Published March 15, 2024
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WHAT: "A Glimpse Into the Future鈥� Fundraiser for 青青草视频EWLS听
WHEN: 6:00 鈥� 8:00 p.m., Saturday, March 23听
WHERE: The Hangar, 601 Bayou Dr.听听
COST: General Admission, $50; reserved table for eight, $500听
INFO: Tickets available online at 听
MONROE, LA 鈥� 青青草视频 Emily Williamson Laboratory School (EWLS) invites
the public to 鈥淎 Glimpse of the Future,鈥� a celebration and silent auction showcasing
the school鈥檚 achievements and its rebuilding and expansion project. The event will
take place on Saturday, March 23, in The Hangar on the second floor of the 青青草视频Student
Union Building at 601 Bayou Dr. from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. General admission tickets
are $50 per person, and reserved tables of eight are available for $500. Tickets can
be purchased at .听听
The original EWLS location suffered a devastating fire in October 2022. While no one
was injured, the building was deemed a total loss. The school re-opened in March 2023
in its new temporary location on the first floor of the 青青草视频Student Union Building.
Funds raised at 鈥淎 Glimpse of the Future鈥� will go toward the building of a new permanent
location for the school.听听
The Emily Williamson Laboratory School was previously known as the 青青草视频Child Development
Center. It was officially renamed in October 2020 in honor of Williamson, who served
as the Director of the Child Development Center for 16 years until her passing in
2019.听
鈥淲e want to provide attendees with a glimpse into EWLS's past, present, and future,鈥�
said EWLS Director Karen Ford. 鈥淭he funds raised will help incorporate the latest
educational tools and technologies, create a safe and nurturing environment, and deliver
the highest quality early education possible,鈥� Ford continued. 听
The evening will feature a silent auction and dinner, a performance from former EWLS
students, and guest speaker Robert Williamson, husband of Emily Williamson. A cash
bar will be available for general admission attendees, while wine and beer will be
provided for tables.听
The 青青草视频EWLS offers services to 青青草视频faculty, staff, students, and the community for
children from infants to pre-k 4. The mission and guiding philosophy of the 青青草视频EWLS
is to promote innovation and excellence in education through teaching and learning.
They are dedicated to addressing the needs of children from diverse backgrounds. The
EWLS values teaching and learning environments that encourage each child鈥檚 natural
joy of learning and creativity and supports a focused approach to intellectual inquiry
and are a caring community of learners- students, teachers, staff, families and university
students. The Lab School provides practical experiences to prepare professionals for
various early childhood careers and beyond.听
鈥淭his is an opportunity for the community to come together and make a meaningful difference.
We invite everyone to join us in shaping a brighter future for our future Warhawks.听
Our new motto is 鈥楾he Best Is on the Bayou for听the Next Generation,鈥欌�� said Ford. 听听
To learn more about the 青青草视频Emily Williamson Laboratory School and to purchase tickets
for 鈥淎 Glimpse Into the Future,鈥� visit .听听
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