Here We Go...
It is hard to believe that sitting here writing this that the purpose would need to be more about sharing requirements and procedures for the year than providing words of encouragement and optimism. As we ended last school year, with a fully open graduation ceremony, and navigated the summer with lessening restrictions, it became enjoyable to think that we would welcome everyone back to our schools with less compliance-oriented conversation and more "normal" conversations and choices related to school. Regardless, here we sit at the last minute with a new Governor and new requirements being sent onto schools as we embark on the journey of the 2021-2022 school year. While no rule is ever going to please everyone, we are living in a time where people are feeling betrayed, unsupported, exhausted, and stressed to the max. The keyword in that sentence is feeling . No matter how much information a person has, it is difficult to change a feeling, and everyone is entitled to their f