Rita Carreon, kindergarten teacher and event organizer, said it was the first time they held the event on the beach.
Traditionally, the promotion ceremony is either conducted in the school cafeteria or in the kindergarten classroom, she said.
But yesterday’s event was unique because there were entertainment, games, food and prizes for the children and their parents, Carreon said.
Lorraine Babauta, another kindergarten teacher, said they wanted the children to relax after all their hard work in the classroom.
Carreon said the kindergarten students initiated a fundraising activity for the prizes, entertainment and games.
They generated more than $300 from the fund drive.
After the promotion ceremony, teachers, parents and the children participated in the games at their mini-carnival.
Dino Taitano, special education teacher, was the master of ceremony.
The Marianas High School Chamorro Club also performed a special number.
San Antonio Elementary School principal Katrina Lizama led the presentation of certificates after the kindergarten class performed a dance number.
Seven students received a special award for perfect attendance: Arriem Jay Aque, Jason Briones, Nicolai Hernandez, Bernadette Quitaneg, John Llyod Ramos, Mark Reginio, and Mary Frances Tenorio.
The other students who were promoted: Kavid Castro, Jacob Dela Cruz, Hyacinth Dico, Anthony King, Nicole Manabat, Mark Mateo, Bridnie Maratita, Trent Montano, Francisca Ngeskebei, Loren Obrero, Kiarrah Pinaula, Jesmar Babauta, Maria Sablan, Coleen Taitano, Jayann Tipingeni, Nayleen Wally, Mendoza Romel, Francisco Cabrera, Kevin Camacho, Merari Aniga, Jenara Bai, Tawny Borja, Geraldine De Dios, Leoannalyn Diaz, Joanna Gadiane, Trevon Lieto, Kiara Nekaifes, Jamel Maria Magofna, Abigail Maratita, Mariai Riales, Tricia Mae Roque and Lana Mendiola.
