Our K-5 building renovation is nearly move-in ready, thanks to donors who supported our Let\u2028the Children Come campaign over the past two years. The building has large airy classrooms, lots of natural light, a kitchen, new offices and entry.<\/p>\n
\u201cLearning portals\u201d allow students to see building inner workings in a few spots, including space behind drywall where donors, students and supporters wrote blessings last winter. A playground featuring creative climbing and exercise apparati made from trees and reclaimed tractor tires, and a rooftop garden area are nearly ready for eager outdoor learners!<\/p>\n
In mid August we surpassed our $50,000 goal to build a bridge between our upper and lower buildings. Donors purchased more than 400 engraved bricks to create a pathway between the bridge and the lower sites.<\/p>\n
The bridge will provide safe drop off and pick up space for elementary students, and outdoor covered learning and gathering space. Thank you for participating!<\/p>\n
Nov. 15 we will have a \u201cMaking History Day.\u201d All students K-12 will join to help relocate the K-5 classrooms to their new home. Students will also hear stories\u00a0about the 1964 move from then Eastern Mennonite College to the \u201cnew\u201d high school building (now our middle and high school).<\/p>\n
A Gathering Space addition to the elementary school building will be the next big project. Stay tuned!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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