IT'S TIME FOR SCHOOL

POP QUIZ QUESTION:
Is it possible to make back-to-school time a blast instead of a bummer?

ANSWER:

Absolutely! To get kids excited about opening day, there's nothing better than a celebratory gathering of neighborhood and school pals. Even a super-simple get-together puts the focus on what young students are most excited about--reconnecting with friends--while settling some of those transitional jitters. Whether you throw a neighborhood up-and-at-em breakfast, a night-before cupcake bash, or a "You did it!" first-day fiesta , the countdown parties on these pages guarantee a happy and high-spirited start to school.