This week, we collected donations for Cradles to Crayons. I visited PrePrimary 2 as the children talked about their donations and how giving made them feel. “Happy” was the word repeated over and over.

Giving to others feels good. Social science research shows this. Harvard Business School professor and happiness guru Arthur C. Brooks along with coauthor Oprah Winfrey write about this in their recent #1 bestseller, Build the Life You Want. Happiness comes not from receiving, but from giving.

At Torit, we are teaching children to see beyond themselves, to give. As parents, I want to thank you for supporting those efforts by finding items to donate with your child. The children are always watching us, so they see this effort on your part and understand when you drop a donation in the box or watch them talk about donating at Morning Circle that something important is happening.

As we move into the last, busy week of classes, I hope to see you at the Torit Foundation Donor Reception from 5:00-7:00pm next Wednesday, December 13. You should have received a Paperless Post invitation. You’ll also receive a solicitation in the mail, but you can also give at the event itself, which recognizes supporters of scholarship funds for Torit students. Remember, giving feels good!

Torit’s Holiday Craft Fair is Wednesday and Thursday morning from 8:00-9:00am. On Friday afternoon, please join us for Holiday Teas by class, where your children will serve you refreshments to begin the season’s celebrations and we’ll recognize teachers with collective gifts. You can also enjoy the Elementary Holiday Performance, wonderfully led by Cristina Vaira, Torit parent and professor at Berklee College of Music, who wrote the script and has been leading rehearsals for the students in preparation for this extravaganza.

Enjoy the coming days!

Best,

David and Team Torit