Sherwood Acres kindergarten open house

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July 27, 2017

Welcome Back signs will soon be appearing at schools throughout the region, and parents are expected to spend significantly on school supplies and clothing.File Photo

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Tiffany Thomas and her mother, Tamela Thomas, listen as teacher Merri Burgess explains after school pickup. (Staff Photo: Braswell)

Jiyah Davis expertly spelled her first and last names as parents listen to her teacher explain reading expectations. (Staff Photo: Mary Braswell)

Kindergarten teacher Tamera Adams arranges foam alphabet puzzles. Adams has taught in the DCSS for 23 years. (Staff Photo: Mary Braswell)

Ariah Gordon stands at the door of her new kindergarten classroom. (Staff Photo: Mary Braswell)

John Norfleet IV and his son, John Norfleet V, came to Sherwood Acres to meet with the kindergarten teacher during open house. (Staff Photo: Mary Braswell)

Tristan Black gets a hug from his teacher Merri Burgess. His mother, Trista Black stands to the right. (Staff Photo: Mary Braswell)

Leah Johnson and her cousin, Jordan Porcha from Lee County, came to Sherwood Acres for open house. Both will start kindergarten this year. (Staff Photo: Mary Braswell)

Teacher Tamera Adams shows her new student, Leah Johnson, picture cards with words. (Staff Photo: Mary Braswell)

Twins Ayden and Addisyn Fowler wait with their father, Andre Fowler, to meet their kindergarten teachers. For the first time, the pair will be in separate classrooms. (Staff Photo: Mary Braswell)

Teacher Tamera Adams says her “Time Out” chair is a place for a child to take time out and think for 3-5 minutes when needed. (Staff Photo: Mary Braswell)

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