First day back
@GardenGerty (169449)
United States
January 6, 2020 8:11pm CST
Some kids are out sick, some have appointments, and some just are not ready I guess.
The entire school has had a little bit of their schedules switched. It has to do with splitting groups to more manageable sizes for music. It is a good move, but it does change how things will go.
I am headed to bed now, and it is really early.
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@andriaperry (118793)
• Anniston, Alabama
7 Jan 20
I can relate, today was myoff day, I went back to bed and slept for 2 hours under the electric blanket.
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@GardenGerty (169449)
• United States
9 Jan 20
Most students would tell you they are never ready, but the benefit from the routine.
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@much2say (57760)
• Los Angeles, California
7 Jan 20
In our area, the school district goes back next week . . . I don't know about all the charter schools though as they run their own calendars. It is rather difficult going back to routine after winter break - but eventually kids find their school groove again.
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@GardenGerty (169449)
• United States
9 Jan 20
I think the kids miss the routine and structure, even when it seems they do not like it. It lets them know "what's next."
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@ptrikha_2 (49753)
• India
7 Jan 20
@much2say
Yes it can be tough to get back into the routine. Yet, at times, kids love to go after long breaks.
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@ptrikha_2 (49753)
• India
8 Jan 20
@much2say
Yes they do miss their friends. Also at times, us parents preach them more than the teachers.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
7 Jan 20
oh i'm certain such's been a most stressful day. i've learnt that many folks don't keep those young'uns to a schedule whilst home'n holidays. which's sad coz their lil bodies sure need proper rest. hope thingies get better's the week 'nfolds.
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@GardenGerty (169449)
• United States
9 Jan 20
Some kids do not even keep a routine when in school. School is predictable and I think they benefit from knowing "what's next".
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
9 Jan 20
@GardenGerty sigh. parentin', so many 're not geared fer such 'n the young'uns suffer the price. 'n folks like yerself, too.
@Alexandoy (65302)
• Cainta, Philippines
7 Jan 20
Maybe the kids still have the hangover of the holidays.
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@GardenGerty (169449)
• United States
9 Jan 20
I do not sleep as well as I would like. Often wake up too early. I sleep enough, though.
@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
9 Jan 20
@GardenGerty
I am sorry you did not sleep as well but slept enough.
@ptrikha_2 (49753)
• India
7 Jan 20
So is the cold weather or the rains making kids sick, or something else?
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@GardenGerty (169449)
• United States
9 Jan 20
I think when we are inside buildings so much, if one student is sick, many are exposed. Add to that most people travel during holidays, then they bring back new germs to share with everyone else. Sickness seems to pick up when we have been out of school a few days.
@TiarasOceanView (70020)
• United States
7 Jan 20
Good night hope you can rest Heather
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@GardenGerty (169449)
• United States
9 Jan 20
Oh I always rest well at least for a little bit. At least six hours most nights. Sometimes more or less.
@RasmaSandra (97991)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
7 Jan 20
It usually takes some time to return to a routine when a new year begins.
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@GardenGerty (169449)
• United States
9 Jan 20
Yes, it does. Meanwhile the kids are growing and changing and routines are different so it is all new.
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@GardenGerty (169449)
• United States
9 Jan 20
It is good to be back, but I think in some ways I need a permanent break.
@GardenGerty (169449)
• United States
9 Jan 20
Well, it is Thursday and we are still alive. That is a good thing.
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@JudyEv (382019)
• Rockingham, Australia
9 Jan 20
@GardenGerty Every day above ground is a good one. lol
@Courtlynn (67089)
• United States
13 Jan 20
Our schools here in our town started back on the 2nd. But the schools in other towns started on the 6th. Weird how that goes. But yeah even kids in our towns schools dodnt go back til the following week as parents thought it was stupid to go back for two days then have the weekend off.
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@GardenGerty (169449)
• United States
14 Jan 20
When I worked in another town we often tried to make sure kids came back for just a day or two first, sort of to ease them into the routine again. I also find the different rules for bad weather from district to district can be confusing.
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@GardenGerty (169449)
• United States
9 Jan 20
It is always good while I am asleep.
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