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Grandparents

Welcome Canterbury Grandparents!

Canterbury School is pleased to showcase our new Grandparents Council (GPC) with the purpose of better connecting grandparents to our school community. Grandparents have always been a welcome presence at Canterbury through activities like our annual Grandparents and Grandfriends Day. Through this new GPC, we hope to expand opportunities to engage this vital part of our Canterbury community.

Upcoming Events

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Opportunities to Get Involved

The GPC is an inclusive group that welcomes any interested grandparent or surrogate grandparent. As members of the GPC, grandparents have the opportunity to:
  • Participate in the life of school
  • Bond with their grandchildren in the school environment through various activities
  • Connect with fellow grandparents
  • Serve as a guest lecturer through our Leadership Institute for Tomorrow (LIFT) at Canterbury
  • Help/read in their grandchild’s classroom
  • Provide overall support to Canterbury School through their gifts of time, treasure, and talent

Grandparent Council Kickoff 2020

Stay Connected

Contact information can be updated through the Advancement Office by emailing us at updates@canterburyfortmyers.org.

Latest News

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    Watch the video below to learn more about Kim West ’87.

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