As a mom and a grandmother, I look forward to the freshness and excitement of a new school year but this year is different. I know that many families are anxious. I understand and share their concerns.
My grandson, Keaton, starts kindergarten (Class of 2034!) and my daughter, Catherine, starts in-person instruction at UNC. Go Heels! (Looks like we have two UNC fans in the family!)
I want all students to have the best experience. We know that in person instruction is the best alternative. They learn more. They socialize. And for many children, school provides a nutritious breakfast and lunch.
My wish is to keep our kids in school. My wish is to give them a little normalcy. We can fix this.
Wear a mask, so in the months to come, they won't have to.
Get a shot so we can stop the spread. Today the FDA has issued full approval for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for people 16 and over. I got mine.
Since COVID-19, I have been making the difficult decisions to keep our City healthy. You and your loved ones have always been the reasons I’ve made tough decisions.
We are all in this together.
#TogetherWeCan …keep our children healthy.
#TogetherWeCan … stop the spread of COVID-19.
