The first day of school at Welchester Elementary went smoothly.
"So far, so good," said Principal Bethany Robinson shortly after 8 a.m. when students were accounted for and in their appropriate classrooms.
About 275 children from Lakewood and Golden showed up to Welchester for their first day of school on Aug. 18.
"This is the day we've been working toward," Robinson said. "This is why we're here."
While teachers were working with their students on get-to-know each other exercises --; passing out nametags or discussing what everybody did during summer break --; a group of parents were meeting in the school's library.
The parent group is called Second Cup of Coffee and they will get together once a month throughout the school year to talk about parent involvement, according to Robinson. Discussions include different ways the school can support the parents of students.
And as for the students, the first two weeks will be spent teaching expectations. The expectations are to help each student be successful, Robinson said, and include appropriate behavior in the cafeteria, for example.
Back-to-school is always a good time for all, Robinson said. After the summer break, teachers and faculty enjoy reconnecting with students and their families. And the students like to see their friends and teachers again, she said.
It's "energizing to see the kids walk through the door" on the first day, Robinson said. "Everybody's happy to come back to school."
from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/ear-starts-on-happy-note,234157
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