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5th Grade Virtual Field Trip to the Wolf  Conservation Center                                      By Elizabeth Walsh

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5th Grade Virtual Field Trip to the Wolf  Conservation Center                                      By Elizabeth Walsh

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The 5th grade students in Pawling had the wonderful experience of seeing wolves at the North Salem Wolf Conservation center via zoom. We got to see many things we would have never seen in our backyard or at school. The wolf conservation worker, Dana, was very kind and answered our questions. She showed us how the wolves eat. It is very interesting to watch. We also got to see what “Ambassador Wolves” are. The Ambassador wolves are Alawa, Zephyr, and Nikai. Their jobs are to interact with people, since the other wolves are going to be released into the wild one day. There were different types of wolves like red wolves, and Mexican grey wolves. We also got to learn about how the conservation center is helping to restore wolf populations around the country. We got to learn about the pups, and how they bring the wolves into their natural habitat.

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Interview with Rose+Lincoln Juicery Owner Kimiko

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Interview with Rose+Lincoln Juicery Owner Kimiko

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Interview with the Pawling Middle School Nurse Gemma

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Interview with the Pawling Middle School Nurse Gemma

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1.- What is something that you did before lock down that you don't do anymore?

I don't think there is anything I leave out before lock down that I did before.

2.- How has your job as a school nurse changed since covid?

Wow. If you mean how has my job as a school nurse changed since COVID, the answer is "SO MUCH!" It would take hours to tell you. I do want to say I'm much more conscious of keeping the health office scrupulously clean. This means scrubbing down all door knobs, surface areas, and chairs in my office after every visitor. Also, I'm very much more cautious regarding sending students back to class after they come to visit me with any complaints (no matter how minor). I need to make sure they really are well to go back into a classroom full of healthy kids.

3.- What is something that has stayed the same even in covid?

As far as I know nothing has changed regarding lock down.

4.- What is something you tell yourself to stay calm and happy during these times?

4. July and August. Hahaha, sorry, couldn't resist. In general I'm a pretty calm and happy person to start with. But when I do need some happy thoughts to keep me going I tell myself (and envision), "Cape Cod beaches" - that never fails to bring sunshine to my inner self.

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Interview with 2nd Grader in Pawling Elementary School Matthew Walsh

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Interview with 2nd Grader in Pawling Elementary School Matthew Walsh

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What is something that you did before covid that you don't do anymore?

I used to do clubs at Lakeside and I used to do basketball.

2.- How has being a student in elementary school changed because of covid?

You have to wear masks and be socially distanced. Also recess changed a lot.

3.- What is something that has stayed the same even in covid?

I still go to in person school. And I still do sports.

4.- What is something you learned how to do in covid?

I learned how to use a skateboard.

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Interview with the Superintendent Ms.Fontana

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Interview with the Superintendent Ms.Fontana

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1.- What is something that you did before the lock down that you don't do anymore?

I used to go to concerts in the city, plays, and musicals. I used to ride the subway a lot and the trains.

2.- How has your job as a superintendent changed in the 2020/2021 school year?

I kind of feel like I have two jobs, and now I feel like I’m focused on school and public health, I talk a lot more to the Department of Health, the talks I have with employees are more about health, and I talk a lot more with the school nurses.

3.- What is something that has stayed the same even in lock down?

One thing that's stayed the same is I still go to work every day. When we were home in spring I was in my office every day at work. Even if you were home, I was working from my office.

4.- What is something you do to keep calm or happy?

I try to focus on what I’m doing or who I’m with- in the moment. I like to be really focused and not distracted, and that gets me peace and satisfaction. Covid has helped me with my relationships with people. I’ve gotten better at telling how people are feeling just from their eyes. I’m really paying attention to people and that’s a good thing.

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Interview with 4th Grade Teacher Ms. Hesari

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Interview with 4th Grade Teacher Ms. Hesari

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1.- What was something that you did before lock down that you don't do anymore?

Traveling. I have not gone anywhere that is not drivable in over a year and a half.

2.- How has being an elementary school teacher changed in the past year?

It has been very hard to be a classroom teacher right now. I have to plan my classes day schedule, and the other classes schedule all day. It is very hard to go throughout different classes in 40 minute blocks. We have to be very creative and we have to figure out new ways to teach. Every day my schedule changes, so it has been very hard for me and my students.

3.- What is one thing that has stayed the same even in the pandemic?

I still love my class. They are amazing. I feel like that’s the one thing that's stayed the same even in covid. They are so flexible and amazing.

4.- What is something you do to keep calm, happy, or open?

Ms. Andrews and I both started to do stretching and before the classes come in we stretch and meditate and it kinda makes our day go better.

5.- What was the best part of the past year for you?
My students and their positivity has been the best part. They kept me positive even when I didn’t have it. And we did morning meetings outside so that has been really cool.

6.-  What is one good thing that has come out of covid?

I think that I’ve gotten a lot closer to my TA’s, and having them this year makes me feel lucky, our friendship now and having more collaboration has been really helpful and nice.

7.- What is something you learned in the pandemic?

One thing I learned in the pandemic is how to be more creative. We learned how to use Peardeck, and Nearpod. I learned how to be creative using technology.

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Interview with PCMS Middle School Band Teacher Mrs. Nace

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Interview with PCMS Middle School Band Teacher Mrs. Nace

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1.- What is something you did before lock down that you don't do now?

I haven’t eaten in a restaurant inside, but I have eaten in an outside restaurant. I also haven’t traveled outside the county.

2.- How has your job changed as the band and music teacher in the 2020/2021 school year?

First thing we had no band unfortunately, until recently and one grade per lesson. General music now that I’m teaching I used to only do it as a half year course and now it is a regular class the whole year so I had to plan more.

3.-  What is something that has stayed the same even in covid?

My optimism, it’s important to keep knowing to have patience and understanding and know that it will get normal, and the band returned. One thing is staying positive and not getting caught up in the negatives.

4.- What is something you tell yourself to keep calm and happy?

Just keep swimming. I usually chant that once in a while. From Dory. Go with the flow and things will get better.

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Interview with Pawling High School Student Emily Barrett

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Interview with Pawling High School Student Emily Barrett

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1.- What was something that you did before lock down that you don't do anymore?

Theatre. I don’t really do any theatre anymore.

2.- How has being a student in high school changed in the past year/lock down?

The classroom environment hasn’t been as lively as it used to be.

3.- What is something that has stayed the same even in lock down?

The classmates I see everyday are still the same as before, and the people haven’t really changed.

4.- What is something that you do or tell yourself to stay calm and happy?

You can always try again tomorrow.

5.- What is something good that has come out of lock down?

I was able to get closer to a very good friend who is now one of my best friends.

6.- Do you have a favorite food from lock down/the past year?

Fried rice. I really really like fried rice.

7.- What was the best part of the past year for you?

Getting into all the colleges I applied for.

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Interview with PCMS 5th Grader Laura Wadolowski

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Interview with PCMS 5th Grader Laura Wadolowski

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1.- What is something that you did before lock down that you don't do now?

Dye my hair and get my hair done. I also don't get my nails done as much and I don't see movies as much.

2.- How has school changed for you in the 2020/2021 school year?

Well we have to wear masks and be social distanced, and we can't do some of the stuff that we used to do.

3.- What is something that has stayed the same even in lock down?

Going to the bookstore and reading.

4.- What is something you do to stay calm?

I tap my leg and breathe.

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Interview with PCMS 5th Grader Katie Giron

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Interview with PCMS 5th Grader Katie Giron

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1.- What is something that you did before lock down that you don't do now?
I used to go to Lake George a lot but I don't anymore since everything is closed,

2.- How has school changed for you in the 2020/2021 school year?

We have to wear masks and stay socially distanced and we can't share stuff.

3.- What is something that has stayed the same even in lock down?

Going to restaurants and I can still see my friends.

4.- What is something you do to keep calm?

I take deep breathes and I count when I can't sleep.

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1.- What is one thing you did in lock down that you don't do now?

1. Always wore gloves outside of house.
2. Only went to grocery stores - now go to others
3. Ordered many books , DVDs from the library.

2.- How has your life and every day things changed in lock down?

1. Try to use less paper products .
2. More on- line shopping .
3. Church is still remote .

3.- What is something that has stayed the same in lock down from before?

1. 1. Still had garden.
2. Still took long walks.
3. Still ate well .

4.- What is something you tell yourself to keep calm and happy?

1. Pray.
2. Keep In touch with friends.
3. Think of happy times - like family vacations.
4. Exercise

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Interview with the School Guidance Counselor Ms. Ahern

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Interview with the School Guidance Counselor Ms. Ahern

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1.- What is something that you did before lock down that you don't do now?

I don’t shop as much, or go out to eat and I haven’t been to a movie, and I haven’t flown on an airplane since the beginning of lock down.

2.- How has your job as a school counselor changed?

I have not been able to do as many group activities, and I spend a lot of time focusing on our remote students.

3.- What has stayed the same in lock down from before?

Taking walks and hikes with my dog a lot more, I do cook a lot more, and I have spent more time together with my family.

4.- What is something that you tell yourself to stay calm and happy?

Everything is temporary. Everything changes and that’s ok.

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Interview with High School Math Teacher Jennifer Walsh

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Interview with High School Math Teacher Jennifer Walsh

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1.- What is something that you you did before lock down that you don't do anymore?
I used to do more in person meetings after school, I used to visit more classrooms besides my own, and occasionally go out to dinner or to a movie.

2.- How has your job as a teacher changed in the 2020-2021 school year?

Much more juggling, teaching students at home and in person at  the same time, teaching students I’ve never met in person (some whose face I’ve never seen), providing more support and counseling than ever before, getting to know some students on a more personal level.

3.- What is something that has stayed the same even in lock down?

Time with family, exercise, reading, watching movies

4.- What is something that you tell yourself to stay calm and happy?

This too shall pass.  Don’t sweat the small stuff.  Focus on the good.  Keep perspective.  Be thankful for what you have.

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Interview with PCMS 7th Grader Kevin Greco

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Interview with PCMS 7th Grader Kevin Greco

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1.- What is something that you did before lock down that you don't do now? -
I used to a lot of sleepovers with my friends. I also used to see movies at the theater but now I don't.

2.- How has school/learning changed in the 2020-2021 year? They don't have changing classes as much and we wear masks and we have to be six feet apart. Also, clubs have changed a lot and we are virtual for clubs.

3.- Is there anything that has stayed the same for you in the lock down?
I still talk to friends and bike, and I still hang out with friends. I also still have diner foods but we have take-out instead.
4.- What is something you tell yourself to keep your sanity and keep cool?
You can do it. I’m cool. I’m gonna be OK. We are in this together.

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Interview with the Recreational Director Jessica Dickinson

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Interview with the Recreational Director Jessica Dickinson

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1.- What is one things you did before the lock down that you do not do now?

- I do not go out to eat a lot and miss the food. I really miss going to hibachi with my family and friends.

2.- How has setting up activities and fundraisers for the town changed?

A lot of zoom meetings have happened- definitely make safety number one- very different way from before- spread out.

3.- Is there anything that has stayed the same about the before lock down and now?

I am doing a lot more cooking  with family- I liked cooking a lot before and cooked a lot more in lock down. A lot more breakfast together- my favorite is eggs Benedict.

4.- What is a message you tell yourself to keep calm and happy during these tough times?

Be thankful because no matter what happens we are pretty well off and have a lot to be thankful. I write sticky notes with that message around the house.