Hello Rock Ridge:
I hope this note finds you all safe and
healthy. Writing a newsletter is usually a
lot easier than where I find myself today.
To say that this is an unprecedented
moment seems an understatement and
thus, makes it difficult to come up with
what to say. Times are tough. Those that
have jobs that are deemed essential are
working under stressful conditions while
others may be struggling to sustain
themselves financially. We hope to find
ourselves in good health with the
knowledge that there are those who are
fighting for their lives against this virus.
With all of these difficult thoughts I
figured I’d focus on some silver linings.
1. Although I have been working more
than I ever have as an administrator, I
am also getting to spend a lot of time
with my family, involved more with
my children’s learning and cleaning
closets that have not been touched
since we moved into our house.
2. The honey-do list is finally
complete. Oops. My wife just
corrected me, “not quite yet”
3. People are getting outside more than
ever.
4. Parents have the opportunity to read
a complete book to their children.
5. We are all becoming experts in virtual
conferencing.
6. Everyone’s pets are stoked to have the
family at their disposal 24/7.
7. We are learning to appreciate what
kind of job being a teacher really is. ;-)
8. Spouses are able to see and enjoy each
other more than just a couple hours a
day.
9. A new social connection has been
created: the elbow bump.
10. Washing hands thoroughly might stick
around longer resulting in overall
healthier habits.
There are so many “silver linings” that are
unique to each of us and I welcome for
you to share them with me via email or
other social media. This is a time to be
grateful for what we have and with whom
we have to celebrate this life. We are
grateful for the Rock Ridge families and
kids who we are used to seeing most
every day, giving us inspiration and
smiles. Thank you.
Mr. Mosby, Principal
April 2020 Newsletter