Hi, East Wing Friends. It’s time! We’ve got to talk about Graduation and make sure we’re getting all our little ducklings in a row! The good news is that those of you who are moving onto kindergarten have already paid tuition for July with your original deposit so that’s kind of fun. The hard news is that, well, you’re moving onto kindergarten and it will hard for those of us staying at NSW to say goodbye. Whew! Tissues, please. Here’s some details of the day so you can plan ahead. Be sure you ask questions if you’re wondering about anything:
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For those of you who are moving onto kindergarten, this is a reminder that you have already paid for July with your original deposit.
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In our NSW tradition, we will be putting together a Graduation Package (that all of you will want, Lavenders included!) with a yearbook, a t-shirt designed by the children, a DVD from the teachers, a certificate, and a fantastic lunch. All this for $100. There will be an envelope marked “Graduation” in the office.
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Graduation will be on Friday, July 18th, from 11:00 to 2:00 for ALL the children on the EW (even those who are staying for a third year).
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The ceremony will start at 11:00 (that’s our plan!) at Beethoven Elementary School’s Auditorium so meet us there no later than 10:45 so the children have time to settle in with their teachers. The address is 3711 Beethoven Street just North of Venice Blvd., South of Palms, and West of NSW. It is our plan to have the day video taped for us so you can come and enjoy the moment.
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We are expecting about 150 people. There will be parking on the street so adjust your schedules so you can come relaxed and ready to enjoy the day.
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The children will be entering the auditorium together, sing some songs, receive their certificates, and honor their teachers. Once that’s done, we will ask the children to sit with their parents (or on the floor in front) to watch the DVD that the teachers put together for you. Bring tissues!
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That should bring us to around 12:40 or so when we say goodbye to our extended family and special friends. The children’s immediate family will leave to meet back at school and enjoy some good food and friendship.
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LET ME REPEAT: All your families and special friends can join us at this ceremony at Beethoven Auditorium but we will say goodbye to them there. We wish we had space for everyone for lunch at the school but we just don’t have the room.
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We’ll be having Ana’s Tacos making food so plan to eat around 1:00. We’ll be saying our goodbyes around 2:00.
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We suggest you bring your own water bottles to the auditorium. We want you to enjoy yourself so dress according to your family’s comfort.