Last Day of School

Today is the last day of school in the district that I grew up in. It seems like every year school gets out later and later. When I got out of school it was at least two weeks earlier. Now they have at least two school breaks in the spring while we didn’t have any.

What I remember about the last day of school we had Field Day. I can’t remember exactly the year it started however it was during my elementary years. Field Day was like track and field except that we had more events besides running the 100 yard dash and throwing the discus. I remember running the potato sack race. It was a challenge for sure. The other well-known one was tying your legs together with another student and run for hundred yards or further. Of course we all know the key was not to fall over and hurt yourself. There were other events as well however those two were the ones I remember the most. Whatever the results were sure did a lot of laughing in the process.

Of course the best part of it all was the last day of school. I felt any time I didn’t have to go to school the better I felt. I know that there are students that enjoyed going to school but I wasn’t one of them. I did have some fun like the Field Day and whenever recess happened along with lunch time. Anytime I was able to get outside the better.

Other good time in school was when we went on field trips like going to the zoo. That has been locked in my memory for years. I didn’t like the early years of school especially having to deal with my skills. I wasn’t good in classes like English and spelling. I felt real insecure back in those days. I know that most students don’t feel secure in school whether it has to do with studies or social skills.

The positive side of school it did teach me life skills that I still have today; skills that I can pass on to younger people now.

Summer vacation was great times as well whether I went to camp or on a trip. Although I didn’t seem them often in the summer it was always good to see my close friends as well. It was always nice to go to the park play some baseball or tennis. There were a couple years that I had to go to summer school as well however it never felt like school the rest of the year. Also there were fewer students and we were there only for a few hours. It felt like recess most of the time.

So now summer officially begins and everyone can enjoy whatever they want to. Enjoy every single minute because the fall and school will return quickly as well.