That time of year

It's that time of year again. The time traditionally known as "Back to School". The time of year I (as a teacher) lament the end of summer vacation and face the reality of another long, grueling school year. The time of year when parents who've had their children home all summer are more than ready to send them back to another year of stellar learning opportunities. As a teacher I find myself thinking about those little youngsters that will be walking through my classroom door next Wednesday. Ready or not... here they come! (or in the parents' case, ready or not, there they go!)