Stocker Arts Center, May 18
Lorain Palace Theater, May 19
Parents, friends and loved ones
showed up in impressive numbers to cheer on our Head Start and Early Head Start
children for this year's special evening bridging ceremonies. We nearly filled
Stocker Center twice on Tuesday and the Palace three times on Wednesday. A
conservative attendance estimate is 3,200, including our students.
Our teachers, family service workers
and Head Start management team staffed the events and did a phenomenal job. The
events were joyous celebrations of all our children have accomplished this year
and Head Start's turning 50. I thank them and the staffs at Stocker and the
Palace for all they did on behalf of our children and families.
The pictures shared here were taken
by our Communications Director, Carla Rodriguez. The smiles on the faces of
children and their families speak volumes. Every child crossing the stage and
having their moment on the bridge was uniquely special. There were chuckles as
some children hammed it up. Even our shyer children soaked in the applause and
cheering that came with every name called. The children who marched made me
smile the most. They walked with such purpose and truly commanded the stage.
For us, bridging marks the beginning
of summer. It is our last day with children until fall. We are pleased that our
children bridging to Kindergarten did so well this year. Our 2015 Head Start
Outcomes Report goes to press in four weeks. We also are pleased with the high
number of children returning next year. For all who attended, thank you for
helping to make this year’s bridging ceremonies extra special.
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