The Long and Short of it

After tomorrow, only 18 days remain in the school year. That's such a short time you say. Considering a school year is a minimum of 180 days, it really is a short time. However, short as the time may be, it can also seem like an eternity. The last four weeks are chock full of schedule disruptions, special activities, Field Day, awards ceremonies and almost anything that would not be considered normal school activities. Children do not do well when they are taken out of their routine. Add a dose of spring fever and a rapidly approaching summer vacation and you have a recipe for four weeks of what teachers call "Survival Mode". Simply put, teachers do everything possible to maintain a level of normalcy and keep a lid on things. This is no small task. Kids get a little bit fired up when they can sense weeks of summer fun ahead. We'll definitely make it through the end of the school year, but it can be a long, tough road getting there.