School Begins

School is back in session!  I make up these bags for birthdays.  I borrowed the idea from the teacher next door.  Don't you just love those next door neighbors with great ideas!

School is getting more and more stressful for students and teachers alike--and I'm speaking of elementary school.  The district has decided we have to give tests three times this year that are comparable to the state tests and in addition to them (that equates to a minimum of five weeks of testing).  The amount of time left for teaching is steadily decreasing.  I could easily keep a secretary busy with all the paper that is now required and none of the additional paperwork is related to classwork the students do.