Waiting

March carries on, and all I can think is, How long until Spring Break?

I remember looking at the calendar in the fall. My eyes glazed over when I saw that Spring Break wouldn't start until Saturday, April 12. Certainly, this has to be one of the latest dates for Spring Break in my 32 years of teaching.

One thing I've learned is how crazy the next few weeks will be. It's unclear if my students even know when our break will begin. Just today, I remarked that we have a 4-day week next week. Hands shot up, and a chorus of "Wait, what?" followed.

Yes, if they are surprised to find out that Monday is a holiday for Eid, imagine how surprised they'll be a mere 9 school days later when they find out it is finally time for Spring Break.