I came across this image on twitter (thanks @jaydostal) and I feel it absolutely represents where our D101 families should be placing priorities right now. For those of you unfamiliar with Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, here is a little overview of the psychological theory. In short, it's a theory that states people have needs that need to be satisfied before we move up on the pyramid and can begin filling other needs. As teachers, this is why we know we prioritize community and belonging before learning can take place. It's the reason why students struggle when they don't have enough to eat or are not sleeping enough. It's why we prioritize socio-emotional wellness and continually work to create a culture that meets our students needs in this area.
In this current context of shelter in place, our D101 teachers know that you and your family might have battles that you are fighting. You might have a healthcare workers in the family, jobs might be at risk, two parents might be working demanding jobs while balancing E-Learning, multiple children with various needs in the family might be E-learning, and more. Please know that your teachers and administrators are here to support you and are have our hearts and minds in the right place. Take care of your family first, and realize school is SECOND.
Your D101 teachers miss their students, care for your students, and are doing their best to try to find the "just right" amount of tasks and assignments. Please be patient with us as we figure out E-learning, communicate early with your teacher if you are experiencing issues, and know your family needs come first. Skip a task if you need to, reduce the amount of problems your child does, or switch up the reading assignment - it's OK! You know what your kid needs more than anyone else right now.
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