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Back to school with new essentials

Mainelady

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Here I go! My outfit consists of oldies but goodies. I purchased very few new clothing items. Today is a PD day in our buildings and will be full of meetings, materials and room prep.....I will find out if I need to move into a larger classroom today, in order to accommodate more students.

1) The oldies but goodies and my signature smile.
2) New essentials: hair pullbacks, blotting papers, bands for ear relief. Masks are in a separate tin.
3) Ready to go with my mask, pockets for cell phone, sanitizer, gloves, etc and my Saint Christopher medal. My travels do not take me very far, but this year is going to be a journey into areas unknown. I’ll take along all the support I can.

Stay well dear Fabbers!

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Latest reply was from Angie

Anonymous

Love that jacket! So strange to hear people returning to school already though!

kkards

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oh, Mainelady, YLF, and i know that what ever comes your way, you will be willing and able to rise up and lead. your students, and community are lucking to have you. Best of luck

ChristelJ

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You look beautiful and completely ready for the new classroom with your smart essentials. Most of all, your courage and optimism shine through. My heartfelt wishes for a smooth and safe school year for you.

anchie

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You look fabulous and ready to take on whatever comes your way. Stay healthy.

Carla

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You look rested, happy, and approachable, no matter the turmoil you may be feeling inside. Take care, Mainelady.

RobinF

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Hope it all works out well!

Great outfit, I love that jacket. You look ready!

Jenn

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You look fantastic, and ready to face whatever this strange school year throws at you. Best of luck out there in the "new normal."

cindysmith

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You look great!

Angie

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KILLER

You look and are fab in ever way!

Just soooooo impressed with everything, Mainelady. You are stylish, upbeat, proactive and prepared. An inspiration

GOOD LUCK.

catherine

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Good luck. You are certainly sartorially and attitudinally prepared. I wish you the best.

slim cat

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Love black and white outfit #1 ( or maybe it's navy with white - still classic ) but the jacket in #3 takes it on another level ( fab look )!
Nice belt and bracelet.
Best of luck in the new adventures!

Laurie

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Wonderful outfit, and you look ready to take it all on. Very best of luck to you. Lucky students to have you back!

JAileen

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You look great - you always do. Stay safe!

kellygirl

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You look terrific! Approachable and stylish! Good luck!

Barbara Diane

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You look great.
Sending a bubble of protection around you.

Helena

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You look wonderful and ready to tackle the classroom. Talking to several teacher friends lately and I can imagine the stress you must be under. Adding an extra layer to Barbara Diane's bubble of protection and love!

I love that you have your St. Christopher medal with you. Funny story - a Facebook post memory popped up today where I said something "No matter where my spiritual wanderings may take me, when driving through torrential rain I will always and forever be a Catholic girl". I can picture myself white-knuckling the steering wheel while asking St. Christopher to protect me - as I trust he will protect you too xx

Mainelady

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Thank you suntiger. I have a few cargo jackets and I will put them to good use during the PD days (8 of them).
Thank you kkards. We have the best and most supportive community. We want to show them that we can and will connect with and educate their children, no matter what format they choose.
CristelJ , thank you. I am not sure I have that much courage, but I do have optimism and I choose to believe we will figure things out, instead of dwell in negativity. The only way through this is forward.
Anchie and Runcarla, Thank you. I am starting off well rested and that is a huge plus. I am glad I look ready. Inside I am not always as confident, but I want my colleagues and students to be, so I shall try my best.
Thank you RobinF, Jenn and Cindysmith. I really like the jacket and adding a topper is something I haven’t done since mid March. It felt good to add another piece and this morning the temps dictated a warmer layer.
Angie, thank you. KILLER is a big boost to my mood! I have my moments and I have plenty of doubts and concerns, but they do not serve me as well as being proactive and active do. If I spend too long in the land of worry I find it is really hard to practice the gratitude that is so important. I am just finding ways to lift myself up and if that gives others a little hope, then that makes me happy.
Catherine, I think I was born to be prepared. When I am not, it makes me soooo uncomfortable.

Mainelady

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Thank you slim at. The top is navy and white, but I will surely wear this jacket with black and white, too. I like the autumnal shade of the jacket and find it works well with most of the other colors I wear.
Laurie, I can’t wait to meet my students on Sept 8th, even though we will be remote for 3 weeks, The children are why I love teaching and why finding new avenues to teach are worth the work.
Thank you JAileen and KellyGirl. Getting dressed to leave the house and GO to work today felt really good.
BarbaraDiane and TG, thank you for the layers of protective bubbles! There is no question that stress is part of the job, but I think that is true for everyone right now.
TG, your comment made me laugh! I am kind of a recovering Catholic, myself and most days am more spiritual than religious. Sorry about any white knuckle driving you have needed to do, but yes, there are times when “always and forever” some of my Catholic practices have come rushing to rescue me during my darkest moments. Peace and protection come in many forms.

Anonymous

You have the most wonderful attitude and your family and community benefit. I love the outfit. It will be fab on remote or in person. You are right. This is a great time for a Saint Christopher or other protective medal.
Stay optimistic and healthy.

Jaime

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You look smashing and ready to take on what comes at you! Best of luck!

Mainelady

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Thank you Joy. Yes, I am calling for assistance from many Patron Saints, primarily for children and travel (journey). I wonder if there is a Patron Saint for Solidarity. We are in this together and that is how we will succeed.
Thank you, Jamie! I am as ready as I can be. Things keep changing, but I am trying to replace anxiety with acceptance. It is taking some self talk and coaching, but I am making some progress.

Karie

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You look stylish and ready to take on the new school year! We go back September 8 for PD days and the students return on the 14th. It’s going to be a different year for sure.

Mainelady

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Karie, I am wishing you the very best as you prepare for and take on this new adventure in education. We have had 3 days of PD, with 5 more to go before we begin a 3 week stint of remote learning, prior to in person. I can’t believe I am already thinking TGIF. This. Is. A. Lot. We will find our way, but it is going to take careful steps and some time.

Stagiaire Fash

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You look ready for anything! That’s good, because who knows what else this year will throw at us. Love the jacket.

lyn67

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You are as stylish as ever, Mainelady!:-) Did never think of bands for ear relief(???!) but seems really a great idea my ears used to ache already after just 1 hour of wearing a mask:-(. Wish you and your students a great start in the new schooling year!

nemosmom

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You look poised and fab, Mainelady! Best of luck to you this year!

rachylou

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Looking good!

Cardiff girl

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Best of luck with this.It must be very daunting but you look your usual fab,poised self.No picking up any nasty germs now,that’s an order.l want to see you looking as fab come Christmas as you do now.

Staysfit

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Mainelady, you are one of the most remarkable people I have met on this forum, kudos to you for your positive attitude and creativity. Looking stylish in the midst of a crisis gets you even more bonus points! I love those neck things to help prevent ear chafing from mask loops, and I also have used hair clips to pull the elastics back from my ears.

I had a discussion with the resident I supervise about how this generation of children will be impacted by the pandemic. Our discussion focused on ways to help build resiliency. The most important element for developing resiliency in children is having at least one supportive and consistent adult presence, often not a parent, who models the emotional strengths and coping strategies necessary to manage difficult situations. I believe you to be the type of adult who embodies these traits and serves this role for children.

Not only do you need to be mindful of your own safety, but you will be helping to manage the anxieties of your students, many of whom will be fearful, and will struggle with the changes in the way their school day is run. I wish you the best as you approach this challenge. I hope everyone remains healthy and safe.

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