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LITTLE DIPLOMAS: Johnston's Over the Rainbow Pre-K class celebrates graduation with break-dancing

By RORY SCHULER

Posted 6/23/22

The youngsters took turn breakdancing.

They fed a hungry caterpillar.

They used their little diplomas as telescopes.

The Johnston State Pre-K classroom at Over the Rainbow Learning …

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LITTLE DIPLOMAS: Johnston's Over the Rainbow Pre-K class celebrates graduation with break-dancing

CUT A RUG: The Johnston State Pre-K classroom at Over the Rainbow Learning Center celebrated the end of the school year during a show for family and friends on June 17. Youngsters took turn break-dancing.

CUT A RUG: The Johnston State Pre-K classroom at Over the Rainbow Learning Center celebrated the end of the school year during a show for family and friends on June 17. Youngsters took turn break-dancing.

Sun Rise photo by Rory Schuler

CUT A RUG: The Johnston State Pre-K classroom at Over the Rainbow Learning Center celebrated the end of the school year during a show for family and friends on June 17. Youngsters took turn break-dancing.

CUT A RUG: The Johnston State Pre-K classroom at Over the Rainbow Learning Center celebrated the end of the school year during a show for family and friends on June 17. Youngsters took turn break-dancing.

Sun Rise photo by Rory Schuler

CUT A RUG: The Johnston State Pre-K classroom at Over the Rainbow Learning Center celebrated the end of the school year during a show for family and friends on June 17. Youngsters took turn break-dancing.

CUT A RUG: The Johnston State Pre-K classroom at Over the Rainbow Learning Center celebrated the end of the school year during a show for family and friends on June 17. Youngsters took turn break-dancing.

Sun Rise photo by Rory Schuler

LITTLE DIPLOMAS: The Johnston State Pre-K classroom at Over the Rainbow Learning Center celebrated the end of the school year during a show for family and friends on June 17.

LITTLE DIPLOMAS: The Johnston State Pre-K classroom at Over the Rainbow Learning Center celebrated the end of the school year during a show for family and friends on June 17.

Sun Rise photo by Rory Schuler

LITTLE DIPLOMAS: The Johnston State Pre-K classroom at Over the Rainbow Learning Center celebrated the end of the school year during a show for family and friends on June 17.

LITTLE DIPLOMAS: The Johnston State Pre-K classroom at Over the Rainbow Learning Center celebrated the end of the school year during a show for family and friends on June 17.

Sun Rise photo by Rory Schuler

LITTLE DIPLOMAS: The Johnston State Pre-K classroom at Over the Rainbow Learning Center celebrated the end of the school year during a show for family and friends on June 17.

LITTLE DIPLOMAS: The Johnston State Pre-K classroom at Over the Rainbow Learning Center celebrated the end of the school year during a show for family and friends on June 17.

Sun Rise photo by Rory Schuler

LITTLE DIPLOMAS: The Johnston State Pre-K classroom at Over the Rainbow Learning Center celebrated the end of the school year during a show for family and friends on June 17.

LITTLE DIPLOMAS: The Johnston State Pre-K classroom at Over the Rainbow Learning Center celebrated the end of the school year during a show for family and friends on June 17.

Sun Rise photo by Rory Schuler

CERTIFIED PRE-K: Ms. Robin and Ms. Michaela’s RI State Pre-K Class celebrated their graduation to Kindergarten during a ceremony and show last week.

CERTIFIED PRE-K: Ms. Robin and Ms. Michaela’s RI State Pre-K Class celebrated their graduation to Kindergarten during a ceremony and show last week.

Sun Rise photo by Rory Schuler

CERTIFIED PRE-K: Ms. Robin and Ms. Michaela’s RI State Pre-K Class celebrated their graduation to Kindergarten during a ceremony and show last week.

CERTIFIED PRE-K: Ms. Robin and Ms. Michaela’s RI State Pre-K Class celebrated their graduation to Kindergarten during a ceremony and show last week.

Sun Rise photo by Rory Schuler

CERTIFIED PRE-K: Ms. Robin and Ms. Michaela’s RI State Pre-K Class celebrated their graduation to Kindergarten during a ceremony and show last week.

CERTIFIED PRE-K: Ms. Robin and Ms. Michaela’s RI State Pre-K Class celebrated their graduation to Kindergarten during a ceremony and show last week.

Sun Rise photo by Rory Schuler

CERTIFIED PRE-K: Ms. Robin and Ms. Michaela’s RI State Pre-K Class celebrated their graduation to Kindergarten during a ceremony and show last week.

CERTIFIED PRE-K: Ms. Robin and Ms. Michaela’s RI State Pre-K Class celebrated their graduation to Kindergarten during a ceremony and show last week.

Sun Rise photo by Rory Schuler

CERTIFIED PRE-K: Ms. Robin and Ms. Michaela’s RI State Pre-K Class celebrated their graduation to Kindergarten during a ceremony and show last week.

CERTIFIED PRE-K: Ms. Robin and Ms. Michaela’s RI State Pre-K Class celebrated their graduation to Kindergarten during a ceremony and show last week.

Sun Rise photo by Rory Schuler

CERTIFIED PRE-K: Ms. Robin and Ms. Michaela’s RI State Pre-K Class celebrated their graduation to Kindergarten during a ceremony and show last week.

CERTIFIED PRE-K: Ms. Robin and Ms. Michaela’s RI State Pre-K Class celebrated their graduation to Kindergarten during a ceremony and show last week.

Sun Rise photo by Rory Schuler

CERTIFIED PRE-K: Ms. Robin and Ms. Michaela’s RI State Pre-K Class celebrated their graduation to Kindergarten during a ceremony and show last week. They read and acted out “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle.

CERTIFIED PRE-K: Ms. Robin and Ms. Michaela’s RI State Pre-K Class celebrated their graduation to Kindergarten during a ceremony and show last week. They read and acted out “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle.

Sun Rise photo by Rory Schuler

CERTIFIED PRE-K: Ms. Robin and Ms. Michaela’s RI State Pre-K Class celebrated their graduation to Kindergarten during a ceremony and show last week. They read and acted out “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle.

CERTIFIED PRE-K: Ms. Robin and Ms. Michaela’s RI State Pre-K Class celebrated their graduation to Kindergarten during a ceremony and show last week. They read and acted out “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle.

Sun Rise photo by Rory Schuler

CERTIFIED PRE-K: Ms. Robin and Ms. Michaela’s RI State Pre-K Class celebrated their graduation to Kindergarten during a ceremony and show last week. They read and acted out “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle.

CERTIFIED PRE-K: Ms. Robin and Ms. Michaela’s RI State Pre-K Class celebrated their graduation to Kindergarten during a ceremony and show last week. They read and acted out “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle.

Sun Rise photo by Rory Schuler

GET CREATIVE: The children received certificates of completion for Pre-K. The kids got a kick out of their little diplomas.

GET CREATIVE: The children received certificates of completion for Pre-K. The kids got a kick out of their little diplomas.

Sun Rise photo by Rory Schuler

CERTIFIED PRE-K: Ms. Robin and Ms. Michaela’s RI State Pre-K Class celebrated their graduation to Kindergarten during a ceremony and show last week. They read and acted out “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle.

CERTIFIED PRE-K: Ms. Robin and Ms. Michaela’s RI State Pre-K Class celebrated their graduation to Kindergarten during a ceremony and show last week. They read and acted out “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle.

Sun Rise photo by Rory Schuler

CERTIFIED PRE-K: Ms. Robin and Ms. Michaela’s RI State Pre-K Class celebrated their graduation to Kindergarten during a ceremony and show last week. They read and acted out “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle.

CERTIFIED PRE-K: Ms. Robin and Ms. Michaela’s RI State Pre-K Class celebrated their graduation to Kindergarten during a ceremony and show last week. They read and acted out “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle.

Sun Rise photo by Rory Schuler

Posted Thursday, June 23, 2022 10:08 am

By RORY SCHULER

The youngsters took turn breakdancing.

They fed a hungry caterpillar.

They used their little diplomas as telescopes.

The Johnston State Pre-K classroom at Over the Rainbow Learning Center celebrated the end of the school year during a show for family and friends on June 17.

The children sang and danced to many songs, from “Shake Your Sillies Out” to “Gummy Bear.” After singing and dancing, the children received certificates of completion for Pre-K and read and acted out “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle.

The list of graduates included the following students (in Ms. Robin and Ms. Michaela’s RI State Pre-K Class): Stella Harrison, Jackson Spetrini, Janelly Mendez, Josiah Wallace, Lucio Couture, Lola Austin, Nicolina Nardolillo-Lima, Zachary Leach, Matthew Cabrera-Arita, Jenna Khadem, Paris Towns, Camila Cabral, Lillian Russo, Juan Diego Juarez, Mya Corvese and Benjamin Mafredi.

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