Processional
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Pledge of Allegiance

Be A Star! (Sharon Carver, Director)

At the Children's School, we often talk about themes for our learning. This year you studied lots of themes, like Native Americans, the desert, Eygpt, and castles. The theme for our graduation today is STARS.

When I asked you last week what you knew about stars, you told me lots of things. Stars are lots of pretty bright lights, all around the sky, that you see at nighttime with the moon (but also the sun is a star).

Sometimes we also talk about people being stars when they do something amazing. Today, I'm going to use some of the things you told me about the stars in the sky to give you ideas about how you can be a star as a person.

1) Stars shine, glow, and sparkle.
Each one of you can brighten the world in your own unique way. A smile, a hug, a story, a drawing, or a dance can all be gifts that help someone else have a good day.

2) The North Star guides people.
Keep an eye on your guides, like your parents and teachers. Follow their example. Also, do the right thing so that you can be an example for your friends to follow.

3) You can wish on a shooting star.
It's fun to make wishes and share dreams about the future, but remember that dreams only come true when you work hard and keep trying until you succeed. Lots of practice and persistence has helped some of you learn to read, others learn to write, others learn to be a kind friend. Keep working hard and you'll learn more every day.

4) Groups of stars make constellations.
Be ready to cooperate with others. Sometimes you can do more when you work as a group, like when you made the big cacti, the crocodile, and the painting like Jackson Pollock.

5) Stars are easier to see if it's dark.
If we're busy and there are lots of other lights, we can't see very many stars. Take the time to relax and watch. You will see many amazing things in the world if you pay attention and focus on what's important.

So let's review How to Be a Star
You can shine by brightening someone's day.
You can guide by being an example.
Wish on a star, then work hard to achieve your dreams.
Like a constellation, be a part of the bigger picture by cooperating with others.
And remember, it's easier to observe when you focus on what's important.

Congratulations to our Stars! Thanks for being an important part of the Children's School family, for brightening our days, for following our example and being one for the preschoolers, for working hard, for cooperating with the friends and teachers, and for reminding us to focus on what's really important. Be sure to keep in touch so that we'll know all the different ways that each of you is a star.

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Presentation of Diplomas

Teacher Appreciation

The quality of our kindergarten program is primarily a result of the combined talents of our teaching team. Miss Hancock, Mrs. Perovich, and Miss Saavedra are simply amazing. Let's all give them a round of applause to show our appreciation.

Student Appreciation

"Children teach the world how to love. They teach us to look past a person's skin color right to his or her heart. They teach us how to be honest, open, and innocent. And they teach us how to hug and laugh and be enthusiastic. Children make us keep our promises because they never forget one that we make. They even make us into scientists and professors by asking why about everything that moves and many things that don't." www.alphabetsoup.com

Kindergarten Slide Show
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