#ADWTeach Archive
#ADWTeach is a bi-monthly chat between teachers in the Archdiocese of Washington. Topics include: STEAM Effective coaching PLN's Classroom Tools.
Wednesday January 25, 2017
8:00 PM EST
iVickyMcCann
Jan 25 @ 8:00 PM EST
Who's here in
#ADWTeach
Chat? Introduce yourself - your name, school, and grade(s) Is it ever going to snow?
#CSW17
participatechat
Jan 25 @ 8:00 PM EST
Participate in the upcoming
#ADWTeach
by sharing resources and collaborating at
https://t.co/NV8yz0DN0x
iVickyMcCann
Jan 25 @ 8:01 PM EST
Vicky McCann, Vice Principal at
@SPXSchool
and please SNOW! I'm excited to host this
#ADWTeach
chat with
#ADWschools
. Let's talk
#CSW17
In reply to @SPXSchool
mathed68
Jan 25 @ 8:02 PM EST
Catherine Tobin, 6-8 computers, 8 religion
#adwteach
#CSW2017
ANS_Computer
Jan 25 @ 8:02 PM EST
#ADWTEACH
I'm here! Mary Ellen from
@ANS_Eagles
Archbishop Neale School, comp teacher gr PK4-8 & Admissions Dir
#CSW2017
In reply to @ANS_Eagles
mathed68
Jan 25 @ 8:02 PM EST
Oops, Blessed Sacrament School and yes, please snow!
#adwteach
iVickyMcCann
Jan 25 @ 8:03 PM EST
Q1: Open House How do you host a successful Open House? Any marketing tips?
#ADWTeach
#CSW17
MrsMay_Science
Jan 25 @ 8:03 PM EST
Hi! I'm Brienne May, science teacher from
@AnnunciationDC
- So ready for
#CSW2017
#adwteach
In reply to @AnnunciationDC
adwcurriculum
Jan 25 @ 8:03 PM EST
#ADWteach
#csw2017
Am here. Laura from DC.
J_McDonald16
Jan 25 @ 8:03 PM EST
Jeremy technology and AP computer science
@DonBoscoCR
. No Snow!
#adwteach
In reply to @DonBoscoCR
ANS_Computer
Jan 25 @ 8:03 PM EST
#ADWTEACH
Mary Ellen Howard, Computer Gr PreK-8 & Admissions Dir,
@ANS_Eagles
Archbishop Neale School
#CSW2017
In reply to @ANS_Eagles
adwcurriculum
Jan 25 @ 8:04 PM EST
.
@iVickyMcCann
I so team
#nosnow
#adwteach
In reply to @iVickyMcCann
adkopp76
- Moderator
Jan 25 @ 8:04 PM EST
Good evening
#ADWteach
So excited to hear about your plans for
#CSW17
TechMcNorris22
- Moderator
Jan 25 @ 8:04 PM EST
Proud .
@ADWCathSchools
Dir. of
#EdTech
. PLEASE
#Snow
soon
#ADWTeach
In reply to @ADWCathSchools
iVickyMcCann
Jan 25 @ 8:00 PM EST
Who's here in
#ADWTeach
Chat? Introduce yourself - your name, school, and grade(s) Is it ever going to snow?
#CSW17
amylpie
Jan 25 @ 8:04 PM EST
A class of kinders all logged in & teaching their monsters to read in under 10 min!
#edtechteam
@MonstersCanRead
#stmaryslaurel
#adwteach
iVickyMcCann
Jan 25 @ 8:05 PM EST
A1: I am so excited to use QR Codes this year and make a virtual open house using
@ThingLink
https://t.co/SZcsz9f47e
#ADWTeach
#CSW17
In reply to @ThingLink
SPXHamDawg
Jan 25 @ 8:05 PM EST
#ADWTeach
Mark here from
@SPXSchool
- Middle school Religion. We are in a warming trend now, so sorrry...I say no snow
In reply to @SPXSchool
MrsMay_Science
Jan 25 @ 8:05 PM EST
A1: Our open house follows a school mass at 9AM. There's not really much of a game plan after that so I'm open to all ideas!
#adwteach
J_McDonald16
Jan 25 @ 8:05 PM EST
#ADWTeach
A1) don't plan it when it's supposed to snow!
ANS_Computer
Jan 25 @ 8:06 PM EST
#ADWTEACH
A1 ADVERTISE ADVERTISE ADVERTISE! Promoting through social media is HUGE now. Get parents involved, sharing
#CSW2017
amylpie
Jan 25 @ 8:06 PM EST
#adwteach
Amy from
@StMaryOTMS
, K-8 technology! Please snow now!!!
In reply to @StMaryOTMS
amylpie
Jan 25 @ 8:08 PM EST
A1: I'm putting several Chromebooks in the hall to showcase Ss work. Maybe even a big TV with rolling movie/images.
#adwteach
SPXHamDawg
Jan 25 @ 8:08 PM EST
#ADWteach
A1: Open the doors and keep it real... no dog and pony show...just let folks see as normal a day as possible..
iVickyMcCann
Jan 25 @ 8:09 PM EST
Q2: Community Share some ways your school participates in service projects.
#ADWTeach
#CSW17
MmgutierrezM
Jan 25 @ 8:10 PM EST
QR and Seesaw are top of my list
#adwteach
adkopp76
- Moderator
Jan 25 @ 8:10 PM EST
#ADWteach
We paired MS S's with T's to create classroom promo videos. Fun way 2 use tech and to get parents of older S's to come to OH
iVickyMcCann
Jan 25 @ 8:11 PM EST
A2: Our students help the families in Warm Nights have a more enjoyable stay at our school - prayer cards, snack bags, etc.
#ADWTeach
#CSW17
mathed68
Jan 25 @ 8:11 PM EST
We have 8th grade Christ Care Corps. Ss make sandwiches, go serve at St. Maria's Meals, visit shelters.
#adwteach
ANS_Computer
Jan 25 @ 8:11 PM EST
#ADWTEACH
#CSW2017
Q2 food drives, coat drives, toy drives, make cards/care pkgs for service members, nursing homes, shelters
J_McDonald16
Jan 25 @ 8:11 PM EST
#adwteach
A2) right now we are supporting the Gabriel Project, also collect food for SOME (so others may eat)
mathed68
Jan 25 @ 8:12 PM EST
School collecting underwear for the underserved this year. 6th collects money in baby bottles for Gabriel Network,
#adwteach
ANS_Computer
Jan 25 @ 8:12 PM EST
#ADWTEACH
#CSW2017
Q2 Our NJHS make sandwiches/care pkgs for Safe Nights, too! Forgot to add that!
amylpie
Jan 25 @ 8:13 PM EST
@MmgutierrezM
Welcome to the
#adwteach
chat! Excited to have new friends from
#tech21st
here!
In reply to @MmgutierrezM
mathed68
Jan 25 @ 8:13 PM EST
Stuff socks with toiletries at Christmas. Pennies for Patients
#adwteach
SPXHamDawg
Jan 25 @ 8:14 PM EST
#ADWteach
A2 My class collects recyclables to benefit a local autism center. My school among other things will help out with warm nights.
MrsMay_Science
Jan 25 @ 8:14 PM EST
A2: We're hosting a winter clothing drive now. Earlier in the year our middle schoolers stuffed baggies with food for the homeless
#adwteach
mathed68
Jan 25 @ 8:14 PM EST
Greg Gannon Food Drive in December involves whole school and community and has spread to other ADW schools.
#adwteach
iVickyMcCann
Jan 25 @ 8:15 PM EST
Q3: Community Any suggestions for thanking members of your community?
#ADWTeach
#CSW17
MrsMay_Science
Jan 25 @ 8:15 PM EST
A3: We're having each child make/decorate a thank you card to hang in the parish center for parishioners to see after mass
#adwteach
MmgutierrezM
Jan 25 @ 8:16 PM EST
A3 We are praying for religious visitors and giving them Spiritual Bouquets
#adwteach
#csw
mathed68
Jan 25 @ 8:16 PM EST
A2 we also send Valentines to priests, sell brownies for Bethlehem, Rice Bowl.
#adwteach
ANS_Computer
Jan 25 @ 8:17 PM EST
#ADWTEACH
#CSW2017
A3 Make videos to post on social media! Invite community to school activities (ball games, Field Day, coffee/donuts)
SPXHamDawg
Jan 25 @ 8:19 PM EST
#ADWteach
A3 We have a no homework day and pass out candy to parents in carpool/pick up...which is actually a lot of fun
adkopp76
- Moderator
Jan 25 @ 8:19 PM EST
#ADWteach
A3 Invite parishioners to your Open House. They may not have young children, but support schools financially. Share your good news
SPXHamDawg
Jan 25 @ 8:21 PM EST
that's a cool idea!
#ADWteach
In reply to @MmgutierrezM
iVickyMcCann
Jan 25 @ 8:21 PM EST
Q4: Students Why is it important to honor your students?
#ADWTeach
#CSW17
amylpie
Jan 25 @ 8:22 PM EST
A4: We want our students to feel like important and valued members of our community. If they’re happy, they’ll bring friends!
#adwteach
MrsMay_Science
Jan 25 @ 8:22 PM EST
A4; Our students are our lives! They're the future of our schools and country. I can't think of any group more worthy of honor!
#adwteach
ANS_Computer
Jan 25 @ 8:22 PM EST
#ADWTEACH
#CSW2017
A4 Ss are the reason we do what we do! It's what we are called to do.
#loveourstudents
J_McDonald16
Jan 25 @ 8:23 PM EST
#adwteach
A3) we always look to include community in our celebrations, especially job teams. We event them to our honor roll celebration
mathed68
Jan 25 @ 8:23 PM EST
A4 Students ARE the school. Keep them happy and everyone's happy!
#adwteach
J_McDonald16
Jan 25 @ 8:24 PM EST
#adwteach
A4) visible signs of success support all Ss learning
adkopp76
- Moderator
Jan 25 @ 8:25 PM EST
#ADWteach
A4: Serving and ministering to our students is our mission!
mathed68
Jan 25 @ 8:25 PM EST
A4 If we treat Ss with respect, we are teaching them respect.
#adwteach
mmdetrick
Jan 25 @ 8:25 PM EST
A4: They are our guardians of the future ❤
#adwteach
iVickyMcCann
Jan 25 @ 8:21 PM EST
Q4: Students Why is it important to honor your students?
#ADWTeach
#CSW17
SPXHamDawg
Jan 25 @ 8:25 PM EST
#ADWteach
A4 They need to feel valued as a part of the school. They need to see that the gift of a Catholic Education is very special.
iVickyMcCann
Jan 25 @ 8:27 PM EST
Q5: Nation How do you communicate the good news of Catholic Education?
#ADWTeach
#CSW17
mmdetrick
Jan 25 @ 8:27 PM EST
Mo from SoMD. BTW I'm here...I'll take Snow late this year.
#adwteach
amylpie
Jan 25 @ 8:28 PM EST
A5: On Twitter! lol!
#adwteach
I alway tag our city in all
#CSW17
media as well. They will often retweet us!
#adwteach
mathed68
Jan 25 @ 8:28 PM EST
A5 Tweeting about things we do, FB, other social media.
#adwteach
adkopp76
- Moderator
Jan 25 @ 8:29 PM EST
@NCEATALK
is always looking for ways to feature and promote the good news of Catholic schools. Share with us year round!
#CSW17
#ADWteach
In reply to @NCEATALK
SPXHamDawg
Jan 25 @ 8:30 PM EST
#ADWteach
A5 I will often tweet cool things going on in class and If I see a parent, I try to engage them and let them know what we're doing
MrsMay_Science
Jan 25 @ 8:30 PM EST
A5: I'm visual so I like to post pictures of the AMAZING things my students are doing on Instagram and Twitter
#adwteach
adwcurriculum
Jan 25 @ 8:32 PM EST
.
@DMediaMission
&
@dstubbolo
and team r hard at work to help us get the message out using#csw2017 &
#adwteach
They work tirelessly 4 us!
adkopp76
- Moderator
Jan 25 @ 8:29 PM EST
@NCEATALK
is always looking for ways to feature and promote the good news of Catholic schools. Share with us year round!
#CSW17
#ADWteach
In reply to @NCEATALK
iVickyMcCann
Jan 25 @ 8:33 PM EST
Q6: Vocations How do your students learn about vocations?
#ADWTeach
#CSW17
ANS_Computer
Jan 25 @ 8:35 PM EST
#ADWTEACH
#CSW2017
A5 constantly posting on FB, Instagram, Twitter all the good things we are doing. & talking to parents about it!
mathed68
Jan 25 @ 8:35 PM EST
A6 We take 8 the grade to vocations mass at The Shrine. Host vocation day for 8th separating boys and girls.
#adwteach
ANS_Computer
Jan 25 @ 8:36 PM EST
#ADWTEACH
#CSW2017
A6 through Religion class, masses, priests coming in to talk about vocations
SPXHamDawg
Jan 25 @ 8:36 PM EST
#ADWteach
A6 We are very fortunate to have our priests make regular visits to the school. They are always raising awareness of vocations.
J_McDonald16
Jan 25 @ 8:38 PM EST
#adwteach
A6) we are lucky, we have 2 priest and a brother in our school everyday.
mathed68
Jan 25 @ 8:38 PM EST
A6 We have a new priest this year who has been a regular presence in the school. Really good for students to see.
#adwteach
iVickyMcCann
Jan 25 @ 8:39 PM EST
Q7: Parents/Volunteers Do you thank your parents enough? Share how you show appreciation.
#ADWTeach
#CSW17
mmdetrick
Jan 25 @ 8:39 PM EST
PLN. Hashtag.
#adwteach
#Catholicedchat
#NCEA
Sharing the
#GoodNews
! Come Follow Me!
@Pontifex
❤
In reply to @Pontifex
iVickyMcCann
Jan 25 @ 8:27 PM EST
Q5: Nation How do you communicate the good news of Catholic Education?
#ADWTeach
#CSW17
MmgutierrezM
Jan 25 @ 8:41 PM EST
A6 We have handpicked Vocation lesson plans, videos and have religious visiting for Q & A at 2 assemblies.
#adwteach
#csw17
#tech21st
mathed68
Jan 25 @ 8:41 PM EST
A7 We do thank parents regularly. And during CSW we have appreciation day. Ts bake for parents who come see classes perform
#adwteach
ANS_Computer
Jan 25 @ 8:42 PM EST
#ADWTEACH
#CSW2017
A7 they're invited to come for hot choc/donuts on Parent App Day for CSW; Also invited for mass, Ss make them cards
amylpie
Jan 25 @ 8:42 PM EST
A7: Maybe not…Who has a fabulous idea? Our priest did hand out pencils one morning in the car line!
#adwteach
SPXHamDawg
Jan 25 @ 8:42 PM EST
#ADWteach
A7 NO, I don't thank them enough but whenever they are helping out, I make sure the children say thank you...more than just once!
amylpie
Jan 25 @ 8:44 PM EST
Food is the way to lots of hearts!
#adwteach
MmgutierrezM
Jan 25 @ 8:42 PM EST
A7 Donut holes at morning drop off sometimes duringCSW#ADWTEACH
#CSW17
#TECH21ST
iVickyMcCann
Jan 25 @ 8:45 PM EST
Q8: Teachers What are some ways that you have been recognized?
#ADWTeach
#CSW17
J_McDonald16
Jan 25 @ 8:45 PM EST
#adwteach
A7) we host events for parents but never enough
ANS_Computer
Jan 25 @ 8:45 PM EST
#ADWTEACH
#CSW2017
A7 We thank them on FB/soc media a lot, too!
MmgutierrezM
Jan 25 @ 8:46 PM EST
A4 Students need to be honored, to feel safe, secure and special. They work hard and deserve it!
#adwteach
#csw17
#tech21st
ANS_Computer
Jan 25 @ 8:47 PM EST
#ADWTEACH
#CSW2017
A8 I rec'd KofC Cath Teacher of Yr award in 2012 - that was awesome! Our principal & Parents do lots for Ts, too.
amylpie
Jan 25 @ 8:47 PM EST
A8: Lots of food! I’d like parents to come sit and enjoy lessons w/ Ss! It would be great community building!
#adwteach
SPXHamDawg
Jan 25 @ 8:48 PM EST
#ADWTeach
A8 A few years back I was Teacher of the Month in Bowie and last year I was named
#GoldenApple
with some other awesome teachers.
mathed68
Jan 25 @ 8:48 PM EST
A8 At faculty meetings our principal sometimes gives a shout out to a T. Our HSA hosts a breakfast for us during CSW.
#adwteach
MmgutierrezM
Jan 25 @ 8:48 PM EST
A8 Yellow tulips, artwork, Starbucks, Starbucks, Starbucks!!!!
#adwteach
#csw17
#tech21st
MrsMay_Science
Jan 25 @ 8:50 PM EST
A8: Once a month the parents of a specific grade level will bring in breakfast, lunch, or snacks for the teachers. I love that!
#adwteach
iVickyMcCann
Jan 25 @ 8:51 PM EST
Q9: Name a reason to choose Catholic Schools.
#ADWTeach
#CSW17
amylpie
Jan 25 @ 8:51 PM EST
A9: Constant reinforcement of values we’re teaching at home and a chance for us parents to become closer to God!
#adwteach
ANS_Computer
Jan 25 @ 8:52 PM EST
#ADWTEACH
#CSW2017
A9 Just 1?? Excellent CATHOLIC education!
MrsMay_Science
Jan 25 @ 8:53 PM EST
A9: Catholic education is the one place in the world where faith and Good News can be pulled into other subjects freely and openly
#adwteach
mathed68
Jan 25 @ 8:53 PM EST
A9 The love and kindness that lives in Catholic schools.
#adwteach
adkopp76
- Moderator
Jan 25 @ 8:55 PM EST
I choose Catholic Schools for my kids because I want them to grow both academically and spiritually
#ADWteach
@NCEATALK
In reply to @NCEATALK
SPXHamDawg
Jan 25 @ 8:55 PM EST
#ADWteach
A9 A rigorous education based firmly in Universal Christian values
ANS_Computer
Jan 25 @ 8:56 PM EST
#ADWTEACH
#CSW17
A9 Faith, Heart, Knowledge
iVickyMcCann
Jan 25 @ 8:57 PM EST
Lets' Connect
#ADWTeach
https://t.co/T5Oit7AZgD
Find an ADW school to video conference with during
#CSW17
Thanks for a great chat!
adwcurriculum
Jan 25 @ 8:57 PM EST
A9: Catholic education is the original, proven educational model that teaches Ss mind, body & spirit. We r whole child & person.
#adwteach
iVickyMcCann
Jan 25 @ 8:51 PM EST
Q9: Name a reason to choose Catholic Schools.
#ADWTeach
#CSW17
amylpie
Jan 25 @ 8:57 PM EST
Great idea
@iVickyMcCann
!!!
#adwteach
In reply to @iVickyMcCann
iVickyMcCann
Jan 25 @ 8:57 PM EST
Lets' Connect
#ADWTeach
https://t.co/T5Oit7AZgD
Find an ADW school to video conference with during
#CSW17
Thanks for a great chat!
ANS_Computer
Jan 25 @ 8:58 PM EST
#ADWTEACH
#CSW17
Thanks
@iVickyMcCann
! Great ideas, great messages! I <3 Catholic Schools!
In reply to @iVickyMcCann
adwcurriculum
Jan 25 @ 8:59 PM EST
.
@iVickyMcCann
Okay so I LOVE this idea.
#greatchat
#adwteach
#csw2017
In reply to @iVickyMcCann
iVickyMcCann
Jan 25 @ 8:57 PM EST
Lets' Connect
#ADWTeach
https://t.co/T5Oit7AZgD
Find an ADW school to video conference with during
#CSW17
Thanks for a great chat!
MrsMay_Science
Jan 25 @ 8:59 PM EST
Thanks for the great chat
@iVickyMcCann
! I'm leaving with so many ideas!
#adwteach
In reply to @iVickyMcCann