Principal Diane Hopkins pauses with the first student to arrive at Stratford School for the 2007-2008 academic year. It was a morning of goodbye hugs, "photo ops," and reconnecting with old pals as students across the Garden City School District returned to their classrooms on September 5.

Homestead Principal Suzanne Viscovich with a returning student.A hug for good luck.Capturing precious moments for posterity.Uniting with old friends.Settled and ready for the 2007-2008 academic year to begin.Which way to go?