This student reflects on their first day at a new elementary school, noting they felt safe despite being new. They express sadness at leaving elementary school and moving to middle school where they will be one of the youngest again. The student offers advice to new fifth graders to avoid making friends with students who may get them into trouble.

1. Farewell To A.O. By Noah memories of A.O.

2. My first day My first day was scary because I was new but I always knew that I was safe. I never had a bad feeling that it was a bad school.

3. Upcoming middle school I will miss elementary school. It felt good being the oldest now I’m going to be the youngest again

4. Advice to new fifth graders If you have a friend or you think they are your friend and they are bad don’t be there friend, they will get you in trouble.