For the children of Guilford County, summer is quickly winding down. Classes begin on Thursday, August 25th and from that point on, it will be 180 days of academic rigor. We've already had our tax free weekend for buying back-to-school clothes and other necessities. Children are trying hard to save their shoes and new outfits for those first days. Students are scrambling to finish their summer reading lists. If you have European History this fall, you are learning that Portugal is next to Spain is next to France is next to Germany is next to Poland... the Genesis of map skills. We encourage all to take a few days and commit to some unadulterated summer fun. Follow the lead of the children above and hula hoop, twirl ribbons, and run aimlessly squealing in delight.
The above photo was taken back at the Summer Solstice Event in the Greensboro Arboretum. Before you know it, this very spot will be hosting girl scouts setting up for their December Candlefest. Enjoy what is left of summer. You won't regret it! If you have suggestions for family fun in Greensboro over the next couple of weeks, leave your ideas in the comment section.
I don't want to think about the end of summer yet! It's my favorite season. :)
Posted by: Halcyon | Tuesday, August 09, 2011 at 11:17 AM
Get your fun when and where you can. Having been a teacher I laughed at your use of the phrase "academic rigor." Oh, if it were only so. Well, actually, it was that way for some of the young 'uns. But for others it was more like rigor mortis! :-)
Posted by: Jacob | Tuesday, August 09, 2011 at 11:17 AM
I love the feeling of "almost Autumn". There is anticipation in the air along with the smell of crayons,paper and paste. Sounds of children playing are no longer random up and down the block but now rise from the schoolyard at intervals of recess,lunch,recess and release.
This is the first day of school here in our Southern California town. After many mornings the last couple of months of full strength sun at dawn, today we were treated to a cool and overcast morning with clearing just now arriving at 11a.m.
I take this as a harbinger of a very pleasant Autumn season ahead!
Posted by: Janis | Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at 02:03 PM
Oh, I don't WANT summer to wind down yet... our school years ended a week late (to make up snow days) and I spend a week on jury duty and the coup de gras is returning for the upcoming school year a week early on September 1. I'm always excited to bit a new school bus route and to see the students, but can we put on the brakes!!! ;-)
Posted by: Madge | Thursday, August 11, 2011 at 03:23 PM