[SML] Is everyone still ok?

[Jon Ares]

Like Greg, we're "working" from home.  I too am taking online training
(thanks ETC!) and other things, and I'm up to my elbows in work as
we're prepping to build a new PAC at our sister high school, and my
own PAC is getting a major lighting/architectural controls makeover
this summer.

Our school district was just starting to roll out "supplemental
learning" online, but just last night our state dept of ed stated that
we need to adjust our heading, as it looks like schools will be closed
for the rest of the school year.  :(

 - Jon


On Tue, Mar 31, 2020 at 9:51 AM Greg Bierly via Stagecraft
<stagecraft at theatrical.net> wrote:
>
> Welcome.  The list still runs but is far less active than it was.  The SML FB group is a bit more active but not nearly as it was back 15 years ago.
>
> As to my well being.  I am fine here in South Central PA.   We are to shelter in place.  I am in my home with my wife and my 17y.o. son.  I work for a school district running their 1300 seat performing arts center.  ]Our district started yesterday with online enrichment.  They are currently keeping all teachers, and 12 month FT employees on payroll and having us continue working from home.  I have my school laptop, MacPro “trashcan”, iPad, projector and a pile of paperwork sitting in my dining room as I add to my technical skills with online trainings and watching a lot of Youtube videos.  I have never had the time to delve into certain things like Photoshop or MadMapper.  I am one of the fortunate in this industry to still have an income and my hear breaks for those that are currently struggling.  I am trying to keep in touch with my volunteer crew as much as possible and giving them something to do beyond their book work.  I do not take this time away lightly.
>
> Please all be safe out there and good to each other.  I look forward to things picking back up for all of you once life can resume a new normal.  Meanwhile belly up to the SML bar and let us know what you are thinking (for your newcomers there are plenty of forums out there for politics, etc… do your best to keep the conversations to stagecraft, BBQ, or beer)
>
> Best Wishes
> Greg Bierly



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Jon Ares
www.arescreative.com