Next the class came on stage to sing three songs complete with signs and actions. They did great and looked like they had fun. I did get a bit weepy thinking back to some of the earlier programs and how much they have grown. Five years does go by in an instant.
After the songs the kids went back to their room to get ready for diploma time while we watched a highlight video of the alpha-friends. One of Ralph's favorite lettes was G . . .Gertie Goose, Gertie Goose Gardens the Garden Gate so Goat can't come and Gobble up the Goodies in her crate. Seems like that was one of the first ones he continually repeated for the past year and half. Of course he liked Jilly Jumprope as well since his teacher was Ms. Jill.
Following the highlight video, one by one the kids came onto stage to have their tassled moved, get their diploma, and some hugs for their hardwork.
A cookie reception followed the ceremony.
We took home a few notebooks - one of which has been following Ralph around as he moved rooms collecting notes from some teachers as well as some of his art projects. It was fun to read the notes and remember the good ol' times. I got a little weepy reading some of the notes.
The staff at Fingerprints put a lot of work into the graduation and did a great job with the ceremony! There really is no denying they had a big part in raising him. He had his favorite teachers along the way, and there are a few that proclaim him one of their favorites but I know they all cared for him as a person and the boy he has become. There were a few bumps along the way but I could not have asked for a better place to care for him as he grew from an infant to a protesting-walker to a brief-wearing-toddler and on to a boy ready to take on Kindergarten!
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