The grandparents and “grandfriends” of lower school students arrived in the hundreds today for the annual Lower School Grandparents’ Day. Visitors received a warm welcome from primary division head Sarah Leonard and elementary division head Kristin Giammona before being treated to performances by singers from grades 1 and 4, and the grades 4-6 Dance Fusion group. After some more words from Head of School Brian Yager, the guests met up with their grandchildren to tour the campus for an activity-packed afternoon, which included viewing student artwork at the Art Show, seeing a robotics demonstration, a book fair and a dazzling magic show!
The grandparents of preschool and lower school students visited their grandchildren’s respective campuses in early May, touring the grounds and enjoying special activities. See the accompanying slideshow for a look at the fun!
The grandparents of preschool and lower school students visited their grandchildren’s respective campuses in early May, touring the grounds and enjoying special activities. See the accompanying slideshow for a look at the fun!
The grandparents of preschool and lower school students visited their grandchildren’s respective campuses in early May, touring the grounds and enjoying special activities. See the accompanying slideshow for a look at the fun!
This article originally appeared in the summer 2015 Harker Quarterly.
In early May, Grandparents’ Day was held at both the lower school and, for the second year in a row, at Harker Preschool.
On this charming day, grandparents and “grandfriends” toured the campuses and participated in activities with the special children in their lives. A long-standing tradition at Harker, the day gives students on both the lower school and preschool campuses the opportunity to welcome grandparents or adoptive grandparents-for-the-day to the school for an educational and memorable visit in their honor.
On the preschool campus, the captivating morning of exploration and play for students and their honored guests allowed teachers and specialists to provide a glimpse of all the incredible happenings at Harker Preschool. There were a variety of displays and interactive activities from the preschool’s talented staff, including the art, music and movement and STEM specialists.
At the lower school campus, the event was marked by a fun “Wild West” motif. During the day, students and their special guests were treated to an array of theme-related activities. They also had the opportunity to learn more about the lower school, as well as visit its annual book fair.
“At both the preschool and lower school, a special and wonderful day was had by all!” reported Teré Aceves, director of preschool-5 volunteer programs and event fundraising.
This article originally appeared in the summer 2014 Harker Quarterly.
In early May, Grandparents’ Day events were held at Harker’s lower school and, for the first time, at the new Harker Preschool. On this charming day, grandparents and grandfriends visited the campuses to tour and participate in activities with the special children in their lives.
“Grandparents’ Day is already a wonderful and long-standing tradition at Harker’s lower school. Now, preschoolers on the Union campus have joined in on the fun!” enthused Andrea Hart, director of Harker Preschool.
The captivating morning of exploration and play for students and their honored guests served as an opportunity for preschool teachers and specialists to provide a glimpse of all the incredible happenings at Harker Preschool, according to Hart.
“On hand was a variety of displays and interactive activities from the preschool’s talented staff, including the art instructor, music and movement teacher and STEM specialist,” she said.
At the lower school, the event was marked by an elaborate circus theme.
During the day, students and their special guests were treated to entertaining demonstrations by an array of circus folks, including hula-hoopers, stilt walkers, jugglers, clowns, balloon artists and face painters. The entertainers walked throughout the lower school campus, interacting with participants.
“Our goal was to entertain and also to create awareness about the abuse of circus animals. We had more than 450 visitors,” reported Teré Aceves, director of preschool-5 volunteer programs.