Seasonal & Holidays
Photos: Saklan Students Sing To Seniors
In a yearly tradition that has not happened since the pandemic, students in Halloween costumes performed for residents of Moraga Royale.
LAMORINDA, CA — Students in kindergarten through third grade at The Saklan School in Moraga shared part of their Halloween with the residents of Moraga Royale, reviving a tradition that has not happened since the pandemic.
Dressed in their Halloween costumes, the students sang spirited songs they learned in music class, including "Monster Mash" and "The Purple People Eater," to residents, guests and staff who gathered in the Moraga Royale dining room for the special performance.
The students had a wonderful time sharing some of their favorite songs with the residents and loved seeing the smiles on the seniors’ faces.
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Saklan’s third-grade teacher, Lisa Rokas, shared that she was "very excited to resume this yearly tradition."
"Singing to the seniors is the perfect activity for the students on such an exciting day and a great service learning opportunity," Rokas said. "Singing to the seniors is a great way to showcase their learning while giving back to the community."
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