![Fourth-grade teacher, Kyli Christenson, speaks with her students at the...]()
Fourth-grade teacher, Kyli Christenson, speaks with her students at the start of the first day of classes at Commonwealth Elementary in the Fullerton School District. Photographed on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
![Layla Ruvalcaba, left, and Elenah Jacuinde, right both 5 draw...]()
Layla Ruvalcaba, left, and Elenah Jacuinde, right both 5 draw before class in Elizabeth Zoellnaer’s Kindergarten class at Commonwealth Elementary in the Fullerton School District. Photographed on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
![The sign at Commonwealth Elementary welcomes students back to school...]()
The sign at Commonwealth Elementary welcomes students back to school in the Fullerton School District. Photographed on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
![Crayons, pencils and an eraser, await the start of classes...]()
Crayons, pencils and an eraser, await the start of classes at Commonwealth Elementary in the Fullerton School District. Photographed on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
![Students look for their class on the first day of...]()
Students look for their class on the first day of classes at Commonwealth Elementary in the Fullerton School District. Photographed on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
![Elenah Jacuinde, 5, is a bit wary on the first...]()
Elenah Jacuinde, 5, is a bit wary on the first day of classes at Commonwealth Elementary in the Fullerton School District. Photographed on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
![Londyn Funchess, left, and Gemma Martinez, right, both 5 color...]()
Londyn Funchess, left, and Gemma Martinez, right, both 5 color before the start of classes at Commonwealth Elementary in the Fullerton School District on the first day of classes. Photographed on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
![Third grade teacher, Patti Ascari hugs Sophia Puleio, 5, before...]()
Third grade teacher, Patti Ascari hugs Sophia Puleio, 5, before the start of the first day of classes at Commonwealth Elementary in the Fullerton School District. Photographed on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
![Mom, Melissa Vega takes a photo of her daughter, Madison...]()
Mom, Melissa Vega takes a photo of her daughter, Madison Ybarra, before the start of classes at Commonwealth Elementary in the Fullerton School District. Photographed on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
![Mom, Neenah Adame, clutches a sign made for her daughter’s...]()
Mom, Neenah Adame, clutches a sign made for her daughter’s first day in kindergarten at Commonwealth Elementary in the Fullerton School District. Photographed on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
![First-time kindergartner, Santiago Magana, 5, reluctantly lets go of his...]()
First-time kindergartner, Santiago Magana, 5, reluctantly lets go of his mom as his teacher leads him into his class at Commonwealth Elementary in the Fullerton School on the first day of classes. Photographed on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
![Back packs line the wall at Commonwealth Elementary in the...]()
Back packs line the wall at Commonwealth Elementary in the Fullerton School District. Photographed on Aug. 12, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
![Parents walk their children towards the first day of class...]()
Parents walk their children towards the first day of class at Commonwealth Elementary in the Fullerton School District. Photographed on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
![Alexa Rojas, 9, says the Pledge of Allegiance in her...]()
Alexa Rojas, 9, says the Pledge of Allegiance in her fourth grade class at Commonwealth Elementary in the Fullerton School District. Photographed on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
![A child and his family walk by a mural at...]()
A child and his family walk by a mural at Commonwealth Elementary in the Fullerton School District on the first day of classes. Photographed on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
![Dominic Castillo, 4, awaits the start of his TK classes...]()
Dominic Castillo, 4, awaits the start of his TK classes at Commonwealth Elementary in the Fullerton School District. Photographed on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
![Dominic Castillo, 4, reacts as children and parents head into...]()
Dominic Castillo, 4, reacts as children and parents head into the first day of classes at Commonwealth Elementary in the Fullerton School District. Photographed on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
Fourth-grade teacher, Kyli Christenson, speaks with her students at the start of the first day of classes at Commonwealth Elementary in the Fullerton School District. Photographed on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer)
ExpandThere were first day photos and last hugs and words of encouragement and then it was time to get serious about learning.
The Fullerton School District welcomed thousands of students back to its campuses on Monday, leaving summer fun in the rearview mirror for the launch of a new exciting school year.
