. . . And Just Like That

. . . and just like that, Week #4 is done.

When virtual school began we were putting in wicked hours and the weeks seemed as if they would never end.  Now that we have some idea where we are going, the weeks are not lagging as much.  Next week we begin Week #5 which is our pinnacle.  After that, we begin our descent.  

Our school has had 94% participation in our virtual platform.  Engagement may not be as high, but we celebrate where we can.  

This week I taped up my little white board to keep me on track and so that my notes look more tidy.  I really like this new little agenda type board I've been using.  I may just keep it up once we get back to class.  I prepare it at the end of the day and it's the first thing I've been looking at when I begin in the morning.  

This week I forced myself to take breaks during the day.  Last week was not pretty and I am committed to not having a week like that one again.  As a department we have also decided to scale back a little on our lessons and requirements.  Students and families need time to breathe, and frankly, so do we.  We are not robots.  

We're praying for a teacher at our school and her son.  He was involved in a car accident this week, six years old.   If you remember her, say a little prayer so that he can recover soon and so that she can be strengthened during such a difficult time. 

It's time to clock out.  Time to begin our weekend.  

Time to turn off the computer.

Take time this weekend to enjoy little things and to be grateful.  

"In everything give thanks for this is His will concerning you."  1 Thes. 5:18

Hugs,

Damarise