Chandler kindergarteners celebrate first day of school

What they're saying:

CHANDLER, Ariz. - Wednesday was a very exciting day for the staff and students here at Auxier Elementary School. Principal Krista Yubeta is happy to have the kids back in the classroom. The first day can be scary for first-time students, but for these kindergartners, they're already having fun.

"It is so much fun and exciting fun and excitement, so fun because in the building it's so empty and the kids and once they come here it's just excitement and that's really why we do what we do and why we're here, so when they come, it is fantastic," Yubeta said.

One student working on a classroom activity shared, "I'm trying to make a big balloon, but I can't. Are you excited for kindergarten? Yes!"

When asked what they were most looking forward to, the student added, "What are you most excited about kindergarten? Drawing. What are you making with the Plato? A burrito."

And as the students make their way back to the classroom, the Chandler Police Department has a few safety reminders.

"One of the biggest things we see people forgetting about, is not blocking the bike lanes open for students and other travelers on the roadway using the bike lane," Sgt. Jason Alnas of the Chandler Police Department said. "Another thing we see, problems with the flashing stop sign was indicated. Make sure when those buses are stopped, and their signs are out. You stopped for those school buses. Please pay attention to traffic control devices in school zones and school. Near the crosswalk it will be 15 mph and near the school it can be 25 to 35 mph."

Fines double in school zones.

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