Salem ParentChild+ Celebrates Classes of 2039 and 2040 at June 7 Graduation

The Salem ParentChild+ of the North Shore program graduated 15 children and families Saturday, June 8, in a ceremony at the Collins Middle School.

The ceremony marked Salem’s fifth ParentChild+ graduating class, a two-year program which facilitates joyful learning to prepare young children for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten.

Prior to the ceremony, students made their own graduation caps and were treated to music by Gloucester-based artist Kitt Cox. Children and families also received certificates of completion.

In attendance were State Representative Manny Cruz (7th Essex District), Mayor Dominick Pangallo and Salem Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Stephen Zrike.

ParentChild+ of the North Shore is a free in-home early literacy and school readiness program for Salem families of children aged 18 months up to four years old. Early learning specialists visit families at their home twice a week and foster a joyous, fun learning experience with books and toys. Each lesson lasts 30 minutes and focuses on vocabulary, recognizing colors, letters, numbers and learning through play.

For more information or to register, contact Coordinator Maureen Pasek-Tourville at mpasektourville@salemk12.org.