#7thchat Archive
Join 7th grade teachers discuss education topics, support, and learn with each other. Chat is 1st Tuesday of month 8pm PST. Founders @rondorland @hughtheteacher
Tuesday June 7, 2016
For the next hour my tweets will be dedicated to A reflection on the year. Come join us... questions start in just a few minutes.
Hey can we organize free tshirts for all who join our chat?
is starting right now!!!! final one of the year and there might be a tshirt give away!!!
Hello My name is Hugh. I teach Grade 6/7 in Surrey, Canada.
My name is Ron and I am a VP in Langley, BC.
and/or some great conversation.
I think we are low on them at the moment They are that popular. https://t.co/a0mytI6ihU
Hey can we organize free tshirts for all who join our chat?
I'm sitting outside of my kids school to make sure they get into their last dance of the year safely so I might b intermittent
How do you cool yourself down stress-wise and emotionally following the end of the school year? TY for help with qs.
You are DEDICATED! https://t.co/z3y0itPIa4
I'm sitting outside of my kids school to make sure they get into their last dance of the year safely so I might b intermittent
Hello Welcome! Besides outside of a dance... where are you chatting from tonight? What is role? https://t.co/Dr3hox3Twv
A1- family time, and a local vacation.
It's important to just take time to breathe. Find a way to get back to the moment and be ok with just chillin
Q1. How do you cool yourself down stress-wise and emotionally following the end of the school year? TY for help with qs.
a1. Family time, kids bike ride, watching kids play sports, reading, watching sports, playing soccer,
I am from sunny and hot southern Cali. K-8ELA TOA w/3rd through 12th graders on my roster. Admin/coach/mentor hopeful and tired lol
family time is the most important time.
I do find it hard to be ok with doing nothing or having nothing to do. But a short break is always awesome - time to just hang
I play lots of Farm Heroes Saga & binge watch shows I recorded all year but didn't have time to watch to relax
if you are on but not on I simply gotta ask, "what are you thinking?"
I love quietness of being in coffee shop reading/working/ & just being when i get chance. Even if it is a short time.
What type of things with the family help you wind down from work
Okay but only because I wasn't thinking, it is summer after all... Here from Eastland, Texas, US History & Sped
a1. me too... wife and I just started watching the Amazing Race... we have all episodes lined up and ready to go.
woot! you really are awesome!
I especially love it with free refills!
Welcome https://t.co/wgffbeGNNc
I am from sunny and hot southern Cali. K-8ELA TOA w/3rd through 12th graders on my roster. Admin/coach/mentor hopeful and tired lol
My wife and myself like the and
We love that show! It's one of the few we try to watch as it is on though so it doesn't get spoiled
next question coming in a minute...
Q2. What are you most looking forward to this summer? What are your BIG PLANS?
NETFLIX! and a lot of PD reading. and taking my Ss to Washington, D.C.
A2- *teenage answer... sleep
A2- i have no big plans and i kinda love it that way!
sounds like a perfect summer!
love watching my kids play sports & just be. Right now it is baseball, reading, playing in a Dad soccer league
love watching my kids play sports & just be. Right now it is baseball, reading, playing in a Dad soccer league
A2: Time with friends and family to Trip 2 D.C. (with my students but still love it) https://t.co/nuT6xHwPdl
Q2. What are you most looking forward to this summer? What are your BIG PLANS?
A2. Big plans for me = camping & a trip to Chicago for to meet up with awesome teachers/people https://t.co/phD81Vu4qp
Q2. What are you most looking forward to this summer? What are your BIG PLANS?
a toss up. the one who is skipping summer break vs the one sitting outside her child's dance. So dedicated! https://t.co/rUfszysebw
AGREED! Its nice to sleep until 8! My daughter wakes up at 7:30 normally so 30 minutes extra is nice!
a2. I am with you. I love having no alarm clocks other than the kids. :)
I wish I could join you all, but my brain is beyond overload right now, and I need to decompress.
one amazing answer! https://t.co/Fabnl9CTet
I wish I could join you all, but my brain is beyond overload right now, and I need to decompress.
alarm clocks are in the form of little feet & hands banging on door in the am
I just found out my son ends 8th grade tomorrow and starts high school monday- no rest here lol. Bonus is summer schools at 8 not 7
will make a contest for the free swag give away!
it's day 4 of summer break, but I have yet to relax. Big problem :(
wine and chocolate! feel free to insert a fire place. https://t.co/ZSVofeWs9f
it's day 4 of summer break, but I have yet to relax. Big problem :(
Those little potter patters go quickly so it's awesome to just chill and appreciate them@MrsC_Will
that's nice that you get the extra hour! But I've noticed Ss stay a lot busier in summer than I did growing up
you'll just have to trust me on the answer. :)
Completely! What happened to the days of just sitting outside doing nothing all summer. Then again it's been 108 outside@MrsC_Will
Q3. Will you be engaging in PD of any kind? Share your plans and insights.
waiting for your number! :)
Sorry had to get twitter back up. Umm 23
I think choose the winning number :)
Not going anywhere, but Twitter will continue to be a daily pro-d. Also love
Super cool! I need to look into something like that!
A3- I am signed up for the
No you will! Competition is rough in
twitter is probably the best PD I've had!
This is a free summit where teachers gather all across Cali to meet and learn
Can non-cali teachers go to https://t.co/9wIy0ew8Aw
This is a free summit where teachers gather all across Cali to meet and learn
I went last year. If your district is a Discovery Education District. Seriously look into being a DenStar Educator
I missed last year but heard great things so I signed up early this time. ummit
LOL that was my next guess but 23 is the magical number LOL
Darn I think this was a trick math question after all
our winner is She was the closest!
Q4: What books are on your to read list for summer? What professional, non professional, & young adult titles would you recommend?
Woohoo! DM me Monta and I'll get you hooked up
Honestly I don't know the answer to that but I will see if I can get ahold of someone and get back to you on that
A4 Currently reading Daring Greatly & Genius Hour GuideBook by & Also want to read Global Read Aloud titles
I have heard good things about Genius Hour
see if they cover gas cost too! Will find twitter friend to stay with. :)
A4: by Highly Recommend. is also on list https://t.co/5iA0x4dhl8
Q4: What books are on your to read list for summer? What professional, non professional, & young adult titles would you recommend?
A4- I would like to read Into Thin Air and House on Mango St. Because we are asking Ss to read them
I must admit... I am a little biased and I team taught it together. :D
A4 and I highly recommend Between Shades of Gray by - my Ss loves it so much my daughter and I had to read it
A4. Agree with that suggestion I read that one earlier this year.
Oh thats awesome & an honest recommendation to the goodness of the book
Oooh I had a student read that book last year. responded back on twitter to her questions.
She's awesome- she responded to me - my daughter & students were amazed &I gotta admit I was excited
Q4(pt2): I'm starting by Sunday on the plane to D.C.
Anyone else here involved with the Global Read Aloud? I have been involved for 4 years. Love it!
Amazing read! Will feel like your shortest plane flight ever. https://t.co/IZDvSSA7rX
Q4(pt2): I'm starting by Sunday on the plane to D.C.
I read Looking For Alaska last year- different, interesting & thought provoking
Q5: What new goals are you setting up for yourself and your students next year?
Yes... that is on my to read list too! I own it but I haven't dived in yet. Love insight into innovation
Love authors who make themselves accessible to students. It makes it so authentic for the kids.
A5- I have to create all new ELA k-8curriculum for my independent study sites but I want to make it more interesting
A5: Goal: trying to get Admin to let me Beta Test going in the classroom https://t.co/NPKJyzwCSW
Q5: What new goals are you setting up for yourself and your students next year?
A5- I also want to find a way to get more involved in teacher coaching/mentoring/training w/my admin credential that I'm not using
a.5 slowly build back in more global projects this upcoming year. Incorporate more design thinking into lessons and projects
A5 (pt2): Ss to take more risks and rely less on grades. Grades = less risk Fear of failure = no bueno! https://t.co/NPKJyzwCSW
Q5: What new goals are you setting up for yourself and your students next year?
What is your biggest challenge holding this back? Parents or admin?
I taught for many years- getting student 2 create and think outside the box is always a win. This is a g8 goal
our district requires certain of grades per grading period. Ps not on board. Grades=achievement in their eyes.
Before too late, THANK YOU to all who have joined this year! TY for making our little chat the best chat on twitter! See u in Sept.
Sigh. my district moving towards portfolio assess in elem but grades still a big deal achievement > learning
Q6. What are some possible topics you would like to address for next years chats?
As a P I get it but if the T could really tell me how my child was doing w/out grades but authentic I could be sold
Thank you to and as well as all guest mods for a wonderful 2nd yr of
Yes... Yes... Yes... THIS! https://t.co/S1keLfYTZ4
Before too late, THANK YOU to all who have joined this year! TY for making our little chat the best chat on twitter! See u in Sept.
I'm not sure how I feel bout all my fav chats taking a summer break- I finally have time 2 chat & poof lol https://t.co/NtJvXNUoRY
Yes... Yes... Yes... THIS! https://t.co/S1keLfYTZ4
Before too late, THANK YOU to all who have joined this year! TY for making our little chat the best chat on twitter! See u in Sept.
I sure hope to see you in Sept. :)
TY for the questions tonight.
A6- how do you keep people motivated and one do you help people stay positive when things are tough
A6- what are some of your most favorite PD's that you have had & what made them great
I hear you, but with vacations & out of town trips... it is good to take a break. We'll be that more charged up in Sept
