#FHSDChat Archive
Official Chat of the Francis Howell School District. http://www.fhsdschools.org/
Wednesday April 6, 2016
8:00 PM EDT
FrancisHowell
- Moderator
Apr 6 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Please use the hashtag
#FHSDChat
in all your response tonight so everyone can follow the conversation.
FrancisHowell
- Moderator
Apr 6 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Welcome to the
#FHSDChat
. Before we get started, let us know what area of FHSD you are from and if you're a parent, patron, or staff member.
maryhenhar
- Moderator
Apr 6 @ 8:02 PM EDT
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Happy to be here tonight to hear thoughts and ideas..
KaitlinGoltz
Apr 6 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Kaitlin Goltz, kindergarten teacher at Henderson and FHSD alum!
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TedHiff
- Moderator
Apr 6 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Hi everyone, Ted Huff - Principal @ Howell Middle.
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ReneFHSDBoE
Apr 6 @ 8:04 PM EDT
@maryhenhar
Thanks for joining us tonight!
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EdTekGeek
Apr 6 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Hello, Rich W - resident & parent of 2 awesome FHSD students
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FrancisHowell
- Moderator
Apr 6 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Q1. What do you want the new superintendent to know about your school/District/community?
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reernisse
Apr 6 @ 8:08 PM EDT
Hi everyone
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anne_womack59
Apr 6 @ 8:09 PM EDT
Parton, southern end of the district.
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jcghenry
Apr 6 @ 8:09 PM EDT
@FrancisHowell
that while we are connected up parents, we need to be comm with other stakeholder groups too and regularly.
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FrancisHowell
- Moderator
Apr 6 @ 8:10 PM EDT
Q2.What are some opportunities or areas where the District can improve?
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hauquitz
Apr 6 @ 8:10 PM EDT
Kelly Hauquitz - JW parent & LMS @ FHC
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ReneFHSDBoE
Apr 6 @ 8:11 PM EDT
@FrancisHowell
Its important to recognize how diverse our schools are. All Howell but all different!
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RaquelBabb
Apr 6 @ 8:11 PM EDT
@FrancisHowell
I teach at Bryan, live in FHC area, and am the parent of a sophomore
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FrancisHowell
- Moderator
Apr 6 @ 8:12 PM EDT
Is everyone seeing the questions?
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FrancisHowell
- Moderator
Apr 6 @ 8:12 PM EDT
Here's Q 2 again... What are some opportunities or areas where the District can improve?
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JillTaylorRober
Apr 6 @ 8:13 PM EDT
@FrancisHowell
I am a parent of two @ FHMS
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TedHiff
- Moderator
Apr 6 @ 8:13 PM EDT
A1. That our school community is very passionate about serving the needs of our students.
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RaquelBabb
Apr 6 @ 8:14 PM EDT
@FrancisHowell
I appreciate the great PD that helps me reach learners of all kinds.
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jcghenry
Apr 6 @ 8:15 PM EDT
Offer more opportunities for two way communication and community engagement
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TedHiff
- Moderator
Apr 6 @ 8:15 PM EDT
Welcome to the chat
@JillTayorRober
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https://t.co/QBhjjjGPOA
JillTaylorRober
Apr 6 @ 8:13 PM EDT
@FrancisHowell
I am a parent of two @ FHMS
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KaitlinGoltz
Apr 6 @ 8:15 PM EDT
A2: new members of the school board which will hopefully lead to a unified board with clear direction
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hauquitz
Apr 6 @ 8:15 PM EDT
A2 More bandwidth please.
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reernisse
Apr 6 @ 8:15 PM EDT
Q2. Showing value to the stakeholder and getting more people involved
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jcghenry
Apr 6 @ 8:16 PM EDT
Q2. Offer more opportunities for two way communication and community engagement
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TedHiff
- Moderator
Apr 6 @ 8:16 PM EDT
...and survey the parents to find out the ways they'd like to send/receive info.
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FrancisHowell
- Moderator
Apr 6 @ 8:19 PM EDT
Next question coming up...
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FrancisHowell
- Moderator
Apr 6 @ 8:20 PM EDT
Q3.What are the strengths of the District? What are the top three things you like about the FHSD?
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tsievan
Apr 6 @ 8:20 PM EDT
A1 Students have many opportunities at FHSD
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cmreilmann
Apr 6 @ 8:20 PM EDT
A2. Connect Businesses, parents, parent groups/boosters, alumni. People are involved n many ways possibly spread thin need 2 eval
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TedHiff
- Moderator
Apr 6 @ 8:22 PM EDT
A3. Strengths include dedicated PD for staff to help students succeed.
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KaitlinGoltz
Apr 6 @ 8:23 PM EDT
A3: 1. Amazing educators 2. Diverse population 3. Opportunities for students
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cmreilmann
Apr 6 @ 8:23 PM EDT
A3. The interventions for students!
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THasheider
Apr 6 @ 8:24 PM EDT
A2: mom of 3rd grader at BDE, I would like to see more
#pbl
& tasks that make my daughter feel like there is purpose in her work
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FrancisHowell
- Moderator
Apr 6 @ 8:25 PM EDT
Next question...
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EdTekGeek
Apr 6 @ 8:25 PM EDT
A3 continue tradition of excellence, students first, 21c learning
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FrancisHowell
- Moderator
Apr 6 @ 8:25 PM EDT
Q4.What is an important tradition or thing you don’t want the District to change?
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hauquitz
Apr 6 @ 8:25 PM EDT
A3 Teacher perspective - TechFest, PLC collaboration, passionate & driven coworkers!
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THasheider
Apr 6 @ 8:26 PM EDT
A3: willingness & patience of Ts, Cs, Admin to work with parents to meet the needs of students & the online access to many things
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LisaSimkpins
Apr 6 @ 8:26 PM EDT
A3. Opportunities for kids are a strength. STEM and App camps are amazing. My son is looking forward to summer.
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TedHiff
- Moderator
Apr 6 @ 8:26 PM EDT
A4. The Howell of Fame tradition. This is a very important tradition.
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hauquitz
Apr 6 @ 8:27 PM EDT
A3 Parent perspective - Amazing JW teachers!
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jcghenry
Apr 6 @ 8:28 PM EDT
A3. The classes that allow kids to see the real world application of skills
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#STEM
KaitlinGoltz
Apr 6 @ 8:29 PM EDT
A4 kickoff in August, friends of children, CITW PD, high expectations for all students, new technology
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FrancisHowell
- Moderator
Apr 6 @ 8:30 PM EDT
Thanks to everyone who participated in tonight's
#FHSDChat
. We greatly appreciate the feedback! Stay tuned for our next chat!
RaquelBabb
Apr 6 @ 8:30 PM EDT
@FrancisHowell
Solid, meaningful PD focus for multiple years to help teachers master skills
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TedHiff
- Moderator
Apr 6 @ 8:30 PM EDT
Yes.
@jcghenry
& the use of
@SKype
/ Google that empowers students to interact in "real time" with others.
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https://t.co/yAYtzI1cyB
jcghenry
Apr 6 @ 8:28 PM EDT
A3. The classes that allow kids to see the real world application of skills
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#STEM
hauquitz
Apr 6 @ 8:31 PM EDT
A4 Commitment to 21C learning. It's kind of a big deal.
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TedHiff
- Moderator
Apr 6 @ 8:31 PM EDT
Tonight's
#FHSDchat
will be archived so you can go back and review the chat.
EdTekGeek
Apr 6 @ 8:32 PM EDT
A4 continue tradition of excellence, students first, 21c learning,
#pltw
,
#steam
+,
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FrancisHowell
- Moderator
Apr 6 @ 8:32 PM EDT
Tonight's
#FHSDChat
will be archived so you can go back and re-visit the chat conversation or review if you weren't able to participate.
anne_womack59
Apr 6 @ 8:35 PM EDT
1 Acceptance of new ideas and methods 2 Striving for high standards 3 Raising up all - students teachers parents & community
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TedHiff
- Moderator
Apr 6 @ 8:38 PM EDT
It was great seeing both familiar and new individuals here tonight for
#fhsdchat
FrancisHowell
- Moderator
Apr 6 @ 8:48 PM EDT
If you were unable to participate in tonight's
#FHSDChat
, you can view the discussion here:
https://t.co/vNSJJYClCC
https://t.co/9fDQ3j4IhW
TedHiff
- Moderator
Apr 6 @ 8:45 PM EDT
@FrancisHowell
You've been quoted in my
#Storify
story "Sharing ideas with the new Superintendent"
https://t.co/Tkd95ghR63