Wabi Sabi Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Our local schools start back up tomorrow. The past couple of years we've done something fun to celebrate the first day of NOT back to school. I'm still not sure what fun/special thing we should do tomorrow. Last year we went hiking, but tomorrow it is supposed to storm. We also have a swim class in the morning and an make-up piano lesson in the afternoon, so there isn't time to drive up to the nearest larger city where we have museum memberships. Perhaps we'll go see a movie in the theatre! That would be a huge treat for my two. Does anyone else do something special for the first day of NOT back to school? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Lulu* Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 We are in an area with two districts with two different start dates so we have two "not back to school" days! The kids are requesting cupcakes for one. It is too hot for the parks, so I think we'll hit the arcade and grab some milkshakes. The movies sound awesome, but if we go everyone will want popcorn and then we'll need to take out a small loan to bankroll the event! :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 We always did when the kids were young - sometimes the celebrations were big - like a train trip - sometimes they were small - like bike riding and an ice cream cone. Whatever you do - have fun!! Anne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbel Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 We used to go camping around the first or second week after public school started. Haven't done that in a while, but we tend to do more field trips, museum trips, etc., in early September after kids here are back in school and things are quieter. We're talking about reviving our camping tradition this year. I guess we'd better get on with the planning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Yes! We always try to do something to mark the occasion. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 We go to the beach for our annual Not-Back-To-School-Vacation. Usually it's a full week, but this year we have to delay it. Bummer. So we need to plan something fun for the first day, too. I'm thinking a scavenger hunt for some fun goodies - some for school, some for fun - and lunch out. We'll do some minor school stuff, mostly just looking at our new supplies and talking about our plans for the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Oh I miss those days! When the kids were little, we went to the pancake house on the public school's first day. One year there was a crowd of women and I heard them talking about being relieved that school was back in. I was glad we weren't seated near them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Florida Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 My kids always loved the ceremonial opening of the school supplies and organizing of books and stuff, followed by a light day of schoolwork on the first day. It's not "not back to school," though. After my daughter left for college, my son and I experimented with going to lunch (at a restaurant his big sister didn't like) or something similar, but it didn't really stick. I love the idea, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aelwydd Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 It was either last year, or the year before, but we kicked off the new school year by going to the pool. Took pictures of Jackson lounging in a floating chair with sunglasses on and sipping his soda. :) On a serious note: we're gearing up for the next year, but won't get into full swing until September. We have about half of our curriculum so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wabi Sabi Posted August 6, 2013 Author Share Posted August 6, 2013 It was either last year, or the year before, but we kicked off the new school year by going to the pool. Took pictures of Jackson lounging in a floating chair with sunglasses on and sipping his soda. :) On a serious note: we're gearing up for the next year, but won't get into full swing until September. We have about half of our curriculum so far. I was hoping to go to the pool tomorrow, but it looks like the weather isn't going to cooperate. Boo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly1730 Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 I'm planning on a field trip this year, weather depending. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Um_2_4 Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 I want to plan something, but we have tracks here and I am a little confused WHEN they start. The school nearest to us starts tomorrow. But I have plans tomorrow to go shopping (with kiddos) to get the rest of the stuff for our holiday coming up at the end of this week, so....not sure what we'll do. Some schools start next week, maybe then we'll do something. OR I might just make our 1st day back (the 19th) special, we'll see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMD Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 A group here plans an annual not back to school party at a waterpark! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 We started our home school this week. when school starts here we are heading up to Gatlinburg for a few days for our "Not back to school" time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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