TOPIC: BACK 2 SCHOOL BASH
Enjoyment Spreads to SLAS Members
by Saeto Takahashi SLAS has its first Back to School Bash
by Sam Mun
On the 20th of September 2014, Livingston
American School invited students, parents
and sponsors to the Back 2 School Bash, an
event that offered enrichment to the
community. Visitors enjoyed the time
during the bash by viewing the shows and
participating in activities. On September 20th Livingston American
School had its first Back to School Bash event
at their Shanghai campus. Many visitors,
school administrators, students, staff and
venders came to the event and had a good
and memorable time.
A student named Gi Woong said “I think this
event is ok and can be better.” According to
Gi Woong, the good thing about this event
is that he liked that there were many
different countries food to eat. Gi Woong
also said that if there is another event like
this at SLAS, he would like to come again.
“Specifically, the students and teachers
bands were most entertaining.” Mr. Rodel
Orias said during the event. On the stage
of the field, musical bands and such
entertainments as exercise games were
being presented. Most visitors and
members focused around the stage and
amused themselves through these shows. Many community members came to the
Along with the show, service from
commercial vendors made honorable
profits. Tents for snacks, drinks and deserts
were built.
event. Visitors from the local community
also came. Parents also came to support the
event. Also local vendors came to sell food
from such places as Mexico Lindo and Blue
Frog. Their foods were very popular with
long lines of people waiting to buy the
delicious foods.
“My son was really excited to eat a lot of
snacks at the bash,” kindergartener’s
parent Kana Mitani said. Also, delicious Another was visitor, Mr. Choi. He is the parent
food dishes were served form sponsoring of Jin Hyuk Choi. He said "This event was
restaurant Blue Frog and Mexican Lindo. enjoyable and fun. The best thing about this
concert was the performance by teachers, it
By preparing multiple activities, vendors was funny.” Mr. Choi said that if there is
and fun, the school started off a new another event like this, he will return
academic year with a positive impression. because he is a supportive parent of SLAS
activities and he like joining some festivals.
The first ever Back 2 School Bash at SLAS was
a successful event. All the visitors, students,
administrators, and staff said they really had
a fun time. Many of the people who went to
the event said that they would like to return
to other SLAS festivals in the future.