I didn’t realize there was only one other year-round school in Iowa- in Urbandale. They have since turned to online only. They were set to start on the 23rd! So now that leaves us. I feel like if we do open-all eyes will be on Irving and Indianola as a community. I, in no way want to be nervous going back-but I am. Not because of the virus but because- what if we will all be judged. I give full support to our community and school system. I know that no choice is easy for anyone on any level during all of this pandemic. What I want to see happen if we do 100% open and people see it-I want them to praise our building. Praise all of us for being prepared, taking those extra steps to make sure things are clean, to make sure kids feel safe and aren’t made fun of for wearing or not wearing as mask. I want people to see that Irving is a family. Those kids are our kids. I want to see excitement of being back and hear/see the excitement of learning again!
Knowing that this year will be SO unlike anything any of us have ever gone through, I want everyone to see that we’re in it together because we’re so tight knit and willing to work together. I want to be as of much help as possible when I can as well. I’m willing to step up and help anywhere and everywhere.
So anxiety and nerves aside, pending that nothing changes, I am so ready to get back to work and see my kiddos I work with and see my co-workers. I’m ready to see my kids thrive and learn more and come home full of stories about their day!
I’m including this quote tonight because work is home. For nearly five months we’ve been out of our norm. I’m ready to get normal back. We all are. I know normal will never be what it used to be-but we can all start a new normal and I’m ok with that.
Until next time! šš
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