Friends sprayed silly string confetti on a recent graduate as he made his celebratory lap at TVM. TIFFANY DUONG/Keys Weekly
On Tuesday, Treasure Village Montessori Charter School (TVM) in Islamorada celebrated their 8th graders graduating from middle school and moving onto high school. Even amidst the pandemic and torrential thunder and lightning storms, the teachers, staff and family pulled off a “plan C” event to remember. Graduates were called one by one to walk along the entire corridor, lined with their classmates, teachers and friends. Along the way, huge posters held out their “Sea Dragon story,” about their time at TVM, what they’ve accomplished and who they’ve become. Friends and family walked behind them with balloons, foam confetti and noisemakers, cheering them on their final celebratory lap at TVM.
Principal Kelly Mangel and TVM teachers prepared gifts for each 8th grader, which included their certificate, their “Sea Dragon story,” stuff from their locker and other goodies. TIFFANY DUONG/Keys WeeklyEighth graders at TVM gather for pictures before the start of their graduation ceremony. For many, this was the first time they’d seen each other in months. TIFFANY DUONG/Keys WeeklyTVM graduate Jordan Lubis and his family pause for a picture before Lubis graduates from TVM in the rainy day celebration. TIFFANY DUONG/Keys WeeklyTVM graduates Madelyn French and Natalya Gneiser pose with teachers and parents for a photo after the ceremony. TIFFANY DUONG/Keys WeeklyTommy Cheung walks along the last leg of his celebratory loop, followed by his parents and applauded by his teachers and friends. TIFFANY DUONG/Keys WeeklyTVM Graduate Laney Robbins begins her celebratory lap around the inner courtyard of TVM as teachers and staff hold up her “Sea Dragon story.” Each student had a personalized story that was spread across the courtyard, celebrating their accomplishments and who they’ve become. TIFFANY DUONG/Keys WeeklyCarole Poholek, Pascal Weisberger’s grandmother, gazes at his graduation picture before walking in his stead in the TVM graduation ceremony. Weisberger was killed on May 7. TIFFANY DUONG/Keys Weekly
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