BY: PAMELA STERN
There were decorations and balloons set up outside of the Starrett Early Learning Center (SELC) for the students Stepping Up ceremonies on their special day. All of the students showed off their knowledge to their parents, and family members at their Stepping Up Ceremonies. Each class had their own
individual Stepping Up Ceremony and demonstrated different characteristics of learning from singing and dancing to reciting the alphabet, and poems. The education that these youngsters received is impeccable and is a testament to the hard work of the SELC Staff under the direction of Executive
Director, Tammy Moore.
The Stepping Up Ceremonies took place outside of the SELC building at 125 Schroeders Avenue from June 21st through June 27th. Each ceremony had a special guest speaker who gave words of wisdom. Nanda Prabhakar, Executive Director of the Spring Creek Recreational Fund and Karin Montagne,
Public Affairs/Community Relations Coordinator reflected on the progress that the students made. “As we honor our SELC class of 2022, we must recognize this year has seen them grow and develop in spite of the additional challenges brought on by the global health crisis. They have learned and flourished so much and have remained eager and enthusiastic while doing so. KUDOS TO ALL!,” said Montagne.
Each student was called up by their lead teacher and was presented with a certificate, while they posed for photos with their teachers. Executive Director, Tammy Moore concluded each ceremony with well wishes to all of the students.
Photo by: Karin Montagne
Screenshots by: Pamela Stern
