Today was Marina’s last day of elementary school. It’s hard to believe that after 6 years, she is ready to move on. When I picked her up today there was a feeling of celebration in the air. As she walked with her friends they all discussed their dresses for the Continuation Ceremony this evening.
After dinner, Marina dressed up in a new pink dress. She even let me curl her hair. We arrived a bit early, so she and her friends ran around on the grass outside the school – just like they have always done.The Continuation Ceremony was somewhat formal with speeches from teachers and the principal. But there was also fun moments, like when all their teachers sang a song.
As each fifth grader got their certificate, their teacher introduced them with the career their hope to achieve. Marina was “future veterinarian.” She flashed a huge smile at the audience as she accepted the certificate.
To close the ceremony, the students sang a song called, “When You Have A Dream.”
Once the ceremony was over, everyone gathered in the lobby for a reception. We took some pictures with one of her friends, but it didn’t feel like we were saying goodbye to her. We have plenty of plans in place to spend time with her this summer.
