FIRST GRADERS ADVICE TO NEWCOMERS

[From the Salt Lake Tribune]

Jacob Neihart, 6 "I was not afraid. My friends were not afraid."

Danielle Lerdahl, 6 "Put antibacterial on your hands so you don't get germs on your snack."

Lenny Villegas, 5 "The best thing is that you get to play. The hardest part is that you have to do your work."

Timber Wolfe, 6: "Here's how to make friends: Say, 'Do you want to be my friend?' "

Natalie Estrada, 6: "Don't be afraid of your teacher. The teacher is always nice. If you don't know how to go to the bathroom, ask your teacher or kids. They can really teach you."

Isaac Orullian, 6: "Work on getting friends on the first day of school. It doesn't matter how you dress."

Toni Bustamante, 6: "Don't be nervous because in school we have fun. Your parents will come back and pick you up after school."