Organizers are calling the first annual Parents Fair at Back to School Night at Palo Alto High School last month a success.
According to Assistant Principal Jerry Berkson, Principal Brent Kline came up with the idea of this event as a way to make Back to School Night more engaging.
“We get out there, we introduce ourselves, we talk,” Berkson said. “Why not have a little bit more of a get-together for people to enjoy some food and set the tone for the rest of the day?”
The fair was well received by parents who found it to be a good glimpse into their kids’ lives.
“[It] was nice to just kind of start to get a peek into the community there,” parent Franci McFarland said.
“I think it’s a great opportunity to really get exposed to all the different things Paly has to offer, and in a more centralized way”
— Paly parent Marcella Millan
Many parents are excited to see this new event become a new Paly tradition.
“I am very happy to see this come along and hope it continues into the upcoming years,” parent Marcella Millan said.