Framingham Fine and Performing Arts

September 15 2020

Hi Team

It is like the night before your birthday or opening night or your wedding or that big concert. The excitement is palpable. All the scheming, screaming and dreaming become one tomorrow morning. It has been an absolute rollercoaster ride since March but after our meetings today I am confident you are ready. What does that mean? It doesn't mean having modules in Canvas or emojis in your Google Classroom (although those are cool). It means being ready and excited to see our kids again. I know that is what they have missed most. Connecting to their favorite teachers- YOU. So relax. You have got this. Open Zoom, or Meet tomorrow and be ready to talk, share your art, and welcome YOUR kids back to your classroom. The Arts can happen anywhere and if the past few weeks have taught us anything we have learned that they do indeed transfer to the new virtual world. Remember to use the lessons, games, exercises and activities we have made together and CREATE!

You are not alone.

See you tomorrow- Don't hold onto the stress, It is lighter if you decide to put it down

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I loved spending so much time with you today even in a virtual world. I am sharing the final slide from our meeting. Remember the "pep talks" we gave each other today and have those words carry you through tomorrow. There will be bumps. It's ok. Please don't think you are alone and that we won't find you if you need us. Just reach out. I know this last line may sound strange- but please try to have fun. You are a gift to our kids and will be a bright light in their day. Hold onto that.

Always in your corner.

Donna