Wash your hands, sneeze into your elbow, use hand sanitizer - the mantra is now a regular part of our morning announcements. The students are very aware of what's going on; they're seeing more and more parents working from home and hearing discussions about school closings. They don't watch the news, but they sure keep up with this topic.
I'm hounded during lunch duty, "Ms. E. Smith, are we closing?" they ask, with hope shining in their eyes.
"We are not...we are here to teach and you are here to learn - and we will stay focused on that while we are!" I respond.
This afternoon I realized that in addition to our global health concern, this week has a full moon, an early release day, spring weather, and Friday is the 13th. Perhaps this nervous energy is the combination of all of these things. Will we make it through the week? I remain hopeful.
It feels like these past two days have been a week long already! I will try to be as hopeful as you,
ReplyDeleteAs if "a full moon, an early release day, spring weather, and Friday is the 13th" don't pose enough challenges in any school. Throw in a global health concern, and that's one hell of a week.
ReplyDeleteThe snow storm analogy is so apt. Everyone is waiting and watching the news for predictions, not quite sure what to expect.
ReplyDeleteI can just picture you in the cafeteria with your firm, but kind, response. Lead on, Ms. E. Smith!
ReplyDeleteA trifecta + 1! No wonder it feels like such a crazy week.
ReplyDeleteTGIF tomorrow!!!