#SafeSchoolsChat Archive

ESSCDiversity May 29 @ 3:00 PM EDT

Don from Connecticut, enjoying this Memorial Day weekend. Health and Physical Educator, PK-2, 27th year, #safeschoolschat

JKatzaman May 29 @ 3:00 PM EDT

A parent of kids who used to be in school joining #SafeSchoolsChat from Maryland.

DavisWelcome May 29 @ 3:01 PM EDT

@ESSCDiversity Hey there, Don! #safeschoolschat

DavisWelcome May 29 @ 3:01 PM EDT

@JKatzaman Hey there, Jim! #safeschoolschat

RewardingEdu May 29 @ 3:02 PM EDT

Robert from "May gray" L.A. The sun has yet to burn through. Middle school ELA #safeschoolschat

ESSCDiversity May 29 @ 3:02 PM EDT

@DavisWelcome Hello Eric. Thanks for being here as always. #safeschoolschat

mtartaro May 29 @ 3:02 PM EDT

Marc from Georgia. Technology Integration Specialist. K-12 and teachers! #safeschoolschat

JKatzaman May 29 @ 3:03 PM EDT

@DavisWelcome Hi, Eric. Are you soloing again today? #SafeSchoolsChat

DavisWelcome May 29 @ 3:03 PM EDT

@RewardingEdu Welcome, Robert! #safeschoolschat

DavisWelcome May 29 @ 3:03 PM EDT

@mtartaro Welcome, Marc! #safeschoolschat

DavisWelcome May 29 @ 3:04 PM EDT

@JKatzaman Yup! #safeschoolschat

DavisWelcome May 29 @ 3:04 PM EDT

Question 1 coming up ... #SafeSchoolsChat

edu_taraw May 29 @ 3:05 PM EDT

Greetings! Tara Woodard from Wilson County Schools, NC #safeschoolschat

JKatzaman May 29 @ 3:05 PM EDT

@DavisWelcome You COOs need to get a better union. #SafeSchoolsChat

ERobbPrincipal May 29 @ 3:05 PM EDT

#safeschoolschat Hello all-- Evan in from VA- Happy to be here!

DavisWelcome May 29 @ 3:05 PM EDT

Q1: What does school safety mean to parents? #safeSchoolsChat

DavisWelcome May 29 @ 3:06 PM EDT

@ERobbPrincipal Hey there, Rob! #safeschoolschat

DavisWelcome May 29 @ 3:06 PM EDT

@edu_taraw Hey Tara! #safeschoolschat

ERobbPrincipal May 29 @ 3:07 PM EDT

@DavisWelcome A1 #safeschoolschat Means every day when their children come to us- they are safe.

RunnerGirl13_1 May 29 @ 3:07 PM EDT

Hi, #SafeSchoolsChat. Finishing up my last set of grades on this sunny SoCal afternoon.

DavisWelcome May 29 @ 3:08 PM EDT

@ERobbPrincipal Amen to that! #safeschoolschat

JKatzaman May 29 @ 3:08 PM EDT

A1 To parents, school safety means their kids will leave home in the morning and return home later safe and sound. #SafeSchoolsChat

DavisWelcome May 29 @ 3:08 PM EDT

@RunnerGirl13_1 Welcome, my friend! #safeschoolschat

ESSCDiversity May 29 @ 3:09 PM EDT

A1 A safe interior and exterior environment both physically, socially, and emotionally for each & every child/staff/parent #safeschoolschat

DavisWelcome May 29 @ 3:09 PM EDT

@JKatzaman So true! #safeschoolschat

RewardingEdu May 29 @ 3:09 PM EDT

A1 As usual, I am going to take an expansive approach: parents want physical, social, emotional, soulful &academic safety. #safeschoolschat

DavisWelcome May 29 @ 3:10 PM EDT

@ESSCDiversity You got it! #safeschoolschat

teresagross625 May 29 @ 3:10 PM EDT

#SafeSchoolsChat I have loved chatting w/ you. Need to take some things off my plate. I have learned so much! Have an amazing summer! 🙂

DavisWelcome May 29 @ 3:10 PM EDT

Very nice! #safeschoolschat https://t.co/UqNQvZlCHq

RewardingEdu May 29 @ 3:09 PM EDT

A1 As usual, I am going to take an expansive approach: parents want physical, social, emotional, soulful &academic safety. #safeschoolschat

RunnerGirl13_1 May 29 @ 3:10 PM EDT

A1) As a parent, a safe school protects our children's bodies and minds. Can't separate the two in school. #safeSchoolsChat

DavisWelcome May 29 @ 3:11 PM EDT

Question 2 coming up ... #SafeSchoolsChat

DavisWelcome May 29 @ 3:11 PM EDT

@RunnerGirl13_1 Absolutely! #safeschoolschat

edu_taraw May 29 @ 3:12 PM EDT

A1) they can leave their children all day and have no doubt that they will be safe, physically and emotionally #safeschoolschat

DavisWelcome May 29 @ 3:12 PM EDT

We will miss you! #safeschoolschat https://t.co/xqfacEUaOl

teresagross625 May 29 @ 3:10 PM EDT

#SafeSchoolsChat I have loved chatting w/ you. Need to take some things off my plate. I have learned so much! Have an amazing summer! 🙂

DavisWelcome May 29 @ 3:12 PM EDT

Q2: How do you engage parents in the school safety process? #safeSchoolsChat

DavisWelcome May 29 @ 3:13 PM EDT

Excellent! #safeschoolschat https://t.co/ykLMvnlbSV

edu_taraw May 29 @ 3:12 PM EDT

A1) they can leave their children all day and have no doubt that they will be safe, physically and emotionally #safeschoolschat

teresagross625 May 29 @ 3:13 PM EDT

@DavisWelcome Thanks friend. ☺️ #SafeSchoolsChat

ESSCDiversity May 29 @ 3:15 PM EDT

A2 We have a parent rep on our "school crisis/safety" team. Also, constant updates on the part of Admin. to parents. #safeschoolschat

JKatzaman May 29 @ 3:15 PM EDT

A2 Keep parents apprised of any isues in school. They shouldn't have to learn of long-term problems on the evening news. #SafeSchoolsChat

RewardingEdu May 29 @ 3:15 PM EDT

A2 Like everyone here is echoing, Ps need to understand that Ss have the same core needs both at home & at school. #safeschoolschat

DavisWelcome May 29 @ 3:15 PM EDT

A2: By being open and transparent with all initiatives. #SafeSchoolsChat

edu_taraw May 29 @ 3:16 PM EDT

A2) parent representation on crisis team, parent surveys #safeschoolschat

DavisWelcome May 29 @ 3:16 PM EDT

@ESSCDiversity Love this! #safeschoolschat

ERobbPrincipal May 29 @ 3:16 PM EDT

#safeschoolschat A2 Parents connected with our anti-bullying committee and after school presentations!

DavisWelcome May 29 @ 3:16 PM EDT

@JKatzaman Great point! #safeschoolschat

JKatzaman May 29 @ 3:16 PM EDT

A1 The last thing parents should have to worry about is their kids' safety in school. #SafeSchoolsChat

ESSCDiversity May 29 @ 3:16 PM EDT

A2 Parents kept in tune become your best advocate. So key to communicate in a timely fashion. #safeschoolschat

DavisWelcome May 29 @ 3:17 PM EDT

@RewardingEdu Absolutely! #safeschoolschat

DavisWelcome May 29 @ 3:17 PM EDT

@edu_taraw Love this! #safeschoolschat

ShamikaWomble May 29 @ 3:17 PM EDT

Shamika from MI jumping in. Hello everyone! #safeschoolschat

RewardingEdu May 29 @ 3:17 PM EDT

A2 The family room must mirror the classroom in providing consistent, equal leadership, love, laughter & learning to all. #safeschoolschat

DavisWelcome May 29 @ 3:17 PM EDT

@ERobbPrincipal Yessss! #safeschoolschat

ShamikaWomble May 29 @ 3:18 PM EDT

A2: Ps must be aware of policies & procedures & understand they exist for the safety of all. #safeschoolschat

DavisWelcome May 29 @ 3:18 PM EDT

@ShamikaWomble Hey there, my friend! #safeschoolschat

DavisWelcome May 29 @ 3:19 PM EDT

@RewardingEdu Absolutely! #safeschoolschat

DavisWelcome May 29 @ 3:19 PM EDT

@ShamikaWomble Yes! #safeschoolschat

DavisWelcome May 29 @ 3:20 PM EDT

Last question coming up ... #SafeSchoolsChat

FoleyKev May 29 @ 3:20 PM EDT

Kevin a teaching Principal in Ireland.Sorry for joining late #safeSchoolsChat

ESSCDiversity May 29 @ 3:21 PM EDT

A2 P's appreciate conversation that is helpful, showing you care is so impt. They return the favor. #safeschoolschat

DavisWelcome May 29 @ 3:21 PM EDT

LQ: What are some effective ways to communicate an emergency situation to parents? #safeSchoolsChat

DavisWelcome May 29 @ 3:22 PM EDT

@FoleyKev Welcome, Kevin! #safeschoolschat

DavisWelcome May 29 @ 3:22 PM EDT

@ESSCDiversity Absolutely! #safeschoolschat

edu_taraw May 29 @ 3:23 PM EDT

LA). Use every means of communication available! #safeschoolschat

FoleyKev May 29 @ 3:23 PM EDT

@DavisWelcome I fint text a parent is instant,It gets the message delivered instantly #safeSchoolsChat

DavisWelcome May 29 @ 3:24 PM EDT

@edu_taraw Yes!!! #safeschoolschat

ESSCDiversity May 29 @ 3:24 PM EDT

A3 We have an automated system that either our Superintendent or Central Office sends out. Sends phone message,email out. #safeschoolschat

JKatzaman May 29 @ 3:24 PM EDT

A3 Emergencies can be conveyed simultaneously via mass phone calls, social media posts, texts, emails. No stone unturned. #SafeSchoolsChat

DavisWelcome May 29 @ 3:25 PM EDT

This is fantastic! #safeschoolschat https://t.co/jNYmyH7nxf

ESSCDiversity May 29 @ 3:24 PM EDT

A3 We have an automated system that either our Superintendent or Central Office sends out. Sends phone message,email out. #safeschoolschat

RewardingEdu May 29 @ 3:25 PM EDT

Safety doesn't equal coddling, catering or consequence-free. Ss need balanced structure, support & inspiration-not extremes #safeschoolschat

ERobbPrincipal May 29 @ 3:25 PM EDT

#safeschoolschat A3 Keeping parents informed with accurate info is important- establish a point person- often a letter emailed to inform

DavisWelcome May 29 @ 3:26 PM EDT

Absolutely! You have to make sure you communicate to everyone. #safeschoolschat https://t.co/lufvLDNRnS

JKatzaman May 29 @ 3:24 PM EDT

A3 Emergencies can be conveyed simultaneously via mass phone calls, social media posts, texts, emails. No stone unturned. #SafeSchoolsChat

ShamikaWomble May 29 @ 3:27 PM EDT

LA: My district has a robo call we can send out that calls, texts & emails same message at once. #safeschoolschat

DavisWelcome May 29 @ 3:27 PM EDT

Love this! Point person is great idea! #safeschoolschat https://t.co/07ap2ZrIWE

ERobbPrincipal May 29 @ 3:25 PM EDT

#safeschoolschat A3 Keeping parents informed with accurate info is important- establish a point person- often a letter emailed to inform

JKatzaman May 29 @ 3:27 PM EDT

A3 Also have a sense of urgency. No, "To whom it may concern, our school is on lockdown. Have a nice day." #SafeSchoolsChat

DavisWelcome May 29 @ 3:28 PM EDT

@ESSCDiversity @CpsSupt Awesome! #safeschoolschat

DavisWelcome May 29 @ 3:29 PM EDT

Thank you for a great chat! #safeschoolschat https://t.co/buoj5hIwiN

RewardingEdu May 29 @ 3:29 PM EDT

LA We conscientiously plan, prepare, & provide. When emergencies occur, we rely on strong relationships & routines. #safeschoolschat

findingDulcinea May 29 @ 3:30 PM EDT

'@SafeSchoolsOrg, a group of Sandy Hook parents, have assembled powerful resources https://t.co/d0o8Kyikof #safeSchoolsChat

ESSCDiversity May 29 @ 3:31 PM EDT

Look for @Storify in a few minutes, enjoy the rest of the day, have a great Memorial Day on Monday. Follow someone new 2. #safeschoolschat

FoleyKev May 29 @ 3:31 PM EDT

Im aTeaching Principal in a small rural Irish Primary school.We have 9 pupils and Irelands first and only school STEAM Room #safeSchoolsChat

DavisWelcome May 29 @ 3:32 PM EDT

See you next week! #safeschoolschat https://t.co/J4KzNl6tZ3

ShrutiBhatnagr May 29 @ 3:34 PM EDT

@DavisWelcome Followed the #safeSchoolsChat today. Couldn't' join in early to participate but looking forward to the next one.

FoleyKev May 29 @ 3:34 PM EDT

@DavisWelcome Thanks Eric for another great engagement.I joinrd late.We learn so much from eachother #safeSchoolsChat

VinceSkolny May 29 @ 3:34 PM EDT

I think every school should have mass text option for every parent, & every parent should opt in. #SafeSchoolsChat https://t.co/cz40mR3yz1

JKatzaman May 29 @ 3:24 PM EDT

A3 Emergencies can be conveyed simultaneously via mass phone calls, social media posts, texts, emails. No stone unturned. #SafeSchoolsChat

DavisWelcome May 29 @ 3:36 PM EDT

@FoleyKev Thanks, Kevin! Have a great week! #safeschoolschat

DavisWelcome May 29 @ 3:37 PM EDT

@ShrutiBhatnagr Awesome! See you next week, my friend! #safeschoolschat

SafeSchoolChat - Moderator May 29 @ 3:38 PM EDT

#safeschoolschat https://t.co/Hrb7vOqjSq

RunnerGirl13_1 May 29 @ 3:38 PM EDT

Thanks for keeping us thinking about school safety, @DavisWelcome. Gist for the day . . . #SafeSchoolsChat https://t.co/N2G957mRkF

DavisWelcome May 29 @ 3:40 PM EDT

Thank you, my friend! This is awesome! Have a great week! #safeschoolschat https://t.co/QRFxyZLRSr

RunnerGirl13_1 May 29 @ 3:38 PM EDT

Thanks for keeping us thinking about school safety, @DavisWelcome. Gist for the day . . . #SafeSchoolsChat https://t.co/N2G957mRkF

desistamant May 29 @ 3:41 PM EDT

A1)online bullying is a major issue at many schools, including ours. Ps want to know we can effectively address/halt it. #safeschoolschat

DavisWelcome May 29 @ 3:41 PM EDT

#safeschoolschat https://t.co/RPEeHCxWPl

desistamant May 29 @ 3:44 PM EDT

A2) nurture healthy communication; use #remind to send Ps updates; encourage Ps to learn about social media apps kids use. #safeSchoolsChat

desistamant May 29 @ 3:47 PM EDT

A2)Ex:we had a bullying epidemic on Ogle. Ts and Ps were informed/encouraged to discuss at school/home, which shut it down #safeschoolschat