Photos: Back to school in the metro Atlanta area

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Photos: Back to school in the metro area

Photos: Back to school in the metro Atlanta area

Selah Christopher (center) is handed a notecard as she steps off the bus with her brother Elijah at Davis Elementary School in Marietta on Monday, August 4, 2014. Teachers and administrators at the school dressed as pirates for the first day of classes. Students in Cobb County and Atlanta public schools headed back to class on Monday for the new school year. JONATHAN PHILLIPS / SPECIAL

Dressed as pirates, media specialist Candy Ward (left) and principal Dr. Dee Mobley (right) wait for students to arrive for students to arrive during the first day of classes at Davis Elementary School in Marietta on Monday, August 4, 2014. Teachers and administrators at the school dressed as pirates for the first day of school. Students in Cobb County and Atlanta public schools headed back to class on Monday for the new school year. JONATHAN PHILLIPS / SPECIAL

Principal Dr. Dee Mobley carries an inflatable pirate out of the office as she waits for students to arrive during the first day of classes at Davis Elementary School in Marietta on Monday, August 4, 2014. Teachers and administrators at the school dressed as pirates for the first day of school. Students in Cobb County and Atlanta public schools headed back to class on Monday for the new school year. JONATHAN PHILLIPS / SPECIAL

Students start back to school at Bethune Elementary School in Atlanta on the first day of classes, Monday August 4, 2014. APS Superintendent Meria Carstarphen greeted students, parents, faculty and staff during the morning. KENT D. JOHNSON/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

Kathy Bernier (right) holds the door for Dylan Goff as he is dropped off for the first day of classes at Davis Elementary School in Marietta on Monday, August 4, 2014. Teachers and administrators at the school dressed as pirates for the first day of classes. Students in Cobb County and Atlanta public schools headed back to class on Monday for the new school year. JONATHAN PHILLIPS / SPECIAL

Kaylah Hester (right) and Tyler Crump open their supplies during the first day of classes at Davis Elementary School in Marietta on Monday, August 4, 2014. Teachers and administrators at the school dressed as pirates for the first day of school. Students in Cobb County and Atlanta public schools headed back to class on Monday for the new school year. JONATHAN PHILLIPS / SPECIAL

Principal Dr. Dee Mobley (right) greets Maggie Lee, Hampton Gucky, her sister Teller and other students as they pass by during the first day of classes at Davis Elementary School in Marietta on Monday, August 4, 2014. Teachers and administrators at the school dressed as pirates for the first day of school. Students in Cobb County and Atlanta public schools headed back to class on Monday for the new school year. JONATHAN PHILLIPS / SPECIAL

Principal Dr. Dee Mobley (right) waves to Carla Ardelean and her mother Mirely during the first day of classes at Davis Elementary School in Marietta on Monday, August 4, 2014. Teachers and administrators at the school dressed as pirates for the first day of school. Students in Cobb County and Atlanta public schools headed back to class on Monday for the new school year. JONATHAN PHILLIPS / SPECIAL

Wayne Williams (right) holds his daughter Nicole's hand while his wife Kerry walks with their son Trevor as they pass by Kelly Llerandi (center) for the first day of classes at Davis Elementary School in Marietta on Monday, August 4, 2014. Teachers and administrators at the school dressed as pirates for the first day of classes. Students in Cobb County and Atlanta public schools headed back to class on Monday for the new school year. JONATHAN PHILLIPS / SPECIAL

Max Psencik (right) colors a pirate worksheet during the first day of classes at Davis Elementary School in Marietta on Monday, August 4, 2014. Teachers and administrators at the school dressed as pirates for the first day of school. Students in Cobb County and Atlanta public schools headed back to class on Monday for the new school year. JONATHAN PHILLIPS / SPECIAL

Kindergartner Luke Duncan, 5, gets help with his breakfast from Dr Carstarphen. Students start back to school at Bethune Elementary School in Atlanta on the first day of classes, Monday August 4, 2014. APS Superintendent Meria Carstarphen greeted students, parents, faculty and staff during the morning. KENT D. JOHNSON/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

Students eat breakfast as they start back to school at Bethune Elementary School in Atlanta on the first day of classes, Monday August 4, 2014. APS Superintendent Meria Carstarphen greeted students, parents, faculty and staff during the morning. KENT D. JOHNSON/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

Students eat breakfast as they start back to school at Bethune Elementary School in Atlanta on the first day of classes, Monday August 4, 2014. APS Superintendent Meria Carstarphen greeted students, parents, faculty and staff during the morning. KENT D. JOHNSON/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

Students walk to classes as they start back to school at Bethune Elementary School in Atlanta on the first day of classes, Monday August 4, 2014. APS Superintendent Meria Carstarphen greeted students, parents, faculty and staff during the morning. KENT D. JOHNSON/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

Nora Sanders (right) hands Viraj Sheel a notecard as he steps off the bus at Davis Elementary School in Marietta on Monday, August 4, 2014. Teachers and administrators at the school dressed as pirates for the first day of classes. Students in Cobb County and Atlanta public schools headed back to class on Monday for the new school year. JONATHAN PHILLIPS / SPECIAL

Kindergartner Luke Duncan, 5, gets a escort to the breakfast line from Dr Carstarphen. Students start back to school at Bethune Elementary School in Atlanta on the first day of classes, Monday August 4, 2014. APS Superintendent Meria Carstarphen greeted students, parents, faculty and staff during the morning. KENT D. JOHNSON/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

Dr Carstaphen hugs Deepo, Georgia Aquarium's mascot in the cafeteria. Students start back to school at Bethune Elementary School in Atlanta on the first day of classes, Monday August 4, 2014. APS Superintendent Meria Carstarphen greeted students, parents, faculty and staff during the morning. KENT D. JOHNSON/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

Leah Perry (left) and Alex Brantley organize their supplies during the first day of classes at Davis Elementary School in Marietta on Monday, August 4, 2014. Teachers and administrators at the school dressed as pirates for the first day of school. Students in Cobb County and Atlanta public schools headed back to class on Monday for the new school year. JONATHAN PHILLIPS / SPECIAL

Students start back to school at Bethune Elementary School in Atlanta on the first day of classes, Monday August 4, 2014. APS Superintendent Meria Carstarphen greeted students, parents, faculty and staff during the morning. KENT D. JOHNSON/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

Kindergartner Luke Duncan, 5, gets a smile from Dr Carstarphen. Students start back to school at Bethune Elementary School in Atlanta on the first day of classes, Monday August 4, 2014. APS Superintendent Meria Carstarphen greeted students, parents, faculty and staff during the morning. KENT D. JOHNSON/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

Liliana Remenih pulls her lunch out of her backpack during the first day of classes at Davis Elementary School in Marietta on Monday, August 4, 2014. Teachers and administrators at the school dressed as pirates for the first day of school. Students in Cobb County and Atlanta public schools headed back to class on Monday for the new school year. JONATHAN PHILLIPS / SPECIAL

Students walk to classes as they start back to school at Bethune Elementary School in Atlanta on the first day of classes, Monday August 4, 2014. APS Superintendent Meria Carstarphen greeted students, parents, faculty and staff during the morning. KENT D. JOHNSON/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

Dr Carstarphen (left) greets new principal Amia Burnett before talking to students. Students start back to school at Bethune Elementary School in Atlanta on the first day of classes, Monday August 4, 2014. APS Superintendent Meria Carstarphen greeted students, parents, faculty and staff during the morning. KENT D. JOHNSON/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

Kyle Rex (right) organizes his supplies during the first day of classes at Davis Elementary School in Marietta on Monday, August 4, 2014. Teachers and administrators at the school dressed as pirates for the first day of school. Students in Cobb County and Atlanta public schools headed back to class on Monday for the new school year. JONATHAN PHILLIPS / SPECIAL

Deacon Pederson uses a smart board during the first day of classes at Davis Elementary School in Marietta on Monday, August 4, 2014. Teachers and administrators at the school dressed as pirates for the first day of school. Students in Cobb County and Atlanta public schools headed back to class on Monday for the new school year. JONATHAN PHILLIPS / SPECIAL

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Selah Christopher (center) is handed a notecard as she steps off the bus with her brother Elijah at Davis Elementary School in Marietta on Monday, August 4, 2014. Teachers and administrators at the school dressed as pirates for the first day of classes. Students in Cobb County and Atlanta public schools headed back to class on Monday for the new school year. JONATHAN PHILLIPS / SPECIAL

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