Due to the school closure in response to the pandemic, all schools everywhere have had to quickly adjust and adapt to Distance Learning - and North Merrick has risen to meet the occasion. Teachers began using communication features on their web pages while they trained on using Google Classroom virtually, led primarily in-district by Christine Talbot, Technology Coordinator. Teachers shared resources and best practices and collaborated closely with one another. They then started presenting lessons through Flip Grid videos. At the same time, the principals created videos of their daily morning announcements posted on the school websites and incorporating family activities, like puzzles, games and meditations. While families became accustomed to this routine, teachers received more training, especially on Google Meet, a virtual live classroom experience. With Google Meet, classes are now able to expand their interaction via computer. Additionally, teachers are utilizing many of the technology applications introduced earlier in the school year, such as Padlet, Google Forms, Jamboard, Kahoot and Vook, to enhance their virtual instructional toolbox. Teaching and learning continue to flourish in North Merrick in partnership with parents. As Deputy Superintendent for Instruction Beth Friedman said, in borrowing from a familiar saying, "It takes a village to educate our children."