MILWAUKEE — Local families gathered at McKinley Beach to enjoy the last weekend of summer vacation before students head back to class on Tuesday. Kids shared their excitement about the upcoming school year while making the most of their remaining free time.

Jerrie Mielke, an incoming fourth grader, expressed mixed emotions about summer's end while playing frisbee with her family.

"I'm sad because summer is coming to an end," Mielke said.

Despite her sadness about summer ending, Mielke looks forward to reconnecting with classmates.

"I'm looking forward to seeing my friends every day because in summer you don't get to see your friends every single day," she said.

Her sister Nora Mielke, who is entering eighth grade, is excited about being the oldest at her building.

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