We are now entering our FIFTH week at home. My family chose to stay at home during our spring-break, which means we are beginning our SIXTH week at home. I know many of you chose to do the same, so I'm guessing we are all experiencing the same feelings. We've only left the house for essentials, and a Home-Depot run here and there for gardening/home improvement essentials. We are trying to be as vigilant as possible to ensure we are doing our part to keep everyone healthy. My son tells me on a daily basis how sad he is and how he just can't wait for Silver Dollar City to open. He's made detailed lists of all the places he plans to go as soon as the sickness is over. He cried and cried when I told him he couldn't go into the gas station to get a snack. He said, "BUT MOMMY I PROMISE TO WEAR MY MASK THE WHOLE TIME!" ... We try not to talk about Covid-19 or play the news in front of him, but he still gets the idea. His questions and feelings have made me think a lot about the children in our classroom. Counselor Cody has created amazing lessons to connect with students and families and offer encouragement and support for maintaining a healthy mindset. Please check those out HERE. Our first grade team is working together to create wonderful resources for families. Those will be linked on our webpage, but you can check out Miss Wilson's Rock Study HERE. I think the kids will have a blast with it! I've been in constant communication with each family, and it's interesting how each family needs something different. I want to be supportive as possible, while ensuring I am not adding to the stress. I will no longer be hosting small-group meetings. It was a great idea, but the timing doesn't work out for many families. Instead, I will be offering an optional "Book Club" immediately following our daily classroom meetings. I thought this would make transitions easier. Parents will only need to help their child connect to one Google Meet a day. I'll be sending more information out later this week for parents who are interested. I have posted an updated schedule. I intend to continue to make weekly contact via video-chat for those who are unable to join our classroom meetings. You can view that schedule HERE I will continue to post an optional Flexible Instruction Calendar weekly for those who have requested it. Please know that each activity is an OPTION. It is not a requirement. Please pick and choose from the activities provided. Dr. Collins sent out an email to parents last week suggesting only spending an hour on home-schooling each day. I understand that each family is different and I want to support you in whatever way I can. I will continue to link those activities in Google Classroom for those who choose to use Google Classroom. You can find this week's calendar HERE. Staying connected has been my biggest concern, but as we move into week five at home I want to add supporting mental health to the forefront. In an effort to be completely transparent- there are days I'm struggling. These are weird times, but one thing is certain, we can all rally together and support one another. If your child is feeling down- let me know, I'd love to send a message, card, schedule a video-chat whatever I can to help. If you need support, please reach out to myself or Counselor Cody. We can connect you to available resources. I wish you all well, Tori
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