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Service
Learning
While the school was founded
with the intent of building awareness in the children of their place in
the world community, in its third year of operation, TLC’s community
service program added a new dimension.
Over a two-year period, TLC received three grants from the NC
Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service and the NC Humanities
Council to support a service-learning program.
This program actually integrates community service into the
curriculum, so that the children are meeting the learning goals of their
curriculum while performing service.
This award-winning service-learning program matches school and
community need with age-appropriate projects.
Past and current projects include reading partners at the
Lakeview Senior Center, adopting a section of the Swannanoa River
through River Link, Animal Haven, an organic school
garden with produce going to Manna Food Bank and The Welcome Table, and the creation of a natural
science and cultural heritage museum at our local 4-H camp.
Our children have an opportunity to give back to their community,
and gain an understanding and appreciation (at an early age) for helping
others.
 
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