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Back to Normal?

In case you did not notice, I had a few weeks off from the blog. I took my own advice and did a "staycation" of my own. I had family come from out of town to celebrate an achievement, and it was wonderful. Unfortuntely, all good things must come to an end, summer included. 


So, back to school it is. But it sure isn't back to school like every other year. There are new pieces at play in this old game, and every district is tackling the challenges differently. 


Many, but maybe not all, of my suggestions from last August (see Is it August Already?!? dated 8/9/2019) will work for school clothes and supplies, but we have something exciting to add to the mix this year–masks!


I don't want to wear them very bad, and I'll bet most kids don't either. Parents, be patient with your children. If you or a friend/family member sews, let your child pick out a fun pattern or two. Check Pinterest. There are also lots of people advertising masks for sale in Facebook groups, Etsy and other online spots. You might even want to splurge a little; I recently saw some masks that had clear plastic in the center so you could see the smile of the one wearing it. I really might be tempted to pay a little extra for those. 


This is going to be an odd start for most of us. Don't be too hard on yourselves or your students. 


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