Here we are - journeying into the new realm of virtual/distance learning together. Remember, we are not canceling school, just moving it home for a few weeks. I'm told I should do something like #stilllearning - but I fear I'm too out of date with such things to even know what that does . . .

You should begin receiving regular communications from your teachers right away.

The first Elementary drop off/pick up day is scheduled for this Friday between 7:30 and 11am. Parents can pick up work for next week and drop off any completed work from this week at that time.

Secondary parents - your students have likely been inundated with assignments via google classroom. Ask to look over their shoulder so you can see how this really cool platform works.

For both Elementary and Secondary parents, let me urge you to help us out in this transition by:

1. Giving our teachers a bit of time to figure out pacing. We've never done this before and it is quite possible we will overshoot or undershoot on what kids are actually able to accomplish.

2. Give us feedback on the pacing (gently please as each of our teachers are doing their very best to figure this now learning plan).

3. Regularly working with and checking in with your children each day to ensure they are keeping up on their work.

4. Letting Tracy, Tonya or myself know of any hiccups, or snags you are finding along our journey together.

If you are interested in seeing my Facebook live video watch here. I will be posting daily in an effort to stay connected with all of you and also to let you in on some of the ways I am processing all of this stuff. If you find it helpful, feel free to share with your friends. If you are not on Facebook - FEAR NOT - you don't have to sign up for an account to watch. (Julie and Amie this is for you . . . :)

So grateful to be a part of the TRA community with all of you!!!

Eric