I’m proud to say every single one of our Room 15 fifth graders completed the requirements to graduate from DARE, our drug resistance program. Our graduation ceremony is this Friday at 1:15.  It will be held in the field near the big cedar trees. You can enter through the small gate near the corner of Bush and 4th Street, which should be open at 1:00.  Bring lawn chairs or a blanket to sit on. Sunscreen, a hat, or other means of protecting yourself from the sun is advised as well.

Our DARE Graduation kind of doubles as our graduation from 5th grade. It is meant to be a formal event, so we ask that kids dress up in their “Sunday Best.” It’s up to you to decide what it means for your student to dress up, but we often have lots of dresses, ties, and even blazers.

Afterwards, your welcome to come to the classroom to see where your student signed my thirty-year-old Drug Free banner, which is their pledge to stay clear of illegal substances. They’ll join around eight hundred of my former students on the banner.  You’ll also be able to take your student home after the ceremony, as it will end around 2:15.