DISTANCE LEARNING On a normal Friday in March of 2020, students were gearing up for the weekend. Pi day was celebrated in Mrs. Smothers’ room, tests were taken, weekend plans were made. But, plans change. Later that day, our students and faculty left campus and transitioned into a Distance Learning model in an attempt to “flatten the curve” and slow the rise in COVID-19 cases. One week turned into two, which turned into a month, which turned into the remainder of the school year. This unexpected turn of events was not always easy. We enjoy teaching, learning, and engaging with our Tattnall family in-person, and we missed seeing each other face-to-face; but like everything our students and faculty take on, it was done with excellence. We had a spirit week during which students and faculty built toilet paper towers and dressed up as their favorite characters. We virtually held Spotlight on the Arts. We taught and learned history and math and science and language arts. Teachers drove by students’ houses to go over flashcards. Our faculty taught in innovative ways, and students quickly caught on. Though this time wasn’t something we asked for, it’s something we’re thankful for. We pulled together as a family and supported each other in any way we could. The closeness of our Tattnall family is unmatched, and we went into the summer and 2020-2021 school year stronger and closer than ever before.
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