Hello, Readers.
Eloise and school friends are ending a very tiring week of preparation
for the 2020-21 school year.
I have a feeling the mental exhaustion we have in anticipation
of next's week's start
will be nothing
compared to when the students begin instruction
on Monday.
As the sun sets on
the unofficial end to summer
my team of Huskies,
as well as teachers all over this nation
are ready for whatever each district has outlined.
We can't wait to show you how resilient kids are!
This week brought forth our final barn porch gatherings
before the return to college.
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We spent a few evenings at the northern shore.
August brings with it gentle winds
that give the water an interesting chop.
The big reveal to our new cabin was last weekend.
We had Eloise's family down to see it.
Mr. Eloise's family owns the cabin next door,
so they have been watching the progress since June,
but for my family,
it was a big surprise.
They loved it!
Even Erik found a sandy spot of solitude and
was able to spend a really nice afternoon in nature.
August.
The Sunday of summer.
The blackberries ripen,
the evening skies turn to pink,
and Sam, once again,
needs a haircut.
Even Hazel is feeling the change.
We are away from the house more often
preparing for the school year,
so she coped by chewing up her new birthday ball.
Ten years ago would you have dreamed a classroom would look like this?
It's nice to be able to have pets in the classroom
and wear your crown and bunny slippers to work!
Mr. Eloise's room needs some work.
Everyone thinks he looks like Coach Franklin of the Nittany Lions.
I think he looks like a UPS driver
with legs a tad too small for his body.
Where would this world be without teachers?
This was the best news of the week
about my favorite,
late,
great teacher,
Dr. Gertrude Barber,
founder of the Institute that helped Natalie and Erik
grow and develop
beyond what many originally thought possible.
Weekend Homework:
Read through the article highlights and reflect on her work.
.....first Doctorate of Education in the City.
Hats tip to you, Gertrude.
....she set in motion a sea of change in society's attitudes.
Oh, Dr. Barber,
how we need that now!
Doesn't every child believe that they are their teacher's favorite student?
Yes, YOU CAN.
Everyone has opportunity to learn and grow,
because EVERYONE is one of God's children.
Learn from this teacher.
Realize the world consists of a broad spectrum of people.
Be the model.
Help make the change.
No matter what it is that you do.
Be a teacher.
Live on.
The title for this week's blog was inspired by the following video
that Clark School Principal Donna Rose shared at today's faculty meeting.
Stop to consider a moment
what the world would be like without teachers.
Thank you, Donna!
Let's be a community of learners to be proud of.
Rest up Huskies!
We have a big week coming up!
Goodnight,
Eloise
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