Back To School Night Kicks Off School Year

Back to school night

Photo Credit: Jack Lopez

Parents walk the halls with excitement Thursday, Aug. 23 as they participate in Back to School Night.

Jack Lopez, opinion editor
August 27, 2012
Filed under NEWS, School, Top stories

While most students rested at home after an exciting first day of school, their parents spent the evening roaming the halls Thursday, Aug. 23, going through a crash course of what students do every day.

A select group of band members preceded the evening’s events with several songs, including its rendition of The Rolling Stones’ “Paint it Black” and Ozzy Osbourne’s “Crazy Train”.

Principal Tobie Waldeck gave a short speech to begin the night, reminiscing on the first speech he gave at the school while putting parents’ minds at ease, especially those of freshmen.

“These kids adjust a lot quicker than the parents,” Waldeck said. “I’ve seen a lot of nervous faces, but also a lot of happy faces.”

School Resource Officer Mo Loridon, a new staff member for the 2012-2013 school year, stood at his post in the foyer, guiding and meeting parents throughout the evening. Loridon took advantage of the event to get some face time in the school community.

“[I helped] so if [parents] have to call me, they know what I look like,” Loridon said.

Loridon also expressed his excitement to become known by the students and “developing a positive relationship with them.”

Comments

Mill Valley News intends for this area to be used to foster healthy, thought-provoking discussion. Comments are expected to adhere to our standards and to be respectful and constructive. As such, we do not permit the use of profanity, foul language, personal attacks, or the use of language that might be interpreted as libelous. Comments are reviewed and must be approved by a moderator to ensure that they meet these standards. Mill Valley News does not allow anonymous comments, and Mill Valley News requires a valid email address. The email address will not be displayed but will be used to confirm your comments.

Feel free to leave a comment...
and oh, if you want a pic to show with your comment, go get a gravatar!