Hello LISD Families,

Earlier this month, we told you that we are shining the light on the character habit of perseverance in January. COVID is presenting a unique (albeit unwanted) opportunity to practice and demonstrate perseverance. We have all been living through a pandemic that is embarking on it's third year of disrupting our lives in so many ways. We have persevered...and unfortunately, so has COVID.

The emotional rollercoaster of fear, hope, frustration, relief, exhaustion, etc. is real for both adults and children. We see, hear, and recognize this in ourselves and others. The pandemic has tapped our reserves of resilience and perseverance, and it can be so difficult to figure out how to fill that bucket back up again.

As we move forward, let's lean on kindness and empathy. It's so important that we recognize the humanity in each other and that we lift up the values of kindness and empathy. Like all school communities, ours is filled with a complex mix of folks who have different needs, opinions, strengths, and life experiences. That is what makes the LISD community so wonderful.

One purpose of our community letter each week is to inform you of important events and announcements on a very regular basis. The other purpose is to celebrate the learning and the achievements of our students. We hope this brings you the kind of joy that helps to fill your bucket.

All our best to you and your family,

Mary and Martha