It was adorable. These 24 little preschoolers in blue caps and gowns-The Woodbridge Raiders Preschool graduating Class of 2014! And high school graduating class of 2027...
As Adria confidently made her way to the front with no tripping and just a big smile on her face. I was so proud of her. And right behind her was one of her best friends, Katie. The teachers and phyiscal therapist have told me that these two girls are so close, maybe it has something to do with the fact that they are the 2 shortest kids in the class but I think it's much more than that.
They are kindred spirits, understanding that they share some challenges other kids don't.
Adria is holding hands with her good friend Katie on Field Day (just a few days before graduation).
Katie is a triplet and the tall girl beside her is one of the three.
But Adria has lots of friends. There are some wonderful children in her class that she's gotten to know this year, and I know she'll miss them over the summer.
Her preschool really is special. The program is provided by our local public school specifically to help developmentally changed children get ready for kindergarten. I think about half of her class was children who had speech, behavioral, physical or social delays. These were the kids who rode the bus to school. The other half were "normally developing" children whose parents brought them.
With three incredible teachers, this learning environment seemed to work great for all the children. And on graduation day it was beautiful to see the progress many of the children had made since the start of the year! Adria's greatest physical improvement is her ability to now take a few steps up and down stairs without holding onto a rail. It's rather impressive.
Adria was excited about graduating, but when we told her it meant that school was almost over, she nearly cried. She's looking forward to kindergarten already.
Here she is walking down the aisle!
Little Pre-school graduates
The kids performed 3 songs and dances for we proud parents. Cute!
Waiting patiently for her name to be called and receive her "diploma."
Paper outlines of the children were taped to the wall with notes.
Her's said "Adria's favorite part of preschool was the art interest (area).
When she grows up she wants to be a mom."
She loves her Grandma Outten.
She was so thrilled to see Grandma and Grandpa there for her "show".
And equally excited that her Granny Seely was at the graduation.
Mommy and her little graduate
So excited and proud! You go girl!
Little sister was excited for Big Sissy too! Sisterly love
School friends showcasing their accomplishment.
Our family
Our fuzzy but precious family ;)
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