Graduations and Celebrations

CFNC is so proud of its nearly 200 preschoolers who graduated this month. Starting with the Charles Houston graduation on June 8 and ending with Virginia Gardens on
June 21, there were a total of 10 graduations at CFNC's six different locations throughout Alexandria and Arlington, Virginia.

Every class put together a music program of songs and a skit, followed by a formal graduation ceremony. Each child received their preschool diploma and a goody bag filled with treats, a special t-shirt designed with the handprints and names of their classmates, and education materials to practice lessons learned over the summer months. During some graduations, parents were moved to speak. One mother noted: "I want to thank you all for having this program. I feel that my child has learned throughout this year, but that also I have learned as a mother. This means a lot to us, especially because we have a language barrier. I feel more confident about my child's future."

Children graduated with new skills, experiences and friendships, as well as memories of an exciting and action- packed school year. Highlights include a field trip to
the Smithsonian's Air & Space Museum to see "One World, One Sky" (made possible by PNC Bank); the annual Family Science Day; a Reading Railroad hosted by Kappa Kappa Gamma; multiple visits from students at St. Stephen's & St. Agnes who read to CFNC preschoolers and performed a puppet show; and a Multicultural Celebration to honor our diversity.

A special thanks to Steve and Linda Weitz, longtime CFNC supporters, Loretta Britten, former Board Member, Bill Marino and his three year old daughter, and Annie Burns and her team from GMMB for coming out to share in the joy of our graduation ceremonies!

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Enrollment for the 2011/2012 school year is now taking place. To inquire, please call 703.836.0214 and ask to speak with CFNC's Enrollment Coordinator, Maria Carron. Or email Maria.

CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES!