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GFA students, families celebrate holidays early

The Goldie Feldman Academy hosted a holiday celebration for families at the Sarasota Children's Garden Monday, Nov. 30.


  • By Amanda Morales
  • | 11:09 a.m. November 30, 2015
  • Sarasota
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Before the weather outside gets frightful—who are we kidding this is Florida—the students at Goldie Feldman Academy enjoyed a day at the Sarasota Children's Garden to celebrate the holidays Monday morning. 

Parents, grandparents and family friends were invited to spend the day along with students from the all grade levels. Children were able to explore the wilderness of the Sarasota Children's Garden and play dress up with provided costumes. Activities included hand-written holiday cards and performances by students on the harp. 

Norah Ceaser and Mary Pickup pluck the strings on a harp.
Norah Ceaser and Mary Pickup pluck the strings on a harp.
Cayden Stolarkski prepares to jump into the arms of her grandfather Andrew Dickinson.
Cayden Stolarkski prepares to jump into the arms of her grandfather Andrew Dickinson.
Twins Bennett and William Silverstein climb the tire mountain at the Sarasota Children's Garden.
Twins Bennett and William Silverstein climb the tire mountain at the Sarasota Children's Garden.
Adonia Brady holds open the door to the secret garden within the Sarasota Children's Garden.
Adonia Brady holds open the door to the secret garden within the Sarasota Children's Garden.
Students Alexander Kaufman, Sebastian Gammicchia, Sophie Pressman, Ava Gekht and Natalie Ceaser
Students Alexander Kaufman, Sebastian Gammicchia, Sophie Pressman, Ava Gekht and Natalie Ceaser
Ashley Swenson and Carrie Mandell show off their cards they made for Hanukkah.
Ashley Swenson and Carrie Mandell show off their cards they made for Hanukkah.
Goldie Feldman Academy Head of School Dan Ceaser and his daughter Natalie.
Goldie Feldman Academy Head of School Dan Ceaser and his daughter Natalie.
Isabella Gammicchia dressed as a fairy princess to frolic around the Sarasota Children's Garden for the day.
Isabella Gammicchia dressed as a fairy princess to frolic around the Sarasota Children's Garden for the day.
Kelli Jaco smiles while Joshua Jaco shies away from the camera.
Kelli Jaco smiles while Joshua Jaco shies away from the camera.
Leslie Malkim, Miriam Lee, John Pennie, Tambria Schaefer, Ing-Marie Malkim
Leslie Malkim, Miriam Lee, John Pennie, Tambria Schaefer, Ing-Marie Malkim
Marsha Fottler, Zadie Jacobs-Carlson and Goldie Feldman Academy teacher Shonna Brady.
Marsha Fottler, Zadie Jacobs-Carlson and Goldie Feldman Academy teacher Shonna Brady.
Mary Pierce and Mathilde Wesson
Mary Pierce and Mathilde Wesson
Nancy Greer snaps a shot of Jillian and Zack Haber standing on top of a giant rocking chair.
Nancy Greer snaps a shot of Jillian and Zack Haber standing on top of a giant rocking chair.

 

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