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To the editor:
My name is Alex House. I’m a 13-year-old Boy Scout in Troop 2012
from East Liverpool.
I'm working on my Communications Merit Badge. One requirement is
writing a letter to the editor of my local newspaper to express an opinion on
a topic of my choice. I’m writing to express my opinion on going back to
school.
I’m a little bit anxious about going back to school. However I think we
had a long summer and I’m ready to go back. Seeing my friends again will
be a welcome change. To be honest, I don’t know what the school day will
look like. I’m a little anxious about the safety precautions. However, I feel
confident they will do a good job at keeping the students safe.
The upcoming school year brings with it a sense of normalcy. Because of
COVID-19 and the way the last school year ended, getting back to a normal
routine will soften the end of summer. Having a teacher will help answer
questions and I’m excited to see my friends again because I haven’t seen
some of them since March.
I’m a little concerned about safety precautions, but I know as long as I follow
the rules, I’ll be safe. I’m worried about my family since I'll be in a
classroom with other students. I hope the school staff will keep the school
under control and safe. I believe they have already started in the right direction
by requiring anyone in a building, they must wear a mask and have
their temperature taken.
It is for these reasons I’m both excited and nervous about going back to
school. But, overall, I’m hopeful the school year will bring more solutions
than problems.
Thank you for letting me take this opportunity to express my concerns
and voice my opinion about returning to school in the fall. I look forward to
any feedback you'd like to share as I continue to work on my Communications Merit
Badge. Take care and stay safe,
ALEX HOUSE,
East Liverpool