Coexistence Corner

The First Day at School for the T/E School Districts

By Nate Feldman

The T/E school district began the 2019-2020 school year today.  Students from grades K-12 had a full day of classes. 

After two months off, some students didn't know what to expect.  "I was a little nervous at first," Sofia Feldman, who is entering second grade at Hillside Elementary School, said. 

However, things turned out well for her.  "I realized everyone in my class was nice," she said about her classmates. 

When asked how the day went all and all, she simply answered, "(it was) the best."

Other students, unfortunately, had to miss the day.  Sara Feldman, who is entering third grade this year, also at Hillside Elementary, was at home with a fever and ear infection.  When asked what she would do when she did begin school, all she could say was, "Stuff." 

One interesting development in the school district this year are the later start times for the school day.  The schools are beginning and ending at later times than in recent years.  According to the school district's website, this is based on studies about the benefits of adolescent sleep. 

This school year will bring exciting new challenges and opportunities for all students of all ages, and it will be exciting to see how things turn out.