Augusta Robbins, a second grader, and her family have faced significant upheaval after a fire destroyed their home and school. Augusta shares her feelings of loss, expressing a deep longing for her friends and normal activities like soccer, now hindered by disaster. Her mother, Jennifer O'Kaine, emphasizes the crucial role of Odyssey Charter School-South in their community, highlighting the extensive damage culminated from the fire, which has left the family uncertain about rebuilding their lives. O'Kaine reflects on her involvement in the school and fears the loss of community ties.
"I really miss my friends, my teachers and playing soccer. That soccer field is now covered with toxins and ash. Thinking about all that loss makes me anxious."
"When I realized some schools had burned, I began to grasp the scale of the destruction. If you let a school go, that is the heart of the community."
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