A few years ago we started the new school year focusing on Our Why. We challenged one another during our day of recollection to reflect on this question: “Why do I do what I do?” Two years later, it seems as though we are continuously returning to Our Why. Stopping by one of our fine arts teacher’s freshmen Studio Art I class, I glanced at the whiteboard, only to find the teacher’s why: to encourage and inspire young people to create and recognize God’s beauty in nature and humanity.” What a clear phrase, that centers her, our students, and me. At our faculty meeting four days ago, our principal revisited this notion of Our Why and it later surfaced in an email he recently sent to parents. . . but this time relative to learning changes as a direct result of the corona virus. When we move to remote learning, why? He writes: These challenging times provide opportunities to live out our mission as men and women for and with others. By making sacrifices like moving to remote learning, postponing events, and suspending athletics and activities, we are doing our part as a school community to:
As we move from being a loving and supportive community we have built in school to being a dynamic and supportive remote learning community, I am grateful that we are prepared.
Here are some qualities of our remote learning plan for students:
We have worked tirelessly to create a vibrant learning community during the school year; however, during remote learning, this community feeling will not be present. In its place, we can create a supportive and collaborative remote learning community. We will work with students as we enter into this remote learning model and we will be flexible. We can do this. Last Friday, as our faculty and staff met in our Innovation Center for one final check-in before spring break, most seemed to have a sense that our students would be moving to remote learning. After a final blessing by our Jesuit chaplain, we were each left to our own final preparations or to enjoy one final meal together. . . most a bit sad at this prospect but clearly understanding Our Why and perhaps challenged a bit more toward a new way of proceeding.
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May 2022
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