A2) The staff have been so flexible and willing to learn. They've connect w/families ☎️ and made sure the answered Qs RE: distance learning which started yesterday. Out of 452 Ss we are working to still reach 3 Ss 👏🏼. #PIAChat

A3: Our Ss have enjoyed posting videos, photos, drawings, written work and more on Seesaw. T are realizing the Ss are such quick learners on our new LMS. #PIAChat

Love this idea!! Great way to connect with students and still@remind them we are thinking of them. #PIA

I would agree - seeing our students posts has been a highlight of our shift to remote learning. #PIAchat

Melissa checking in to #PIAchat from Eugene, OR. I received a thank you from a parent yesterday when my counselor and I hosted a family informational session to help unpack distance learning.

As a district we are still working to unpack the guidance and recommendations from our Dept of Edu. We have less than 34 days to make a difference during distance learning. #PIAchat

¡Verdad! #LasDificultadesCuandoTodoElMundoNoEsBilingüe

Finding the time to take a break from the Zoom calls and enjoying the simple pleasure of walking Daphne around our property. #GiftofTime

#DearTeachers, this Teacher Appreciation Week and always, I'm so grateful for all you do! Make your own graphic and thank the teachers in your life here: share.teacher2teacher.education/DearTeachers?c… #BuenaVista2020 #BetterTogether

Buenas noches. Melissa Ibarra from Eugene. Principal Buena Vista Spanish Immersion Elementary School a K-5 Spanish Immersion Program. Happy to be here this evening! #COSAPrinChat

A1: working with grade-level teams during DLFA to help anchor our focus on essential skills. As a district we are also working to ensure our staff have a common understanding of universal design as they plan their lessons. #COSAPrinChat

A2: I use each of our staff meetings as a mini opportunity to model a digital tool they can use. In addition, this is an opportunity to do some quick community building activity. #COSAPrinChat

Our T will end this school year w/more strategies to maximize learning. They have had to hone in and be intentional w/their lessons. #COSAPrinChat

A4: I have sent digital postcards to staff- with a recorded message. Spotlighting T that have a tech tip & tricks. #COSAPrinChat

Thank you for @mradamwelcome the energizing webinar National Assoc. of Elementary School Principals! Excited for your new release this summer. #PIA

Such a powerful National Assoc. of Elementary School Principals webinar with Sanée Bell, Ed.D. and Beth Houf, Ed. D. Our why needs to drive how we RESET for the fall. #WeBlewItUp #RESETfor2020_21

Such a great reminder as we start the new school year!

Today, I was showered with so many words of appreciation. I am humbled to serve as the principal of Buena Vista Spanish Immersion Elementary School . #AmazingCommunity

The inaugural 4J Ignite Event was a success! We were reminded of the power we all have to use our words to share our story with Alex Dang!. In addition, we were reminded of going back to that interview chair with Jimmy Casas to help us reframe our thinking. #Culturize