Kelley the Counselor
Weekly Check In
Week 1
How are you all doing? I know that it's been a really strange couple of weeks even while we've been on vacation. There is a lot of uncertainty right now, but know that your teachers are all thinking of you! This is one of those times that it's really important to follow the directions of Mr. Sigrist, Mrs. Ashley, Mrs. Schlossinger, and your classroom teachers, who are working hard to make the best decisions they can. Stay at home, wash your hands (practice good hygiene), and try to look up from your screens. ;)
While the distance learning model may be new for many of us, please take the time to keep an open mind to this approach. We want this to be a positive experience for everyone, and even though there may be some bumps, please be patient as we figure this out!
If you are feeling anxious, scared, upset, worried, angry, frustrated, disappointed, or ANYTHING ELSE--please send me an email. If you feel like you need to talk, we can video chat via Microsoft Teams or Zoom for a group chat (yay for Reiss Room/Lunch Bunch time!). Remember- we're all here for you--even if we can't see you face-to-face everyday at school.
In the meantime, send me a note about what you're doing and how you're keeping busy. If you can manage it--tell me three things that this situation has made you grateful for. I'll start with mine:
1. I'm grateful to have my mom here visiting and helping out with my kiddos!
2. I'm grateful for all the people who are working hard trying to figure out how to help solve this.
3. I'm grateful that my kids are starting to figure out how to use the potty!
Hang in there kids--we're going to get through this!!
Next Up: Get Moving (= Lifting the Spirits)
Contact Me
Email: kreiss@renbrook.org
Website: https://teams.microsoft.com/_#/conversations/?ctx=chat
Location: Renbrook School, Albany Avenue, West Hartford, CT, USA