It was a bright sunny day when Jessica and her mom walked up to the school building. "Today is going to be great day." Mom said. But Jessica did not feel great. She was nervous about her first day at her new school. Jessica loved kindergarten but she missed her teacher and her friends. She was worried she would not be happy at her new school.

"Ok, this is your classroom." Mom said. "Are you ready to go inside?" Jessica stood by the door and looked in but she did not want to go inside. "You are going to love your new teacher Ms. Martinez and you are going to make lots of new friends!" 

 "I love you and I know today is going to be fun!" Mom said. Jessica was not happy.

"Hi there, you must be Jessica! I am your teacher Ms. Martinez; I have been waiting for you!" said Ms. Martinez with the biggest most beautiful smile. She came up to Jessica and gave her a hug. "How are you feeling today, Jessica?" asks Ms. Martinez. "She is a little nervous," said Mom. 

"That's ok," said Ms. Martinez. "I understand how you feel Jessica. When I was a little girl, my dad was in the military. We used to move around all the time. I was always the new girl in school and I know how scary it can be." said Ms. Martinez. "I am so happy you are in my class, today will be a great day, you'll see! We just started play centers" 

"Ok everyone, please come to the carpet," said Ms. Martinez. "I have someone very special for you all to meet." The other children quickly came to the carpet eager to meet the new child in their class. Jessica felt a little better after meeting Ms. Martinez, but she was still nervous. 

"Everyone, this is Jessica and she will be a part of our classroom family, we are so happy she is here. Let's all introduce ourselves." said Ms. Martinez. 

"Hi Jessica!"

"Nice to meet you, Jessica!"