Quarter end #SOLC21

 

Thank you, Two Writing Teachers,
for hosting this month-long writing challenge!

Tomorrow is the last day of what felt like the longest quarter of this school year.

Yes, it was extended because our district provided us an opportunity to receive the vaccine (#grateful), but it feels like we've been in quarter three forever five-ever.

In January, we welcomed some students back to the building.  This brought a welcomed feeling of normalcy.  We weren't just talking to screens, and there was the chatter of socially distant discussions in the classrooms.

February brought us some short weeks (holidays, PD and vaccine #1) so that month seemed to go quickly.  Midterm grades were reported and students were made aware if they needed to dig into assignments.

Now we are 3/4ths through March.  Some students are excited to return to school next week for the first time since March 2020.  Others will begin to come daily (some wish they could come less frequently - learning in pajamas is comfy!).  These past two weeks have been the BIG PUSH to encourage, cajole and pressure students to finish their work!  and turn it in! so they can finish the quarter with a decent grade.

I'm looking forward to beginning the final quarter of the year.  This school year has been like no other.  We've learned SO much and adapted at every turn.  I'm hoping to try some new mini lessons and get more books (safely) into the hands of students.  Welcome, quarter four!