b'Prioritizing the PersonalThe first few weeks of school and parish programs are typically about making sure everyone has the right school supplies and understands the parameters of class expectations. While those are and continue to be important tasks, we need to build in time for personal connections and check-ins, regardless of whether we are online or in person. We need to provide time for students to talk about their experiences since March (and share our own as well). We need to create space for students to talk about how they are feeling and what may be sources of anxiety. Checking in with children and families individually, even for just a quick 10 minutes to gauge their emotional health and current challenges, will be important. Knowing the students and their families personally is always important, but it becomes the highest priority as we seek to move through the COVID-19 pandemic. 8 Inspire! Fall 2020'