School Year Nostalgic Gifts

"I can't believe it's another day closer to the end of school. This is the saddest time of the year. At least until tomorrow...then that will be the saddest time of the year."

'Good girl, Carol - now hands up all those who have lost their pens.'

Harry Potter learns some 'new tricks' on his first day enrolled in a public school.

"Teacher! What happens if we don't turn in our homework on time?"

'I tell you, dad, Miss Hamilton is a witch!'

"Now, my brave little soldier, do you have everything...an apple for your teacher, your satchel, pencils and books - your existential misery??"

I'm not substitute teaching after all. How come? They wanted a criminal background check! I was a principal for 15 years. They know me! Yes, but

"Boeing! - In my office, now!"

"Back in my day, kids had a little respect for the law of gravity."

Principal: You are here, and you should be ashamed of yourself.

Why does every kid want the wallet size? School picture, early days.

"...and smoking is forbidden behind the scooter shed"

"I wish I'd failed my 11 Plus too...."

"Okay, there's one thing I like about school starting. I have a girlfriend this year."

Do Not Pass. Just like high school.

Naughty schoolboys fight behind teacher's back in old fashioned school.

Though a sentiment not shared by his classmates, Harry had come to dread the periodical 'bathroom break'.

Teacher to other about hot dog vendor: 'Since when have we allowed that dude in the building?'

"... And since then, I've been quietly stalking you."

I used to have nightmares about forgetting my locker combination. In their nightmares, they forget passwords!

"She gave everyone in class a Valentine. It doesn't mean she likes you!"

"I can never remember whether children are to be seen and not heard or the other way around."

Bell ringer.

"My parents taught me stuff until I was six, and then they outsourced me to Central Elementary."

'When I was your age, an 'A' did not stand for 'adequate'.'

"What are you writing?"

"I didn't think you'd make it through biology."

Back to School Supplies - 1928 'A new hat?!!' 2006 - 'There's more in the car.'

'Teachers' Dreams.' 'Young man, either you remove your hand from under her sweater or I will remove it your arm.'

"Is it okay if I dissect this ham sandwich?"

The boss is sending me back to school.

'I guess my love for Miss Rogers is over...I passed third grade.'

Boys at Leisure

"I've been able to pay attention a lot more in class since the teacher separated us."

'Of course I remember you-Tomkins,the Peter Pan of the Lower 4th!'