Kindergarten teacher Jessica Patterson sits with her new students during the daily affirmation in the gymnasium. Back to school day at Hallman Elementary School on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 in Salem, Ore.
Hallman principal Jessica Brenden, right, leads the school in their daily affirmation exercise in the gymnasium. Back to school day at Hallman Elementary School on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 in Salem, Ore.
Back to school day at Hallman Elementary School on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 in Salem, Ore.
