Getting the classroom and the rest of the school building ready for the students and parents coming to visit is a lot like cleaning one's house and getting ready for company to come and visit. There was a heightened sense of anticipation, and a buzz of energy that permeated the halls and walls of the school.
Yesterday afternoon, it was really amazing to see so many returning students as well as new students, and also seeing the parents again. The energy that ran through the school was palpable. It really reminded me of the energy that you feel when there are guests in your house. Even in the moments when the house is quiet, you know you have guests, because the energy in the house feels different. It was like that during our "Meet the Teacher" event. It was a really uplifting feeling, one that I hope will carry us through the school year.