Category Archives: grantpark

Happy Birthday to GPCP

Posted on October 1, 2006 by jetrotz

We marked the birth of the new Cabbagetown campus as well as the 7th birthday of the Grant Park lcoation with the annual Grant Park Cooperative Preschool Birthday Party this Saturday. The party was held this year at the Cabbagetown … Continue reading →

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First Day of School

Posted on August 30, 2006 by jetrotz

Sammy had his first day of pre-school this week and he loved it. It’s a small class of 10-12 kids, 2 teachers and a parent-helper. To make for a smooth transition this week, parents have been invited to participate for … Continue reading →

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Playgroup in the Park!

Posted on August 20, 2006 by jetrotz

The Kangaroo and Zebra Grant Park playgroups got together on Saturday for a late afternoon picnic in the park near the pool. Amy and I were not able to join until quite late, but as you can see everyone had … Continue reading →

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Dining out for the Preschool

Posted on August 14, 2006 by jetrotz

Grant Park Cooperative Preschool parents Jack and Kim Sobel graciously offered to donate 15% of the night’s proceeds from their newest restaurant, the Cajun-inspired Redfish, toward the start up costs for the new Cabbagetown campus. Above, our friend Laura tries … Continue reading →

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Simon is One!

Posted on July 16, 2006 by jetrotz

Simon’s friends and family gathered from near and far (well, from as far away as Chatanooga) to celebrate his first 365 days on this Earth. After just moving into their new home, Jonathan and Rachel were wise indeed to hold … Continue reading →

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Pool Party!

Posted on July 6, 2006 by jetrotz

Sam had a great time on July 4th at a pool party to celebrate his playgroup buddy Anavi’s first birthday. The kids had a great time in various lawn-pool accoutrements, and the parents tried to stay cool. More photos here.

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Construction Work Continues…

Posted on June 11, 2006 by jetrotz

Parents of kids entering the Cabbagetown campus of the Grant Park Cooperative Preschool gathered again this weekend to move from demolition into construction. Highlights for me – working with Dave to put up the beadboard in the entryway – and … Continue reading →

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Timber!

Posted on June 5, 2006 by jetrotz

We’ve had a dead tree in the backyard hanging over our parking slab for a while now, and it has come very close to dropping fairly large limbs on top of Amy’s car. We got the required permits from the … Continue reading →

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Another Happy Birthday

Posted on June 4, 2006 by jetrotz

Sam, as one of the elders in his playgroup, led the way a few weeks ago with his first birthday party – it’s been a sucession of great events organized by the hippest parents around. Here are pics from his … Continue reading →

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Demolition Day(s)

Posted on June 3, 2006 by jetrotz

Parents of kids entering the Grant Park Cooperative Preschool’s new Cabbagetown facility this Fall gathered to gut much of the interior of the building in preparation for renovations through the next few months. Sam will be joining the ‘Cats’ group … Continue reading →

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