February 2021 The REDH AW K REVIEW

Pictured here: Lochlan Krupa, Max Allworth-Miles, Gage Barry, and Kenny Nichol, members of cohort 11a returning to campus this month. (Photo by Grace Wentzel) Cohorts are Back - PTHS Students Return to Campus for Second Semester By Virginia Su are being shifted around to dif- each group. Mr. Gaffney said, “We student groups that will meet on ferent teachers, while some new are returning to larger (15 person) both days. t Port Townsend High groups have just started for the cohorts February 2nd and have 11 For the teachers, each individual School, cohorts have been first time. cohorts that will come for one or has their own opinion, both Agoing all year long. With a new Now that new cohorts have two days a week,” with students positive and negative on the semester beginning, cohorts started, the school’s goal is to meeting on Tuesday or Friday. current cohorts. But, for everyone, (with the same group of students) increase the number of students in There are also a few targeted it’s been a joy to be able to see ▼Continued on page 9 1 Courtroom Zoom, a Virtual Mock Trial By Moe Gardner has been difficult to keep in touch and a defense, or a plaintiff or a playing both the defense and with everyone, and if your witness defense, depending if it is a state prosecution, and each team had round this time last year, or attorney didn’t show up, it or civil trial. Students can play 4 trials in total. The varsity team our Mock Trial teams were would make things even more either on prosecution of defense, ended up beating all 4 trials at Apreparing for their yearly district challenging. But that did not make or even in some cases both. Some this year’s district competition, competition and getting ready to our Mock Trial team give up. students choose to take on the role which led them to advance to the represent Port Townsend High They worked harder than ever to of an attorney, which will question state level, which luckily was not School in front of dozens of prepare everything, and they even witnesses in front of a jury (who canceled this year, but unfortu- prestigious private schools from found out ways to have virtual are the evaluators in this situation) nately, like all other events will all over the area. They worked scrimmages with other schools and also a judge. Then, other have to be over Zoom. This year very hard on their case, making throughout the region to prepare students will take on the role of the Port Townsend ``Dragons” sure witnesses were convincing for the upcoming competition. becoming a witness, and acting will be the only team representing enough, practicing courtroom For those of you who have out a person who plays a critical our school at state, since unfortu- etiquette, and preparing both never done a Mock Trial before, role in the case, and they will be nately the Coronavirus continues the prosecution and defense side you may be wondering how questioned by an attorney. They go to affect many of our lives. Let’s with a believable and convincing people do Mock Trial, or how it against different schools and our congratulate the Port Townsend performance. When it came time is executed. Well it is very similar school is either playing defense or Mock Trial team for making it to for districts, they did more than to how people play on sports prosecution, and their school will state and good luck to everyone just prepare, the varsity team teams like football, except this is be playing the opposite. who is competing! took home the gold trophy! They in a courtroom. Mock Trial, like This year, our school went up were excited and preparing for a regular trial, has a prosecution against many different schools, the state level competition, ex- cited and working their hardest to be able to do well there, they were disappointed with the sad news that it would be canceled. Now with the Coronavirus pandemic still relevant in this year, they would be doing things very differently. Meeting virtually via Zoom and through email and private messaging groups has definitely been more challenging for many Mockers, as opposed to other years. Especially with The mock trial team sports matching t-shirts from their earlier “Empire” competition. (Photo by Jan Boutillier) other clubs and sports starting, it Scholarships Offer Aid for PTHS Students By Sophia Lumsdaine a significant sum of money. Scholarships are February 8th. helpful in addressing this challenge, as they Another local organization offering can fund tuition, expenses, and fees. While scholarships is the University Women’s ast school year concluded in a very financial aid and scholarships can be received Foundation of Jefferson County, which is unique way for seniors due to the rise from the specific school a student is applying granting several different scholarships to Lof the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2020 and, to, they can also be attained through other senior girls. One focuses on studies in law, fine now, 2021, seniors are experiencing an un- organizations, even ones local to Washington art, and medicine; another on career schools, precedented final year of their high school and Port Townsend/Jefferson County. community colleges, and technical schools; experience. Nevertheless, many things are As a maritime community, it is not yet another on environmental sciences with proceeding, in modified and reconfigured surprising that one prominent scholarship an emphasis on climate change; and one is forms. Seniors will, of course, still graduate opportunity offered in our local area is one open to any female graduating high school from PTHS and step into a new and signifi- pertaining to marine-related fields. Funded from East Jefferson County this year. The cant phase in their lives and for many, this in- by the Port Townsend Yacht Club, the schol- dollar amounts given range between $3,000 volves either delving into vocational training arship provides the awardee with about $1,500 and $6,700, and all applications to University or proceeding to college or university. for the student’s future study in things such Women’s Foundations need to be submitted One important resource in beginning this as boatbuilding, marine sciences, fishing, by March 5th. further learning is researching and obtaining maritime trades, and commercial diving. Two other scholarships, due April 12th, scholarships. Oftentimes getting this training, Juniors looking ahead should bear in mind that are sponsored by the Port Townsend Sunrise whether it is academic or trade-oriented, costs applications must be emailed or postmarked by Rotary. The first, the VocTech scholarship, ▼ 2 Continued on page 7 The Revival of PTHS Drama Club By Julia Neville during the production of Our tablishing a school club would the club supports each other Town and, naturally, director have been impossible without an emotionally and creatively. I think t is an arduous task to remain Kelly Doran, who had grown experienced adult, Zoe admitted. that is needed right now.” connected with individuals, close to many of the club’s partic- Luckily, Kelly, who has always As we wait for the icy heart Imuch less entire units of people, ipants, became the administrator been creatively inclined to “help of this pandemic to thaw, we while in the midst of a pandem- of the club. Together, the small, students who are interested in reminisce over days spent ic. The involuntary charm behind tight-knit group met on Thursdays theatre find a way to connect with sluggishly at a friend’s house or last-minute after-school hang- for a six-week course, writing and our theatre community,” was lounging in a chair, popcorn in outs buried itself last March un- putting on one another’s plays elated “to do something creative hand, at the Rose Theatre. While der layers of protocol and safety under Kelly’s leadership. It was that makes a difference in the our encounters with the outside precautions, and, these days, the a successful project that lasted community.” Furthermore, she world are planned with precision allure of being somewhere for- up until the very Thursday before explained that the revival of the and are even regarded with eign is implausible and out of the auditions for Fiddler on the Roof club was groundbreaking for her hesitation, we smile, knowing we question. Yet, even in this dismal, were held. personally. “I am looking forward can turn to the arts in rain or shine, prosaic period of time, some in- While Kelly breathed life into to connecting with the drama on Zoom or safely in-person. dividuals became more inspired the original theatre club under her students again. I miss facilitating Artistry is a delicacy of sorts, an than ever to resurrect old con- own initiation, it was all Zoe’s that community of bright and origin of connection and a perpet- nections with friends or to invest doing this time around. Ardently, amazing students. I also think uator of brilliantly strong relation- lost time into passion projects they expressed, “The purpose ships, pandemic or no pandemic. they once loved. Collaboration of our club isn’t just to open the was sought after and achieved in door to acting and writing to those a creative way, and, much to the who’ve already been involved delight of their theatre counter- with drama club before, but to parts, Zoe Cook found a way to open the door, previously jammed merge the two sentiments togeth- shut by the restrictions of this er with the revitalization of the pandemic and the daunting nature PTHS theatre club. of change, to all youth artists in The club was first established the area. Whether the club helps in January of 2020, acting as two people or forty people doesn’t a bridge between the fall and matter to me as long as it’s helping spring theatrical performances. someone. I know that for me, even “It may not be much right now, but hopefully down the line, we will have a Its secondary purpose was to the act of reforming this club was strong, working community of student writers, singers, dancers, and actors maintain the treasured relation- helpful and inspiring in itself.” who are comfortable communicating with one another through email and ships that castmates had created The daunting task of re-es- speech, but also through their work,” Zoe voiced. Restaurant Reviews By River Kisler the Olympic Peninsula. The name Ichikawa screen has been constructed with a slit to pass has an interesting story behind it: Ichikawa food through. I swiped my card, sanitized my elcome once again to Restaurant Re- is the name of Port Townsend’s sister city in hands, and grabbed my food. It felt very safe views, a somewhat comprehensive but Japan, translating to “marketplace river.” It’s and frictionless. There appeared to be some Wunpretentious guide to Port Townsend cui- a city of about four thousand people located outdoor seating, but I recommend getting sine and one of the longest running columns around twenty miles from Tokyo City, founded food to go. There also seems to be an option in this publication’s history. This month we in 1943 and becoming our sister city in 2002. to call ahead and reserve an indoor table, but have reached a somewhat melancholy mile- Another notable piece of information about this option is limited and seems like it could stone: the last sushi place in PT. When I be- Ichikawa (the restaurant) concerns its chef, change quickly as we adapt to this virus. gan this journey, I could never have expect- Peter Swan. He came to America from Japan Now, on to the food: Ichikawa has a broad ed how far it would take me. From the sushi and has been the restaurant’s sushi chef for 18 selection of sushi rolls, soups, salads, noodles, place uptown, all the way to the sushi places years. Ichikawa describes him as “a master of and various seafood dishes. It should go downtown, it has truly been a thrill. If you his craft” and says he “has upheld the tradi- without saying that if you don’t enjoy raw fish have been around since the beginning, you tional methods of his country’s cuisine with or seafood, your menu options will be quite have probably used the process of elimina- surety and passion.” limited. For dinner, I ordered edamame, as tion to deduce that the restaurant I visited for Ok, moving on to the COVID protocols. a little pre dinner snack, and the tuna poke, this issue is none other than Ichikawa. Not too much to note here, but here’s what which consisted of raw ahi tuna over thinly Ichikawa is a heavyweight on the Port my experience was like. I ordered online, and sliced vegetables topped with a spicy sake Townsend culinary scene. Founded in the early then picked up my food, which was available sauce. The poke was a great appetizer, with a 2000s, it’s frequently been referred to as the quite quickly. To pick up the food, I stepped perfect combination of soft tuna and crunchy best fresh seafood and Japanese cuisine on into the restaurant’s foyer, where a plexiglass vegetables, all complemented by the sauce. ▼ 3 Continued on page 8 Cinematic Review

The Death of Stalin By Finn O’Donnell breath, lays bare the horrific living conditions of the masses. While Wanda Vision he Death of Stalin’s subtitle the cabinet “mourns” the death of is right: it’s a comedy of ter- Stalin at his state funeral, millions By Finn O’Donnell to “Forget the past, this is your Trors. Armando Iannucci’s black of Russian peasants flock to the future!”), and Hydra-soak bath comedy/drama follows Stalin’s capitol to grieve the Premier’s art of a collection of new soap. scheming, cruel, but at times passing and are summarily shot PMarvel series from Dis- I won’t spoil the show, but the bumbling cabinet as they madly trying to reach the funeral. This ney+, WandaVision premiered later episodes get notably weirder. try to seize power after his death horrific event is treated as minor on January 15th to… confusion. It becomes apparent that Westview in 1953. It’s a dark, cold, yet by the main characters, but the It (somewhat obviously) stars may not be all it’s cracked up laugh-out-loud film that reminds viewer is left reeling from the Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bet- to be, and characters from other me a little too much of recent gruesome footage and reports of tany as the titular Wanda and parts of the MCU begin to join events. hundreds of dead peasants. Vision and follows their idyllic WandaVision’s cast. As Westview Stalin’s (Adrian McLolough) The cinematography and newlywed life in Westview, New and Wanda’s reality begin to fall cabinet is comprised of Nikita characters are what set The Death Jersey. The first few episodes apart, the audience gets a better Krushchev (Stanley Tucci), of Stalin apart. Nikita Krushchev, certainly weren’t what the audi- picture of what’s going on. At the Georgy Malenkov (Jeffrey the protagonist, is complemented ence was expecting: instead of time of writing, only five episodes Tambor), Vyacheslav Molotov by the washed-out bright gray city-destroying superhero fights, have been released, and four more (Michael Palin), and the villainous aesthetic of the movie, whereas we got a black and white 50s sit- will be by March 5th. Lavrenti Beria (Simon Russell the dark, molesting Beria looks com that just didn’t sit right with WandaVision probably isn’t Beale). When Joseph Stalin gross and out-of-place in the the viewer. I don’t mean any of for everyone. It’s a Marvel TV suddenly falls ill, his cabinet bright light. this in a bad way: WandaVision show made for Marvel fans. It’s first rushes to find one of the few The Death of Stalin is designed to confuse the viewer objectively very well made, with doctors in Moscow that Beria is a hilarious film, an intel- with little details, false flags, and great writing, acting, and cinema- hadn’t ordered killed. But they ligent commentary on insider red herrings at every turn. Ad- tography, but it’s work to watch quickly turn to plotting against government, and a deep look at vertisements air during the early if you don’t get the references. each other, forming factions class even in “equal” societies. episodes for a Strucker watch If you’ve enjoyed prior Marvel and beginning a coup while The brilliant writing and harsh (Baron Von Strucker is a notable movies, you’ll love WandaVision. planning Stalin’s grand funeral. cinematography is complimented comic villain and the scientist The film pokes fun at Soviet by the incredible acting skills of who gave Wanda her powers), state decadence, but, in the same its stars. a Stark Toaster (with the mot- 4 Social Isolation in Teens: An Interview with Anne Koomen By Maggie Emery anxiety or even depression. “If more anxiety and engaged in more are a few ways to safely combat somebody is feeling lonely that habit-driven behaviors (addictive loneliness. ocial isolation in teens is a does increase risk for depression behaviors). Scientists are unsure At times, social isolation prevalent issue when it comes because it starts to bring up all the of whether these behaviors in the contributes to depression, which Sto looking at the negative effects symptoms of depression. I talk mice will translate into the human can lead to suicidal thoughts. of COVID-19 on our society. to people a lot about what keeps world or not. Koomen recommends that if you I talked with Anne Koomen, a them from committing suicide and To combat social isolation and ever hear a friend talking about psychiatric nurse practitioner at it’s often their connections with loneliness, it is crucial to keep suicide or just feeling really sad, Jefferson Healthcare, about this other people. I get much more making connections with the talk to a trusted adult as soon as issue. worried about people when they world around you. Using social possible. When a friend is willing Social isolation is hard to aren’t able to name any social media actively and not passively to have a conversation with you define, but there are a few things to connections that are keeping them can be a great tool as well. to share their feelings with you, take into consideration. “There’s alive.” “Passive use of social media is make sure you really listen to a difference between the status As a result of the subjective when you go on and you’re just them. “Take that conversation of not being in contact with nature of this topic, scientists scrolling and looking at all the as seriously as possible, and do other people and then how that have done more studies on social pictures, maybe getting some more listening than talking.”. If affects a person. Somebody can isolation in mice rather than in intell into what people are doing you ever feel really down, you can be alone and be perfectly fine,” humans. “The socially isolated without you, and it’s just kind of text the crisis line at 741 741 with said Koomen. Social isolation is mice were just really anxious and depressing. Like, “This person the word “connect” to instantly subjective. Each person is in a nervous around the other ones.” In has this glorious life and all I’m text someone who can help you different situation, and they feel normal circumstances, the brain doing is sitting at home with my immediately. You can also call the different things. This is why it’s develops more and more connec- parents all day.” said Koomen. teen specific crisis line at +1 (866) so hard to define. Interestingly, tions between neurons. There are Passive use of social media is what 833-6546. From 6-10 pm this “people can still be socially also times when these connections most of us engage in without even call-in line is run by teens. Both isolated in a room full of people.” are cut away, a process called knowing it. Active use of social of these crisis lines are completely Generally speaking, social pruning. “Adolescence is a time media is when “you’re actually confidential and can really help. isolation is the lack of connections where there are more connec- connecting with other people Social isolation is a big someone has with other people, tions being made between the through chatting back and forth, problem amongst teens, especially whether that person be surrounded neurons, but there is also a lot of making jokes, sharing videos, or during the COVID pandemic. One by humans or not. pruning and that pruning is what playing games.” Active use of way to put an end to isolation is Feeling lonely is the biggest helps people to be able to make social media is much healthier to keep engaging with the people risk of social isolation. “Some rational decisions later in life.” and more enjoyable than passive around you and making connec- researchers say that loneliness In the animal models involving use of social media. Another way tions with new people. Most can have as much impact on a mice, scientists have found that to maintain those connections importantly, reach out for help person as other types of chronic the pruning didn’t happen in the with people is to spend time with anytime you need it. illnesses and in some pretty major socially isolated mice. The mice’s a friend, safely. An example would ways,” Koomen explained. The decision making skills were much be going on a masked walk with feeling of loneliness can lead to less refined. 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Overwatered vera, and the rubber plant. plants are often mistaken for Unfortunately, like many, I underwatered. Before watering, have always struggled to keep check the soil and the leaves to see plants healthy and alive. I love what it needs. them so much and seeing them Something else to keep in mind die under my care always makes is the temperature. If your plant me so sad. Recently, I have done originally came from someplace House plants not only beautify a space, but they purify the air inside your some research on this subject. warm, it’s not going to enjoy being home. (Photo by Zahara Wiss) Reproductive Rights: A Crusade of Now By Willow Hoins For some, driving up to 15 hours to states dispense vaccinations, hormone therapy, accommodating reproductive care added a STI and cancer screening, and therapy, and espite the idea that social justice comes substantial financial burden. Now, half of the any number of available wellness treatments in trends, it’s important to note that our US states have enacted Targeted Restriction (including prenatal care) surrounding repro- Dnation’s reproductive rights battle remains on Abortion Providers (TRAP) laws, imposing ductive health for all genders. When states unresolved and, more importantly, under stringent requirements on clinics and abortion elicit such retrogradation, they remove access threat. Perhaps you consider it an antiquated providers. The derisory constraints aim to to affordable care. The UN has stated that issue or believe its impacts aren’t obtrusive close facilities through costly and medically “eliminating accessible reproductive health to you, but you would be wrong. Regardless irrelevant demands. These locations, however, ▼ of time, gender, or state lines, the fight for are not solely providing abortions. They Continued on page 9 progenitive liberties is a crusade of now. One should be familiar with the infamous Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision, which determined that the Constitution protects a person’s right to choose to terminate their pregnancy. However, the ongoing infringement on these rights, particularly during COVID-19, isn’t as apparent to Washington state residents. In the spring through fall of 2020, several lawmakers from Texas, Oklahoma, Alabama, Iowa, Ohio, Arkansas, Louisiana, North Carolina, Kentucky, and Tennessee manipu- lated the global health crisis to achieve their agenda. Much needed health care was revoked when those states deemed abortions and other generative procedures as “nonessential.” Pictured is a Center for Reproductive Rights-lead protest, following the filing of numerous lawsuits to protect abortion access during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Center for Reproductive Rights) 6 Horoscopes Divined by Grace Wentzel Taurus (April 20 - May 20) The Mountain Goats with Used become your kryptonite. 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Leo (July 23 - August 22) 070 Shake’s Guilty Conscience— actually be a good idea! Jury’s still For your own sake. And, very A trip into the mountains might more celebration than apology. out, though. possibly, for the sake of those do you some good! I always find I love love love this song AND nearby. that goat attacks bring a newfound Scorpio (October 23 - it’s kinda watery, so I have an You’re not a Professional (by lust and appreciation for life. November 21) excuse to suggest it: I Think I Like Gabriels, a relatively new artist Looks like they got together During your personal journey When It Rains, Willis. you should definitely check out)!!! and made a band, good for them. as a fashion icon, Depop will Scholarships, Cont. awards financial assistance to students regional to Washington, various statewide Scholarship Bulletin, which can be found planning to pursue vocational or technical scholarships are available. The Blue Ribbon under “Scholarships” on the PTHS counseling training and the second, the Service Above Scholarship, Baccalaureate Scholarship, CTE website, and is also located under “PTHS Class Self scholarship, awards financial assistance to Scholarship, and Ewing C. Kelly Scholarship of 2021 Links and Information” on the PTHS applicants who display particular commitment can cover various costs involved in post-high general website. Students should also be sure to service and skills in leadership. In addition school training and education. Deadlines for they have an account on WashBoard.org, as it to the scholarships already mentioned, others submission depend on the individual schol- can be very helpful in matching students with are offered by the local Presbeterian Church, arship, as do monetary awards. scholarships individually relevant to them. As Windermere Real Estate, Kiwanis, the Marine For seniors working on their schol- we continue into the second semester, more Science Center, Elks Club, Pride Foundation, arship search, our school counselor Kily Gard scholarships will become available. Winter and American Legion, and the Port Ludlow recommends a couple helpful resources. spring are known as the scholarship-hunting Amateur Radio Club. Any scholarships the school becomes aware seasons! Beyond Jefferson County, but still of are added to the high school’s up-to-date

7 A Test Optional Future? College Admissions Emphasize Holistic Review testing days just to have them all that they will be going test-op- system, American University, canceled. The college’s applicant tional for the next cycle as well. Bryn Mawr College, Chapman By Melanie Bakin pool would be incredibly small Notable schools such as Boston University, University of Puget because not everyone would take University, Barnard College, Sound, University of Washington, rior to 2020, almost all col- the test, and the racial disparity Baylor University, Emory Willamette University, and others. leges in the United States was made larger because the University, Loyola Marymount The college admissions process Prequired students to take the SAT majority of students able to take University, Rice University, and is riddled with racial disparities or ACT entrance exams to prove the test were affluent children in more have announced 2022 appli- and stress on students, but the their capabilities. However, private schools. For that reason, cants will also be considered using choice to go test-optional or COVID-19 hastened the changes many schools decided to go the test-optional or test-blind test-blind is a step in the right that many colleges had been con- test-optional or test-blind for the policy. There is an even longer list direction to making the college templating for years. Class of 2021. of universities that have seen they admission process a fair and The SAT is a standardized test A lot of colleges were already don’t need the racist standardized exciting one for students. given by the College Board at high planning to phase out the SAT/ tests as an entrance requirement, schools around the country. It was ACT requirement, and the arrival and have gone test-optional thought to be a strong predictor of a worldwide pandemic sped permanently. Some are the of freshmen success in college; that up. The College Board University of California however, recent studies have attempted to hold virtual tests but shown otherwise. In addition, the failed to mobilize quickly enough. SAT was founded on racist inten- The College Board knew that tions, and still today shows racial for the next application season, disparities. changes would need to be made. Colleges in the United States They decided to stop offering have mostly adopted a holistic SAT subject tests and discontinue application process: one that the SAT essay. These new devel- focuses on all aspects of a opments were made to reduce candidate, not just test score or demands on students and adapt GPA. The change to the holistic to the new reality of standardized application process lessened the tests. importance of standardized tests, Even with the College Board’s but students were still required to changes to the SAT, universities submit them. However, in 2020 realize that taking the SAT for many students in the Class of 2021 students in the Class of 2022 is The University of Puget Sound, in Tacoma, WA, has been test-optional for were unable to take the SAT at all. not assured. That is why many years, but required an essay to explain why you were unable to submit test Students signed up for multiple colleges have already announced scores. Now, after COVID-19 they don’t require any excuses. Restaurant Reviews, Cont. For my main course, I got the karashi I thought they tasted similar to crab, but with maguro and kara hotate rolls. Both were eight- a firmer texture. All in all, my dinner was quite piece rolls, and it was the perfect amount of good, although I do think that I have done food. The maguro roll was a spicy ahi and Ichikawa an injustice by not talking about any cucumber, my go-to roll at any sushi estab- of their noodle bowls and soups, which are lishment. It’s safe, but it never disappoints. quite good. Maybe another time. The contrasting textures are a must in sushi. Ichikawa is easily one of the very best All mush or all crunch is no good. This roll Japanese restaurants in our area, and you strikes a perfect balance and tastes delicious would do well to pay it a visit if you haven’t too. The Hotate roll was a little unusual, but already. The food is local, fresh, and prepared still tasty. With spicy raw scallops and mayo, with evident care. It is definitely within the tobiko, avocado and cucumber, it was a unique mid- to high-end price range in this town, combination of flavors, but overall very tasty. but worth every penny. I recommend it for It was the first time I have eaten raw scallops a special dinner, or really anytime you’re and I really enjoyed them. They are light craving delicious Japanese food. Umbrellas shade outdoor diners at Ichikawa’s but still rich with flavor, and are not quite as downtown location looking out at the ferry and intensely “fishy” tasting as you might expect. scenic waterfront. 8 Cohorts, Cont. students in classrooms again. According to I’m available to help, but then I have so much stances, everyone enjoyed seeing students Ms. Lenz, being able to see her students in grading and planning to do for the playlists, learn and reconnect with each other at school. person this year has helped her get to know that I have to get to work.” Ms. Kruse ended with, “Now that we are and connect with them much better than she Although it hasn’t been easy for teachers to back to the groups that started the year, it feels can in a Zoom class. “This is especially helpful be teaching online under the current circum more like a school campus again!” for getting to know some students that don’t usually attend Zoom classes,’’ she elaborated. Ms. Kruse added, “Students have been doing a great job with expectations and COVID protocols as well.” Furthermore, teachers continued to have different levels of challenges with having both students learning from home and at school. Ms. Lenz said the challenges include not being able to teach the same group of students after some of their new schedules have changed. “I miss my previous cohort groups, but I expect I will get to know my new groups better (it has only been one day).” At the same time, she has noticed that many kids in her class that need the most help do not end up turning up at the school to get the support they need. On the other hand, Ms. Grace explained, “I love seeing students again but I feel bad about the cohorts because I’m swamped with work. It feels like I can say hi and get things started and Jeannette Patric follows social distancing protocols as she works on some independent assignments in the classroom. (Photo by Grace Wentzel)

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