LAKEPORT, Calif. – Rose Family Preschool Program in Lakeport held its graduation ceremony on May 24 before a large crowd of family and friends. 

The 17 graduates presented a 45-minute performance, singing a collection of songs they had learned throughout the school year. 

Their final song, “The Little Caterpillar,” told of a caterpillar transforming into a butterfly, spreading its wings and learning to fly. 

The students start their beginning preschool program as a caterpillar and return the second year as butterflies for the pre-k program before flying off to kindergarten.

Instructor Martha Rose honored each child with special individual awards for their classroom achievements during the year. 

The class “Student of the Year” academic awards went to Jemma Thompson and Joshua Ponce in the “Butterfly” class and to Emma McKay in the “Caterpillar” class.

Rose adorned each student with invisible wings using her “magic rose” and then presented diplomas to all her students.

Each child was then given a real butterfly for a special butterfly release signifying their metamorphosis. 

A cake decorated with butterflies and caterpillars was served after the program to celebrate their special day.

Rose has been a licensed daycare provider with a preschool program for the past 30 years.

Classes for student’s ages 3 to 5 years will be starting in September with limited openings.

Call 707-263-3283 for more information.