#AWSAconnect Archive | Participate

posickj - Moderator Sep 14 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #AWSAconnect! Please introduce yourself and share something you've celebrated with stakeholders.

posickj - Moderator Sep 14 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Jay, Principal from Merton, WI, joining in #AWSAconnect. I love celebrating our student with a #goodnewscalloftheday!

MrJSellen Sep 14 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Joe, elementary principal. Recognition as a "beating the odds" title school 2 yrs running & PBIS silver 3 yrs running. #AWSAConnect

virgilalligator - Moderator Sep 14 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Hi #AWSAConnect ! Sharin, AP @HorningMiddle I celebrated w/ Ts & Ss leaders our awesome 1st Day of School Launch. Met today to plan for 2018

posickj - Moderator Sep 14 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Welcome to #AWSAconnect, Joe. Great honors for your kids, your staff, and your school!

In reply to @MrJSellen

posickj - Moderator Sep 14 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Glad to see you here, Sharin! It's always great to share 1st day success. #AWSAconnect

In reply to @virgilalligator, @HorningMiddle

TaraCzerwinski Sep 14 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Tara, AP, Milton Middle School, WI, I love celebrating students with phone calls, postcards in class, and intentional follow-up #awsaconnect

infamousb_low Sep 14 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Ty Breitlow, Chilton HS Principal. I share small moments with Ss that show we save lives - lights up any stakeholder #AWSAconnect

posickj - Moderator Sep 14 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Tara's in the house! Calls and postcards are great ways to celebrate with families. #AWSAconnect

In reply to @TaraCzerwinski

LukeFrancois Sep 14 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Super of Mineral Point Wisconsin. I've celebrated new staff and longevity in the district. Today that is as important as ever. #AWSAconnect

posickj - Moderator Sep 14 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #AWSAconnect! Please introduce yourself and share something you've celebrated with stakeholders.

posickj - Moderator Sep 14 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Q1 Please fill in the blank- When families are engaged ______________. #AWSAconnect

JeffreyASee Sep 14 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Welcome, all! Jeff See DCE HS AP. I just celebrated an awesome ripple with staff that they created by taking me up on risk. #AWSAconnect

posickj - Moderator Sep 14 @ 9:05 PM EDT

How's it going, Ty? Small moments are often overlooked. Glad you celebrate them. #AWSAconnect

In reply to @infamousb_low

KrisHucek Sep 14 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Kris Hucek, Parkview Middle School in Ashwaubenon, celebrating 3rd Friday count 2mrw w/ a Jaguar Pride Day! #awsaconnect

sedbauer07 Sep 14 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Sarah, @BenFranklinFPS Principal - Celebrated launching workshop with my Ts today during a staff meeting! #AWSAconnect

posickj - Moderator Sep 14 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Great to see a "super" in the house! Love it when the staff grow and lead a school vision. #AWSAconnect

In reply to @LukeFrancois

Laura_Jennaro Sep 14 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Laura here lead learner at Whitnall MS celebrating our theme rollout - Love Your People - was a HUGE success! #AWSAconnect

LukeFrancois Sep 14 @ 9:06 PM EDT

When families are engaged trust is built. EVERYTHING hinges on trust. #AWSAconnect

posickj - Moderator Sep 14 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Q1 Please fill in the blank- When families are engaged ______________. #AWSAconnect

posickj - Moderator Sep 14 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Hey, Jeff. Had anything good for lunch lately? #AWSAconnect

In reply to @JeffreyASee

virgilalligator - Moderator Sep 14 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A1: …school climate is positive and all stakeholders are equal playing partners on the field to improve learner achievement #AWSAconnect

posickj - Moderator Sep 14 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Thanks for joining us, Kris! Go Jaguar Pride! #AWSAconnect

In reply to @KrisHucek

TaraCzerwinski Sep 14 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A1:...we model that we value home, school, and community connections and ALL benefit! #awsaconnect

sedbauer07 Sep 14 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A1: When families are engaged the climate feels welcoming, open, and friendly. All who come to school are excited to learn. #AWSAconnect

KrisHucek Sep 14 @ 9:07 PM EDT

student successes increase! #AWSAConnect

In reply to @posickj

posickj - Moderator Sep 14 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Hey, Sarah. We're a workshop school, too. It's so great for the kids and staff. #AWSAconnect

In reply to @sedbauer07, @BenFranklinFPS

scottafoster Sep 14 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Scott Northland Pines HS Principal @NPHS_Eagles just got done celebrating our Fab Lab Grand Opening with Ss, Ts and community. #awsaconnect

MrJSellen Sep 14 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Students win and they win BIG! Ts w/ best instructional practice + support @ home = AMAZING possibilities. #AWSAConnect

posickj - Moderator Sep 14 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Laura's here! Love Your People is such a great theme. #AWSAconnect

In reply to @Laura_Jennaro

NorthlandWI Sep 14 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Al here from Washburn. Elementary principal. We celebrated the being recognized by the DPI for our lunch and garden programs! #AWSAconnect

MrJSellen Sep 14 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Tell me (us) more about the "Fab Lab," Scott #AWSAconnect

In reply to @scottafoster, @NPHS_Eagles

posickj - Moderator Sep 14 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Trust is built daily. It's not a one time thing. It must be kept as the focus of all we do in connecting with families. #AWSAconnect

In reply to @LukeFrancois

infamousb_low Sep 14 @ 9:09 PM EDT

When families are engaged students motivate themselves #AWSAconnect

scottafoster Sep 14 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1 Families feel comfortable to come forward with concerns and positives! #awsaconnect

Laura_Jennaro Sep 14 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1: they share the positivity that happens in the district #AWSAconnect

virgilalligator - Moderator Sep 14 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A2: Hearing lots about Ss, possibilities, improved climate and welcoming families to open schools here. Great! #AWSAconnect

JeffreyASee Sep 14 @ 9:09 PM EDT

We all need to hear more about Fab Lab, Scott. Is there a blog post coming? #AWSAconnect

posickj - Moderator Sep 14 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Hey, Scott. Tell us more about your Fab Lab! #AWSAconnect

In reply to @scottafoster, @NPHS_Eagles

MrJSellen Sep 14 @ 9:10 PM EDT

And there is nothing like the contagiousness of positivity. Love it! #AWSAconnect

In reply to @Laura_Jennaro

posickj - Moderator Sep 14 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Welcome to #AWSAconnect, Al! Glad you're here. Fresh produce is great for our kids and staff!

In reply to @NorthlandWI

NorthlandWI Sep 14 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1: When families are engaged they feel valued, respected, and have ownership in the school. We own what we help create. #AWSAconnect

JeffreyASee Sep 14 @ 9:10 PM EDT

#AWSAconnect I am excited about this one

JeffreyASee Sep 14 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1: They view the school as THEIR school, not THE school. #AWSAconnect

scottafoster Sep 14 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Fab Lab has been a great catalyst to bring Ss, & Community together to learn in both directions. #awsaconnect

posickj - Moderator Sep 14 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Q2 What are some tools, events, or strategies for connecting schools and families? #AWSAconnect

sedbauer07 Sep 14 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A2: I started a twitter account for my school, am working with the PTO, and being visible to connect with families. #AWSAconnect

virgilalligator - Moderator Sep 14 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2.1 We leverage tools: Google Forms, S’more for our staff and family newsletters, School Messenger, Remind app, FB and Twitter #AWSAConnect

posickj - Moderator Sep 14 @ 9:14 PM EDT

Love me @SmorePages to connect with families, but being present at arrival and dismissal are good time to connect, too. #AWSAconnect

posickj - Moderator Sep 14 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Q2 What are some tools, events, or strategies for connecting schools and families? #AWSAconnect

JeffreyASee Sep 14 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2: Not there yet. We need to use referendum survey to learn HOW families want us to communicate. I suspect multi-modal. #AWSAconnect

Ben_educating Sep 14 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2 - Social media is one of the easiest & instant ways to connect with families. Having a strong hashtag keeps it simple K-12 #AWSAConnect

sedbauer07 Sep 14 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2: I would like to work on making an effort to include more families and to educate about recent changes in curriculum. #AWSAconnect

virgilalligator - Moderator Sep 14 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A2.2 And our Horning Family Literacy night w/ FOOD help connect what we’re doing in the learning environment to families #AWSAConnect

posickj - Moderator Sep 14 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A2 School Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook page help to connect in a variety of ways. Family Information Nights next week. #AWSAconnect

hsstricker8 Sep 14 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Jumping in late..Heidi from Ashland. Celebrating our new & remodeled spaces! #AWSAconnect

Laura_Jennaro Sep 14 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A2: active parent organizations, strong social media presence and a chance for parents to be part of the school day #AWSAconnect

LukeFrancois Sep 14 @ 9:16 PM EDT

#pointernation launched the FAST program. Families and Schools Together. Fam fitness night with PE unit leading up to hoedown #AWSAconnect

posickj - Moderator Sep 14 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Q2 What are some tools, events, or strategies for connecting schools and families? #AWSAconnect

TaraCzerwinski Sep 14 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2: Visibility and engaging in school and community events, communicating often, knowing the students #awsaconnect

mitchcenter Sep 14 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2) consistency is KEY. Be outside saying hello every morning, send a weekly newsletter. #AWSAconnect

virgilalligator - Moderator Sep 14 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2: Course selection night, Ice Cream Social at Hawk Nation Night, Site Council & Family Luncheon worked to bring families in #AWSAConnect

JeffreyASee Sep 14 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A2b: I want to work on meeting families on their turf. Doing that with staff now: Let's meet in YOUR room. #AWSAconnect

posickj - Moderator Sep 14 @ 9:17 PM EDT

I'd love to learn more about FAST, Lucas. Paid program or something you developed as a district? #AWSAconnect

In reply to @LukeFrancois

scottafoster Sep 14 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A2 @NPHS_Eagles we have created a Parent Network that meets three times a year and discusses topics parents select. #awsaconnect

MrJSellen Sep 14 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A2 social media, s'more newsletters, school a great webpage & Courtesy of the #pbislc2017, I love this graphic #AWSAConnect

posickj - Moderator Sep 14 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Referendum pricey or PTO could help fund pricey? #AWSAconnect

In reply to @LukeFrancois

mitchcenter Sep 14 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Hi #AWSAConnect - greetings from NJ :) Former principal and asst supt here - currently consultant and executive coach for principals. Hello!

Ben_educating Sep 14 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Our EL staff is hosting a family night at our local library - need to get out to where the families are. #AWSAconnect

hsstricker8 Sep 14 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A2. Build relationships every where you meet up with parents! Facebook. Want to start w/Instagram. #AWSAconnect

posickj - Moderator Sep 14 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Q3 What's a barrier you'd like to overcome to improve family engagement? #AWSAconnect

infamousb_low Sep 14 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A2 - PTO, Parent advisory, newsletters, social media, activeness in service organizations #AWSAconnect

posickj - Moderator Sep 14 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Welcome aboard, Ben! Way to step out into the community to build relationships! #AWSAconnect

In reply to @Ben_educating

KrisHucek Sep 14 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A2: We kicked off our year with a Reggie Dabbs assembly at our school + a Family Night with him. Best assembly ever! #awsaconnect

LukeFrancois Sep 14 @ 9:21 PM EDT

Tell me more. Love to learn the topics, marketing, and turn out. Send link when you are able. #AWSAconnect

scottafoster Sep 14 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A2 @NPHS_Eagles we have created a Parent Network that meets three times a year and discusses topics parents select. #awsaconnect

scottafoster Sep 14 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A3 Find a balance of time for parents, teachers and students do discuss learning. ACP format and process would be perfect fit. #awsaconnect

posickj - Moderator Sep 14 @ 9:21 PM EDT

So glad you joined us, Heidi. Social media helps to inform and lets you tell the school's story. #AWSAconnect

In reply to @hsstricker8

mitchcenter Sep 14 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A2) whatever U do to connect, keep it simple. 4 parents/kids, hard to check google classroom, edmodo, teacher pages etc nightly #AWSAConnect

MrJSellen Sep 14 @ 9:21 PM EDT

Community locations & orgs are a huge asset to a district. Our public library has great programming & connects w/ schools #AWSAConnect

Ben_educating Sep 14 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Our EL staff is hosting a family night at our local library - need to get out to where the families are. #AWSAconnect

NorthlandWI Sep 14 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A3: Barriers are inconsistent technology from family to family, and time- time that is best for families is often bad for us #AWSAconnect

virgilalligator - Moderator Sep 14 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A3: Like many, getting them through the door and into the culture. Sometimes, just having the right contact info. is a barrier #AWSAconnect

sedbauer07 Sep 14 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A3: Thinking traditionally about parent engagement. Finding a way to define parent engagement creatively and inclusively. #awsaconnect

JeffreyASee Sep 14 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A3: I'd like to remove cultural barriers to include Hmong community. Too many obstacles right now. Much to learn. #AWSAconnect

MrJSellen Sep 14 @ 9:22 PM EDT

For the record @Ben_educating & I have the same public library #Awesomejrelks #AWSAconnect

LukeFrancois Sep 14 @ 9:22 PM EDT

15 to 20K. Community partners are key as meetings include meals for entire families (10 or so). Once trained price comes down. #AWSAconnect

posickj - Moderator Sep 14 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Referendum pricey or PTO could help fund pricey? #AWSAconnect
In reply to @LukeFrancois

virgilalligator - Moderator Sep 14 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A3: Would like more readership for our Hawk Nation news bulletin & more Spanish translation-it’s our partner language #AWSAconnect

Laura_Jennaro Sep 14 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A3: opening the lines of communication with a history lacking family engagement and inclusivity #AWSAconnect

mitchcenter Sep 14 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A3) we need to make space and lend support to our parents who had bad school experiences themselves. Many stay away. #AWSAConnect

PrincipalFrench Sep 14 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A3) Distance. We're at the far western end of our attendance area and some families live quite far from school. #AWSAconnect

posickj - Moderator Sep 14 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Q3 What's a barrier you'd like to overcome to improve family engagement? #AWSAconnect

posickj - Moderator Sep 14 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Follow your new friends in tonight's #AWSAconnect chat. There's a whole lot of AWSA-ome people in this group. See what I did there?

MrJSellen Sep 14 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A3 Helping families understand that there is no single "right" way to get involved. It all matters & is valuable - big or small #AWSAConnect

posickj - Moderator Sep 14 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Wow! I'll have to see if there is any way to come up with that kind of money. #AWSAconnect

In reply to @LukeFrancois

hsstricker8 Sep 14 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A3. Connecting with the families that don't typically engage. #AWSAconnect

JeffreyASee Sep 14 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A3: Pondering unintended message we send. Why do Ps have to "go to the office" for info? If they hated school, are they coming? #AWSAconnect

posickj - Moderator Sep 14 @ 9:26 PM EDT

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infamousb_low Sep 14 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A3: Language, foster placements, poverty

TaraCzerwinski Sep 14 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A3: connecting engaged families with the hard-to-reach families. We need to be better on our end and check our blindspots. #awsaconnect

posickj - Moderator Sep 14 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Call to Action! Invite someone to join us 9.28.17 for our next chat. Reach out to them now for "extra credit"! #AWSAconnect

mitchcenter Sep 14 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A3) Parents come to schools most for the warm fuzzies (school plays). We need more learning opportunities (i.e. Family math) #AWSAconnect

sedbauer07 Sep 14 @ 9:28 PM EDT

@ChrisConohan @cocopoppa Check out #AWSAconnect on 9.28.17! Great to connect with other leaders! :)

posickj - Moderator Sep 14 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Call to Action! Invite someone to join us 9.28.17 for our next chat. Reach out to them now for "extra credit"! #AWSAconnect

scottafoster Sep 14 @ 9:28 PM EDT

I challenge @dbmarien @tduffeknpsd @DAndersonERES to join us 9/28/17 #awsaconnect

JeffreyASee Sep 14 @ 9:29 PM EDT

This is a call to @realcaseynye and @lehmang12 to get your butts to the next Chat. #AWSAconnect

MrJSellen Sep 14 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Distance can be a huge factor in a neighborhood school as well. Boundaries create barriers in a city of 100K or rural district #AWSAconnect

In reply to @PrincipalFrench