10.08.2017 First Day of School in Dixon

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Mason Hambright, 5 of Dixon snuggles with his mom, Danielle as they listen to Jan Cocoran, his kindergarten at Gretchen Higgins Elementary School discuss her plans for the upcoming school year on Wednesday, the first day of classes around Dixon. Joel Rosenbaum -- The Reporter

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Gretchen Higgins Elementary School kindergarten teacher, Jan Cocoran speaks to students and parents as she talks about the curriculum for the year during the first day of instruction Wednesday at the school and throughout Dixon. Joel Rosenbaum -- The Reporter

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Gretchen Higgins Elementary School principal, Shawntel McCammon comforts a young kindergarten student on the playground during the first day of classes. Joel Rosenbaum -- The Reporter

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Gretchen Higgins Elementary School kindergarteners wave goodbye to their parents as they head to the playground for recess on the first day of classes Wednesday at the school and throughout Dixon. Joel Rosenbaum -- The Reporter

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Gretchen Higgins Elementary School first grade students take a walk around campus Wednesday on their first day of classes. Joel Rosenbaum -- The Reporter

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A young Gretchen Higgins Elementary School student crosses Pembrooke Way with his mother on the first day of classes Wednesday. Joel Rosenbaum -- The Reporter