Photos: 31 Fountain Hills kindergartners move on to first grade
Lilliann Delano enjoys a cupcake after the kindergarten promotion ceremonies May 19 at McDowell Mountain Elementary School.
Independent Newsmedia/Jason W. Brooks
McDowell Mountain Elementary School kindergarten teacher Selina Reisig oversees a song performed by her students, who are about to be promoted to the first grade in a May 19 ceremony.
Independent Newsmedia/Jason W. Brooks
Lena Rodriguez takes a photo for her family with McDowell Mountain Elementary School Principal Val Reichler, left, and teacher Gillian Levin on May 19 as part of kindergarten promotion ceremonies.
Independent Newsmedia/Jason W. Brooks
Mason Cloud walks to the podium during kindergarten promotion ceremonies May 19 at McDowell Mountain Elementary School.
Independent Newsmedia/Jason W. Brooks
Miles Avakian waltzes toward the podium during kindergarten promotion ceremonies May 19 at McDowell Mountain Elementary School.
Independent Newsmedia/Jason W. Brooks
Fifteen of Selina Reisig’s kindergartners and 16 students from Gillian Levin’s class walked up to get their “diplomas” May 19 in the McDowell Mountain Elementary School gym.
Students learned songs for the occasion and were praised for the progress made during the school year by the Class of 2038.
Students and families enjoyed refreshments afterward.
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Photos: 31 Fountain Hills kindergartners move on to first grade
Independent Newsmedia/Jason W. Brooks
Lilliann Delano enjoys a cupcake after the kindergarten promotion ceremonies May 19 at McDowell Mountain Elementary School.
Independent Newsmedia/Jason W. Brooks
McDowell Mountain Elementary School kindergarten teacher Selina Reisig oversees a song performed by her students, who are about to be promoted to the first grade in a May 19 ceremony.
Independent Newsmedia/Jason W. Brooks
Lena Rodriguez takes a photo for her family with McDowell Mountain Elementary School Principal Val Reichler, left, and teacher Gillian Levin on May 19 as part of kindergarten promotion ceremonies.
Independent Newsmedia/Jason W. Brooks
Mason Cloud walks to the podium during kindergarten promotion ceremonies May 19 at McDowell Mountain Elementary School.
Independent Newsmedia/Jason W. Brooks
Miles Avakian waltzes toward the podium during kindergarten promotion ceremonies May 19 at McDowell Mountain Elementary School.
Fifteen of Selina Reisig’s kindergartners and 16 students from Gillian Levin’s class walked up to get their “diplomas” May 19 in the McDowell Mountain Elementary School gym.
Students learned songs for the occasion and were praised for the progress made during the school year by the Class of 2038.
Students and families enjoyed refreshments afterward.
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Jason W. Brooks News Editor | Chandler Independent
Jason W. Brooks joined Independent Newsmedia, Inc., USA, in July 2021 as an associate editor. After a year covering Buckeye, he has covered Chandler since the fall of 2022, in addition to assisting the Daily Independent throughout his time at INI.
Education: University of New Mexico, bachelor of arts in journalism and mass communication, print emphasis, English minor.
Random Fact: He and his siblings witnessed a Space Shuttle launch and landing in the same year in person, on opposite coasts.
Hobbies: Karaoke, bicycling and American Sign Language.
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