School's Out!!!

I am sorry to have to say this, but those who are not educators or school employees cannot understand the stress that is involved in the end-of-the-year routine! So much has to be done, and so many loose ends have to be tied. The children still need to be taught (at least, entertained) but this is done half-heartedly while your brain is doing something else entirely.

But another year is done. Summertime looms ahead, hot and sweaty, with possible dips in the pool and lazy afternoons of reading.

In August, when kids and teachers alike reach the ultimate level of boredom, the bells will ring again, and it will be time to start back. Tan and healthy, everyone will be ready to sit still in the air-conditioning and look forward to what the year may hold.

In August, however, I will have my backpack on my back. I will be walking through those doors in order to be taught, not to teach. It is a relief to end a school year, but it is sad to say goodbye to friends, co-workers, and kids that I have worked with for three years.

I am a little nostalgic, but I am excited to sit in the air-conditioning and look forward to what the year may hold.