This week was one of so many emotions, and so much to do. We started with the tragic deaths on Monday, and our whole school community, even those of us who did not know the children, struggled to comprehend this terrible event. Somehow, by Tuesday evening, we managed to have Open House, and the children performed wonderfully. Rain on Tuesday and Wednesday made things tougher for children and teachers. Thursday seemed relatively normal, and today was, well, different.
We had a minimum day today, and the relatively short instructional time was cut in half by our earthquake drill. I was surprised by how well the children took the tedium of the drill. Learning to be bored, and making the best of wasted time, is a real art. We sometimes forget, as Einstein said, that "creativity is the residue of wasted time."
Homework: I have a backload of stuff to grade and I think it's only fair to give them a break while I catch up! However, reading, practicing times tables, and working a little on cursive are all worthwhile projects to do with your children to keep some forward momentum in these areas.
1 comment:
To lose a member of the school community is tragic and when it is a child it seems to be worse.
I lost a colleague back in November to a car accident. The whole school was a mess for the weeks to come.
I wish you the best in dealing with the emotions that may appear later on down the road. My sincerest sympathies for your school and the children's families.
Ms. Nieto
5th Grade
Ft. Irwin Middle School
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