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First Monday in September

Thank goodness for the first Monday in September. Its normally a good stopping point to just take a breath and to focus on the beginning of school, the unofficial end of summer but also a time to be able to stop and refocus.

The start of the school year has been an interesting one. We have navigated health screenings, wearing masks, social distancing, social distancing greetings, Plexiglas, eating lunch outside/in the classroom, sanitizing sanitizing and more sanitizing, and beginning the school year. There has been so many learning curves and so much patience and grace. Without the compliance of the students, faculty and staff, we would not be able to navigate this new normal.

But with Labor Day right around the corner, we have the option to embrace the quiet and take the time to just take a breath and relax for a day, or two, or three. This is a time to refocus and allow your body to rest and recharge. Although you may be looking around saying “what! We haven’t been in school THAT long” but this is what our schedule allows. It allows us to take these small breaks, to relax and celebrate the hard work we have all been putting in.

Even if your not planning on going out of town there are so many things you can do to recharge over this holiday weekend. Take time to go outside and get some sunshine, go for a swim, take a walk, go on a hike, create a craft project, bake something delicious, draw, paint, play a game, go for a run, spend time away from the screen or do something that makes you happy.

 

Get your mind reset, take time to rest and enjoy the joys of a holiday weekend.😃

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