Are you struggling with getting back in the swing of things? Have you been carried down the path of competing priorities?
Teachers and heads of schools are working on preparing classrooms, scheduling events, sending out school communications, and on and on and on…
But wait…Oh no! This can’t be happening:
Your husband was transferred to another state?…You’re moving when?
You have a family emergency and won’t be able to teach your class until when?
A treasured family with three children has decided to withdraw?
Life happens, no matter how diligently we plan and prepare, we are all faced with last minute or even ongoing life situations. These must be addressed while all other aspects of a new school year are being taken care of.
Whether your school year has already started, you’re in prep week, or you have a few weeks left to get ready, we all know this is crunch-time!
How do we prepare ourselves to be ready to receive children and families? How do we stay positive and focused during crunch times?
Who supports us as teachers and heads of school when life is challenging?
How can we create a support system for problem-solving, creative solutions and staying on track?
Instead of a formal presentation this week, we will explore options in a lively discussion with real life issues. Come prepared to share, question and learn about creating meaningful pathways for support and sanity!
