#memspachat Archive
A chat for Principals, Administrators & Lead Educators. Come join the Collaboration and Learning THURSDAY'S at 8pm ET.
Thursday May 18, 2017
8:00 PM EDT
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May 18 @ 8:00 PM EDT
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jon_wennstrom
May 18 @ 8:01 PM EDT
Hi folks, Jon here! Elementary principal from Livonia. Been a busy month...glad to back with my friends at
#MEMSPAchat
!
angelaistewart
May 18 @ 8:01 PM EDT
P-3 Mathematics Coach from Nova Scotia!
#memspachat
HarvestLearning
May 18 @ 8:01 PM EDT
Just made it home! Hello
#memspachat
Betty here from Saline. Let's do this.
PaulLiabenow
May 18 @ 8:02 PM EDT
Paul Liabenow from MEMSPA here. Welcome everyone to
#MEMSPAchat
2016-17 final.
MrDomagalski
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Mike Domagalski Elementary Curriculum Coordinator and Elementary Principal
@ECSDSchools
- Checking into
#MEMSPAchat
NOW!
mrandrewlindsay
May 18 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Good evening everyone. Andy from Van Buren Public Schools checking in and glad to be here!
#MEMSPAchat
PaulLiabenow
May 18 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Joining tonight from San Diego CA
#MEMSPAchat
jon_wennstrom
May 18 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Now that's dedication!! My wife will be there on Sunday for a conference:)
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @PaulLiabenow
benjamingilpin
May 18 @ 8:06 PM EDT
Ben, EL. Principal at Warner
#MEMSPAchat
MrDomagalski
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:07 PM EDT
Question 1 Coming up in 1 minute on
#MEMSPAchat
jmatznic
May 18 @ 8:07 PM EDT
Just checking out the chat. We are a proud supporter of
@MEMSPA
#MEMSPAchat
djlessard2016
May 18 @ 8:07 PM EDT
Joining from sunny SC!
#MEMSPAchat
TCRyanSchrock
May 18 @ 8:07 PM EDT
Ryan Schrock checking in from Traverse City. Hello
#MEMSPAchat
friends!
donistamour
May 18 @ 8:07 PM EDT
What a beautiful night to chat! MEMSPA Associate Director joining from Milford
#MEMSPAchat
MEMSPAchat
May 18 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Welcome to
#MEMSPAchat
STARTING NOW!!! Can you please introduce yourself to tonight's chat
#MEMSPA
MEMSPAchat
May 18 @ 8:08 PM EDT
Q1: Over the last month of school, what is something that will be taking the bulk of your time & how will u ensure its success?
#MEMSPAchat
jon_wennstrom
May 18 @ 8:08 PM EDT
Yes it is!!:)
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @donistamour
HarvestLearning
May 18 @ 8:09 PM EDT
A1: End of the year reviews with Ts. Giving each 1 the time & attention they deserve to tie up this year and set table for next.
#MEMSPAchat
MEMSPAchat
May 18 @ 8:08 PM EDT
Q1: Over the last month of school, what is something that will be taking the bulk of your time & how will u ensure its success?
#MEMSPAchat
PaulLiabenow
May 18 @ 8:09 PM EDT
Night Lock
@SchoolLockdown
working to keep students safe.
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @jmatznic, @MEMSPA, @SchoolLockdown
benjamingilpin
May 18 @ 8:09 PM EDT
The final month is chalked full of testing & evals. Staying patient and positive is the key. I'm grateful for a flexible team.
#MEMSPAchat
jon_wennstrom
May 18 @ 8:09 PM EDT
A1: EVALUATIONS!! I feel like that is all I'm doing now. Hopefully the process will lead to good conversations about growth.
#MEMSPAchat
MEMSPAchat
May 18 @ 8:08 PM EDT
Q1: Over the last month of school, what is something that will be taking the bulk of your time & how will u ensure its success?
#MEMSPAchat
scottpanozzo
May 18 @ 8:09 PM EDT
#MEMSPAchat
hey MEMSPA chatters. Scott from MSMS
AllysonApsey
May 18 @ 8:10 PM EDT
Good evening my friends! Allyson from Zeeland, happy to join you on this beautiful night!
#MEMSPAchat
djlessard2016
May 18 @ 8:10 PM EDT
A1:Testig, finals, master scheduling - strong communication and teamwork for success!
#MEMSPAchat
mrandrewlindsay
May 18 @ 8:10 PM EDT
A1: Concerts, final evaluation meetings, next year's scheduling... Ensuring success requires being inclusive of all stakeholders.
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @MEMSPAchat
HarvestLearning
May 18 @ 8:10 PM EDT
Tis the IEP season! Making sure all of our transitions to the next building are ready to go!
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @benjamingilpin
jon_wennstrom
May 18 @ 8:10 PM EDT
Allyson is in the
#MEMSPAchat
house!!
In reply to @AllysonApsey
scottpanozzo
May 18 @ 8:10 PM EDT
#MEMSPAchat
A1- MSTEP and well...
RachelACard
May 18 @ 8:11 PM EDT
A1: Laying plans for next school year while preparing students with summer learning resources. Planning for summer recharge.
#MEMSPAchat
jon_wennstrom
May 18 @ 8:11 PM EDT
And she's here on her birthday!!! You get the golden apple award:)
#MEMSPAchat
#BirthdayGirl
AllysonApsey
May 18 @ 8:10 PM EDT
Good evening my friends! Allyson from Zeeland, happy to join you on this beautiful night!
#MEMSPAchat
mrandrewlindsay
May 18 @ 8:12 PM EDT
I like the thinking about keeping kids engaged throughout the summer!
#MEMSPAchat
RachelACard
May 18 @ 8:11 PM EDT
A1: Laying plans for next school year while preparing students with summer learning resources. Planning for summer recharge.
#MEMSPAchat
RustyMayInc
May 18 @ 8:12 PM EDT
Hello everyone! Rusty May, National Tracher Trainer and Classroom Whisperer
#MEMSPAchat
AllysonApsey
May 18 @ 8:12 PM EDT
A1: Smiling, patience and staying focused on right now. Normal end of the year stuff after that--evals, scheduling, etc.
#MEMSPAchat
davidsimpson512
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:12 PM EDT
A1: Spending time with students.
#MEMSPAchat
mrandrewlindsay
May 18 @ 8:12 PM EDT
Smiling. Gotta remember to keep smiling... :-)
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @AllysonApsey
AllysonApsey
May 18 @ 8:13 PM EDT
Thank you! But..Don't age me too quickly--bday is tomorrow!
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @jon_wennstrom
RustyMayInc
May 18 @ 8:13 PM EDT
A1 It's the perfect time of the year to teach social skills!
#MEMSPAchat
MrDomagalski
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:14 PM EDT
Question 2 Coming up in 1 minute on
#MEMSPAchat
PaulLiabenow
May 18 @ 8:14 PM EDT
Great way to send students off to break.
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @RustyMayInc
MEMSPAchat
May 18 @ 8:15 PM EDT
Q2: What types of celebrations are being planned for your students as you end the school year?
#MEMSPAchat
massignmenthelp
May 18 @ 8:15 PM EDT
#mdeschat
#MEMSPAchat
#mschat
#TNedchat
#yalove
Top 5 Concerns Students Have While Writing Assignments
https://t.co/QNgbrlLwjX
angelaistewart
May 18 @ 8:16 PM EDT
A1: Collaborting with teachers and connecting with new teachers for the fall... focus is on finishing strong!
#memspachat
jon_wennstrom
May 18 @ 8:16 PM EDT
A2: PBS Celebrations, our weekly
#CelebrateMonday
assemblies, Early Literacy Volunteer (ELVs) celebration & 4th Grade Picnic!
#MEMSPAchat
MEMSPAchat
May 18 @ 8:15 PM EDT
Q2: What types of celebrations are being planned for your students as you end the school year?
#MEMSPAchat
mrandrewlindsay
May 18 @ 8:16 PM EDT
As an upper elementary, we do a 6th grade moving up ceremony & we just did a series of 4th grade activities. Rest? That's July.
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @MEMSPAchat
HarvestLearning
May 18 @ 8:17 PM EDT
A2: Field day next Friday. Each grade has a picnic @ a local park. Last community meeting 1st Friday in June... Dance Party.
#MEMSPAchat
MEMSPAchat
May 18 @ 8:15 PM EDT
Q2: What types of celebrations are being planned for your students as you end the school year?
#MEMSPAchat
davidsimpson512
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:17 PM EDT
A2: reading celebration, Splash Bash field trip, retirement party, annual Tug of War!
#MEMSPAchat
TCRyanSchrock
May 18 @ 8:17 PM EDT
A2: We're planning to help Ss celebrate learning that happens all summer. We NEVER stop learning!
#SummerReading
#MEMSPAchat
MEMSPAchat
May 18 @ 8:15 PM EDT
Q2: What types of celebrations are being planned for your students as you end the school year?
#MEMSPAchat
MrDomagalski
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:18 PM EDT
Kindergarten Celebration and move up, 5th grade celebration. Field Days, lot of good fun!
#MEMSPAchat
jon_wennstrom
May 18 @ 8:18 PM EDT
My daughters think I'm crazy for being excited about Mondays:)
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @MrDomagalski
mrandrewlindsay
May 18 @ 8:18 PM EDT
I think
#TeamOwen
needs to bust out the old tug of war rope & see which homerooms can bring the muscle!
#MEMSPAchat
davidsimpson512
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:17 PM EDT
A2: reading celebration, Splash Bash field trip, retirement party, annual Tug of War!
#MEMSPAchat
WalthersLaura
May 18 @ 8:18 PM EDT
A1: keeping the focus of Ss & Ts. My attitude and demeanor plays a key role in the atmosphere of the school. Humor helps
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @MEMSPAchat
djlessard2016
May 18 @ 8:18 PM EDT
A2:Senior spotlight, Spring awards banquets, recognition of our newly chartered
#FFA
Chapter
#MEMSPAchat
scottpanozzo
May 18 @ 8:18 PM EDT
A2- end of year gr level awards assembly and Ride With Pride w
@NortonShoresPD
#MEMSPAchat
RustyMayInc
May 18 @ 8:19 PM EDT
A2 Some schools are holding "award ceremonies" for parents and teachers. Everyone gets an award
#MEMSPAchat
benjamingilpin
May 18 @ 8:19 PM EDT
End of the School Year is always exciting! Field Day, Field Trips, Picnics, Luncheons, 5th grade Graduation, Senior Walk...
#MEMSPAchat
RachelACard
May 18 @ 8:19 PM EDT
A2: Field Day, Kindergarten Friends Day, Fifth Grade Party, Fifth Grade Graduation, Academic Awards Assembly.
#MEMSPAchat
giveawayfolex
May 18 @ 8:19 PM EDT
A2 Some schools are holding "award ceremonies" for parents and teachers. Everyone gets an award
#MEMSPAchat
benjamingilpin
May 18 @ 8:19 PM EDT
Eh. Everyone gets an award. Eh.
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @RustyMayInc
jon_wennstrom
May 18 @ 8:19 PM EDT
We've been looking into doing a Senior Walk...very cool idea!
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @benjamingilpin
AssignmentHelpN
May 18 @ 8:20 PM EDT
#mdeschat
#MEMSPAchat
#mschat
#TNedchat
#IRAchat
The Ultimate Compilation of 60 Ways To Use an iPad in the Classroom
https://t.co/Du9eR0MYRB
MrDomagalski
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:21 PM EDT
Question 3 Coming up in 1 minute on
#MEMSPAchat
jmatznic
May 18 @ 8:21 PM EDT
A2: Field Trip to Greenfield Village, 5th to 6th grade Transition Day + Field Day
#MEMSPAchat
MEMSPAchat
May 18 @ 8:22 PM EDT
Q3: Thoughts on your Program Evaluation as we enter the final stages of the school year? Please share!
#MEMSPAchat
RachelACard
May 18 @ 8:22 PM EDT
A3: A simpler format is needed. Eliminate repetitive questions. Hoping someone at MDE is reading all of our hard work.
#MEMSPAchat
davidsimpson512
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:23 PM EDT
A3: π = DONE
#MEMSPAchat
MEMSPAchat
May 18 @ 8:22 PM EDT
Q3: Thoughts on your Program Evaluation as we enter the final stages of the school year? Please share!
#MEMSPAchat
mrandrewlindsay
May 18 @ 8:24 PM EDT
A3: I invested a lot of time in developing leadership skills this year. I'm hoping to find authentic feedback from staff & boss.
#MEMSPAchat
MEMSPAchat
May 18 @ 8:22 PM EDT
Q3: Thoughts on your Program Evaluation as we enter the final stages of the school year? Please share!
#MEMSPAchat
jon_wennstrom
May 18 @ 8:24 PM EDT
A3: Echoing thoughts of others...simpler & more streamlined process needed for SIP. I prefer conversations over paperwork.
#MEMSPAchat
MEMSPAchat
May 18 @ 8:22 PM EDT
Q3: Thoughts on your Program Evaluation as we enter the final stages of the school year? Please share!
#MEMSPAchat
djlessard2016
May 18 @ 8:25 PM EDT
A3:What is your Program Evaluation; what does it entail and who completes these!
#MEMSPAchat
donistamour
May 18 @ 8:25 PM EDT
A2: I just want all
#MEMSPAchat
leaders of learning to know... These end of year traditions are "difference makers" + "dream makers" 4 kids
HarvestLearning
May 18 @ 8:25 PM EDT
A3: Too much redundancy in the paperwork. Process needs to be more efficient.
#MEMSPAchat
MEMSPAchat
May 18 @ 8:22 PM EDT
Q3: Thoughts on your Program Evaluation as we enter the final stages of the school year? Please share!
#MEMSPAchat
MrDomagalski
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:25 PM EDT
A3: Completing it on a reading program, again! Successful, again! Same repetitive Q's, ugh!
#BusyWork
#MEMSPAchat
TCRyanSchrock
May 18 @ 8:26 PM EDT
A3: Added PE sections to allow Ts to become Reading Interventionists within grade level teams & increased Ss physical activity!
#MEMSPAchat
MEMSPAchat
May 18 @ 8:22 PM EDT
Q3: Thoughts on your Program Evaluation as we enter the final stages of the school year? Please share!
#MEMSPAchat
donistamour
May 18 @ 8:27 PM EDT
A3: What matters gets done. Period!
#MEMSPAchat
angelaistewart
May 18 @ 8:27 PM EDT
Did my student-centered coaching enhance student achievement?
#memspachat
IamMikeCottone
May 18 @ 8:27 PM EDT
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#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @davidsimpson512
MrDomagalski
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:28 PM EDT
Question 4 Coming up in 1 minute on
#MEMSPAchat
RustyMayInc
May 18 @ 8:28 PM EDT
A3 Laying out a roadmap of whatβs left to be done and set goals to make it happen. build in some rewards as each goal is met.
#MEMSPAchat
davidsimpson512
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:28 PM EDT
It should be called Culture Evaluation tool...culture eats programs for breakfast!
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @MrDomagalski
mrandrewlindsay
May 18 @ 8:28 PM EDT
I read that people aren't busy, they just have different priorities not the same as mine. They choose what they feel matters.
#MEMSPAchat
donistamour
May 18 @ 8:27 PM EDT
A3: What matters gets done. Period!
#MEMSPAchat
MEMSPAchat
May 18 @ 8:29 PM EDT
Q4: What is something new you are working out in your School Improvement Plan, possibly for next school year?
#MEMSPAchat
MrDomagalski
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:29 PM EDT
BAM! One of the best comments I've heard in a while
#MEMSPAchat
- Love this!!!
davidsimpson512
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:28 PM EDT
It should be called Culture Evaluation tool...culture eats programs for breakfast!
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @MrDomagalski
TCRyanSchrock
May 18 @ 8:29 PM EDT
No added planning time; extra PE sections allowed Ts to push-in/pull-out for Reading Intervention in Kindergarten. Huge success!
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @HarvestLearning
elemz5
May 18 @ 8:29 PM EDT
Looking to beef up our math RTI
#MEMSPAchat
MEMSPAchat
May 18 @ 8:22 PM EDT
Q3: Thoughts on your Program Evaluation as we enter the final stages of the school year? Please share!
#MEMSPAchat
MrDomagalski
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:30 PM EDT
A4: Honestly, just adding in collaboration and planning time with set agenda and accountability. Teachers need time / talk
#MEMSPAchat
mrandrewlindsay
May 18 @ 8:30 PM EDT
A4: Building flexibility into the schedule for diverse & changing electives & hopefully more time for staff collaboration.
#MEMSPAchat
MEMSPAchat
May 18 @ 8:29 PM EDT
Q4: What is something new you are working out in your School Improvement Plan, possibly for next school year?
#MEMSPAchat
RachelACard
May 18 @ 8:30 PM EDT
A4: We are adding an βaffectiveβ goal with a focus on mindfulness practices in classrooms. Strategies for students AND staff.
#MEMSPAchat
PaulLiabenow
May 18 @ 8:30 PM EDT
Signing off now, to my next mtg. Finish well my friends!
#MEMSPAchat
davidsimpson512
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:30 PM EDT
A4: Continuing to reflect on how to create authentic opportunities for
#deeperlearning
in our schools
#MEMSPAchat
elemz5
May 18 @ 8:31 PM EDT
Culture/Climate goal to assess to social emotional & behavioral components of the school
#MEMSPAchat
MEMSPAchat
May 18 @ 8:29 PM EDT
Q4: What is something new you are working out in your School Improvement Plan, possibly for next school year?
#MEMSPAchat
jon_wennstrom
May 18 @ 8:31 PM EDT
A4: Moving to new building in fall that is incorporating students & staff from a closing building. Lots of team building plans!
#MEMSPAchat
MEMSPAchat
May 18 @ 8:29 PM EDT
Q4: What is something new you are working out in your School Improvement Plan, possibly for next school year?
#MEMSPAchat
mrandrewlindsay
May 18 @ 8:31 PM EDT
Co-sign. Some staff at
#TeamOwen
meet voluntarily on Friday afternoons. I love the dedication but want them to have balance too.
#MEMSPAchat
MrDomagalski
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:30 PM EDT
A4: Honestly, just adding in collaboration and planning time with set agenda and accountability. Teachers need time / talk
#MEMSPAchat
HarvestLearning
May 18 @ 8:32 PM EDT
A4: Adding social/emotional focus (mental fitness).
#MEMSPAchat
MEMSPAchat
May 18 @ 8:29 PM EDT
Q4: What is something new you are working out in your School Improvement Plan, possibly for next school year?
#MEMSPAchat
djlessard2016
May 18 @ 8:32 PM EDT
A4:Curriculum Coaching Cycles and preparing Ts though PLCs for our new evaluation process starting 2018-2019 - VERY S-centered
#MEMSPAchat
elemz5
May 18 @ 8:32 PM EDT
Yes we do, but we need to reconfigure schedules to maximize our intervention teachers' availability
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @MrDomagalski
RustyMayInc
May 18 @ 8:33 PM EDT
A4 There are lot of schools investing in PD for classroom and behaviour management
#MEMSPAchat
elemz5
May 18 @ 8:33 PM EDT
What eval process will you adopt? 5D?
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @djlessard2016
MrDomagalski
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:34 PM EDT
Question 5 Coming up in 1 minute on
#MEMSPAchat
mrandrewlindsay
May 18 @ 8:34 PM EDT
A4: I am looking for powerful & effective models for supporting students with IEPs. It is a system weakness. Any good ideas?
#MEMSPAchat
bcorbett4kids
May 18 @ 8:34 PM EDT
A4: establishing student ownership through data binders and developing student leadership.
#memspachat
MEMSPAchat
May 18 @ 8:29 PM EDT
Q4: What is something new you are working out in your School Improvement Plan, possibly for next school year?
#MEMSPAchat
elemz5
May 18 @ 8:34 PM EDT
Yes, it's a combo of gen ed and para for math. We have certified teachers to provide reading support
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @MrDomagalski
sbaumgartner94
May 18 @ 8:34 PM EDT
Love the idea of
#mindfulness
practice schoolwide. Attn brings clarity & non-productive activities can be elimin confidently.
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @RachelACard
MEMSPAchat
May 18 @ 8:35 PM EDT
Q5: What is something that hasnβt gone your way this school year, and how are you going to make it better?
#MEMSPAchat
elemz5
May 18 @ 8:35 PM EDT
Great idea!!
#MEMSPAchat
bcorbett4kids
May 18 @ 8:34 PM EDT
A4: establishing student ownership through data binders and developing student leadership.
#memspachat
MEMSPAchat
May 18 @ 8:29 PM EDT
Q4: What is something new you are working out in your School Improvement Plan, possibly for next school year?
#MEMSPAchat
RachelACard
May 18 @ 8:35 PM EDT
A5: Finding enough time to bring entire staff together for school improvement meetings and professional development.
#MEMSPAchat
MrDomagalski
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:36 PM EDT
Reflection time on
#MEMSPAchat
A5: Getting into classrooms as often as I told my teachers I would. Totally got pulled away.
#MEMSPAchat
MEMSPAchat
May 18 @ 8:35 PM EDT
Q5: What is something that hasnβt gone your way this school year, and how are you going to make it better?
#MEMSPAchat
elemz5
May 18 @ 8:36 PM EDT
I agree! I love any proactive strategy. Mindfulness is definitely taking off in schools
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @sbaumgartner94, @RachelACard
mrandrewlindsay
May 18 @ 8:36 PM EDT
A5: I just put out a call for help with special education. I feel our system has too many cracks. We need to change it now.
#MEMSPAchat
MEMSPAchat
May 18 @ 8:35 PM EDT
Q5: What is something that hasnβt gone your way this school year, and how are you going to make it better?
#MEMSPAchat
HarvestLearning
May 18 @ 8:37 PM EDT
A5: Lunch w/ students... got have them in @ least 1x a week. Time to listen to them and learn what they need.
#MEMSPAchat
MEMSPAchat
May 18 @ 8:35 PM EDT
Q5: What is something that hasnβt gone your way this school year, and how are you going to make it better?
#MEMSPAchat
elemz5
May 18 @ 8:37 PM EDT
I appreciate your honesty. I think we could look at being more inclusive within our system
#MEMSPAchat
mrandrewlindsay
May 18 @ 8:36 PM EDT
A5: I just put out a call for help with special education. I feel our system has too many cracks. We need to change it now.
#MEMSPAchat
MEMSPAchat
May 18 @ 8:35 PM EDT
Q5: What is something that hasnβt gone your way this school year, and how are you going to make it better?
#MEMSPAchat
jon_wennstrom
May 18 @ 8:38 PM EDT
A5: I still need to get better at prioritizing my time for the most important things...relationships!
#MEMSPAchat
MEMSPAchat
May 18 @ 8:35 PM EDT
Q5: What is something that hasnβt gone your way this school year, and how are you going to make it better?
#MEMSPAchat
WalthersLaura
May 18 @ 8:38 PM EDT
A5: parental perceptions of Ts effectiveness. Looking at adding "town hall" meetings each 1/4 next year.
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @MEMSPAchat
elemz5
May 18 @ 8:39 PM EDT
I know we all could do better at this. Especially this time of year
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @jon_wennstrom
djlessard2016
May 18 @ 8:39 PM EDT
A5:Peer visits - a work in progress that I firmly believe in!
#MEMSPAchat
davidsimpson512
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:39 PM EDT
A5: Making it to
#MEMSPAchat
every week. Some of my best learning and networking when I am on!!!!
MrDomagalski
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:40 PM EDT
Question 6 Coming up in 1 minute on
#MEMSPAchat
donistamour
May 18 @ 8:40 PM EDT
@MrDomagalski
. I am sure you are NOT alone. Aways on my list. I just started putting departs/grades on my cal. Weekly- as mts.
#MEMSPAchat
MrDomagalski
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:36 PM EDT
Reflection time on
#MEMSPAchat
A5: Getting into classrooms as often as I told my teachers I would. Totally got pulled away.
#MEMSPAchat
MEMSPAchat
May 18 @ 8:35 PM EDT
Q5: What is something that hasnβt gone your way this school year, and how are you going to make it better?
#MEMSPAchat
MEMSPAchat
May 18 @ 8:41 PM EDT
Q6: What is 1 goal you have for yourself professionally by the end of the school year?
#MEMSPAchat
sbaumgartner94
May 18 @ 8:42 PM EDT
Constructive (but short) connection meetings that increase unity and understanding. Pump up the mind, body & soul of staff!
#MEMSPAchat
In reply to @djlessard2016
HarvestLearning
May 18 @ 8:42 PM EDT
A6: In the words of
@MrDomagalski
... finish the year with
#positivityunknowntomankind
!
#MEMSPAchat
MEMSPAchat
May 18 @ 8:41 PM EDT
Q6: What is 1 goal you have for yourself professionally by the end of the school year?
#MEMSPAchat
RustyMayInc
May 18 @ 8:43 PM EDT
A5 not being able to attend Philadelphia's education conference. Will work more on my bid next year!
#MEMSPAchat
scottpanozzo
May 18 @ 8:43 PM EDT
A6- finish strong and positive for T's & S's
#MEMSPAchat
RebeccaCoda
May 18 @ 8:43 PM EDT
Can't wait to talk Prevailing! Join us Sunday for our
#sldunktank
Book Chat on Chapters 7-10.
#LeadLap
#edugladiators
#MEMSPAchat
#ohedchat
RachelACard
May 18 @ 8:43 PM EDT
A6: Update my blog with year-end reflections. Set goals for next year. Plan summer professional reading.
#MEMSPAchat
bcorbett4kids
May 18 @ 8:44 PM EDT
A5: spending more time on playground. Student behav and meetings consumed much of my time. I need to block recess times on cal.
#MEMSPAchat
AllysonApsey
May 18 @ 8:44 PM EDT
A6: Get tons of teacher input about scheduling and other planning items for next year
#WeAreBetterTogether
#Champion4Teachers
#MEMSPAchat
MEMSPAchat
May 18 @ 8:41 PM EDT
Q6: What is 1 goal you have for yourself professionally by the end of the school year?
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donistamour
May 18 @ 8:44 PM EDT
A6: Early is on time....
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jmatznic
May 18 @ 8:44 PM EDT
Those looking to
#Mindfulness
or Social-Emotional Learning can check out
@_coolclassroom
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MrDomagalski
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:44 PM EDT
A6: Have a
#PositivityUnknown2Mankind
attitude and appearance no matter what! It's what we NEED to do!
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MEMSPAchat
May 18 @ 8:41 PM EDT
Q6: What is 1 goal you have for yourself professionally by the end of the school year?
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jon_wennstrom
May 18 @ 8:45 PM EDT
Q6: Feel competent in my use of 5D evaluation tool & help staff feel comfortable with it.
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MEMSPAchat
May 18 @ 8:41 PM EDT
Q6: What is 1 goal you have for yourself professionally by the end of the school year?
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mrandrewlindsay
May 18 @ 8:45 PM EDT
Co-sign. I want to be known as a leader who facilitates change from the bottom up rather than orders change from the top down.
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AllysonApsey
May 18 @ 8:44 PM EDT
A6: Get tons of teacher input about scheduling and other planning items for next year
#WeAreBetterTogether
#Champion4Teachers
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MEMSPAchat
May 18 @ 8:41 PM EDT
Q6: What is 1 goal you have for yourself professionally by the end of the school year?
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MrDomagalski
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:46 PM EDT
Question 7 Coming up in 1 minute on
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djlessard2016
May 18 @ 8:47 PM EDT
A6:finish writing thank yous to school members; everyone from kitchen manager to custodians made my 1st year coaching awesome
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MEMSPAchat
May 18 @ 8:47 PM EDT
Q7: What do you have planned for new incoming students for next school year? How do you make them feel welcome?
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WalthersLaura
May 18 @ 8:47 PM EDT
A6: Finish strong. Be more intentional about connecting with Ss before they leave for summer.
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In reply to @MrDomagalski
HarvestLearning
May 18 @ 8:47 PM EDT
A7: 2 New Family Orientation meetings before the school year starts. Get to know them they get to know me.
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MEMSPAchat
May 18 @ 8:47 PM EDT
Q7: What do you have planned for new incoming students for next school year? How do you make them feel welcome?
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bcorbett4kids
May 18 @ 8:48 PM EDT
A6: 30 sec intentional connections with Ss, staff and parents! Look for the good!
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jon_wennstrom
May 18 @ 8:48 PM EDT
A7:Organized Pen Pals for incoming students with current students & arranged school visits. Also "Popsicles on the Playground"!
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MEMSPAchat
May 18 @ 8:47 PM EDT
Q7: What do you have planned for new incoming students for next school year? How do you make them feel welcome?
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MrDomagalski
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:49 PM EDT
A7: Kindergarten Orientation next week. We buy lots of extra PALMS Vision shirts. All K-5 kids get one and swag! Love them!
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davidsimpson512
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:49 PM EDT
A7: Writing welcome cards and mailing them over the summer so Ss get a handwritten note from me as a welcome.
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AllysonApsey
May 18 @ 8:49 PM EDT
A7:Roll out the welcome mat! They will feel our enthusiasm at summer events & open house...all culminating on 1st day of school!
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EduGladiators
May 18 @ 8:50 PM EDT
π―SATURDAY
#EduGladiators
teams up w/
#ImpactMatters
&
@ZacharyJeans
hosts!
#edureal
#kyadmin
#langchat
#G2Great
#memspachat
#GlobalEdChat
sbaumgartner94
May 18 @ 8:50 PM EDT
Fantastic! All staff knowing their input matters. Can't give everyone everything, but
#together
is the only way to be, imo.
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In reply to @AllysonApsey
djlessard2016
May 18 @ 8:50 PM EDT
A7:Going to MS next week to visit, do team building exercise and review summer reading opportunities
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HarvestLearning
May 18 @ 8:51 PM EDT
A7b: Also planning summer twitter challenges to keep connected! Email & tweet little challenges for Ss/Ps to do.
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bcorbett4kids
May 18 @ 8:51 PM EDT
A7: having a welcome day! Tour, info. Meet the teachers and play on the playground.
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RachelACard
May 18 @ 8:51 PM EDT
A7: Kindergarten Orientation. While Ps meet, students do activities with our rockstar Kindergarten Ts in classrooms.
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MrDomagalski
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:52 PM EDT
Question 8 Coming up in 1 minute on
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RustyMayInc
May 18 @ 8:52 PM EDT
Hand written thank you notes are awesome and go such a long way!
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djlessard2016
May 18 @ 8:47 PM EDT
A6:finish writing thank yous to school members; everyone from kitchen manager to custodians made my 1st year coaching awesome
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MEMSPAchat
May 18 @ 8:53 PM EDT
Q8: Share some thoughts on next school year? What is the #1 thing you are excited about and why?
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sbaumgartner94
May 18 @ 8:53 PM EDT
I have to go but these last lists of plans for next yr fill me up w inspiration after a rough yr. Thank you all!! Rock your Fri!
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RustyMayInc
May 18 @ 8:54 PM EDT
A7 Make an effort to create and foster healthy and strong relatuonships with the Ss and parents
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jon_wennstrom
May 18 @ 8:54 PM EDT
A8: New School, New Staff, New Students & Community, New Adventures!! Same commitment to student success & making learning FUN!
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MEMSPAchat
May 18 @ 8:53 PM EDT
Q8: Share some thoughts on next school year? What is the #1 thing you are excited about and why?
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RachelACard
May 18 @ 8:55 PM EDT
A8: There will be a lot of change in my district with new Supt. I am excited for new opportunities for students and staff.
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davidsimpson512
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:55 PM EDT
A8: There are so many things I am excited about next year!!! I can talk publicly about those things after 9:00 am tomorrow:)
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KlissClaire
May 18 @ 8:55 PM EDT
A8: Striving to work on making our reading initiatives even stronger. More 1:1 SMALL groups
#nomorereadingforjunk
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djlessard2016
May 18 @ 8:55 PM EDT
A8:We're welcoming a new principal - change inspires me and we have great potential to grow and excel!
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MrDomagalski
- Moderator
May 18 @ 8:55 PM EDT
I'm just going to second this... Well said
@RachelACard
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RachelACard
May 18 @ 8:55 PM EDT
A8: There will be a lot of change in my district with new Supt. I am excited for new opportunities for students and staff.
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HarvestLearning
May 18 @ 8:56 PM EDT
A8: Working collaboratively w/ my staff to tweaking the initiatives we implemented this year. Make it even better!
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MEMSPAchat
May 18 @ 8:53 PM EDT
Q8: Share some thoughts on next school year? What is the #1 thing you are excited about and why?
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WalthersLaura
May 18 @ 8:56 PM EDT
A8: Focus on shared leadership. Ts taking charge of schoolwide PD.
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In reply to @MEMSPAchat
AllysonApsey
May 18 @ 8:56 PM EDT
Hmmm....can't wait to hear!
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In reply to @davidsimpson512
bcorbett4kids
May 18 @ 8:57 PM EDT
A8: Getting the rest of my S on board with Leader in Me! Sending S to symposium, book studies, site visits and implementation
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PrincipalAbel25
May 18 @ 8:57 PM EDT
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Q6 Until quantities of enthusiasm! Stand back! Here it comes
donistamour
May 18 @ 8:58 PM EDT
A8: MEMSPA Leaders of Learning! Serving this Association ... Makes all other work jealous! So blessed
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MEMSPAchat
May 18 @ 8:59 PM EDT
Thank you to everyone who joined tonight's
#MEMSPAchat
Join us NEXT WEEK (Thurs at 8pm) for the last chat of the school year
RustyMayInc
May 18 @ 8:59 PM EDT
A8: It is important to aknowledge teaching behaviour is as crucial as teaching curriculum. Student success depends on it
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jon_wennstrom
May 18 @ 8:59 PM EDT
A big shout out to
@MrDomagalski
for bringing us together every Thursday night & making
#MEMSPAchat
the #1 Ed Twitter Chat!!
jmatznic
May 18 @ 8:59 PM EDT
Great chat πππ glad I could join tonight. π to all Educators π¨βπ«
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