grade school

Going To School (MM #4177)

I heard a new term last when the topic of education came up. They were talking about primary school. Now back in my day, we went to elementary or grade school. Is that what some systems now consider to be primary? Back in my parent’s day, they went to grammar school. Over the years, I’ve…

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Spirit Week (MM #3475)

Back when I was in high school, you know in the good ole days, we used to celebrate spirit week. And to show just how much things have changed through the years, it’s not only high school’s that celebrate. Nowadays, the participants are much younger…

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Cruel (MM #3250)

It’s Valentine’s Day, a day for which I’ve always had mixed feelings. I don’t know about you, but I’ve always found it to be a somewhat cruel holiday for some. Especially for kids…

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Grade School Memories (MM #3107)

Many people like to reminisce about their younger days. You know, for some the good ole days. But for me, my grade school memories are pretty spotty. Sure it’s been a long time, but I have to admit that I’ve also lived a whole lot…

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Compromise (MM #2526)

One of the first skills we learn in school is how to compromise.  Now our teachers don’t use the word, but they focus on sharing and getting along.  Obviously we’ve forgotten a few things we learned in school…

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