Public Invited to Join Central School’s Family in Celebration of 100 years

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Mark your calendars for two huge events to celebrate 100 years of Central School.

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION Friday, Nov. 1, from 7 p.m. at Tower Ridge Country Club

The community is invited for an evening of fun and fundraising to celebrate the 100th Birthday of Central School. There will be dinner, music, and a fabulous selection of one-of-kind and must-have items in the silent and live auction—all to support Central School. To request an invitation or for more information, please contact Beth Llewelyn at beth.llewelyn@gmail.com or 860-217-1674.

OPEN HOUSE Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013, from 2-5 p.m. at Central School, 29 Massaco Street, Simsbury

The community is invited to an Open House at Central School, which will include self-guided history tours, a photo gallery, children’s activities and games, and lots of school and anniversary souvenirs. There also will be a performance of the school song, a “flashmob,” and several guest speakers to reminisce about Central School.

About Central School

Central School is a mid-sized community-based school. It is the oldest elementary school in Simsbury, built in 1913 and enrolled in the National Register of Historic Places. The original building had five classrooms, a health room and a cafeteria. The desks were made of iron and steel and were bolted to the floor. In 1949 a brick addition (the second addition) was built. Central is also Simsbury’s newest elementary school. Renovation and new construction in 1997 added 10 new classrooms, a Media Center, administrative offices, dining room and new art, music and band rooms. Our theme at Central School, announced at the school’s entrance is “Learning the Ropes for the Voyage of Life”—reflecting the school’s belief in meeting the needs of the whole child. Our LARTNEC Programs foster a sense of community focusing on themes such as Welcoming, Thankfulness, Heroes, Environmental Awareness and Farewells.

For more information

Go to www.facebook.com/CentralSchool100 or www.simsbury.k12.ct.us/CentralSchool100