This is the official ''back-to-school'' issue for the Great Neck Record, complete with our annual back-to-school message from the Great Neck Public Schools Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Ron Friedman.

A new school year is always an exciting time, with so very much to look forward to, with so much to learn, so much to do, so many friends, old and new. And, most of all, it's a time to look to the future and make your plans, both small plans and big dreams. So much to do! So much to anticipate!

Work hard! Study hard! Be one of the ones who make the dreams come true for the future!

-Wendy Karpel Kreitzman