It’s not just the first day for the students. Tuesday was the first day for first grade teacher Nicole Pappas, as well. Pappas taught at Forestville last year as an Instructional Assistant. “I barely slept last night. I’ve been planning and getting ready since I found out last June that I would be teaching here,” said Pappas. “I am really excited. I even had my family helping me set up and decorate the classroom last week.”