
Although exciting, the first day of school can also be overwhelming and scary. Emma, who began kindergarten at Tommie Barfield Elementary School on Wednesday, started to cry after being dropped off. As Emma’s mom left the classroom, the photographer, herself a mom, successfully distracted Emma by calling her name and asking her to smile for the camera. For more photos of the first day of school, turn to page A/24. Photo by Jodi Pree

Tommie Barfield Open House

Students being welcomed to Tommie Barfield. Photos by Jodi Pree
By 8:10, the flurry of activity ceased. With the final bell ringing, halls emptied and students were safely in their classrooms. A group of kindergarten parents and new parents gathered in the Media Center for Tea and Tissues.
“It helps keep your mind off things when you volunteer,” explained PTO mom, Janice Cox, as she set out refreshments for the parents’ gathering.

The joy of finding out your classroom assignment.

First grader Annabel McLane hopes to have her wiggly front tooth out before her first full day of school.

Directions and classroom assignments.

Cecillia Dunn meets her kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Ledoux.

Welcoming back familiar faces.

Kindergartner Cecilia Dunn finds her desk.

Entire families share in the back to school experience.

Kirk McFee holds one-yearold Matteo while bringing his daughter to school.

Janice Cox, active member of the PTO, hosted Tea & Tissues for the kindergarten parents and new parents.

Fourth grader Cayson brings a plant for his new teacher.

Principal Maya directed students at the drop-off zone.

Kindergartner Jake Saynes enjoys some final moments with his mom, Daniella.

Kindergartner Fergina Holdsworth poses with her new lunchbox.

Students rush to class as the first bell rings.


Sisters Audrina (2nd grade) and Angelina (kindergarten) Lopez pause for a photo.

Parents bringing supplies on the first day.

Parents Jared & Julia Ralph join Julian for breakfast before heading to work.

New student, Gavin Swift (second grade) has a quick breakfast before the bell.


First grader Julian Ralph enjoys his breakfast.
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