There was a soft knock and a little jiggle at the door about 20 minutes before 1st period ended today. I craned my neck to peer out the interior windows and spotted a student who has been out of school for a few weeks.
Even though she did a good job keeping up with her assignments, she looked more than a little glum when she figured out the door situation and stepped into the room.
"Look who's back!" I announced heartily, and the other kids looked up from their writing with slight acknowledgement. Did I mention she's been out a while?
"Welcome back!" I said to her. "I'm really glad to see you!"
She gave me a nod.
"Seriously!" I told her. "It's been so long you forgot how to use the door!"
And that got a little laugh. I hope tomorrow will be better.
I noticed she was wearing the same red sweatshirt today as yesterday, but I didn’t say that. I said, “Hello! It’s so good to have you back!”
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