:06 PM EDT

@Speak4Power Our field day is tomorrow! Glad to have such nice weather, but the quick heat up was unexpected! #mdeschat

lindamcToth - Moderator May 26 @ 8:07 PM EDT

#mdeschat Our field day is the first Friday in June, fingers crossed for nice weather.

lindamcToth - Moderator May 26 @ 8:08 PM EDT

#mdeschat Anyone else as exhausted as I am?

rachelamstutz - Moderator May 26 @ 8:08 PM EDT

@lindamcToth It is such a busy time of year with school events. #mdeschat

lindamcToth - Moderator May 26 @ 8:08 PM EDT

#mdeschat @rachelamstutz Crazy isn't it? You just had your concert too didn't you?

rachelamstutz - Moderator May 26 @ 8:08 PM EDT

@Speak4Power What was your favorite part of field day? #mdeschat

Speak4Power - Moderator May 26 @ 8:08 PM EDT

I have a topic if other people are willing? One of my Ss lost his mom two weeks ago & has not returned to school? Thoughts? #mdeschat

lindamcToth - Moderator May 26 @ 8:09 PM EDT

#mdeschat @Speak4Power How old is the S?

rachelamstutz - Moderator May 26 @ 8:10 PM EDT

@lindamcToth Busy week... First concert, library night, and last PTA meeting. #mdeschat

lindamcToth - Moderator May 26 @ 8:10 PM EDT

#mdeschat @Speak4Power Did anyone go to funeral? Have you called the child/house? Is the father still in pic?

Speak4Power - Moderator May 26 @ 8:10 PM EDT

#mdeschat I resemble that. I feel like an accordion the last day of Octoberfest https://t.co/5oWRCchxl6

lindamcToth - Moderator May 26 @ 8:08 PM EDT

#mdeschat Anyone else as exhausted as I am?

rachelamstutz - Moderator May 26 @ 8:11 PM EDT

@Speak4Power How sad. The silver lining is how the school can wrap around and support and be there for the child and family. #mdeschat

lindamcToth - Moderator May 26 @ 8:11 PM EDT

#mdeschat @Speak4Power OK that made me laugh Janice, thanks. I am now picturing the accordion.

Speak4Power - Moderator May 26 @ 8:12 PM EDT

#mdeschat I was at my other school. My loss. I think it is a community bonding event! S and T https://t.co/QA6w24nUFU

rachelamstutz - Moderator May 26 @ 8:08 PM EDT

@Speak4Power What was your favorite part of field day? #mdeschat

lindamcToth - Moderator May 26 @ 8:14 PM EDT

#mdeschat @Speak4Power So back to your serious question. Did anyone contact the household?

Speak4Power - Moderator May 26 @ 8:15 PM EDT

#mdeschat faculty went to the service and I visited them at home. Father is still. I spoke w/ both Ss a few times https://t.co/de49Otlt83

lindamcToth - Moderator May 26 @ 8:10 PM EDT

#mdeschat @Speak4Power Did anyone go to funeral? Have you called the child/house? Is the father still in pic?

WritersUSA May 26 @ 8:16 PM EDT

Speak4Power : #mdeschat faculty went to the service and I visited them at home. Father is still. I spoke w/ both S… https://t.co/Ah2EYJsOyY

Speak4Power - Moderator May 26 @ 8:16 PM EDT

#mdeschat can you hear the wheezing? https://t.co/mzhnJOiOt3

lindamcToth - Moderator May 26 @ 8:11 PM EDT

#mdeschat @Speak4Power OK that made me laugh Janice, thanks. I am now picturing the accordion.

lindamcToth - Moderator May 26 @ 8:17 PM EDT

#mdeschat @Speak4Power Then I would call the father and reinforce what the school can do for the child. @rachelamstutz what do you think?

Speak4Power - Moderator May 26 @ 8:18 PM EDT

#mdeschat several contacts. The S is overwhelmed with grieve at the unexpected loss and mom dying at their home. https://t.co/LPQujTDlQL

lindamcToth - Moderator May 26 @ 8:14 PM EDT

#mdeschat @Speak4Power So back to your serious question. Did anyone contact the household?

lindamcToth - Moderator May 26 @ 8:20 PM EDT

#mdeschat @Speak4Power Wow, that is a lot to handle. Does your District offer grief counseling?

Speak4Power - Moderator May 26 @ 8:22 PM EDT

Do you know of social service progrAms I might hook them up with? S need more support to get back into routine. Grief is process #mdeschat

lindamcToth - Moderator May 26 @ 8:23 PM EDT

#mdeschat @Speak4Power There is https://t.co/EHI94vJX1q

Speak4Power - Moderator May 26 @ 8:25 PM EDT

I can ask #mdeschat it is not every guidance counselor's strength. Father doesn't ask for help easily https://t.co/acdgOlLzsN

lindamcToth - Moderator May 26 @ 8:20 PM EDT

#mdeschat @Speak4Power Wow, that is a lot to handle. Does your District offer grief counseling?

lindamcToth - Moderator May 26 @ 8:25 PM EDT

#mdeschat I think we lost Rachel! LOL

Speak4Power - Moderator May 26 @ 8:25 PM EDT

Thanks #mdeschat https://t.co/tsb1iOsL4C

rachelamstutz - Moderator May 26 @ 8:24 PM EDT

@lindamcToth @Speak4Power I think that's powerful. The family may not know what they need;knowing that the school is there 2 support is big

rachelamstutz - Moderator May 26 @ 8:26 PM EDT

@Speak4Power In AA county hospice has some awesome supports for students who have lost a parent. Summer camp, group sessions,etc. #mdeschat

lindamcToth - Moderator May 26 @ 8:26 PM EDT

#mdeschat @Speak4Power Janice is this family in AACPS?

lindamcToth - Moderator May 26 @ 8:27 PM EDT

#mdeschat @rachelamstutz Rachel, isn't there grief counseling groups as part of the district?

Speak4Power - Moderator May 26 @ 8:28 PM EDT

#mdeschat no Pgcps. Looking for resources in county and UMCP has some checking availability. https://t.co/QeImyUgTJj

rachelamstutz - Moderator May 26 @ 8:26 PM EDT

@Speak4Power In AA county hospice has some awesome supports for students who have lost a parent. Summer camp, group sessions,etc. #mdeschat

rachelamstutz - Moderator May 26 @ 8:28 PM EDT

@lindamcToth Hmmm... I'm not familiar with it. We have crisis counseling and supports. For past cases, we tapped into Hospice. #mdeschat

lindamcToth - Moderator May 26 @ 8:30 PM EDT

#mdeschat @Speak4Power https://t.co/DGDZG95SFB This is an org in PG

lindamcToth - Moderator May 26 @ 8:31 PM EDT

#mdeschat The network of care in PG County helps those in the county deal with grief and loss as well as a host of other things.

jazzmeister2013 May 26 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Greetings all! So into the NHL hockey playoffs I lost track of time. Greg- 2nd grade, #TeamFelegy. Hope all are well. #mdeschat

lindamcToth - Moderator May 26 @ 8:31 PM EDT

#mdeschat @jazzmeister2013 Hi Greg so nice you could check in!

Speak4Power - Moderator May 26 @ 8:31 PM EDT

#mdeschat thanks it is a place to start. Grateful! https://t.co/yaYEdYsoPQ

lindamcToth - Moderator May 26 @ 8:30 PM EDT

#mdeschat @Speak4Power https://t.co/DGDZG95SFB This is an org in PG

lindamcToth - Moderator May 26 @ 8:31 PM EDT

#mdeschat Good luck with it Janice!

rachelamstutz - Moderator May 26 @ 8:32 PM EDT

#mdeschat one strategy is to offer the student to come back to just meet with one staff member on first day back to plan telling peers

jazzmeister2013 May 26 @ 8:32 PM EDT

@lindamcToth Always a pleasure! #mdeschat

lindamcToth - Moderator May 26 @ 8:32 PM EDT

#mdeschat @rachelamstutz Great idea Rachel!

Speak4Power - Moderator May 26 @ 8:32 PM EDT

#mdeschat will hospice still work with S if the death sudden due to food poisoning ? https://t.co/ceDc9Ke7M3

rachelamstutz - Moderator May 26 @ 8:28 PM EDT

@lindamcToth Hmmm... I'm not familiar with it. We have crisis counseling and supports. For past cases, we tapped into Hospice. #mdeschat

lindamcToth - Moderator May 26 @ 8:33 PM EDT

#mdeschat I would think hospice would assist since they help with loss.

rachelamstutz - Moderator May 26 @ 8:34 PM EDT

@Speak4Power Yes. Their grief counseling is open to anyone who has lost someone. #mdeschat

jazzmeister2013 May 26 @ 8:34 PM EDT

@rachelamstutz @lindamcToth This has definitely been a busy week! First night of the week I had no meetings of any kind. #mdeschat

lindamcToth - Moderator May 26 @ 8:35 PM EDT

#mdeschat @jazzmeister2013 We definitely understand, I didn't get home from work tonight until 7:30 so I was rushing.

Speak4Power - Moderator May 26 @ 8:36 PM EDT

#mdeschat you survived field day! https://t.co/TCdq0DDUCl

jazzmeister2013 May 26 @ 8:32 PM EDT

@lindamcToth Always a pleasure! #mdeschat

lindamcToth - Moderator May 26 @ 8:37 PM EDT

#mdeschat @jazzmeister2013 So Greg have any topics or questions for the group?

jazzmeister2013 May 26 @ 8:37 PM EDT

@Speak4Power Had a great time! Took lots of pictures! The Ss raved about it all day. #mdeschat

jazzmeister2013 May 26 @ 8:38 PM EDT

@lindamcToth I understand! I am catching up on the conversation. #mdeschat

jazzmeister2013 May 26 @ 8:38 PM EDT

Q- Anyone facilitated Genius Hour, or the like, in the classroom? I'm reading a book on it, and want to use it next year. #mdeschat

lindamcToth - Moderator May 26 @ 8:39 PM EDT

#mdeschat @jazzmeister2013

lindamcToth - Moderator May 26 @ 8:40 PM EDT

#mdeschat @jazzmeister2013 Fingers went bonkers. My media specialist and I are planning it for next year.

Speak4Power - Moderator May 26 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Did anyone have an ahah moment that changed their practice this year? #mdeschat

jazzmeister2013 May 26 @ 8:41 PM EDT

@lindamcToth I really like what I've read and seen, but I'm trying to adapt it for either 2nd or K. Much of what I've read... #mdeschat

jazzmeister2013 May 26 @ 8:42 PM EDT

@lindamcToth ...or seen has been focused on older Ss. Love encouraging Ss to discover their passions & learn about interests. #mdeschat

rachelamstutz - Moderator May 26 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Years ago, there was a genius hour chat. It was the first Twitter chat I ever followed; some amazing leaders to follow. #mdeschat

Speak4Power - Moderator May 26 @ 8:42 PM EDT

#mdeschat what is the title of the book? https://t.co/0tufxk9xJ3

jazzmeister2013 May 26 @ 8:41 PM EDT

@lindamcToth I really like what I've read and seen, but I'm trying to adapt it for either 2nd or K. Much of what I've read... #mdeschat

jazzmeister2013 May 26 @ 8:43 PM EDT

@Speak4Power Spent more time this year building SEL vocabulary w/ Ss from day one. Seen major difference, growth. #mdeschat

lindamcToth - Moderator May 26 @ 8:43 PM EDT

#mdeschat @jazzmeister2013 With younger Ss I would think modeling how to brainstorm ideas, and then how to begin to learn about a topic...

jazzmeister2013 May 26 @ 8:44 PM EDT

@Speak4Power Pure Genius, by Don Wettrick. #mdeschat

Speak4Power - Moderator May 26 @ 8:45 PM EDT

@jazzmeister2013 #mdeschat SEL vocab?

jazzmeister2013 May 26 @ 8:45 PM EDT

@lindamcToth Good points! I love the idea of passion projects. #mdeschat

jazzmeister2013 May 26 @ 8:46 PM EDT

@Speak4Power SEL= social/emotional learning #mdeschat

jazzmeister2013 May 26 @ 8:47 PM EDT

@rachelamstutz I've found some good resources on Twitter ED-chats. Tremendous bank of information! #mdeschat

Speak4Power - Moderator May 26 @ 8:47 PM EDT

#mdeschat I need to learn more about this... @jazzmeister2013 interested in a summer book club? https://t.co/WV0adJnjSF

jazzmeister2013 May 26 @ 8:46 PM EDT

@Speak4Power SEL= social/emotional learning #mdeschat

jazzmeister2013 May 26 @ 8:48 PM EDT

@Speak4Power Sounds like an intriguing idea! #mdeschat

lindamcToth - Moderator May 26 @ 8:48 PM EDT

#mdeschat @jazzmeister2013 https://t.co/uFGI5pW9dN One teachers take with primary students.

Speak4Power - Moderator May 26 @ 8:49 PM EDT

I need to finish preparing for a bike ride tomorrow. Thanks for the info and sharing! #mdeschat

lindamcToth - Moderator May 26 @ 8:49 PM EDT

#mdeschat @Speak4Power Good luck with your S! Have a great weekend.

jazzmeister2013 May 26 @ 8:50 PM EDT

@Speak4Power Have a good night! #mdeschat #TeamFelegy

rachelamstutz - Moderator May 26 @ 8:50 PM EDT

@lindamcToth great idea to have an open campus chat. I'm not sure we would have hit on these topics without an open forum! #mdeschat

jazzmeister2013 May 26 @ 8:51 PM EDT

@lindamcToth Thanks! Interesting take! I will check it out further. Like the adaptation she made to support her Ss. #mdeschat

rachelamstutz - Moderator May 26 @ 8:51 PM EDT

@Speak4Power @jazzmeister2013 sounds like a great book club! #mdeschat

jazzmeister2013 May 26 @ 8:51 PM EDT

@rachelamstutz @lindamcToth I agree! #mdeschat

lindamcToth - Moderator May 26 @ 8:52 PM EDT

#mdeschat Well, my friends, I think we have run to the end of this chat. I thank you all for being here and sharing.

jazzmeister2013 May 26 @ 8:52 PM EDT

@rachelamstutz @Speak4Power Really like the IB-PYP principles, character traits supporting Ss growth. Used all year. #mdeschat

jazzmeister2013 May 26 @ 8:52 PM EDT

@lindamcToth Glad to have been able to join in! #mdeschat

jazzmeister2013 May 26 @ 8:53 PM EDT

Have a great week on purpose! Remember to inspire and be inspired by #FutureLeaders daily! #mdeschat Enjoy your 3-day weekend!

lindamcToth - Moderator May 26 @ 8:54 PM EDT

#mdeschat Good night all, and have a wonderful weekend!