Hello Collierville Schools Family! I’ll never forget the great Memphis Ice Storm in 1994. The tree limbs looked like beautiful crystal chandeliers and the icicles hanging from the roof of my home were all so sharply pointed yet differently shaped. Our family was going to be at home for a while with no school and five siblings to share the space. I’ll never forget the smell of my mom’s homemade rolls in the oven. We each had a turn kneading and rolling the dough. We knew when we heard the timer that we’d all have one. But first, mom had to slide a slab of butter until it glistened to perfection. There was a puzzle on the card table my dad pulled out of the closet just for this event. Every time we passed by it, we’d stop and try one piece to see if it would fit. I still remember the reaction my parents had when they found a piece that fit (and when they didn’t). Although my parents weren’t perfect, they were to me. Looking back, what I thought was them just being the best parents, was probably more like them being intentional in their behavior to model to us what loving others should look like. By the way, my name is Ashley Snow and I am honored to be one of the School Counselors at BSE. I share that story because I want to inspire our community of families to take this opportunity and be intentional, make memories with our children and family. We can see how quickly life can change. This is the time to build memories and teach skills our children will always remember. As this is a serious time to work together to mitigate this horrible virus, we can use it as an opportunity to bring some good as well. Leading by example teaches our children what it means to be a good citizen, a fair team player, a strong leader and a happy person. So what can you do with your child today to make a fun memory or start a new tradition? I will be back to post some practical ideas to connect with each other while managing stress and moods. We, along with our children, will learn valuable lessons along this new journey. Collierville Schools Family, I empower you to Be intentional, Take this Opportunity, Enjoy your Children and Family, Make Memories, Love Others and we will all be stronger on the other side of this. Ashley W. Snow, LPC-MHSP, School Counselor PrK-2 Bailey Station Elementary School
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