Happy Summer!
Dear Educators, Administrators, and School Staff,
By now, most if not all of you have finished up the school year. We are so proud of the way you have persevered through another challenging year. We are hopeful that the 2022-2023 school year will be smoother sailing.
But let's not minimize the trauma you've been through in the past few years: a pandemic, quarantines, face masks and face mask debates, racial conflicts, political divisions, school shootings, e-learning, the "joys" of Zoom ... etc.
Some of you have lost loved ones, experienced fractured relationships, and seen your own family members struggle emotionally, mentally, and physically.
You deserve and need rest and relaxation. Many of you need time to rejuvenate, refresh, and heal. And we want you to do just that.
You will be a better administrator, teacher, or school staff member by putting on your proverbial oxygen mask first.
But after you've taken that time, we also want you to think about the upcoming school year. What can you do now to prepare for a successful school year? Some of you may need AA or PD hours, and some of you will want to take advantage of some of the really amazing learning opportunities this summer so you can go into the next school year with a toolbox full of resources, ideas, and ways to make learning fun.
So take a look at the opportunities listed below, and sign up soon. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to us.
With hope,
The DuPage ROE
