FWCD Celebrates Grandparents and Grandfriends

FWCD’s Grandparents' and Grandfriends' Day for students in grades 1-8 was a spring celebration of connection, learning and discovery on Friday, March 14. 

For Lower School Grandparents’ and Grandfriends’ Day, the new Annie Richardson Bass Lower School building was the centerpiece of the morning event, which kicked off with a brief welcome from Head of School Eric Lombardi, a giveaway for furthest traveler from Head of Lower School Trey Blair, and a message about the importance of annual giving by FWCD Fund Grandparent Chairs Jerry and James Taylor.

Following the program, guests spread out on campus for various activities, many of which took place in the new Lower School building, allowing grandparents to see the facility in person for the first time. Second and third graders took to the Scott Theater stage for a special music performance, followed by Collaboratory in the Harrison Commons and classroom time. First graders and their grandparents enjoyed classroom time, art in the Landreth Outdoor Classroom, science in the Ryan Foundation Science Classroom, and library time in the Carolyn W. Fierer Library. Fourth graders spent time with their grandparents in the classrooms and enjoyed math exploration in the Lou and Nick Martin Campus Center before their performance. The show, “Falcon Flight: A Multilingual Musical Journey Around the Globe,” transported the audience from North and South America to Africa, Europe, Asia, Oceania and even Antarctica, with students showcasing songs from each region. 

At 11 a.m., Middle School students welcomed their grandparents and grandfriends for a special program featuring remarks from Head of Middle School Stephen Blan, who also gave away a prize for the furthest traveler; Knox Davidson ’29, who spoke about the Falcons for Fort Worth eighth grade service project; and Mars McWaters ’29, who talked about the Middle School Robotics Club. The Middle School Choir also performed. Afterward, grandparents visited classrooms and met some teachers for a firsthand look at FWCD’s Middle School experience.

From music and science to art and academics, the day offered something for everyone, giving grandparents a glimpse into the daily adventures of their grandchildren.