{"id":128550,"date":"2024-03-19T20:52:41","date_gmt":"2024-03-20T00:52:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=128550"},"modified":"2024-03-19T20:52:41","modified_gmt":"2024-03-20T00:52:41","slug":"allentown-based-grace-montessori-school-to-host-its-legacy-of-learning-annual-benefit-on-may-16","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=128550","title":{"rendered":"Allentown-Based Grace Montessori School to Host Its Legacy of Learning Annual Benefit on May 16"},"content":{"rendered":"

Proceeds raised during the event will support the school\u2019s scholarship program, help secure improved classroom technology and assist in finalizing the rebuilding of its outdoor playground.<\/em><\/p>\n

ALLENTOWN, Pa. (March 19, 2024)\u00a0–\u00a0Grace Montessori School (GMS)<\/a>, a nonprofit school and childcare center serving children ages 12 months to 12 years, will host its annual benefit, Legacy of Learning, on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at 5 p.m., at the\u00a0Americus Hotel<\/a>\u00a0in Center City. School parents, alumni, staff, and community supporters of GMS will enjoy an evening of heavy hors d\u2019oeuvres, cocktails and live entertainment by\u00a0The Flynn Brothers<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The event will support the mission of GMS\u2019s Closing the Achievement Gap scholarship program, which assists close to 30 families annually. Funds raised will also help secure improved classroom technology and finalize GMS\u2019s outdoor playground rebuilding project in time for the 2024-25 school year.<\/p>\n

A portion of the night will be dedicated to honoring loyal supporters of GMS.\u00a0Alvin H. Butz, Inc.<\/a>\u00a0(Butz Construction) will receive the Grace Montessori Mission Award and Charles and Ruth Marcon will receive the Grace Montessori Lifetime Learning Award. Both parties will be recognized for their partnership with GMS and their commitment and dedication to improving the lives of families in Allentown and throughout the Lehigh Valley. Butz Construction has been a strong ally of GMS over the past few years, from the groundbreaking through the construction of the new DaVinci Science Center, GMS\u2019s neighbor. The Marcons began supporting GMS after their grandchildren attended the school and have remained ardently dedicated. Both honorees have longevity in the Lehigh Valley region, with philanthropic ties to several educational and community services.<\/p>\n

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“We are honored to celebrate the unwavering commitment and generosity of the Marcons and Butz Construction, who champion our mission of providing access to quality education through their support and generosity,\u201d said GMS Director Radhika Hoshing. \u201cThis event is not only a testament to our collective dedication to nurturing the potential of every child but also a moment to express our deepest gratitude to those who uplift our community. We are thrilled to recognize Butz Construction, Charlie, and Ruth Marcon for their selfless contributions, enabling our students to thrive. Together, we are making a profound difference in the lives of children and families in the Allentown area, and we look forward to continuing this transformative journey.”<\/p>\n

Last year\u2019s benefit honorees remain heavily involved in 2024. Jennifer Mann, founder and president of\u00a0JL Mann Consulting, LLC<\/a>., and Borko Milosev, principal at\u00a0Post Road Management<\/a>, will serve as the event\u2019s co-chairs. In 2023, Mann and Milosev were honored with GMS\u2019s Lifelong Learning Award and Mission Award, respectively. The City of Allentown\u2019s Communications Manager, Genesis Ortega, will serve as the event\u2019s emcee again this year.<\/p>\n

GMS reserves 30 percent of its annual enrollment for students who need scholarships. Giving a child a full year of education at GMS means nurturing that child\u2019s spirit through care for the whole child, fostering cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth. Over the last 30 years, over $2 million in scholarship assistance has been awarded to GMS students.<\/p>\n

For more information on GMS\u2019s Legacy of Learning annual benefit, visit\u00a0www.gracemontessori.org\/2024-event\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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About Grace Montessori School<\/strong><\/p>\n

Grace Montessori School was established in 1992. A not-for-profit school, and childcare center, we are members of the American Montessori Society, licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, and registered as a private, non-public school with the Department of Education of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. We strive to educate the whole child – cognitively, spiritually, and physically, and our classroom environments are large, inviting, and well-equipped with age-appropriate, developmentally designed materials. As an Episcopal School, we value nurturing the whole child by providing opportunities for Spiritual, Social-Emotional, and Cognitive development. We seek and welcome the cultural, socioeconomic, and religious differences of our families and weave them into the common life of our students and staff.<\/p>\n

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