KIDS TALK BACK

-- Compiled by Amy R. Spurgeon; photos by Brian Pobuda

We asked Newport Elementary School kindergartners what they enjoyed

most about starting school. Here’s what they had to say:

1. I like the playground. I can see the water from the playground. You

can also see the big kids’ playground. I like the monkey bars the best. I

can go all the way across. I also like to paint.

KAITLYN COSENZA, 5

Newport Beach

2. Kindergarten is good. We get to play with the blocks, do puzzles

and play with clay. With the clay I can make a snake. The school uniforms

are good. And I really, really like playing on the playground. That’s my

best thing. And the music they play in class is cool.

BLAKE NORTON, 5

Newport Beach

3. I like going outside. I’ve met four new people. I know some of

their names. I want to be an airplane pilot when I grow up.

BRIGGS VILORIA, 5

Newport Beach

4. I like the same things as preschool. And today I am student of the

day. It’s my day. ... We get to play with things and cut things. And the

teacher tells me stuff. And that’s what I like about it.

MAX NEWSOM, 5

Newport Beach

5. I like to go out to the playground and play. I like the monkey

bars. Sometimes I go all the way across. And I like lunchtime. I bring my

lunch to school. My mom makes me peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. I

eat outside on the playground. And in the classroom I like to make art.

MADISON JABARA, 5

Newport Beach