Ritchie Park Elementary School

What is the judge of a good elementary school?
From what I remember, I enjoyed school!
Kindergarten– Mrs. Redding
1^st Grade– Mrs. Berman
2^nd Grade– Can’t remember
3^rd Grade– Can’t remember
4^th Grade– Can’t remember
5^th Grade– Mr… oh g-​d what was his name. He loved Deseree… he gave me a stern talking to for missing my patrol meeting on purpose. Oh g-​d it’s escaping me. He was a handsome man. I guess I DID know in elementary school.
I remember Kindergarten naps, I remember some kid sneezing on the back of my head in my Kindergarten class (that was scarring). Like truly, this kid sneezed on the back of my head and got snot all up in my hair. I remember crying my eyes out. Then he peed on his desk by accident. That was another day. Man, was that kid awful.
I remember drawing a fish on a piece of paper in Mrs. Redding’s class and one of my classmates asking me if the fish was a kippa/​yamaca (Jewish head covering). And I was like… no… it’s a fish. Oh Eva!
In first grade I remember growing butterflies from caterpillars. That was awesome. I remember releasing the butterflies into a garden across the street at the church.
And in fifth grade I remember the first day of Sex education. I remember our teacher saying, «hey, I’m gonna say it now and you guys can get out all of your laughs. Do it now though, cause we have to learn.» Then he said the word and all of the class started laughing so hard everyone was in tears.
I remember that handsome teacher teaching me a lesson about time management. I wish that had sticked. I remember being walked single file… assemblies… and the talent show with my sister.
Our elementary school was not that diverse. I’ll tell you that. When I got into middle school, it was very diverse!
Oh, and Halloween parades! Weren’t those the greatest. Recess and playing soccer.
Great memories! I went to a great elementary school.
What is the measure of an elementary school? I guess it’s where the kids end up when they become grown ups. I’d say I’m in a pretty good spot. Good job Ritchie Park!