Dear Families,
On Monday, October 5th send MATH BOOKS and SNEAKERS!
As we transition from remote learning to in person learning, I want to say thank you for inviting me into various rooms in your homes! It has been very interesting for me to see how your kids are at home. I don't normally get this perspective. I have seen them with their pets, under their bed covers, and get various levels of support from others at home. As we come to school, in person, we will be adjusting to new policies. I feel like the kids will adjust smoothly to these new policies as I will make them feel like part of getting routines down in their new classroom. I do worry that some kids may take extra time to adjust to being away from the comforts your homes provide. Chances are if over the next few days your child says that school is "bad" it is because they are missing something from home. If this happens give them a hug and let me know. I really feel like my job is to make magic happen. I will figure out something to make them feel better.
It has truly been amazing to see how caring siblings have been towards their first grader. It has been enlightening (as a soon to be first time dad) how many grandparents have come to the rescue to help out! It has been challenging for me to watch as parents struggled with balancing their work and their kids. It has also been rewarding to see parents figure out balancing work and their kids. If some parent or grandparent wants to babysit or provide daycare for Baby Stevenson (I am only partially kidding) let me know!
Here is a link to a video where I (truly) ramble about what the first grade classroom currently looks like. As always, any questions please send me an email!
