Congratulations to KLDS Students!
Fifth Graders Across the District Celebrate Moving Up
On Tuesday, June 25, fifth graders across the district marked the completion of elementary school at Moving Up ceremonies.
While each school added its own special touch to their celebration, all students performed a song for their guests, enjoyed listening to their principal and/or assistant principal reminisce, and walked across a stage for their certificate. Congrats to all rising sixth graders!
A combined band and chorus--more than 90 students--performed "Defying Gravity."
Eighth Graders "Move Up" at John Jay Middle School
Jeffrey Tepper, the eighth-grade counselor, recognized the sixty-one students who earned the President’s Award for Educational Excellence.
Principal Swiatowicz offered four ingredients for future success.
The Class of 2019 Commencement at Caramoor
Valedictorian Ruby Potash reflected on how graduation marked an increased autonomy to create a life of meaning.
Salutatorian Jordan Schwartz recalled how John Jay’s Science Research program helped him to find his strengths.
History teacher Alexander Smith addressed the graduates with humor and affection.
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