How will these all fit into my backpack?

[DisneyFan25863]

Originally Posted by Babette

I go back and forth between 5th and 6th. I used to keep the same kids for two years. Last year I had 5th and will have 5th again this year. All new kids. I love 6th, I hope she does too. Does her 6th grade still go to elementary or is it middle school? We are elementary K-6, middle 7-8, high 9-12. I like keeping the 6th graders away from 8th graders. So much better on their self-esteem and behavior.

Sorry about the book issue. Hopefully the teachers will let you know when you must have it so it will help with the load. Welcome back to school!

Yeah, she's still in elementary school. Funny story...when we lived in the Valley, I graduated from 5th grade, and I attended middle school as a 6th grader for a few months. Then, I moved out here, and attended 6th grade as an elementary kid for the rest of the school year, before graduating again and moving on to junior high for 7th grade

We had lockers when I went to middle school (as a 6th grader) in the valley. I thought it was the coolest thing ever. They took them out of all the schools out here about 8 years ago.

[SacTown Chronic]

High school lockers went extinct in California not long after Columbine. Maybe the experts in charge decided it would be more convenient for the kids if they have their piece within arm's reach at all times.

[Ponine]

Originally Posted by SacTown Chronic

High school lockers went extinct in California not long after Columbine. Maybe the experts in charge decided it would be more convenient for the kids if they have their piece within arm's reach at all times.

And for many, they were phasing lockers out before Columbine.
My area of town turned into a high concentrated gang area before columbine, and they went through and ripped the locker bays out.

I still wonder if they have them at my junior high.

Now the perk of being a music dept student in college was that you had to be able to store your instument, so there were lockers.

[tracilicious]

Originally Posted by Babette

I like keeping the 6th graders away from 8th graders. So much better on their self-esteem and behavior.

My niece is starting fifth grade and it middle school. That seems awfully young. She's really disappointed that there is no recess anymore.

[DisneyFan25863]

Originally Posted by tracilicious

My niece is starting fifth grade and it middle school. That seems awfully young. She's really disappointed that there is no recess anymore.

One of the middle schools out here starts in 4th grade (stupid overcrowding!).

And don't they get brunch?

[Not Afraid]

My back hurts just reading this thread. I say, just drop out of school.

[Prudence]

I should taunt you that so far one of my classes has only one book, another has only one paperback workbook, and the third nothing but the stuff available online. But if I do that, dollars to donuts my fourth class will have three hardbacks and a coursepak. So I'll just offer sympathy.

Wait - no lockers? So you never get that thrill of coming back after a holiday and realizing you can't really remember your combination so you try to not think about it and hope muscle memory will take over?

[Not Afraid]

So, how many hernias are reported each year?

[€uroMeinke]

I think you should sell your books and buy some weed, since it is no doubt easier to transport.

[DisneyFan25863]

Originally Posted by €uroMeinke

I think you should sell your books and buy some weed, since it is no doubt easier to transport.

Well...considering my least expensive textbook is $112 and the most expensive is $225, thats not such a bad idea...