#memspachat Archive
A chat for Principals, Administrators & Lead Educators. Come join the Collaboration and Learning THURSDAY'S at 8pm ET.
Thursday May 19, 2016
8:00 PM EDT
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Welcome to - STARTING NOW.
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Mike Domagalski, Principal and Curriculum Coordinator
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Welcome to - STARTING NOW.
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Mike Domagalski, Principal and Curriculum Coordinator
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Hi Mike...Betty here from Harvest Elementary, Saline. Glad I could make it on time. :)
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Hello crew! Jon here, elementary principal from Livonia.
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Hello MEMSPA friends! Enjoy a great chat! I'm in Mackinac with my students and will catch you next week! https://t.co/nDnxCCtdwP
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is going on now, come join the collaboration
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is going on now, come join the collaboration
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Questions and Collaboration on "Summer Leadership & Development" starts in about 1 minute.
Get ready everyone :)
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Matt, elem lead learner from IL excited to join this great group again
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Q1: What activities do you prepare for your students or staff to maintain the collaborative culture for students and/or staff?
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Joining in late! Michelle from Huron Valley! Glad to make it!!
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Joining in late in the year , Andy principal in SW MI
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A1: I've been hosting the assemblies to keep the kids focused & positive and foster Collaboration
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A1-we are trying classroom meetings for S and I want to kick off year with chopped like challenge for T
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I'm here...had to hit the poor dog a couple fly balls.
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A1: This fall we are planning Family Fridays, meeting together to learn and celebrate together as a school.
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This is exciting. Planning something similar for Fridays this fall. I'd like to hear more.
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20 minutes exaclty...short and sweet:)
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That sounds like a lot of fun!
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love it....just started monthly gatherings
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Group pledge, quote of the week, short video (usually kid president) and positive message or challenge
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A1: Let's rephrase the question to the activities that "we" plan! Leadership that is shared will create a collaborative culture
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Evan Robb from VA Happy to be here
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You got that right David!
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A1: I see a huge benefit in our spring PD..Good time to share ideas and adjustments. Keeps ya fresh for the stretch run.
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A1: mix up seating at meetings by grade and dept to share out on topics, did this to discuss plus & delta of Bldg topics
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great to see you again in another chat
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A1: Community Circle twice a month where Ss plan and present to the school. Lovely time for all!
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Love! We are going to celebrate Shining Stars (tied to PBIS), practice Harvest 4 Rules, read together, and more!
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Yep...borrowed the idea from the fabulous with her "sunrise" assemblies.
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A1: Videos that students create and interview each other, then view it as a whole school at our monthly assembly.
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In May?? They are LOVING it ;)
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Love this! Great idea on the interviews. https://t.co/PqLkidY4n6
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A1: Videos that students create and interview each other, then view it as a whole school at our monthly assembly.
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Q2: Why is it important to encourage your teachers to learn and develop over the summer?
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A1 Taking a look at genius hour and how we can incorporate PBL!
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A2: Students aren't the only ones who have "summer slide" if they don't continue to learn and grow.
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I am planning to have my T have Genius Hour for own PD
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A2 We need to foster a culture that learning never stops-- growth mindset- it is a time recharge but also to learn
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A2: To grow their excitement and passion for the great work we do for our Ss. Time to recharge.
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A2: teachers don't do Anything over the summer! LOL It fosters growth, Ed. Resources change so fast. Must keep up!
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A2: Time to recharge,learn,grow w/o constraints of work week. Book clubs are way more fun by a pool or at a restaurant:)
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A2: summer allows for uninterrupted learning. Quadrant 2 is the focus. Read the books n articles that have been put aside
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Long live Quadrant 2:) https://t.co/Lio7ulqhIh
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A2: summer allows for uninterrupted learning. Quadrant 2 is the focus. Read the books n articles that have been put aside
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QUESTION 3 coming up on
Great job group!
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A2-summer is a time for reflection and planning for new year focus...I plan to goal set with all T focused on innovation in room
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Q3: How would you rate the growth mindset model of your T's & S's in your school. Is there a goal for this for summer learning?
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A3: We are growing into the growth mindset. We are all reading over the summer.
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Q3: We started 2 years ago with watching Angela Duckworth's Grit Ted Talk and it took off like wild fire.
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showcasing to peers much like S
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A3: Summer reading goal for all students works with parent support! I'm a PE guy.. I push cutting down screen time.. Get dirty!
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A3: Galileo EdS gathering to read The Multipliers! Hoping school staff will gather to read tlap. https://t.co/44F4g9XOae
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A3: Making gains! Reading Innovator Mindset together will be focus for our Summer Retreat!
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Quadrant 1 is the school year and summer can turn to quadrant 4, focus on 2 https://t.co/DpdXfdTKTB
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Long live Quadrant 2:) https://t.co/Lio7ulqhIh
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A2: summer allows for uninterrupted learning. Quadrant 2 is the focus. Read the books n articles that have been put aside
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A3-tough to say...accountability movement really drains all going into summer
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Looks like we will be on the same page!!
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A3-I try to demonstrate by discussing my shortcomings and focus for moving into new year
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A3: love the idea of a retreat...When do you do that? https://t.co/kYU6bBVMnT
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A3: Making gains! Reading Innovator Mindset together will be focus for our Summer Retreat!
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Looks like it! Should be a great summer. :)
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A3 Growth mindset can be a cultural change for a school- staff- students- parents too!
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Near the end of the July. Gives everyone time to recharge and get 1 last break before we get rolling again!
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thank you! Great thought behind the timing. :)
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A3: love the innovators mindset idea, optional read for Ts in our Bldg this summer. Got some takers
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A3 Growth mindset is about learning! Not about point chasing- averages- or pigeonholing students or staff
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A3: I have seen GM really take hold with students that come from poverty. It gives hope that we can always learn and grow.
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QUESTION 4 coming up on
Who's ready? is posting questions about continuing "Summer Leadership and Development"
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Agreed! Focus on learning!!
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A3: Although Carol Dweck will tell you GM is not a self esteem movement.
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If we aren't learning with our Ss then are they?
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Q4: What summer opportunities do you provide T's and/or S's to promote the idea of leadership through peer collaboration?
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Agreed, another reason for looking at a balanced calendar https://t.co/srwxmasmlQ
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A3-tough to say...accountability movement really drains all going into summer
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A4: Staff are taking over the planning/facilitating our retreat! I'm out, they are in and I'm a learner side-by-side.
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A4: Newly formed Field Day committee of Ss who were nominated for PE award.. They choose the events and work with us all day.
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A4: Would love to hear ideas on ways to promote leadership opportunities for T and S over the summer!
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A4-at this point, nothing but I am all ears!
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Fond of book study with Google Docs to have chats about what we learn-
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A4: Lighthouse Team training with Covey facilitator to have game plan for leading staff in 16-17
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. TY...Very Proud:) We also open this up to surrounding districts if we have room
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2 days together in July collaborative activities, team building, book study & more! Ts attend voluntarily.
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QUESTION 5 coming up on
Great job everyone! Great ideas about "Summer Leadership and Development"
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Q5: In what ways do you stay connected with your students and teachers throughout the summer? Social media, tech, etc..?
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A5 I try to give them a break from me;)
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Q5: We have a 4 week summer learning camp for the students. About 40 students attend from my building. Fun to see them there!
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Supervision in teacher education literature is that while the student will manifest in more for their children will attend.
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A5 Great Q! Google chats for staff on a volunteer basis- and school Facebook- Twitter- and Insta!
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A5: Social Media, gatherings for Ts, l live in my district so I see many kids daily in town!! postcards to check in on rdg.
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A5: Tweet & FB what I'm reading, ask Ts to do the same. Continue to send summer updates & visit our summer camp.
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A5: I seal coat their driveways! I also hit the little league park, basketball camp, and have a 12 yr old brother in law.
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A5: planning on bi-monthly to parents and Twitter/GMail for staff
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A5-book study via SM with T and I plan to do phone calls, post cards and home visits for S, maybe T
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Q6: What partnerships does your school, or district, have in the summer to provide leadership opportunities and/or support?
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A6: We get support from the local libraries & the Rotary Club provides summer books for many students!
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A6-unfortunately nothing...would love to see more of a community support effort for S and their development as leaders
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A6: Our district & ISD plans many opportunities for Ts to attending training that interests them. No partnerships.
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A6: becoming has put focus on leadership is in everyone, love to see Ss & Ts lead thanks
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Wow! What a great summer line up you have planned for your teachers!
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A6: great opps for Kagan training. Admin does a retreat.. 21st century learning symposium was good too
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Yes! They also volunteer as Early Literacy Volunteers (Reading Buddies) for our school. Proud to be a Rotarian!
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A6: Local library programs, district Kindy incoming boot camp, Title bldgs have summer lrng prog, Ts attending local PD events.
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A6 Establishing summer hours for our library for students!
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QUESTION 7 is coming up on
Only 10 minutes left in the chat!
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Q7: What do you have planned for this summer to provide yourself with some leadership development?
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A6: camp great learning is run by Ts, love to be a guest reader
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A7: You know what's coming! Summer Learning Institute on Mackinac Island! Can't wait:)
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A7: Sadly, I an unable to attend the Summer Leadership Institute. I had planned on it!
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A7 Wow I have many books to read- growth mindset allows me to learn, explore and grow- on my own- my choice-
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A7: BOOKS!!! 3 Todd Whittaker:) LOL, local conferences, finalizing EdS things, blogging, recharging to be the best I can be!
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A7: I'm going to read...any suggestions? I'm big on Ed. But I like sports/military/business leadership and mgmt books too!
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I'm planning a lot of reading too!
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. Thank You - this is our fifth summer of the series - I serve beside some amazing folks:)
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anything by Todd Whitaker, Dave Burgess, Innovator's Mindset, Mutlipliers
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A7: Read. I bought 8-10 books at the ASCD conference, and I am excited to get started!
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LAST QUESTION on right now is a must answer/respond for all...
Coming up in 30 seconds by
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Q8: What do you have planned this summer to provide yourself with some much deserved relaxation/reflection time?
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Traction & 7 habits of highly effective people https://t.co/fFEAr2mO6r
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A7: I'm going to read...any suggestions? I'm big on Ed. But I like sports/military/business leadership and mgmt books too!
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A8: Time with my family, my guitar, and my books (in that order:). Also a trip to Ludington to recharge the batteries!
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A8: Going to the Olympics! Much needed travel time.
