Hundreds of young learners took to the D.C. Canegata Ballpark on Friday, April 21 for the culminating activity of Week of the Young Child, celebrated April 17-21, 2017 in the territory. The fun day celebrated students in Kg – to 3rd attending St. Croix district’s public elementary schools.
Students, their parents and teachers enjoyed entertainment from the St. Croix Central High School Marching Band and a local DJ. St. Croix District Deputy Superintendent Faith Dane George-Boone and Elementary Programs Coordinator Jeselle Cruse-Peters, who plans the annual activity, gave opening remarks. Miss St. Croix, Elle Nielsen led a rendition of the energetic, motivational dance “Move Your Body” by Beyoncé. Students were also treated to the widely popular Smurfs movie character, Brainy Smurf.
Participating agencies and community organizations were WAPA, VI Fire Service, WTJX Channel 12, My Sisters Keeper, Inc., St. Croix Jeep Association, VIPD’s McGruff the Crime Dog, the Office of Highway Safety’s Buckle Bear, Frederiksted Health Care, Inc., Home Depot, VIWMA and VITEMA. Students also enjoyed face painting by Jay Jay the Clown, bounce houses and tee-ball games.
The Department of Education’s Division of Cultural Education gave a presentation of Mocko Jumbies and the district offices of Agriculture and School Community Affairs provided information and giveaways to parents and students.
The Week of the Young Child is an annual celebration hosted by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) celebrating early learning, young children, their teachers and families.
