Banner Presentation for Recognition
DOVER, Del., (Thursday, May 23, 2013) – On Friday, May 24th, Lt. Governor Matt Denn will visit Kuumba Academy in Wilmington and present them with their banner for being a 2012 winner of the state’s Reward, Recognition and Distinguished Title I Schools and Schools of Continued Excellence Awards.
Kuumba is a Recognition School, chosen for exceptional performance and/or closing the achievement gap. Lt. Governor Denn will be joined by Sally Maldonado, Head of School, teachers and students. He will visit classrooms, talk with students and administrators during his visit.
His visit coincides with the annual celebration of the integration of Arts and Academics at Kuumba Academy.
May Day is a culminating event that celebrates the year-long studies of students and staff. This is a hands-on event that includes student work samples and interactive sessions for students and parents to work together on arts integrated projects/activities related to their May Day theme, “Oh the Places You’ll Go.”
The Lt. Governor will tour the building and participate in the celebration until the 11:30am presentation of the Achievement Award banner.
Friday, May 24, 2013
10:00 – 11:45 Banner Presentation/School Visit
Kuumba Academy
519 N. Market Street
Wilmington