The other day I was up against one of our common challenges in today’s world - the slow computer. It seemed that the pinwheel would not stop turning. The Zoom window was stalling. Eventually, I gave up, held down the power button, and restarted.
The updates loaded, it took some time, but when my computer was back up and running, I wondered why it took me so long to restart. Why did I delay? It was clear my machine needed the reboot all along!
And then it hit me - it can be hard in the midst of the busyness of life to take a break but we can all see and feel signs. For some of us the sign might be a shorter fuse, for others, it may be less physical energy, and others may experience slower mental or emotional processing or brain fog. It is important we learn to see and listen to the signs in front of us and take a break when we need it.
We all need a hard reboot sometimes; a chance to wind down, shut off the noise, close all the tabs in our brains and load some new updates, perhaps a new mindset or perspective shift. This has been another challenging year, and I hope that our staff and students have taken advantage of this time over Spring Break to put work aside, screens away, and simply relax. Breaks are important so that we can practice self-care and also so that we can come back rejuvenated and ready to finish this school year strong.
As always, thank you to our community for all that you do to make Bexley a top district and one that continues to focus on providing our students with excellent opportunities to realize their fullest potential.
Sincerely,
Jason Fine
Superintendent
