My first day in the classroom was great. I met my wonderful 3rd-grade class, which was a really exciting experience. My MT had previously told the students about my class visits. She gave me a warm welcome and encouraged the children to ask me questions so they could get to know me better. The school went into a shelter-in-place mode in the middle of the day. It was fascinating to see the employees secure the doors, windows, and blinds. It was something I hadn't done before, looking for their safety bag and reading the protocol brochure they had. My MT approached me after they had settled and briefed me of the issue. The shelter remained in place throughout the day.
In another incident, a student in our classroom tested positive for COVID, and the principal came to tell my MT and take the appropriate steps to remove all of the close contact students who had been with that student the day before. Those students were sent home to comply with the quarantine requirements, and all of their belongings were provided for them to be able to live-streamed the next day. It was interesting to observe how the new COVID procedures were implemented and how the new guidelines impacted classroom settings. But, overall, the kids warmed up to me and were really lovely when it was time to say their goodbyes for the day. The entire staff was really kind and accommodating.
My objectives for the following week are to learn all of the students' names and to become accustomed to referring to them as scholars. Because it is the standard procedure for contacting alumni at the school. Overall, it was a fantastic day full of new experiences and learning.
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