The first day of school is a stressful time. New people, new things to learn, new ways to either be cool or embarrass yourself. And the same is true for Back to School Night.

Back to School Night is, of course, the time when parents come to school to meet the teachers and try to show them that their kids were raised right, while the kids hope the parents don’t embarrass them in front of their peers and teachers. They always say “there are no stupid questions,” but it’s really not true. Sorry, kid.

Quote of the Week

At back to school night:

Teacher addressing parents and their kids: “OK parents, I need you to know that Paca Elementary believes in homework every night, Monday through Friday. We assign homework everyday of the week, including Friday, so if your child says ‘I don’t have any homework,’ they are not telling you the truth.”

Parent raises hand: “Excuse me, I don’t mean to hold your meeting up with my question, but when you say they have homework Monday through Friday, are you including the days in between?”

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