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Seaford Manor Teachers On The Move Spread Joy
As Seaford Manor Elementary School teachers and staff gathered in the parking lot of the Tackapausha Museum and Preserve.
Press release SyntaxNY:
June 11 2020
As Seaford Manor Elementary School teachers and staff gathered in the parking lot of the Tackapausha Museum and Preserve the morning of June 6, there was an excitement in the air. That same enthusiasm could also be found on the streets of Seaford, where children and their families were outside awaiting a special moment.
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After decorating their cars with signs, streamers and balloons, teachers then embarked on an hour-long journey up and down more than 30 streets. The car parade brought joy to both staff and students, who hadn’t seen each other in person since schools closed in mid-March because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Principal Debra Emmerich, in the first car behind the Seaford fire truck that led the parade, brought along a special guest. Seated beside her was the Seaford Viking, her son John taking on the role of the district mascot. She said that the staff was very emotional as they prepared for the event, knowing it was a special day for the entire Manor community.
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“We wanted nothing more than to see our students again and we were finally getting our chance,” she said. “When we saw the kids’ excited faces, and their families waving, cheering and smiling some of us got choked up. It was priceless. The staff needed this, our students needed this, we all needed this. Our Manor school families are the best in the world and it felt amazing to see each other again. It will be a day that we always remember.”
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