School is a place for learning and for fun, but whether it is the very first day of school or the last year before moving on to High School, it can be a place for crying. Just ask any parent as their new kindergartner, mature eighth grader, or anyone in between puts the uniform back on and starts a new year.

Sometimes the goodbyes are harder on the parents than the kids. St. Francis Central Catholic School hosts an annual Boo-Hoo Breakfast on the first day of school to help with the transition by offering food, fellowship, and support.

This year, parents got together to share their joys, fears and tears after dropping off their young scholars. They also bonded together and realized they’re not alone, even though they watched their little ones leave them. And they can see just how well their kids are doing without mom or dad.

By the time the Boo-Hoo Breakfast was over, the parents were reassured and the kids, well, they were doing fine, well on their way to learning and forming lasting friendships.

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