Issue 1 October 2020

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BALDWIN IS BACK
As we are separated by six feet of distance, grade cohorts, and even computer screens, the small
moments that make our Baldwin community special are even more important.
Taylor’s tips
Surviving School COVID Style
By TAYLOR LEVINSON ‘21
1.
Go outside during your free
period. Even if it’s just for 10
minutes, getting some fresh air
can make you more motivated,
less stressed, and clear-headed
so you can be more productive.
2.
Obtain food or objects that
were comforting to you when school
was “normal.” Keeping some of
your old routines, even if it’s something
small, can go a long way.
3.
Find quiet spaces. During
outdoor lunch or a free period,
try to look for a place you
can spend time working alone
and recharging your energy.
Elina Emami ‘21 and Isabelle Kauffman ‘21 safely greet each other at the start of the new school year.
By KAITLYN O’MALLEY ‘22
While the back to school
season for the Baldwin
Bears looks different this
year, Baldwin’s sense
of community and school spirit are as
strong as ever. As we are separated by
six feet of distance, grade cohorts, and
even computer screens, the small moments
that make our Baldwin community
special are even more important.
As an in-person learner, I’ve had
the opportunity to experience some
of these special moments firsthand,
such as Winnie riding through campus
on a bicycle and balloon arches
adorning the many different entrances.
As we walk single file down the
hallways and sit in our spray-painted
squares on the field during lunch, it is
such a privilege to be able to see many of
our friends and teachers again. The protocols
implemented by Baldwin have allowed
me to focus on my learning, and
I feel safe throughout the school day.
One of my favorite parts about
Baldwin is getting to see my friends
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every day in a safe environment.
Ryan Murphy ’22 said, “What I
missed more than anything during our
spring semester on Zoom and in the
summer was the social aspect of school:
hanging out with friends, talking/
“
Being on
campus, sitting in
an actual
classroom, it all
feels strange but
a good strange, a
strange that used
to be normal.”
meeting with teachers, sports, clubs etc.
Being on campus, sitting in an actual
classroom, it all feels strange but a good
strange, a strange that used to be normal.”
The time and effort that Baldwin
has put into allowing all of its students
to learn in person or through a virtual
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platform is astounding and is not an
experience that many other schools
are able to provide. As I walk oneway
down the halls, I cannot help but
think about how happy I am to be back.
Originally, I was extremely nervous
at the thought of returning to campus
in person. The fear of contracting
the coronavirus was fresh in my mind;
however, after attending the orientation,
I was confident in my decision to attend
school in-person and felt assured that
Baldwin was taking every step possible
to ensure the safety of their students.
Murphy said, “Now that we
are back in person, I am so glad that
I decided to come. My favorite part
about being back to school in person
is the rebuilding of connections with
my peers, as well as my teachers.”
Baldwin has done an excellent
job making their education available
to every student this school year, and
I am forever grateful for the opportunity
to be back on campus again.
Design by Anna Wang ‘22
Photography by Megan Cooper ‘21
4.
If you’re zooming in, try
to Facetime someone during
lunch. This can help bridge
the gap between you and the
in-person students; it also gives
you someone new to talk to.
5.
Log into Zoom a few minutes
before 8:30/12:10.
6.
Have portable laptop and headphone
chargers with you at all times.
7.
For online learners, create
some form of a daily routine. It
can be really easy to lose track
of time when you’re at home,
but having a routine can make
you feel much more productive.
8.
Purchase online copies of
your textbooks.
9.
Stay in contact with people
who aren’t in your grade.
10.
Follow the rules in and out
of school. Staying socially distant
and wearing our masks not
only protects our health, but the
health of our family, friends,
and the Baldwin community.
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