I know on the first day back to school, the thought in my mind was always, “Where did the summer go?” That was closely followed by, “Did they really give homework on the first day?”

While summer is not quite over yet, it is time to start new adventures in the classroom. Joe and I want to wish everyone in the Jonathan Alder School District a very happy first day of classes today.

The Fairbanks crew gets an extra day to sleep in, however, so we will send them the same wishes a day early and hope their first day will turn out well on Wednesday. Margie’s daughter, Michaela, will be starting as a Freshman at Fairbanks this year after attending St. John’s for nine years. The former Jaguar will be transforming into a Fairbanks Panther in the coming weeks. We know Michaela is going to be a star student and a super star on the Panther basketball court.

Joe and I hope this will be a safe, happy, and productive school year filled with new friends, unforgettable experiences, and an explosion of brain power!