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6 Worst Things About Back-To-School in Kings Park

We compiled a list of things we aren't looking forward to.

Back-to-school time is usually a mixed bag of emotions for both parents and students. As some residents pointed out, there are many things to like. There's the excitement of finding out who your new teacher is and what friends are in your class. New supplies and a new bus. For some students it's the prospect of a brand new school.

Then again, not everyone loves back-to-school time. Or even if you do like it, there are things that just get under your skin. With the help of our readers and followers on social media we compiled a list of the six worst things about going back-to-school in Kings Park.

The Six Worst Things About Back-To-School in Kings Park

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1. "Waiting for teacher assignments," said Katy Cardinale. "Need them for school supplies." And Susan Sassone Wolf agreed. "Not knowing the teachers until mid August," she said.

2. "No more Ben Franklin," said Rachel Livingston Corcoran.

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3. Laura Bilanski complained that back-to-school is "expensive."

4. John Ottaviano complained about the school administration.

5. Edie Scott said the kids yelling at the bus stop bothers her."Some of us are still sleeping," she said.

6. "Traffic in the a.m.," said Joyce Rebecca Marshall.

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