Dashown Polite and his classmates in second and third grade decorate their Woodland tree.
For the last several years, students at Zion Lutheran School have been supporting the Tioga County Historical Society (TCHS) by decorating trees. Each class has made their own tree or wreath to support the exhibit.
Themes have varied through the years, but there has always been support by the staff and families in participating. From pre-k through sixth grade, the children enjoy the field trip to go and decorate.
Principal Janet Pawlak stated, “It is a good lesson to learn at a young age to make or bring things that are for others. It teaches the children to help others in the community.”
The TCHS O’Tannenbaum exhibit is open Wednesday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the TCHS Musuem located at 110 Front St. in Owego.
The O’Tannenbaum Holiday Showcase is a Fundraiser where the public can enjoy looking at the trees, wreaths, and other decorations, and then bid on them as a silent auction. The final night to bid is Dec. 13.
The Preschool Class made a Toy tree to raise money for the Tioga County Historical Society.
All proceeds from the O ‘Tannebaum showcase directly benefit the TCHS Musuem. Call 687-2460, or visit www.tiogahistory.org for more information. You can follow them on Facebook!
Zion Lutheran School enrolls children from preschool to grade 6 in a Christ-centered environment with high academic standards in a loving, family-like atmosphere. Zion Lutheran School has an open enrollment policy for children of all denominations, races, color and ethnic origins.
Limited Scholarship funds are available for families in financial need. Zion serves the children of five local school districts including Owego- Apalachin, Candor, Newark Valley, Union Endicott, Tioga Center and parts of Vestal.
For more information about Zion, call 687-6376 or visit www.zionowego.org. You can also find them on Facebook!
Students and parents in grades fourth through sixth decorated a baby Jesus tree with items for an infant.
