Brooklyn's Best Pics From the First Day of School

“I’m a dog walker for Tango Pets in Park Slope and I took this photo of a beagle named Ray this morning.” Photo by Christopher Reid

Last week, we put out a call for some of the best photos taken across Brooklyn on the first day of school. Thanks to everyone who submitted theirs! Below, a glimpse into the borough’s schoolyards and classrooms on Day One.

Snack time for the first grade. (Compass Charter School, Fort Greene)

Four-year-old Eli Raiffa, left, and five-year-old Ryder Versperman, right, on their first day of kindergarten. Photo courtesy of Janet Raiffa (PS 321, Park Slope)

Third-grader Hudson Roman, right, and preschooler Faye Roman, left, before school. Photo courtesy of Suzanne Roman (PS 10 and PS 288, Park Slope)

Ms. Weiss’ fourth-grade class lines up on the blacktop. Photo courtesy of Natiana Day (PS 282, Park Slope)

The Brooklyn school where Chancellor Carmen Fariña started her career 50 years ago. (PS 29, Cobble Hill)

Amaya’s first day back to school. (Brooklyn Dreams Charter School, Flatbush)

NYC Mayor Bill De Blasio visits pre-K kids in Brooklyn.