Personal Note

My son (with the green hair in this picture) is currently in the hospital.  He is scheduled to be discharged on Monday evening according to his doctors.  

I missed school suddenly on Thursday (1/2 the day) and Friday.  I was so grateful for the time to take care of my family.  Thursday when everything went down in school, I asked what I should do, they said, "Get your coat and leave."  I literally walked back to my classroom, got my things and left.  My co-teacher stepped up to wrap up loose ends.  

I felt very supported and very much a part of the community.  I know I joke a lot about "I'm not from here" a good bit, but last week, I felt I belonged.  

Not many school districts can boast that.  We left the East Coast to follow work opportunities.  We have found so much more.