PRESS PHOTOS BY DONNA GEWERTZ Parents/guardians listen to second-grade teacher Jacquelyn Garner as she explains the curriculum, field trips and other expectations for their children during the course of the 2023-24 academic year at meet the teacher night at Sheckler Elementary School Sept. 21.

Landen (left) and Ryha Miller are excited to show their mother, Rayhana Sam, around their school and introduce her to their teachers. The school houses kindergarten through fourth-grade students.

Joseph Rivera, a Sheckler Elementary fourth-grade teacher, proudly shows off his “classroom space” to his students Ralph and Karen Boulos.

First-grade teacher Brian Sigafoos brings out the smiles of from left, Elianny and Sulianny Filpo and their mom, Zuleny Batista, as they receive an introduction to his classroom.

From left, Hazael Moran, Alayna Caraballo and Anaiara Moran pass time by reading books while their parents attend the informational session about second grade in Jacquelyn Garner's classroom.

From left, Sheckler Principal Dr. Robert Kucharczuk, fourth-grader Owen Siegmund, Assistant Principal Sarah Auletta and mom Brandie Siegmund admire the artwork at the main entrance of the school.

Aisha Maury-Colon and her daughter Nachalie Perez are welcomed by second-grade teacher Jami Gallo.

Isaiah Osorto, right, a first-grade student, poses with his brother Malachi, who will be a kindergarten student next year.