It was a delight to hear so many parents and teachers in conversation about student growth and development today. Torit's mission is to open doors for children, and it was clear that our students are excited to pass through those doors on the way to building skills in practical life, self care, verbal and written expression, mathematical thinking, and language acquisition. Whether it's learning to put on shoes and a coat, try their first words in new languages like Arabic, Mandarin, and Spanish, or write their first letters in English, it's a thrilling experience to see children take their initial steps in what we hope will be a lifetime of learning. Thanks for choosing Torit as the school in which to take those first steps.
As we round the bend to the holidays, we are excited to share the Elementary students' bounty with you from Wilson Farms, which they visited on Wednesday. As Chef Lisa recalled, "Picked out fresh fruits and veggies for Torit’s Thanksgiving feast. Check. Watched a whole bunch of leeks get a cold bath. Check. Learned about good bugs eating bad bugs to help flowers grow. Check. Tried to count the poinsettias…maybe by standing in the middle of them…all 25,000. Check." I hope you can join us after drop off on Tuesday, November 21 to kick off the season with our oldest scholar-farmers.
Thank you in advance for your support of the Torit Foundation's fundraising efforts on Giving Tuesday, November 28, which provide access to a Torit education for a broad range of students. That's a doorway I hope you will walk through with us together as we support the Foundation's good work.
Torit t-shirts and hoodies, such great gifts for the holidays, are available for order no later than Tuesday, November 28. We need to hit a minimum for both, so don't delay, buy today. See below.
Finally, I want to say "thank you" to the families and faculty of Torit. Thanksgiving is about food, family, and friends, and I'm so grateful for the friendship of our adults and children. The teachers of Torit are exceptionally hard working, patient, loving, and skilled professionals. They work magic with your children every day, and to them, I share our collective appreciation. Likewise to the families of Torit. We appreciate you choosing this school and this community to launch your child's schooling.
Best ,
David and Team Torit