"I'm feeling good," emphasized Ilyon Dixon, who was ready for second grade at the William D. Kelley School in Brewerytown.
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As is Action News tradition, we spent time with a family as they prepared for the first day of school.
"I'm just excited to make new friends and be in a new class," Dixon added.
Dixon bounded down the stairs with big goals for the fall.
"I was thinking of getting more A's than I got in first grade, because first grade, I got A's and B's, and this time I'm just gonna get more A's," Dixon said.
Supplies all packed, Dixon led us through his morning routine, which his dad said includes a soundtrack.
"He listens to his music. He has a couple of songs he likes to listen to get him ready for the day," said Markeith Diaz.
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The family is looking forward to Dixon starting some new sports this year.
After a summer of decompressing, they recently started to get Dixon back on a schedule.
"Start get him back into the rhythm a week or two before," Diaz said.
That's easier said than done. Dixon recently welcomed a new baby sister.
"I'm not going to lie, it's really fun to have a baby sister," said Dixon.
Have a great school year, everybody!