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The kids have been off from school since Monday March 16th.  The Governor of Michigan signed an Executive Order on April 2nd that school would be suspended for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year.   It is a lot to process for me as as parent.  I can't imagine what that means if you are a teacher or administrator.   And it is a lot for the children to comprehend - they walked out of school on March 13th not knowing that they wouldn't be returning until the next school year.   When they go back Parker will be in H.S.   He didn't get to go on the Mackinaw Trip or Cedar Point Trip.    Reese was having a great time in 6th grade .   She made lots of new friends - which I am thankful for.    But, our losses are minimal compared to the Seniors that have the best part of H.S. lost.   The last few months are filled with the best times.    I know they will pull off some amazing things in the summer or whenever they get a chance!  I join them in grieving for what they lost.   They will all be made stronger by this - though they won't realize it until years, decades from now.   Many may choose to join the healthcare fields, after they have witnessed the toll this pandemic has burdened that field with.   I have no doubt this time will have an impact on their futures in some big ways.

We have received a few instructions from our district on what the next months mean for my students.  Until now they haven't been too interested in school work.   A little structure will not hurt them, it may hurt me more. 


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