Timeline

1965
1965: There is a long-standing tradition of parent involvement at Greenhouse
1965: There is a long-standing tradition of parent involvement at Greenhouse

As far back as 1965, parents were asked to fill out a “Parent Participation Form.” From helping with fund raising to doing light repair work, through the years parents have been active partners in the work of the school.

1965
1965: Greenhouse expanded again!
1965: Greenhouse expanded again!

Columbia gave us more classroom space! We renovated and took over the large front west room of the 404 W. 116th building.  

1959
1959: Loose parts and repurposed materials were in demand, even in the early days!
1959: Loose parts and repurposed materials were in demand, even in the early days!

An excerpt from a School Handbook dated 1959-1960, asks parents to donate items very similar to those that we still ask for today, including bottle caps, jars, boxes, egg cartons, bolts, springs and spools.