A Collection of Voices

A Collection

All in all, school at the end of the year last year, was just super chaotic; it was really frustrating, and hard in the beginning, because I am not a teacher and trying to work and do everything life has to offer, it really threw a rock in all of that. I have mixed feelings when it comes to what they’re proposing this coming school year and trying to do it remotely. It’s still going to provide a lot of challenges for mothers across the board; we don’t know how long it’s going to be or what it’s going to look like. I ran into problems with the school work that was sent out previously because, yes, it was online, but it wasn’t really detailed all the time.

I have 3 different school levels, so you know, it’s different. It’s not like everyone was sitting down doing the exact same work at the same time. It was across the board, all over the place. Some teachers gave more information, some gave less. It was really bad for my middle schooler because we didn’t get half the work she was needing. We literally were only getting one teacher’s assignments coming through at one point, so that was really frustrating. I hope that they took these last couple of months to get the online learning down. When I say down, I mean that we’re able to access it easier or understand for parents who don’t know everything. And definitely having more communication with teachers; I feel like we didn’t have enough of that either. It made it really difficult. I will say that I’m really looking forward to seeing what this fall is going to look like, how long we’re going into doing it online, what resources they’re going to give, as I had to go into the school as well to get homework packets, because online accessing wasn’t working very well. So I’m just hoping that they have a really good plan going forward. Amber Ashley Amor Mom “Everyone will be doing the best they can. Parents will be doing the best they can. Teachers will be doing the best they can. Students will be doing the best they can. Mrs. H.

“One way or another, I will be so glad to see your face!”

Mrs. R. Special Education Assistant

Students will learn in a new way provided they have support of their parents and their teachers working together. We must realize this is not school as usual; but that doesn learning. Parents and students must know the commitment teachers have for their students. Reach out when you have questions and problems. ~Jim (Dad)

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Everyone will be doing the best they can. Parents will be doing the best they can. Teachers will be doing the best they can. Students will be doing the best they can.”

“Read great books! Share what you loved about the! Keep a reading journal!”

Faith Homeschooling Mom

Students will learn in a new way provided they have support of their parents and their teachers working together. We must realize this is not school as usual; but that doesn’t keep us from

Parents and students must know the commitment teachers have for their students. Reach out when you have questions and As a mom, I worry that my kiddo will feel sad because he lacks social interaction. He love PE, music, playing basketball at recess, and getting to know his crew better. He is a tight-knit-friend person, but then also likes almost anyone who isn’t obnoxious. He also is missing out on baseball. Z worked really hard to get ready for spring try-outs, made it on a pretty good team without stepping foot on the field previously. On the education front, I don’t worry too much about my own child. I’m tough and have high expectations of him. He especially grew in writing in the Spring with some 1:1 help. He isn’t a super motivated learner, but he understands that education opens up doors for his both now and in the future. For my students… I miss them BIG time! I work with a grant that follows the Class of 2023 and started with them as 7th graders. I worry about a whole lot of them academically, socially, emotionally, and I feel their youth is being stripped away from them. I am also hopeful. Some of them have used this time to learn new things, get fit, read more books, learn to cook and bake, and learn to be alone. I worry about not being able to support each kid in the way that they need. Not all students do well online. Some students avoid school with teachers and support staff to help them. What happens when they do not have quick access. One really cool partner of GEARUP is Student Success Agency. They have filled in and will continue to fill in some of those gaps. I am so thankful for them! https://studentaccess.co/ Brandi Elder

Mom & Public School Teacher

School supplies every Teacher-MOM needs!

By Kathy Tarbell

Now that were adding teacher to your work title (some of you already had it) you should make sure you get you back to school TEACHER only supplies. Here are a few must haves! 1.Colorful pens. The beautiful fine point lovely ones that you always wanted as a little girl. SPLURGE and get them! 2.Personal laminator with pouches-practical and fun! 3.Advil or Tylenol-self explanatory 4.Hair tie, bobby pins, scrunchie-whatever it takes for those no styling time days 5.Airborne/vitamin C-your going to be with germy kids even at home 6.Chocolate (STASH)Who doesn’t need an afternoon pick-me-up on occasion? 7.Airwick/diffuser/smell good air stuff-germy and smelly kids 8.Small Toolkit-very handy: screwdriver with different heads, needle nose pliers, tape measure. You get the idea. 9.Amazon prime-allows you to stream videos and/or music for your student(s) and get all the last minute things that you know you will need… okay, all the things you want! 10.Special water bottle and coffee cup ‘cause you are the BOMB! And, hydration is always key. 11.Stickers cause you’re going to want to chart your being awesome days for the special prize you give yourself! 12.Special prizes-make sure you give yourself breaks, days off, grace and things that promote your self love!