Online School

We spent two weeks during the month of October home from school, doing virtual online learning. I know a significant number of people had to do this all last year, but we were fortunate enough to meet in person all year so this was a bit of a struggle for us! Basically, the entire school was sent home due to high numbers of COVID cases at school and the school not being compliant with the health department's requirements. 

The teachers did an incredible job putting together packets for each student and recording videos explaining their lessons. It did mean that the girls all spent a significant amount of time on the computer, and Haleigh still needed step-by-step assistance so I was able to brush up on my second-grade math and Spanish skills! 

School is more fun with classmates!

We did discover that when you stare at the computer all day, it is extra important to get outside and get some exercise. One day, we met Kelsey and planned on going up to Artist Point. However, they were doing construction and the road was closed so we changed plans and decided to do Excelsior Pass. Unfortunately, the parking lot was closed due to clearing trees. So we turned around and ended up hiking Horseshoe Bend Trail.

Another day we met Kim, Kelsey, and my parents and went for a hike at Galbraith. 

We also hit up City Park three days in a row! And made a trip to Berthusen Park as well. 

Despite our fun adventures, we were very glad when this past Wednesday rolled around and everyone was able to go back to school. Things are a little bit different but not anything that's too big of a deal. We have to do a home screening and give the girls a sticker saying they don't have any symptoms; they have assigned seats on the bus; there are specific doors to enter the school based on where their classrooms are; chapel is smaller groups instead of the entire elementary school.