SUMMER

summer break started. ough, she said, PTA was already planning back-to-school night on Aug. 15.

Almira Okumus, 7, and her dad, Enis, were ready for summer to begin. Enis said the best part of the school year was seeing Almira learning all year.

Several parents said they liked the inaugural four-day school week, noting that the free Fridays allowed for more family time and that Clear Creek Middle/ High School students appeared more awake since they had longer downtime each week.

“I would not want to go back (to a ve-day school week),” Garner said.

King-Murphy kindergartner Jonah Riley, busy putting condiments on a hamburger, said his favorite subject in school was physical education calsses.

Mom Kaylan Riley said the family loved the school year, and they are planning to travel a lot this summer, especially camping.

Dads Tyler Toth and Frank Martin worked at the grill, cooking hot dogs and hamburgers for all to enjoy. ey said their wives were very involved in organizing PTA activities, and their job was to help out wherever needed.

“ is school is the best,” Martin said. “We have a great community, great kids, great families and sta .”