And then the shelter-in-place news came, smack dab in the middle of the very (virtual) meeting yesterday in which we were discussing these details. It was decided that the signup would not go out until the exact requirements of the shelter-in-place were known.
I woke up, did my usual routine of making coffee and emptying the dishwasher, reading while the coffee brewed, and checking my home email. "I'll just pop on over to my work email to see if the signup schedule has been posted," I thought to myself.
The official word had been posted: shelter-in-place would start Wednesday at 12am. Our principal sent an email past my bedtime amending the schedule to pick up supplies--and it started at 630a, today.
I wanted to be one of the first groups in, so I could unlock the library door and display a signout sheet for materials in case teachers needed books. I signed up for the 815a slot. By 845a, this is what was being loaded into my car.
No early morning Slicing, no exercise, no second cup of coffee. But I do have peace of mind, knowing that I'll be earning my pay over the next two weeks as I process books and support my teachers.
I was wondering where you - were! Oh my, that shelter-in-place order starts right as our president begins talking about letting people go back to work for the sake of preserving our economy ... this is like a pushmi-pullyu each day. We don't know which direction we're going ... nevertheless: glad you got your books and have some productive "work work" to do. We were allowed in our school building today long enough to get personal things, but only in and out, quickly. I got all my hand wipes and sanitizer.
ReplyDeleteMy day was so topsy-turvsy, too--first the unexpected supply run, then a 1.5 hour online library meeting, then sitting in the parking lot of the middle school down the street to log into the district network and wait for over another 1.5 hours to get a tech issue resolved. I was worn out by the end, and making not so great dietary choices. Tomorrow will be a better day!
DeletePS - and, my set of hardback Harry Potter books. #priorities
ReplyDeleteBut of course! Those are SUPER important! I got my hand sanitizers, and the rest of the read-alouds I had planned for the year. Now have to research the publishers to see if I CAN read them aloud...sigh.
DeleteThis is definitely a marathon. I'm glad you were able to get some supplies. I'm still thinking about the extra wipes I have at school, as well as my favorite rain boots. All the best to you in these coming weeks.
ReplyDeleteI hope you are able to get your rain boots, Ms Chiu--those may come in handy! Stay well!
DeleteI had a day much like yours. We were able to come in today, one final time, to get what we thought we'd need. I took manuals, workbooks, markers, a few whiteboards, paper and books, lots of books. I hope I have what I need to begin this new journey.
ReplyDeleteI know, this is very discombobulating (one of my favorite words, not one of my favorite feelings). It sounds like you are set, though!
DeleteAh, well at least you were able to retrieve something. Your writing definitely conveys your shock and surprise as all of this unfolded. So kind of you to think of loaning books out!
ReplyDeleteI thought I had at least one more day, so yes, shocked is the right word, Lanny! Hoping tomorrow morning is a bit more sedate, so I can start my day on a calmer, more reflective and therefore more prepared note.
DeleteI am glad that you are loaning books out! Go you!
ReplyDeleteI never want my teachers to go without, Renee! Hoping they took advantage of the opportunity. Won't know til I see the signout sheet again, and who knows when that will be!
DeleteI am intrigues that you wrote about before the rush into the building and after the rush, leaving us to infer the actual "rush" of stocking those carts. I can only imagine what that must have felt like, knowing you were there for your own things and for the support of your building. Well done!
ReplyDeleteIt was interesting in between, Morgan. I was expecting a dark, empty library. But the lights were on, the door unlocked, and one of our friendly (masked) custodians was wiping down the surfaces. We chatted a bit as I quickly scooped up the items on my list, cleaned up a bit (without much effect--my office is a mess,no lie), and then had to figure out how to wrangle two full, heavy carts outside. An odd morning, indeed!
DeleteWhat strange and trying times we are living in. I'm glad you could get into your building. We have been locked out since the 13th. I keep thinking of things I wish I could go back and take care of (like my frig...ewww).
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