Thursday 27 August 2020
Return to School: Thoughts from a Parent, Teacher and Community Member & 1st Day of School Jumpsuit
I am sitting here in the early hours what is officially the first day of school for staff and students. As part of an admin team we've been in schools already looking over the documents, immersed in conversations, planning, re-evaluating our school processes and thinking about our staff and communities. This year the traditional "back to school" looks and feels different. There is still an excitement in seeing my colleagues, meeting my students, and thinking about all the possibilities. But there is no denying that it's also laced with worry, angst, trepidation. People have been asking me how I feel about the return to school. I've chosen mostly not get into the details on social media because it's hard to be clear and difficult to not be mis-understood, but I'll try to take a stab at it.
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Hey, you go, Bo! As a former educator who is still consulting and working with schools, I can relate to everything you're saying here. Although this is the time of year each year that I REALLY miss being there, I don't envy all of you having to make all the tough decisions this year. My very best wishes for a successful year. You've got all the right spirit and positive attitude. And a cute outfit, too!
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Thank you so much for your words. It sounds like you're still greatly involved in the education system. It's a new and unchartered territory that we are making decisions in. Kindness, compassion, and bravery are going to be needed at this time.
DeleteWhat a fun jumpsuit! Perfectly colourful for your first day back at school! I hope it goes well for you - schools have been reopen here for a while and all is going well but we don't have as many cases as you do in the US so the kids don't need to wear masks or distance which is nice, gives them a little bit of normality even as there are more rules and restrictions for private gatherings with there having being another 2 cases today in this state.
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Thanks for sharing how you guys are doing things in your part of the world. I actually live in Canada and not the US. Our numbers are also quite low in our province, with only two to four cases a day, but nonetheless it's giving people anxiety about return to school.
DeleteWell said! You had to make some tough decisions as an educator and I appreciate you and all of the teachers out there! I hope you have a successful year! On a separate note, I love your colorful jumpsuit! Such a cute first day back look!
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Thank you so much. I am sure we will all persevere through this time. I often wonder what kind of "histroy" lesson this will be one day for generations ahead. A world wide pandemic and it's impact on culture, society, economics, etc.
DeleteGreat first day of school outfit! We are going hybrid right now and should get a call from the school tonight or tomorrow as to the plan for after Labor Day. It has gone well and the kids are loving their days in school (not so much the home school days). It was interesting to hear from the administrator side of it, how you feel about it.
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Ditto to everything you said, and said so well. I have always worked in low socio-economic areas and those babies especially need to be in school. Most of the students in the last school where I worked would not have the technology, the connectivity, the adult supervision needed to be successful in an online learning environment. They wouldn't even have the nutrition they need without free breakfast and lunch. I am afraid most of them probably lost over a half year of instruction and progress last school year.
ReplyDeletePraying you and all the educators returning to school this year stay safe and can jump all of the hurdles this virus has cast in your way to just trying to do your jobs. Children are my jam, too. And back to school was always exciting to me. Hope this year will be your best yet. You certainly look adorable in that jumpsuit. Go get 'em!!
Ooo nice first day outfit and I hope it has been a wonderful few days so far. We started remote learning and it has been pretty hectic so we are chugging away one day at a time. I am relearning a few things too so that's neat!
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Aren't you cute!! And, you even have your own 'back to school' sign- I love it!!! This jumpsuit is just lovely with or without that jacket. I wish you the best!! My kids have been in their schools for 3 weeks now and so far so good, fingers crossed!
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Bo, first I have to tell you how adorable this jumpsuit is on you! I always got excited for the first day of school when I was in school and even more so when I get to send my kids back to school. The best part is the new school clothes! This is a scary and frustrating time for everyone sending kids back to school. But I am having confidence that the schools are making it as safe as possible. I just worry that we will get settled into our 2 days a week at school routine and just as quickly it will be switched to fully remote again. But I guess we have to just take it one day at a time. Wishing you lots of luck and much success this school year! Thanks for linking up with me.
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