It's hard to believe it is "that time of year" already, but it is - in our school district teachers are headed back to their classrooms today to get things ready for students. They will be preparing materials, listening to this year's motivational theme, and receiving updated rules, procedures, and class lists for the 2016-2017 school year.
The big box stores near us have carried school supply lists for almost two months now, and been advertising the weekly specials for almost as long. For those who no longer have children or grand children in school, this can be a great time to stock up on mechanical pencils, notepads and notebooks, pocket calculators and three ring binders that cost up to 90% less now than in January. [ I actually saw an add for a Sharpie 12 pack (12 different colors) for three dollars just last week.....of course there wasn't a store near us that had any left, but it was a great teaser for those who work with alcohol inks!]
Students in Minneapolis also start school this week. Their school officials petitioned the State of get a waiver on the "Tuesday after Labor Day" requirement put in to place a number of years ago. It seems early for kids to start until I considered that there are states and entire regions of our country where school has been in session for two or more weeks.
No matter when your local school starts, I wish all a fabulous learning and creative-thinking year filled with new discoveries and
meaningful learning; learning something new every day is as essential now as it has ever been!!
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