Intro: Michael A. from Chicago. I am the STEM Facilitator with @smartlab_tweets for @simmonsknights1 in Oak Lawn, IL. In a gif...this explains everything. #sdedchat
Because we are talking GIF-based blessings, all answers should include a GIF! Tonightās chat is lightweight and fun. (Even if you donāt GIF, you can still chat with us!) #sdedchat
A1: Not a holiday based activity, but what makes our @SmartLab_tweets space great is the fact that students work together as teams on every project. The discussions and unlikely friendships that have blossomed is amazing. #sdedchat
Q2 The holidays can be hard for some of our students for various reasons. Does your school/district do anything for local children and/or families? #sdedchat
A2: Our school does a giving tree type thing. Other families can volunteer to purchase gifts for our families in need. Itās great to see the community work together. #SDedchat
A2 #sdedchat We have our version of the Backpack program and those kids not only get the non-perishable items, but also get a turkey! Plus, Nat'l Honor Society goes shopping for all the kids on "the list"
Ugly Sweater days bring out all kinds of motivation from students! I love it! #sdedchat It is amazing what they'll do to be able to wear & show of theirs!
A2: Our school does a giving tree type thing. Other families can volunteer to purchase gifts for our families in need. Itās great to see the community work together. #SDedchat
One of the teams from @Simmonsknights1 community is currently doing a coat drive. The Student Council is running penny wars for donation to local charities. Our Drama family is heading to @OLHD123 on Saturday to participate in the Feed 6 meal packing program. #sdedchat
Pair it with hat day: kids have to bring a can of food (or 2: 1 for each item) and they love it! Plus, then you can donate to local food bank! #sdedchat
Q3: It is incredible to see the way our community comes together around the giving tree. Our schools support each other so well and to help make sure all our learners have a good break. #sdedchat
One of the teams from @Simmonsknights1 community is currently doing a coat drive. The Student Council is running penny wars for donation to local charities. Our Drama family is heading to @OLHD123 on Saturday to participate in the Feed 6 meal packing program. #sdedchat
A3: I do Camp Read a Lot right before break yearly. We wear pjs, have cookies and snacks, and read different books aloud, in groups, and independently. Fun day! #SDedchat
I love this time of year when @HostetlerSMS, @AmberKenis and the @Simmonsknights1 band perform. I missed it this time, but I heard it was amazing. Also, today, we had a performance from the @OLCHSNews music department...I was on the floor. #sdedchat
Q4 Even though our students sometimes donāt realize we are real people outside of the walls of our classroom, personally, what are you looking forward to this holiday season? #sdedchat
Those are awesome! My daughters are in 6th grade & those are "AR Parties" #sdedchat They love to brings snacks & pillows. But I think the kids really just try to "out-snack" each other, lol.
A3: I do Camp Read a Lot right before break yearly. We wear pjs, have cookies and snacks, and read different books aloud, in groups, and independently. Fun day! #SDedchat
A4: This fall season has been rough. Very busy and unpredictable. I miss my kids...even though I see them every day. I am looking forward to building Legos with them over break. #sdedchat
A4: My son is actually in To Christmas this year! I love being able to watch him enjoy it all and get excited! He even chose not to growl at Santa this year. š #sdedchat
A4: This fall season has been rough. Very busy and unpredictable. I miss my kids...even though I see them every day. I am looking forward to building Legos with them over break. #sdedchat
Q5: EPIC! I started a new position in our district and this fall has been a roller coaster ride. We roll out a new Early College pathway in January. We had over 150 visitors to our district this fall. It is exciting times in Harrisburg #sdedchat
Q5: EPIC! I started a new position in our district and this fall has been a roller coaster ride. We roll out a new Early College pathway in January. We had over 150 visitors to our district this fall. It is exciting times in Harrisburg #sdedchat
So cool! I went on the Career Pathways Tour sponsored by teh @sddoe this fall and we saw some AMAZING schools in Colorado/Nebraska. We are also currently looking to some pathway models for LDHS! #sdedchat
Q7: I just need to set time in my schedule to do this. I also need to leverage my #PLN to push me and make sure I am hitting those deadlines. @mrstbauerly was a great supporter of this for me. #SDEDCHAT
A7: Staying focused on SD and finalizing apps and my resume. Practice for interviews and have the end in mind. Itās pretty easy to focus on SD when my toddler asks when we are going to SD regularly. #sdedchat
A7 I'm rubber you're glue; whatever you say bounces off of me and sticks to you! - If I write down my reflections, I can have a 2nd set of eyes help me critique! #sdedchat#SelfImprovement
Q8 Holidays means friends & family: including our professional networks! What networks would you suggest we link into for the coming year? #PLN#sdedchat
A8: The human down the hall from you. Be kind & helpful to those around you. We're all on the same team right? Team kid??? Be there for each other. Grateful every day for @PrismPromethia#sdedchat
A8 I love my #sdedchat#pln! I appreciate the wisdom in my colleagues at #diggerchat. Also, I am excited about what @SD_CTE will be bringing to the table this year. I just came back from @actecareertech in Nashville and #CTE folks are my kind of people!
Shout outs/Call to Action: Tag your fellow tweeps that have been shy to commit/try a twitter chat. Encourage them to join us next time - we can start with a slow chat for the new year! #sdedchat
Shout outs/Call to Action: Tag your fellow tweeps that have been shy to commit/try a twitter chat. Encourage them to join us next time - we can start with a slow chat for the new year! #sdedchat
Enjoy the holiday season with your family & friends. #SDedchat will not take place Dec. 26. Instead, please join us January 9 @ 6pmMT/7pmCST for our 2018 kickoff! Interested in moderating an #sdedchat? Fill out info here https://t.co/Lz8rTlO2Ms
I just want to take time to thank everyone for being part of #SDEDCHAT we have grown each year. This was a dream that came to life sitting around a table at the TIE conference. I am thankful for @mrstbauerly@lenessakeehn@Ms_Mielke for all their work on this!
I just want to take time to thank everyone for being part of #SDEDCHAT we have grown each year. This was a dream that came to life sitting around a table at the TIE conference. I am thankful for @mrstbauerly@lenessakeehn@Ms_Mielke for all their work on this!
I hope you all have a fabulous and safe holiday season! Thanks for always having a fabulous chat! Iām thankful to have made connections with all of you over the past couple of years. #sdedchat
