One of The New Century School‘s longest standing traditions, the Annual Character Dress-Up Parade around the Fell’s Point neighborhood never fails to delight. But this year, TNCS Head of School Ann Marie Simonetti put her own special spin on it. On Thursday, October 31st, TNCS older students took TNCS younger students literally by the hand and led them lovingly along the parade route. Ms. Simonetti said, “Pairing middle schoolers with preschoolers in this year’s ‘Parade of Characters’ provided a safe, supportive experience for our youngest students and a valuable leadership opportunity for our older ones—building connection and community across all ages.”
As in years past, faculty and staff joined in the fun, showing their own creative sides! If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, anyone?
Without further ado, all hail, ye Maleficents, Harry Potters, Very Hungry Caterpillars, and Thomas the Trains! Go forth and conquer, ye firefighters, princesses, witches, fairies, and superheroes! Bag your treats, ye Jack Skellingtons, Beetlejuices, Minions, Monarch Butterflies, and Mutant Ninja Turtles!
We can just imagine, as TNCS students headed home after school, possibly to more trick-or-treating, minds brimming with the excitement of the day, how they recounted their favorite moments to parents and siblings, maybe even as they recited lines from the books and movies they adore. During Halloween at TNCS, every costume tells a story and every child is a hero in their own tale.