First day of school and new friends

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First time students, kindergarteners, Anuhea Steverson and Carlee Hamilton, check each other out as they settle into their new class at Monte Vista Elementary School.  Students in the Rohnert Park Cotati school district started school Tues., Aug. 13 for the 2019/2020 school year. 

Photo by Jane Peleti

 

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