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participatechat May 23 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Participate in the upcoming #TXLchat by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/HdGxxCWqZl

sonjaschulz - Moderator May 23 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Sonja, HS librarian co-moderating tonight's chat with the fabulous @sharongullett #txlchat #wevealmostmadeityall

amyelott May 23 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Amy from Austin! Hard to believe we are talking about next year! #bringit #txlchat

linseymtaylor May 23 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Linsey Taylor, Pk-5th librarian. I've missed two weeks in a row. So glad to b here! #txlchat

joliejennings May 23 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Jolie from Liberty Hill! Trying to switch gears to thinking about next year! #txlchat

rachel_kammerer May 23 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Rachel Kammerer, Stephenville HS #txlchat

LuPodmore - Moderator May 23 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Lucy-HS lib from SanAntonio ready to chat😉 #txlchat

sonjaschulz - Moderator May 23 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Hey, Amy! IKR! #txlchat #bringitindeed

In reply to @amyelott

CassieJanda May 23 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Cassie, elementary librarian Fort Worth. Will be the new librarian at Castleberry Elementary next fall! So excited! #txlchat

sonjaschulz - Moderator May 23 @ 9:03 PM EDT

so glad you are back with us tonight! #txlchat

In reply to @linseymtaylor

sharongullett - Moderator May 23 @ 9:03 PM EDT

I know it's hard to think about next year, but you'll be glad you did next Aug. AND you'll have the archive. #txlchat

sonjaschulz - Moderator May 23 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Hey, friend! #txlchat

In reply to @LuPodmore

sonjaschulz - Moderator May 23 @ 9:03 PM EDT

glad you are here and ME, TOOOOOOO #txlchat

In reply to @joliejennings

TLJamesA May 23 @ 9:03 PM EDT

James from KY #txlchat

In reply to @sharongullett

janhodgelibrary - Moderator May 23 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Jan Hodge here to learn from the best #txlchat

sonjaschulz - Moderator May 23 @ 9:04 PM EDT

glad you are here! funny, my Twitter feed says your tweet has been translated from Danish. :) #txlchat

In reply to @rachel_kammerer

sue_fitz - Moderator May 23 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Sue Fitzgerald here from Justin, Texas #txlchat

sonjaschulz - Moderator May 23 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Hellooooooooo! #txlchat

In reply to @janhodgelibrary

sharongullett - Moderator May 23 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Let's get started. Q1: What have you planned for a Library Kickoff Event(s)? #txlchat

sonjaschulz - Moderator May 23 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Hey there, @TLJamesA ! glad you are here! #txlchat

In reply to @TLJamesA, @sharongullett, @TLJamesA

sonjaschulz - Moderator May 23 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Hey, Sue! #txlchat

In reply to @sue_fitz

sonjaschulz - Moderator May 23 @ 9:05 PM EDT

exactly! #gettingajumponthings #primethepump #txlchat

In reply to @sharongullett

TLJamesA May 23 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Love #txlchat Will miss it and #kylchat all summer 😊

In reply to @sonjaschulz, @sharongullett

ktlewis14 May 23 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Karyn in Katy, TX - middle school librarian - hopping on! #txlchat

sonjaschulz - Moderator May 23 @ 9:06 PM EDT

RT Q1 #txlchat

sharongullett - Moderator May 23 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Let's get started. Q1: What have you planned for a Library Kickoff Event(s)? #txlchat

LuPodmore - Moderator May 23 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A1 Have already booked library tours and book talks w/ my freshman&sophomore Eng teachers!! Things are looking great for next yr! #txlchat

StarrReadnRun May 23 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Better late than never - Kristi Starr, Lubbock Tx #txlchat

sonjaschulz - Moderator May 23 @ 9:07 PM EDT

me, tooo! #txlchat at least we have the archives, right???

In reply to @TLJamesA, @sharongullett

JuleeMurphy May 23 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Julee from Corpus. Our district is switching to Destiny and I am going to need everyone's help. #txlchat

sharongullett - Moderator May 23 @ 9:07 PM EDT

How about this idea for next year. It could be modified to fit your need with Ps, Ss, and Ts #txlchat

amyelott May 23 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A1 Want to do a BreakoutEDU orientation of some sort in my new library but can't wrap my head around it yet! #txlchat

sue_fitz - Moderator May 23 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A1: Working on my 17-18 calendar next week. #txlchat

LuPodmore - Moderator May 23 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Ohhh-love this for Ts! #txlchat

In reply to @sharongullett

charlottepolk71 May 23 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Charlotte, District Librarian based at a high school, next year new district and two libraries in Brenham. I need ideas! #txlchat

sonjaschulz - Moderator May 23 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Hey, Julee! We have Destiny and I love it. Not an expert, but please feel free to contact me any ole time & I'll help if I can! #txlchat

In reply to @JuleeMurphy

StarrReadnRun May 23 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1: research intros with my AP capstone classes, AVID classes - tying to ACRL framework so we see where we want to be #txlchat

becalzada - Moderator May 23 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Becky, Dist Lib Coor, Leander ISD, just NW of Austin-joining #txlchat a bit late!

sue_fitz - Moderator May 23 @ 9:08 PM EDT

I did a virtual Breakout and the Ss loved it. #txlchat

amyelott May 23 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A1 Want to do a BreakoutEDU orientation of some sort in my new library but can't wrap my head around it yet! #txlchat

sonjaschulz - Moderator May 23 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Glad you are here! #txlchat

In reply to @StarrReadnRun

sonjaschulz - Moderator May 23 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Hey there! glad you are here! it is a GREAT place to share ideas! #txlchat

In reply to @charlottepolk71

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StarrReadnRun May 23 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1: for my Ts I'll be talking more technology than in previous yrs as campus tech leader (CTL) and campus webmaster. #txlchat

becalzada - Moderator May 23 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1-What about a library scavenger hunt for Ts? I've not done one but a Ss hunt could be modified #txlchat

TLJamesA May 23 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1 no formal plans... but I'd love to have another 'county fair' for teachers. Showcasing possibilities for them & for students #txlchat

ktlewis14 May 23 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1: our district is bringing @JasonReynolds83 for a Katy Reads event, so introducing his books. #txlchat

sharongullett - Moderator May 23 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1: During Open House encourage parents to volunteer for specific jobs. Then they know you need more than “shelvers.” #txlchat

charlottepolk71 May 23 @ 9:11 PM EDT

I'll be at two elementary libraries, maybe do a scavenger hunt. That way I can learn where everything is too. #txlchat

sherryngick May 23 @ 9:11 PM EDT

You are going to love Destiny! #txlchat

In reply to @JuleeMurphy

sonjaschulz - Moderator May 23 @ 9:11 PM EDT

#jealous @JasonReynolds83 is flippin' AMAZING! #txlchat

In reply to @ktlewis14, @JasonReynolds83, @JasonReynolds83

CassieJanda May 23 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1 Don't have everything planned yet, but I do plan to make a @ThingLink_EDU 360 for my new library #txlchat

sonjaschulz - Moderator May 23 @ 9:12 PM EDT

love this idea! #txlchat

In reply to @TLJamesA

sonjaschulz - Moderator May 23 @ 9:12 PM EDT

great idea! love this! #txlchat

In reply to @becalzada

Perednia May 23 @ 9:12 PM EDT

I agree with Sherry; Destiny is terrific. Let me know any ??? and will be glad to chat. #txlchat

In reply to @JuleeMurphy

becalzada - Moderator May 23 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Yep! It's wonderful :) #txlchat

In reply to @sherryngick, @JuleeMurphy

sharongullett - Moderator May 23 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Q2: How will you celebrate Dot Day? #txlchat

sonjaschulz - Moderator May 23 @ 9:13 PM EDT

I know we are sitting down with the calendar and planning out when everyone is doing research at the VERY BEGINNING of the year #txlchat

ktlewis14 May 23 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A1: also want to have Ts try Makerspaces activities as part of their library welcome back time. #txlchat

sonjaschulz - Moderator May 23 @ 9:13 PM EDT

RT Q2 #txlchat

sharongullett - Moderator May 23 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Q2: How will you celebrate Dot Day? #txlchat

sue_fitz - Moderator May 23 @ 9:13 PM EDT

7/7/17 New release of awesome options in Destiny #txlchat

Perednia May 23 @ 9:12 PM EDT

I agree with Sherry; Destiny is terrific. Let me know any ??? and will be glad to chat. #txlchat
In reply to @JuleeMurphy

sharongullett - Moderator May 23 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2: the book online. https://t.co/GYdH0bLHsI #txlchat

laffinglibrary May 23 @ 9:14 PM EDT

do you worry that they will resent that when they are worried about getting their rooms ready and stuff? #txlchat

In reply to @ktlewis14

TLJamesA May 23 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Myself, co-librarian, superintendent, assistant superintendent, tech director, and others chose tools and resources to showcase #txlchat

In reply to @sonjaschulz

sonjaschulz - Moderator May 23 @ 9:15 PM EDT

AWESOME idea and a great way to get them onboard! #txlchat

In reply to @ktlewis14

sharongullett - Moderator May 23 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2: Helpful resources, but sky is limit! https://t.co/Sw9dLkg6bV and https://t.co/fAbUw9DaBd #txlchat

StarrReadnRun May 23 @ 9:16 PM EDT

ALA's Assoc. of College & Research Libraries https://t.co/Hg94mEdiam It's helpful to see the "endgame" - where we want Ss to be #txlchat

In reply to @kellylibrarian1

sonjaschulz - Moderator May 23 @ 9:16 PM EDT

really cool idea! #txlchat

In reply to @TLJamesA

JuleeMurphy May 23 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Thanks everyone for the encouragement about Destiny. We are off to a sour start waiting for barcode filters to let us inventory #txlchat

sherryngick May 23 @ 9:11 PM EDT

You are going to love Destiny! #txlchat
In reply to @JuleeMurphy

charlottepolk71 May 23 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2 Maker Dot Day, not sure if they have Makerspace at my new campuses. What better way than making and creating on Dot Day. #txlchat

CassieJanda May 23 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2 Possibly connecting via Skype, collaborative art projects, dot-themed makerspace challenges? #txlchat

amyelott May 23 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A2 I love Dot Day, but I felt like my MS teachers missed the point and felt it was too young...need ideas for "mature"😬 Dot Day! #txlchat

sonjaschulz - Moderator May 23 @ 9:18 PM EDT

great point. Anyone with some secondary Dot Day ideas? Would LOVE to hear 'em! #txlchat

In reply to @amyelott

sue_fitz - Moderator May 23 @ 9:18 PM EDT

I've never celebrated so if you have ideas for secondary please share. #txlchat.

amyelott May 23 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A2 I love Dot Day, but I felt like my MS teachers missed the point and felt it was too young...need ideas for "mature"😬 Dot Day! #txlchat

sharongullett - Moderator May 23 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Cool idea and easy and fun and probably cheap. How can Dot Day be more applicable to the beginning of the year! #txlchat

In reply to @charlottepolk71

StarrReadnRun May 23 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A2 I'm with @amyelott - not sure how I would apply to HS #txlchat

sherryngick May 23 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A2: hope everyone will connect their Ss around the country & world! So fun to make their mark! Use @FVStudioBoston digital book too #txlchat

CassieJanda May 23 @ 9:19 PM EDT

#txlchat

heatherlamb08 May 23 @ 9:18 PM EDT

And I am super excited about this! We are still looking for another Teacher-librarian at Joy James ES. Come join @CassieJanda & me!

JuleeMurphy May 23 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A2: Love Dot Day- read aloud with crafts and collaboration with art teacher #txlchat

janhodgelibrary - Moderator May 23 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Share with them what you have to make their lives easier. Most will thank you for it #txlchat

In reply to @laffinglibrary, @ktlewis14

becalzada - Moderator May 23 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Destiny update sneak peak from @shannonmmiller https://t.co/MZxYxvk8Z3 #txlchat

heatherlamb08 May 23 @ 9:19 PM EDT

I am popping in late, but Heather is here! Happy almost summer everyone! #txlchat

sherryngick May 23 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Having HS students think about how they are making their mark on their classmates, their school, their community, their world... #txlchat

In reply to @StarrReadnRun, @amyelott

sue_fitz - Moderator May 23 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Love the Collections and have used it with research project. #txlchat

becalzada - Moderator May 23 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Destiny update sneak peak from @shannonmmiller https://t.co/MZxYxvk8Z3 #txlchat

sharongullett - Moderator May 23 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Maybe you could review "theme" w Dot Day? Would work with ELA TEKS. #txlchat

In reply to @StarrReadnRun, @amyelott

sonjaschulz - Moderator May 23 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Hello! and happy almost summer to you, as well! #txlchat

In reply to @heatherlamb08

becalzada - Moderator May 23 @ 9:21 PM EDT

@sue_fitz Check this out! #txlchat

sherryngick May 23 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Having HS students think about how they are making their mark on their classmates, their school, their community, their world... #txlchat
In reply to @StarrReadnRun, @amyelott

ktlewis14 May 23 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A2: I ask Ts to make their own dot, then asked them to show a video of The Dot and invite Ss to make a dot too! At middle school! 😁 #txlchat

laffinglibrary May 23 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A2: last year my 4th graders did Dot Day Aurasmas https://t.co/dN7meXvDpr will let them make own dot nx time. Aurasma got confused #txlchat

ktlewis14 May 23 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Inviting them to come take a break and play or maybe as an after school session. #txlchat

In reply to @laffinglibrary

sandracarswell May 23 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A1 jumping in late. Want to create @breakoutEDU to intro/review TexQuest #txlchat

sharongullett - Moderator May 23 @ 9:22 PM EDT

With that idea, it makes me think of a companion bk. Oh, the Places You Will Go. And we use that one all the time. #txlchat

In reply to @sherryngick, @StarrReadnRun, @amyelott

becalzada - Moderator May 23 @ 9:22 PM EDT

I actually heard this idea in an interview ;) #txlchat

In reply to @sonjaschulz

heatherlamb08 May 23 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A2 thinking about maybe doing bottle cap art! Love working with my awesome art teacher @MrWernerArt #dotday #txlchat

sherryngick May 23 @ 9:23 PM EDT

the timing of Dot Day is excellent at the beginning of school for students to set intentions for the year. Great lead in for HS #txlchat

In reply to @sharongullett, @StarrReadnRun, @amyelott

sandracarswell May 23 @ 9:23 PM EDT

When is Dot Day? #txlchat

sharongullett - Moderator May 23 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Q3: What will you plan for Grandparents Day? Know this is really an elem question but could be appropriate for secondary too. #txlchat

sherryngick May 23 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Don't forget that Dot Day began with @tjshay & boy does he have great ideas for HS applications & stories to tell! #txlchat

In reply to @StarrReadnRun, @amyelott, @tjshay

sonjaschulz - Moderator May 23 @ 9:25 PM EDT

well, it is GREAT! #txlchat

In reply to @becalzada

sharongullett - Moderator May 23 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A3: You could widen Grandparents Day to include Grandfriends. “Grandparents and Grandfriends Day” #txlchat #txlchat

sonjaschulz - Moderator May 23 @ 9:25 PM EDT

RT Q3 #txlchat

sharongullett - Moderator May 23 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Q3: What will you plan for Grandparents Day? Know this is really an elem question but could be appropriate for secondary too. #txlchat

JuleeMurphy May 23 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A3: Read aloud grandparent themed books and invite them to join library classes and make a craft. #txlchat

WoodstoneLib May 23 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A2: 2nd grade dot day activity #txlchat

WoodstoneLib Sep 16 @ 6:02 PM EDT

2nd graders "made their mark" this week by thinking about kindness and helping others.

sharongullett - Moderator May 23 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A3: https://t.co/nj0gzffF07 #txlchat #txlchat

janhodgelibrary - Moderator May 23 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Host a Book Fair on #grandparentsday #bestever #txlchat

ccassinelli May 23 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Join in the fun & add ur own slide! #txlchat #calibchat #iowatl #ArkTLchat #njtlchat #mwlibchat #istelib #FutureReadyLibs @istelib @OASLibs

ccassinelli May 23 @ 7:15 PM EDT

The #TLchat End-of-Year Sharing Extravaganza! is June 5th but share your "one best thing" from this school year now! https://t.co/DNCcKGGXxS

sherryngick May 23 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A3: I've always thought of it as an elem day but my HS nephew's school has it for their seniors & how sweet is that?! #txlchat

tjshay May 23 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Hello, #txlchat! Thanks for talking about #dotday! Yes, my high school kids love getting creative

In reply to @sherryngick, @StarrReadnRun, @amyelott

charlottepolk71 May 23 @ 9:27 PM EDT

I like the #TakeAGrandie from https://t.co/stBoJB28TO with a selfie showing their favorite books to read. #txlchat

sonjaschulz - Moderator May 23 @ 9:28 PM EDT

I really love this! #txlchat

In reply to @sherryngick

charlottepolk71 May 23 @ 9:28 PM EDT

@sandracarswell it's September 15th-ish. #txlchat

laffinglibrary May 23 @ 9:28 PM EDT

What kinds of things do they do? #txlchat

In reply to @sonjaschulz, @sherryngick

rachel_kammerer May 23 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Oh, I like this idea! #txlchat

In reply to @sherryngick

sharongullett - Moderator May 23 @ 9:29 PM EDT

RSorry. We're running out of time. Q4: What are your Plans for Powered-Up Library Week, October 1-7? https://t.co/GMCDkZF1ws #txlchat

sharongullett - Moderator May 23 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A4: Many ideas for each day. https://t.co/q2FmhZS2Pa #txlchat #txlchat

sherryngick May 23 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Honestly, the "usual": visit a class, share work, play games, eat ice cream or lunch, take pictures, etc. #txlchat

In reply to @laffinglibrary, @sonjaschulz

ktlewis14 May 23 @ 9:30 PM EDT

6th graders loved making Pokeballs! #txlchat

In reply to @sue_fitz

rachel_kammerer May 23 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Sorry, PLN. My brain isn't yet to next year. I will do some thinking & planning over the summer #txlchat

becalzada - Moderator May 23 @ 9:31 PM EDT

@sherryngick Thanks for sharing lots of great ideas tonight #txlchat

janhodgelibrary - Moderator May 23 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A4: Partner with the public library @cplib and do Hour of Code @hadip #txlchat

sharongullett - Moderator May 23 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Rachel, we've created a nice archive of ideas for you when the time is right. #txlchat

In reply to @rachel_kammerer

sherryngick May 23 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Love my Texas PLN! (I'm STILL blogging about #TxLA17!) #txlchat

In reply to @becalzada

becalzada - Moderator May 23 @ 9:32 PM EDT

No need to apologize-End of Year tasks tend to take center stage #txlchat

In reply to @rachel_kammerer

StarrReadnRun May 23 @ 9:32 PM EDT

A4 Could we have a full chat on this in early/mid-Sept? The week before/of is too late. Impressed y'all plan this far ahead! #txlchat

ktlewis14 May 23 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Secondary Librarians- reach out to your art teachers too! Pointelism might be cool toe-in! #txlchat

heatherlamb08 May 23 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A2 thinking about maybe doing bottle cap art! Love working with my awesome art teacher @MrWernerArt #dotday #txlchat

sonjaschulz - Moderator May 23 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Y'all! It is invigorating to start brainstorming for next year! #bestPLNever #txlchat

sharongullett - Moderator May 23 @ 9:33 PM EDT

we'll save the rest of questions until next year. But we want you to join our NEW Remind group. #txlchat

becalzada - Moderator May 23 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Well that's awesome-I really want to but wondered if it was too late. Maybe not? #txlchat

In reply to @sherryngick

sharongullett - Moderator May 23 @ 9:33 PM EDT

If you would like to receive 1one message 30 minutes b4 the weekly chat next year (Sept 2017), follow directions on the graphic. #txlchat

sharongullett - Moderator May 23 @ 9:34 PM EDT

#txlchat

sandracarswell May 23 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Thank you to all of the #txlchat team for a great year of chats. YOU ROCK!

becalzada - Moderator May 23 @ 9:36 PM EDT

You give me hope! I want to but never sit down to write :/ #txlchat

In reply to @sherryngick

CassieJanda May 23 @ 9:36 PM EDT

I hope everyone finishes out the school year strong and comes back rested, energized, and w lots of stories from the summer! Thanks #txlchat

In reply to @sharongullett

sherryngick May 23 @ 9:37 PM EDT

I was working on it tonight but the allure of #txlchat was greater! #squirrel #distracted 😉

In reply to @becalzada

charlottepolk71 May 23 @ 9:41 PM EDT

We all need a little Remind sometimes. #txlchat

sharongullett - Moderator May 23 @ 9:33 PM EDT

If you would like to receive 1one message 30 minutes b4 the weekly chat next year (Sept 2017), follow directions on the graphic. #txlchat

janhodgelibrary - Moderator May 23 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Thanks @sharongullett @sonjaschulz for sharing your awesomeness! Everyone have a blast this summer! #txlchat

staceybethr May 23 @ 9:53 PM EDT

I ❤️ this! Include database passwords, overdrive logins, handy websites and more! #txlchat

In reply to @sharongullett

staceybethr May 23 @ 9:55 PM EDT

I second that!!!!! I ❤️ Texas (speaking from very north Texas lol @jdlaboon @NancyJoLambert ) #txlchat

In reply to @sherryngick, @becalzada, @jdlaboon, @NancyJoLambert