UNIVERSITY NEWS HOME EDITION
BEST of U!
Monday, April 13, 2020
Well, this is not what we expected....
To say we never expected this is an understatement! I never would have imagined this is how we would end the 2019-2020 school year and yet I hope we are finding some positives in all of this. Here are some things I have noticed through connecting with people and social media;
- We are eating supper at the dinner table.
- We are walking, biking, exercising together.
- We are finding ways to socialize while distancing.
- We are growing as individuals.
- We are pushing ourselves to do new things.
- We are finding ways to relax.
- We are looking to each other for support.
- We are calling/texting each other more.
- We are starting to see how this might be a blessing in disguise.
- We are showing our hearts for those around us.
- We are learning to rely less on our own understanding.
Never could we have prepared as an educational system or as people for COVID-19 and yet, we are doing it. What else have you done or are you about to do that you never thought you could do?
Think about that - you are doing something right now that if I would have asked you at the beginning of this school year to do - you would have laughed in my face. YOU ARE DOING IT!
You are maintaining and growing relationships with students that you can't see everyday.
You are maintaining and growing relationships with people you work with and can't see everyday.
You are helping students and families be okay during this time.
You are reminding people and modeling for those around you that self-care is critical.
You are representing all that we are at the U and doing it well.
You are ENOUGH, actually you are MORE than ENOUGH and I am so glad you are part of our team.
Employee Assistance Program
Please keep in mind our Employee Assistance Program is available to you year-round. It remains a confidential opportunity to get support for issues we encounter. The passcode you need to access content on their website (www.ndbh.com) is USD308.
You can also reach them with this phone number; 1-800-624-5544.
The program is available to any employee or family member living under the same roof. Feel free to let me know if you have any questions about this opportunity.
If you need additional information or want to talk about some specifics - call me or text me. I have talked openly about my "helper" and I would not be where I am right now had he not helped me grow. I am here for you.
Building Access Update
Summer Maintenance Request
If you house a classroom or office, please complete this google form ASAP. If you do not know your room number, leave it blank. Please complete the form to the best of your ability given that you are at home and not in your space. :)
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