The Bronxville School hosted a successful, well-attended Family-School Partnership Workshop on November 9, 2009. Using Greg Mortenson's book, Three Cups of Tea, as a springboard, the event included students from all three schools. Brooke Gogel, SFL President, introduced the participants. Dr. Viji George, President of Concordia College, moderated the program and framed the presentations with remarks about global interdependence. About 175 people attended, including students, teachers, and a few parents and community members. After greetings from the International Club, eighth graders' comments about the book, and a description of the High School's Global Seminar, the audience heard presentations involving service projects and visits to Ecuador, Iran, Nicaragua, Tanzania, and Zambia.
Congratulations to all who participated and helped plan the event, especially Denise Lutter, Teacher Center Director. Barbara Dhyne and Marcie Frishman organized the International Club, the Fifth Grade Team supported Millie Guzman and the Ecuador project, and Mary Schenck worked with the eighth graders. Jim Agnello and Beth Agarabi have been active in the Nicaragua Bridges to Community project.
The complete agenda, including a list of participants, can be found here. A power point sample of the evening is below.
