FARMINGTON – Nearly 400 special visitors were at W.G. Mallett School Friday, touring classrooms and attending performances featuring an excited group of students.
It was the third annual Grandparents Day at the elementary school, with a total of 371 grandparents logged by school staff as they directed families throughout the building. Grandparents Days typically represent some of the most widely-attended events held at Mallett School, with Principal Tracy Williams estimating that nearly 800 people were inside the school at the busiest point.
A combination of open house, talent show and a chance for grandparents and their grandchildren to bond, the event represents significant planning on the part of school administration and staff. Banners welcoming the visitors hung throughout the school; other decorations included big, heart-shaped posters with potential topics of discussion, such as favorite books or classes.
Snacks and a lunch were served in the gym, while students from each grade sang songs and read poems in the cafeteria.
A big thank you to all who make this event possible. I have attended each of the three years and have three more to look forward to. Last year I “adopted” a classmate of my grandson for the event because his grandparents all lived out of state. The students are so proud to show their grandparents what they are learning. And they really love performing for us!
I really enjoyed being able to participate in Grandparents Day…it was awesome to see so many Grandparents there…
Looking forward to next year
Happy to be part of such a special event! Proud of your school and staff! They made the day very special for all!
The Mallett Children, Teachers & Staff did an awesome job organizing and presenting, “Grandparent`s Day.” There were many smiling proud faces that morning and young children & grandparents seemed to enjoy sharing the time in school. Many Thanks to all involved, it is a lovely tradition!