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Parents attend upper school Back to School Day

Danielle Spitz
September 24, 2016
Parents enjoyed refreshments in between visiting their childrens’ classes. Credit: Printed with permission of Melanie Hirsch

Upper school parents convened on campus Saturday morning to visit their students’ classrooms and meet their teachers. The school provided refreshments for the parents mingling in between classes. Student ambassadors assisted in facilitating the event, and the jazz band performed throughout the day.

Parents had the opportunity to meet their students' teachers. Credit: Printed with permission of Melanie Hirsch
Parents had the opportunity to meet their students’ teachers. Credit: Printed with permission of Melanie Hirsch
Select members of the jazz band performed to entertain the visiting parents. Credit: Printed with permission of Melanie Hirsch
Select members of the jazz band performed to entertain the visiting parents. Credit: Printed with permission of Melanie Hirsch
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