Adonnis M. ↑
2K, East New York
What did you have for breakfast this morning?
Muffins.
Were you nervous about the first day of school?
Yes.
Did you have trouble sleeping last night?
No.
Are these new shoes?
Yes. They are dinosaurs.
Azira H.
Pre-K, Brownsville
Giovanni W.
2K, Brownsville
Who helped you put on your tie today?
Mama.
Kristen B.
3K, East New York
Deshawn S.
Pre-K, Brownsville
Emanuel H.
2K, Brownsville
Did you get new shoes for the school year?
Yes. My feet hurt. They are too small.
Oluwatobi A.
3K, East New York
Tiffany N.
3K, Brownsville
What’s your favorite thing to eat?
Inchworms. And candy.
Annastasia M.
Pre-K, East New York
What’d you do before school today?
I went down the slide and said “bye” to my kitties, Bebop and Rock Steady. I gave them a hug. My big sister didn’t hug them.
Kyaerah P.-l.
3K, Brownsville
Jabari T.
2K, Brownsville
What do you like about your teacher, Ms. Smith?
She brings snack to my class.
Velour B.
2K, East New York
legaci l.
Pre-K, Brownsville
Zaire P.
3K, Brownsville
What are you planning to do after school?
It’s raining, so we’ll play inside the house. I play with animals at home, like dinosaurs.
Kinora S.
3K, Brownsville
Photographs by Frankie Alduino
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