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Thanksgiving Concerts & Friendsgiving Luncheons Lots to be grateful for!
Thanksgiving time in the Upper School is always a busy and exciting time. Not only is this a time for gratitude but it also marks the start of a count-down to winter break.
From the start of November, students and teachers alike begin to think of creative ways to inspire one another to express gratitude and thanks for the comforts they have in life. Messages of thanks are seen throughout the hallways and small gifts of appreciation surprise us at every corner.
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Our amazing SGA helps to put together our annual community lunch. The results are always amazing when we’ve got their help. Wayne’s mayor Christopher Vergano, was our special guest . He was joined by members of our fascinating parent-teacher organization who provided a delicious spread of desserts.

Cafeteria was transformed into a beautiful fall-themed dining room where faculty, students, and community leaders shared a meal before leaving for the Thanksgiving holiday. Lunch was accompanied by the sound of our wonderful musicians. They played traditional songs from across the world, inspiring classics and well-known pop duets.
Students also collected nonperishable food items to deliver to the local food pantry. St Agnes Church in Totowa NJ received three boxes of items for their community food pantry. Students hope to have more projects like this and to reach more members of the community to give a helping hand. Their goals include providing food to those in need, international outreach, and collecting over 100 pints of blood before the end of the school year. With the help of Ms. Fatma and the LIfesavers Club, this goal will become a reality. Students in this club are already working with New York Blood Center to prepare for the upcoming annual blood drive.
The Upper School was able to show off their planning skills with their 4th annual Friendsgiving lunch, held only a few weeks before the actual holiday. Students brought in meals made at home and sweet baked goods to share with their friends. Amongst the amazing dishes were Mac and Cheese, Stuffing and Roasted Turkey, Hummus and Pita, Empanadas and all kinds of desserts.
Students are always happy to share a meal with friends and always enjoy the time they have to relax and make new memories. Many times, this is the first encounter our students might have with foods from other cultures. Many friendships are made over these meals and we expect that this tradition fosters relationships that will last a lifetime.



Our Lower school also showed their thanks through a giant luncheon feast that was celebrated with teachers, students and their parents. The lower school enjoyed their annual concert and then headed to the cafeteria for an excellent meal prepared by parents and members of our PTO. Pasta, Chicken, salad, and fruit were only some of the foods enjoyed on this fun-filled morning. Afterwards, students were able to indulge in their favorite desserts.

