Lithuanians commemorate spring, not only as a time of renewal, but also a time for reflection on its tumultous path to independence. Preschool Children at the Suburban Lithuanian Montessori School „Žiburėlis" in Lemont, IL, and their teachers experienced a day of reflection in February supported in part by the generosity of the Chicagoland Lithuanians Rotary Club.
On Tuesday, February 17th, the preschool children observed Lithuania's independence. They were dressed in the traditional lithuanian costume. The teachers facilitated discussions about the Lithuanian national flag and coat of arms. The children sang traditional songs and poems taught by their teachers. This experience was shared with some of the members of the Chicagoland Lithuanians Rotary Club, Saulius Janusiunas, club president, Sarunas Griganavicius, club treasurer and Egle Vasiliauskiene, club school committee chairperson, as well as the District Govenor Michael Slevnik from Rotary International District 6450.
The Suburban Lithuanian Montessori School „Žiburėlis" received support from the Chicagoland Lithuanians Rotary and Rotary International District 6450 through the Rotary International District 6450 District Simplified Grant. This grant made possible the purchase of school desks, cabinets and montessori activities.
The Chicagoland Lithuanians Rotary club meets in Westmont, IL and is a group of business men and women dedicated to philanthropy. This club was chartered in 2007 and currently has over 25 members.
Suburban Lithuanian Montessori School „Žiburėlis" is a non-profit preschool for children, ages 3-6 years. It is a unique school that offers a full immersion school in Lithuanian Monday through Friday. Its mission is to foster a child's development using the Montessori method, as well as teach the Lithuanian culture, language and traditions. To learn more about the Suburban Lithuanian Montessori School „Žiburėlis" go to http://www.ziburelis.org/.
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