Happy Almost Winter Break TEA - 

You are almost there – the light at the end of the tunnel for one portion of the year – Winter break is almost upon us. We have reached the point in the year when the days are shorter with sun, but they seem longer and more stretched out with teaching and with our job. And through it all, every one of you keeps showing up—teaching, guiding, laughing, comforting, and holding entire worlds together with patience and heart. You’re not just overworked—you’re carrying the weight of a system that keeps asking for miracles without offering enough in return. And yet, you still deliver them. That’s what makes you extraordinary.

Happy First Day of Fall - and for our Jewish members, an early Shanah Tovah - 

This school year has not started out as calm as it might appear on the surface. We have many of our educators who are struggling with stress at levels that I have not experienced dealing with since Covid. There is so much on our plates at a time when funding and outside issues are coming into our rooms daily. When district expectations are beyond what they have been in years past. 

Welcome Back TEA!  
It’s been two weeks and yet…it already feels like a few months. 

WE DID IT!! 

 In less than 24 hours you will be onto your Summer and hopefully working towards your time to enjoy yourself! 

Here’s the latest from TEA:  

January seemed to take about a year, while February and March took about a minute. Our Spring Break is almost here. All of this and it’s been far too long since sending you anything to keep you informed and up to date. Thanks for your patience and thank you for knowing that you can always reach out and connect independently as needs arise.