The Sanctuary of School

      My thoughts on "The Sanctuary of School," is that the author is describing the actual situation that so many school children are dealing with today.  It breaks my heart that she was not missed and that she knew that she was not missed.  The parents had forgotten that their little girl was important, too. The life in her home must of been full of tension, hurt and self pity. Barry was so mixed up that she got up early. Most children would not get out of bed to go to school so that early. The panic that she was feeling must of pushed her to the place that she felt safe and secure to be in.  The school offered her a safe haven, with people who saw her potential, and not just another mouth to feed.  Mrs. LeSane took an interest in a student, and encouraged her, and then provided the materials for Barry to express her mixed feelings. The school did not harbor the tension, nor did it make Barry feel like she was not wanted or needed. I really appreciate the staff's willingness to take their time to be there for Barry.  Our schools need to regroup and go back in time to learn that children have hearts, minds, and most importantly they have feelings that some adults have stomped on until the child is broken into several pieces. I really appreciated the school having the children to say the "Pledge of Allegiance."