This morning, Mrs. Kloshchinsky joined 2C for a classroom meeting. A classmate lost his mom over the summer and, with his permission, we addressed the fact of his loss, and the emotions and behaviors associated with his grief. Students were very sad about their friend's loss and were invited to share their thoughts and emotions as we passed a talking stick around the circle.

My Big, Dumb, Invisible Dragon is a story for children dealing with loss, particularly the death of a parent. Although grief is a heavy topic, Angie Lucas and Birgitta Sif handle it deftly for children, using the metaphor of the dragon, a light tone, and touches of humor. The book shows that healing takes time and that it’s OK to experience a wide range of emotions as you process a really big loss.You can listen to the story HERE.

In the afternoon, students learned to use their Chromebooks.  Today's focus was on proper care and logging in. Most students were easily able to successfully log in and use the track-pad.