Great to hear from all of you!
Yes, we start school before Labor Day - I think we are about the only district in the US that does! Of course, this means that we get out earlier than the rest, which is nice. :)
They changed our calendar years ago so that students could take finals and end the semester before going home for winter break.
I am still in the classroom, but sit in as principal when they are at administrator meetings. I decided to continue teaching 7th and 8th science because I do not want to give up my summers! Admin would take too much time away from my family, and I just can't give that up right now. Mitchell is in 7th grade, taking high school math, running cross country, playing basketball, piano and the sax. Dylan is in 2nd grade, playing soccer and piano. Both boys are in scouts. I would hate to miss their activites because I had to stay at my school for some event.
Well, I better get dinner ready for the boys because both have scouts tonight!
Take care all, and hope to hear from you again!