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North Aiken Elementary students celebrate their mom
5/10/2008 12:22 AM
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Dawn Gantt walked to the stage at North Aiken Elementary School to stand next to her daughter, fifth-grader Raven Parks, Friday.
For "Just for Moms" Day, Raven read a tribute to her mother; how she loves her and, even though they fuss a lot sometimes, ultimately "you can't tear us apart."
Gantt was clearly moved, as Raven's words brought tears to her eyes.
"We're going through a lot," said Gantt. "She can get an attitude, but she does understand that everything I do is for the best. I know deep down that she loves me."
More than 100 moms, grandmothers and aunts attended the breakfast program. Entertainment was provided by the Aiken High School chorus. Rosanna McClain's first-grade students spelled out "Mother" with all the qualifies that moms everywhere have. After the program, the adults visited their children's classrooms.
Guest speaker Tammie Newman, the Aiken County School District's communications specialist, described how her mother was her strongest cheerleader and provided unconditional love.
"We had a wonderful turnout," said guidance counselor Cynthia Baker. "The children really appreciate it. We're glad to do this for the mothers, because they do a lot for us. Some of the teachers will have Mother's Day plays, poems and cards."
Several of teacher Jane Timmerman's fifth-grader students read tributes to their moms. Jabria Jackson wrote how her mom, Lotosha Jackson, is always there for her. Even when her mom fusses, at the end of the day, Jabria appreciates how much her mom cares about her.
"I love you, Mom, and I know you love me," Jabria wrote. "Thank you for being responsible, caring and loving to me like a wonderful mom is supposed to be."
Lotosha Jackson admitted she was a little shocked by her essay, because she and her only child do fuss a lot.
"I see stages as Jabria gets older, and it can be exasperating," Jackson said. "But I wouldn't change it for the world. It was important for me to be here today, and this was the best present I could get."
Gantt was grateful to her employer for allowing her the time off to visit the school Friday morning.
"My daughter wanted me there," she said. "This means a lot and I wouldn't have missed this for anything."
Contact Rob Novit at rnovit@aikenstandard.com.
5/10/2008 12:22 AM
0 comments on this story E-mail this story to a friendSenior writer
Dawn Gantt walked to the stage at North Aiken Elementary School to stand next to her daughter, fifth-grader Raven Parks, Friday.
For "Just for Moms" Day, Raven read a tribute to her mother; how she loves her and, even though they fuss a lot sometimes, ultimately "you can't tear us apart."
Gantt was clearly moved, as Raven's words brought tears to her eyes.
"We're going through a lot," said Gantt. "She can get an attitude, but she does understand that everything I do is for the best. I know deep down that she loves me."
More than 100 moms, grandmothers and aunts attended the breakfast program. Entertainment was provided by the Aiken High School chorus. Rosanna McClain's first-grade students spelled out "Mother" with all the qualifies that moms everywhere have. After the program, the adults visited their children's classrooms.
Guest speaker Tammie Newman, the Aiken County School District's communications specialist, described how her mother was her strongest cheerleader and provided unconditional love.
"We had a wonderful turnout," said guidance counselor Cynthia Baker. "The children really appreciate it. We're glad to do this for the mothers, because they do a lot for us. Some of the teachers will have Mother's Day plays, poems and cards."
Several of teacher Jane Timmerman's fifth-grader students read tributes to their moms. Jabria Jackson wrote how her mom, Lotosha Jackson, is always there for her. Even when her mom fusses, at the end of the day, Jabria appreciates how much her mom cares about her.
"I love you, Mom, and I know you love me," Jabria wrote. "Thank you for being responsible, caring and loving to me like a wonderful mom is supposed to be."
Lotosha Jackson admitted she was a little shocked by her essay, because she and her only child do fuss a lot.
"I see stages as Jabria gets older, and it can be exasperating," Jackson said. "But I wouldn't change it for the world. It was important for me to be here today, and this was the best present I could get."
Gantt was grateful to her employer for allowing her the time off to visit the school Friday morning.
"My daughter wanted me there," she said. "This means a lot and I wouldn't have missed this for anything."
Contact Rob Novit at rnovit@aikenstandard.com.
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