Is September Almost Over?

Since the afternoon of August 31, we have had a Pilot and 6th Age Popsicle Party, three parents' nights, an 8th grade kickoff party, an Annual Fund kickoff party, a new parents' BBQ, a 5th grade overnight trip to Camp Wright on the Eastern Shore (thank you, chaperones!), several alumni meetings, multiple interscholastic athletic contests, two Picture Days...and 18 days of school! It is hard to believe that 10% of the school year has already been completed. I think of the academic year in six segments: 1) September; 2) October through Thanksgiving; 3) Thanksgiving to winter break; 4) January through spring break (arguably, this could be broken into two segments, divided by Presidents' Day weekend); 5) late March through the end of April; 6) May through early June. September is such a critical month in terms of setting expectations, establishing routines, renewing friendships, and launching into the curriculum. My gut tells me we have had a strong month of September thus far. The pace is fast, but it feels good! Two more days of September then October 1 dawns on Thursday!