Scribbles Academy celebrates Grandfriends Day

SINGING I LOVE YOU: The students at Scribbles Academy preformed “I Love You” and a variety of other songs at Grandfriends Day.

Text by Meri Kennedy/Photos by Steve Popiel

A GIFT OF LOVE: Each “grandfriend” received a special gift made by a student. Pictured is McKynzie DeSimone handing her gift to her grandmother, Lori DeSimone. The special gift was a handmade pencil holder with pencils.

Posted Thursday, September 25, 2014 2:11 pm

Scribbles Academy, which provides day care for children beginning at six weeks old to age 12, hosted its fifth annual “Grandfriends Celebration” on Sept. 12 at 678 Killingly St. in Johnston. The staff planned a day filled with activities enjoyed by both young and old and helped the children put on a performance. Invited were grandmothers, grandfathers, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends, all in an effort to show that they are appreciated. After the activities, snacks were provided, and each guest left with a homemade pencil holder with pencils as a keepsake. The event is a different take on Grandparents Day, which is celebrated the Sunday after Labor Day.