I ran out at 7 a.m. to the newstand to get bagel lunch for OSFO for her first day at New Voices, a middle school on 18th Street between Seventh and Sixth Avenues. OSFO will take the bus by herself starting whenever she’s ready. Today we’ll bus together up there.

School starts at 8:30 on the nose.

Last week’s orientation with principal Frank Giordano was very organized and informative. Both the kids and the parents seemed comfortable to be at the school. I was relieved when both the principal and the assistant principal recognized OSFO by name.

I am very optimistic and excited about this new experience. I think OSFO is too. Best to all kids and parents who are off to school today.

Summer’s over. I guess.