February has left everyone in our building exhausted. Unlike years passed, this winter has been mild and only two snow days have been used since Christmas Break. Snow days allow everyone to take a break, rest, and gather the strength to finish out the year. Where were these days that we so desperately needed to give everyone relief?! The need for a break was overwhelming. Teachers, aides, janitors and secretaries all talked about needing a snow day. Even the principal was heard wishing for winter weather. Wishes were granted as a major snow storm and chilly arctic temperatures have kept students out of school for the past week. At this very moment, snow and sleet are once again pelting my windows. Everyone should be happy now. The relief has come and the time off has allowed us to catch up on the long list of tasks on our to-do lists. But my gut is still reeling from the punch driven home by the first few pages of m...