Playground hangout at Coupeville Elementary School

First graders Kayla Cooks, left, Allison Nastali and Ciandra Allen expend some energy on the playground at Coupeville Elementary School on the first day of school Tuesday. - Kasia Pierzga photo
Kasia Pierzga photo
First graders Kayla Cooks, left, Allison Nastali and Ciandra Allen expend some energy on the playground at Coupeville Elementary School on the first day of school Tuesday.

By KASIA PIERZGA
Whidbey Examiner Staff
September 7, 2012 · 11:04 AM

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