This week the teachers came back to school - and it has been so exciting, truly, to hear other footsteps in the hallways and the murmurs of voices in classrooms. We have been under construction for the last two years, and throughout this pandemic, I've messaged to our staff that "the silver lining is...our building is almost finished!" I've even gone so far as to say, "when you return, it should be done!"
And as teachers entered and explored the building, including the new spaces, it has been gratifying to hear their excitement over the finished classrooms, the freshly painted walls, and the beautiful, unique spaces for us to share. I groaned, however, at about 8:00 AM on Tuesday when, as teachers were opening their virtual doors to students, the jackhammers began outside our windows.
They have promised to be done when the kids come back on Tuesday, next. But, I'm beginning to feel a little like Murphy Brown with her constant painter, Eldin; will we ever be finished? I do appreciate our team's patience. We will see.
Finding the silver linings in all the last year has given us helps. Here's hoping all construction personnel move out soon!
ReplyDeleteGreat Murphy Brown reference! Eldin turned out to be a bit of a silver lining himself.
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