I can’t believe how time flies. Does it fly because of how busy we get? Does it fly because once we grow up time passes in a different way than when we were kids? Sometimes I feel like I forgot what it was to be a kid. If I am honest with you, I wish we all were like kids at times. Especially this time of the year…I really wish we could see this season the way kids do. I guess working with children helps!
Now, how fast was this month for you? Did you spend time with your loved ones? Or did you spend a lot of time with your eyes on the phone or computer (shopping). I know it could be hard to find the balance, but it is important to do it. When we don’t pay attention to what our children need, they tend to get busy with other things that we can’t always monitor. I was very busy for the last three weeks since we came back from Thanksgiving break. Teachers, counselors, Administrators, and everyone else at STEM have been really busy as well. I hope each one of them is able to get a wonderful restful time during the break.
I know everyone celebrates the holidays in a different way. I enjoy celebrating Christmas with my family. I grew up celebrating Navidad Venezuelan style and it was fun. On Christmas eve the whole family would dress up and gather at around 6 pm. We would have a late dinner (at around 9 or 10 pm), and then stay up until midnight to welcome the presents that, according to my parents, were brought to us by Baby Jesus. We would open the presents and stay up until 3 in the morning playing with the presents. Now that I am a parent, I don’t understand how my parents, and some many other parents in Venezuela, were able to make it I hope that whichever way you celebrate this time of the year, it is a wonderful one.
Lastly, just a couple of tips: don’t leave any valuables (Christmas presents) unattended in your vehicle, don’t try to warm your car while you are still inside your house (puffing), and be careful with those scamming phone calls trying to make you give them money over the phone (or gift cards). Whatever plans you have, have fun!
Thank you, again, for allowing me be part of your student’s story. I hope you have a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! I am looking forward to 2025, and all the fun we’ll have together. Let’s keep working hard to keep our students safe! If you have questions, please email me at gabe.uribe@stemk12.org and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can. Stay warm, it’s pretty cold out there.
GO SPARTANS!
Be safe!
Deputy Gabe