A day that will forever stand out in my mind is the initial day of middle school, marking the beginning of 6th grade. I experienced a blend of nervousness and excitement. Everything was unfamiliar – from the campus to the schedule and even the people. Nevertheless, that particular day remains firmly imprinted in my memory. It signified the commencement of 6th Grade, an event I eagerly anticipated throughout summer break. The momentous occasion unfolded as soon as I disembarked from the school bus and laid eyes on the expansive campus, which dwarfed my elementary school by threefold.
At first, I was unsure of where to go, but then an announcement was made instructing all sixth graders to report to the MPR. I knew exactly where that was because our orientation for 6th grade had taken place there. In the MPR, we were introduced to our advisory teacher, Ms. Willinger. During advisory, she provided us with our planners, schedules, and other necessary items. I had never before used a planner to write down my homework or experienced having to attend seven different classes in a day and having classes with different students. It was all very unfamiliar to me.
First, I went to Mrs. Decker’s math class for my first period. The only familiar face in the class was her. At the start of the class, she gave us a worksheet to complete, which aimed to help her become more acquainted with us. Later on, she permitted us to take it home and include our photo in it. Our last task for the day involved playing a game called “the name game.” In this activity, we formed a circle and each person took turns sharing an adjective that began with the same letter as their names.
The class played a game, but didn’t finish on the first day, so we continued on the second day. Then, we had second period with Mr. Huffman for science. Mr. Huffman discussed the rules and the topics we would be learning in the first semester, including platetectonics, earthquakes, and volcanoes. I was eagerly looking forward to learning about all these fascinating subjects.
Next, it was nutrition which was similar to recess but lacking the equipment for play. Hence, I strolled around the school with newfound companions. Following that, I had English during my third period with Mrs. Troe and history during my fourth period with Mr. Flukiger. During English class, we completed a journal entry and recorded the quote of the week. In history class, Mr. Flukiger distributed index cards and instructed us to write about our hobbies and interests, allowing him to know us better. Finally, it was time for lunch.
During the last two periods of the day, I had Art with Mrs. Erwin and Gym with Mrs. Jordan. In art class, we were assigned to create a comic strip depicting our first day of school, which turned out to be enjoyable. Moving on to P.E., Mrs. Jordan explained how to purchase our P.E. clothes and operate our P.E. locks. Afterward, we had the opportunity to play outside despite the scorching heat. Eventually, the bell rang, marking the end of the first day of school.
All in all, my first day of middle school is an unforgettable experience that will always be etched in my memory.
