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PHOTO GALLERY: First day of school at Braden River Elementary


  • By Amanda Sebastiano
  • | 4:00 a.m. August 18, 2014
  • East County
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PHOTO GALLERY: First day of school at Braden River Elementary
Sophia Potillo and Camryn Kolbe become friends right away on the first day.
Sophia Potillo and Camryn Kolbe become friends right away on the first day.
Emma Donnelly misses her parents after they leave the classroom.
Emma Donnelly misses her parents after they leave the classroom.
Rylan Demarsh organizes his new cubby alongside his mother, Katherine.
Rylan Demarsh organizes his new cubby alongside his mother, Katherine.
Taylor Benton focuses on her first assignment — coloring in a picture.
Taylor Benton focuses on her first assignment — coloring in a picture.
Physical Education teacher Eric Boso reads a story to children on the first day of school.
Physical Education teacher Eric Boso reads a story to children on the first day of school.
Bradyn Bobbitt gets settled into his new classroom.
Bradyn Bobbitt gets settled into his new classroom.
Eamonn and Elly Barr say goodbye to their daughter, Alia.
Eamonn and Elly Barr say goodbye to their daughter, Alia.
Arianne and Mike Austen drop off their daughters Taylor and Lindsay.
Arianne and Mike Austen drop off their daughters Taylor and Lindsay.
Jassee Alexis colors a picture at her new desk.
Jassee Alexis colors a picture at her new desk.
Derek Foss kisses his daughter, Elizabeth, goodbye.
Derek Foss kisses his daughter, Elizabeth, goodbye.
Brandon Gallaway is all smiles on his first day as he talks with his mother, Gemma.
Brandon Gallaway is all smiles on his first day as he talks with his mother, Gemma.
Dehlia Garrity's first-grade class says the Pledge of Allegiance.
Dehlia Garrity's first-grade class says the Pledge of Allegiance.
Sloane Greer shows off her first craft project — a paper hat.
Sloane Greer shows off her first craft project — a paper hat.
Charlotte Griffin takes a photo on her smartphone of her daughter, Maya.
Charlotte Griffin takes a photo on her smartphone of her daughter, Maya.
Parley Hansen looks forward to recess on his first day back to school.
Parley Hansen looks forward to recess on his first day back to school.
No tears for Daniel Kaiser on his first day back from summer break.
No tears for Daniel Kaiser on his first day back from summer break.
Luis Perez drops off his daughter, Idaliz.
Luis Perez drops off his daughter, Idaliz.
Faith Shepard concentrates on coloring.
Faith Shepard concentrates on coloring.
Liam Shevlin and his mother, Ashley, share a few words before leaving each other for the day.
Liam Shevlin and his mother, Ashley, share a few words before leaving each other for the day.
Becky and Evan Thielen embark on a new journey to VPK.
Becky and Evan Thielen embark on a new journey to VPK.

 

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