The Easter Season typically brings a spirit of new beginnings. In my mind, this time of year signals the turning of the seasonal clock from winter to spring. It is a time of renewed hope and eager optimism, as plants, animals, and birds spring to life.
And so, when I reached for my ringing cell phone during the dawn hours yesterday morning, knowing my superintendent would be delivering the dreaded message of yet another snow day, you might imagine my spring optimism suffered a major blow.
LANNY BALL, Literacy Specialist 