The First Day Of School – my favorite day of the year! There is nothing better than the smell of a fresh school building, a back pack filled with paper, pencils, erasers and colorful folders, the look on kids’ faces as they meet their new teachers, and the excitement that comes with embarking on a new school year. As educators, we look forward to the opportunities that a new school year brings. We’ve spent the summer reflecting on accomplishments and challenges of last school year and thinking about new ways to inspire kids to achieve greatness.