Hugs, tears, and laughter marked the first day of preschool and kindergarten on Thursday in Anchorage.
Your Alaska Link visited Tudor Elementary, where kindergartners met their teachers and made new friends. For some families, it was an emotional day, sending their youngest children off to school for the first time.
Teachers and students expressed excitement about the year ahead. Kindergarten teacher Carla Jenner said, “It’s magical at this age; they’re so excited to be here. Everything is fun. They just light up.”…