Signs of School Term End

You know school is nearly over when--

--The student offering the lunch time prayer thanks the Lord that school is nearly over.

--Students in typing class do almost as much giggling as typing.

--The freshmen spring a "Senior Day" surprise, in which they pamper the seniors in many ways--cinnamon rolls at first break, taco salad at lunch, and root beer floats for the whole school after dismissal. Another student decorates posters for each student, and the non-seniors and teachers write affirmations and memories and blessings on the posters.

--Fierce warm spring winds drive the "lunchtime outdoors" crowd indoors.

--The party the seniors offer anyone who finishes on "C" or "E" privilege at the end of the year proves to be more motivating than anything the teachers could dream up.

--Individual seniors have samples and signup sheets for people who want to request a photo.

--The demands of preparing a senior challenge speech trump attendance at regular youth group activities.

--The girls and the boys from the high school have a teacher-planned slumber party--two separate ones, that is.

--Eighth graders have spent a day and a half at the high school to finish their freshman testing--to determine where they start in the ACE paces. I'm working on grading the English portion, and couldn't resist sharing with the typing class one tidbit I came across today. Did you know that the comparitive form of quickly is "quicklier?" Two students thought so. (I didn't tell the typing students WHO thought so.)

--The daffodils in the school flower beds are past, but the creeping phlox, candytuft, and perennial yellow alyssum are blooming in bright and beautiful concert.

--The typing room windows are open every day, because it's too warm in there otherwise. Sometimes it's still too warm.

--The spring edition of the Pilgrim Perspective and the yearbook are both still under wraps, but eagerly anticipated.

--No more choir classes, since the programs are past, and there were extra classes just ahead of the programs.

--Students break into song while doing cleaning jobs or working in the computer lab, usually singing one of the program songs.

--Mr. Schrock closes the door to the computer lab when the noise level escalates to disturbing levels, and I have not kept up with reining things in.

--The seventh and eighth graders present us with a mini-concert as a final practice for the little spring program they're presenting to a small audience of parents and other interested people.

--The seniors each have a homemade chart in their office, on which they check off the remaining tasks before graduation.

--Teachers keep their thoughts to themselves, but they too feel the excitement of transitioning into the summer schedule.