Politz Day School - Chaim: 8th Grade Covid Reflection
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Politz Day School - Chaim: 8th Grade Covid Reflection
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When the coronavirus pandemic struck, the world went on a lockdown, a standstill. It caused much distress, depression, and challenges. Zoom, quarantine, and social distancing were introduced to our vocabulary. Having to be isolated from friends, constantly being careful, and staying at home was burdensome and difficult. COVID-19 has affected everyone, in all aspects of our lives, but it has really hit us hard in school.
At the end of the school year -in 2020- students of Politz Day School, had to endure all classes on Zoom. It was difficult to learn and to teach. Students felt their focus wandering, teachers, their patience waning. Not being in a classroom setting, having the teacher and fellow students miles away, and being with siblings 24 hours straight pushed us to our limits. But we survived.
This school year of 2020 and 2021, the students and teachers, thank G-d, got the opportunity to come to school physically. We have to wear masks, social distance, and sanitize to make sure to stay healthy, but it is worth it. The students get to socialize, to interact with teachers, helping them fully comprehend the material. It is still difficult, having teachers on Zoom, and constantly having to be careful, but it is rewarding. We have to sacrifice normal games, learning techniques, and the common high five, knowing this is the only way. Politz Day School has tried and succeeded, in having a (semi) normal school experience, while still staying healthy in this crisis.
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January 27, 2021
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Politz Day School
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New Jersey
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Cherry Hill
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