Reopening of Schools

With much apprehension, we are on the verge of schools reopening. This is not just in our local area but in the greater State and across America. Though the challenges of smaller class sizes and social distancing remain, our students will be arriving soon. Like when we used to play the game ‘hide and seek’, the ‘Mississippi Countdown’ has almost been completed and our students are about to yell out “Ready or not here I come.” When they arrive, they will bring with them the anticipation of every first day of school, ever. Along with those butterflies will be a concern brought about by the pandemic. Both emotions are real and must be addressed by all of us. We are not in a position to discount any of their feelings or their emotions. We however, are in a position to build trust by relieving their concerns with our actions. We can show our students that things are going to be fine. We need our actions to speak for us as words can sometimes be lost in the climate. I know it has become cliche’, but we are truly ‘all in this together’. Since that is the case, my challenge is for each of us to go ‘all in’. To borrow imagery from a game of cards, push the chips to the center of the table and go “All In”. Have a most excellent weekend....Go PUPS! (cue The Beatles - All You Need Is Love).

Until next time...