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Day 26: Finally Spring Break

 It's Friday at 5:00 PM and the last thing I want to do is open my laptop but here I am.  

I mean, I have nothing to write about. School was the usual school. 

Last day before break, school. 

Kids are burnt out, school. 

Teachers are giddy, school. 

We had Family Friday! Virtual Family Friday is still a little bit nuts to me. Most of the parents in my class sit near their kiddos all day and know exactly what is happening. There are a few that aren't home and it was cool to see them zoom in from work. 

Could that be the silver lining of virtual learning? 

Parents that typically wouldn't make it to Family Friday can be there!

Then we had a writer visit. This very cooky guy that I thought was nuts and the students absolutely adored. He went through his presentation and I watched their faces and listened to their comments about Aliens and Monsters. 

Then there was Sean who was brilliant. 

God is powerful and will protect us from Aliens. 

I wish I remembered his exact words but that warmed heart. 


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  1. AnonymousMarch 26, 2021 at 8:44 PM

    >Virtual Family Friday is still a little bit nuts to me. <

    Oh my goodness, what a time to be a teacher! is this a weekly thing that happens or just today?

    And a cooky writer too?? Wow, you deserve a spring break! :)

    Thank you for sharing!

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    1. NYCBiancaMarch 27, 2021 at 4:21 AM

      It happens once a month and it's only for 30 minutes.

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