Now the kids’ lunch menu is visible on the TNS site. Just click on the Calendar link at left and you’ll see what they’re having for lunch every day.

Compassion Story #7: “Preemie” by Duane, father of Kiran (in Laurie’s class). When a baby arrives scarily early, a grandma steps up.

Compassion Story #8: “Mind the Gap” by Sara, mother of Seymour (in Grace’s class). In this sparse, poetic tale, NYC offers up one of its many anonymous moments of kindness.

Compassion Story #5: “Cripple,” by Stephanie, mom of Sasha and Vivian. In this story, we learn that sometimes words don’t tell the whole story.

Compassion Story #6: “Comfort in Community” by Grace, 3rd grade teacher. It takes a village. And in this story, our village — our school — raises one member’s spirits in a difficult time.

Saturday, May 8 - 11 AM to 2:00 PM

Hello TNS Families:

Our Annual Multicultural Festival will be held Saturday May 8, from 11 AM until 2:00 PM. The purpose is to have lots of fun while celebrating and learning about the cultures of children at our school. We will have Culture Tables (where you can place your photos, books, fabrics, artifacts, instruments or whatever you choose representing your culture), games (kids can play from around the globe), performances (Capoeira, Flamenco, Klezmer - traditional Jewish music, a Latin group & singing and poetry from our students, plus more), collages (your family photos), passports to culture (every child gets a passport that gets stamps to show she/he visited every Culture Table), writing project (will display stories written by students), song writing (kids can write and will music will be created to back it), fashion show (your child or you can bring in and model traditional clothes from your culture and model them 2010 style, ethnic cuisine (let us know what you will bring to share & there will be some food demonstrations), your basic food fare (to make sure everyone gets a good lunch) plus much more!

Envelops through which to receive and secure your family photos are on their way to you now. Bring items for the Culture Tables the night before from 6-9 PM or as early as 9 AM on the day before.

You can learn more about or sign up to help with any of the above components on the TNS PTA Bulletin Board/Table located in the school cafeteria or contact Denise at soltren@hotmail.com, Joana at joanagiacinto@gmail.com or Ayo at ayoharrington@aol.com.

Adios! Au Revoir! Sayõnara! Zay Gesunt! Dasvidania! Later! Aloha! Auf Wiedersehen! Do Widzenia! Zai Jian! Kwa Heri! Shalom!

“The Multicultural Festival Committee”

Compassion Story #3: “Flat Tire,” Kenya, mom of Njeri. In this story, a flat brings out the best in people. (Photo: Kenya and Njeri)

Compassion Story #4: “Nuts” by Marjorie, mom of Josie and Maxie. In this story, a near-death experience and a family’s kindness change a life.