Like a lot of people, Mondays are generally not my favorite day of the week. It is hard to get back into the swing of things after a weekend off. I work In a middle school and the students seemto forget the rules over the weekend. I often have to remind them of what they should be doing, tell them they are not suppose to forget routines and such.
This Monday is a somber one. On Friday, there was a school shooting in Newton, CT where twenty beautiful six and seven year olds lost their lives along with four teachers, the school psychologist, and the school principal.
This Monday when I arrived at work, instead of focusing on the usually "teacher things" that I have to do, I looked around for places to hide children in my classroom if something like this were to happen at our school. I have been sick to my stomach all morning wondering if we are safe here. I know the chances of something this tragic happening are minuscule, but as a teacher, I know it's better to be over prepared then under prepared.
I know these victims are in a better place. But even though they are, their families here on earth miss them immensely. I pray that the families have the strength to endure living without those who they so tragically lost. I also pray that all Children can be safe while they receive an education.
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