Start of Summer Break

Starting summer break is full of mixed emotions. First, there is relief that FINALLY the school year is over. Next comes the desire to change just about everything for the up-coming year. Interspersed is the realization that the break is only so long, and that there is never enough time to become fully prepared for the beginning of school rapidly approaching. Then, over-stimulation: What should I change? What should I keep? Where will that poster go? What new ideas do I feel must be tried out? Finally, the experience of planning and reflecting take over, and the 'zone' is entered.