Every year, the Haycock community -- teachers, parents and children -- look forward to the annual Kindergarten Halloween parade. This time honored tradition features Haycock's youngest citizens who take pride in showing off their costumes, while the older kids and adults cheer them on. This is one afternoon that is all about our Kindergartners -- and they LOVE it!

We, the parents of Haycock children are saddened that this all American tradition is being eliminated by our school without input and proper discussions with the Haycock community. While we acknowledge that the Halloween tradition has its roots in religious beliefs, today the holiday is no longer closely associated with religion and is instead a celebration of the season and the chance for children of all ages to have a little fun. By signing this petition, we hope that the Haycock administration will see that the community supports the Kindergarten Halloween parade and will allow it to continue this year and on into the future as the Kindergarten teachers and their children see fit. PLEASE BRING BACK HAYCOCK HALLOWEEN!