La Catalina Foundation Spring Newsletter

Posted by La Catalina Educ Foundation on May 17, 2012, 6:27 pm
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I'm posting this just in case you missed the Spring Newsletter from La Catalina Foundation. If you'd like to see it in all its colorful glory and with pictures, please click here. Otherwise, read on... La Manzanilla Schools Happy to Receive Donations The La Manzanilla public schools were happy to receive a total of $20,000 pesos in cash donations from La Catalina Foundation. Every year we donate 25% of the proceeds from the Online Auction and ‘A Night Under the Stars’ Auction and Party to the Kinder, elementary school and middle school in La Manzanilla. These funds are used to support projects and renovations as well as to purchase materials that the schools require. For example, in 2011 the donations supported the completion of the Kinder playground, improvements in the washrooms at the elementary school and kitchen renovations at the middle school. The decision for how to use the funds is made by the parent's committee at each school. Over the next couple weeks all schools will have their parent's committee meetings and let us know how this year's funds will be used. At LCEF we are very grateful for your support which allows us to give these much needed funds to the public schools! Annual Report and Accomplishments Finishing the 2011 Annual Report has been a great opportunity to reflect on the growth and changes LCEF has seen. Here's a sampling of some accomplishments we are proud of: -Increasing English classes in the public schools to reach every grade (Kinder to grade 9). -Expanding our adult evening English classes to two levels (beginner and intermediate) where we had previously had all levels in one class. -Adding a guitar class which Myranda O’Byrne and Michael Price made possible through their donations of time, expertise and guitars. Stephanie Fernandez also helped continue these classes. -Enjoying another successful summer camp with 29 kids and teacher interns Kelly and Stephanie. -Donating to the La Manzanilla public schools. -Delivering teacher appreciation bags and school supplies after another successful school supply drive in partnership with June Nery of www.VisitLaManzanilla.com . -Completing the foundation and the walls of the second classroom which will be a computer lab. For further details please see the full 2011 annual report. 'Digital Abilities for All' Update Last December the middle school successfully raised enough money to complete the necessary preparations to receive the 'Digital Abilities for All' program. The extra security and electrical systems were then installed in the classrooms and now the students and teachers are looking forward to the arrival of the 30 laptops! The delay in delivery of the computers is due to elections happening in July. Everyone is really excited to come back in September to a new and improved method of learning in the middle school! Thank you to the donors who helped make this program possible! Thanks to Our Volunteers We would also like to extend a special thanks to our teachers in the fall and winter of this school year: Angie O., Deborah D., Gerardo M., Isaura M., Jordan R., Judy R., Karin C., Kim O., Lacey R., Maggie S., Marilyn S., Michael P., Myranda O., Nancy W., Norma R., Oralia V., Paula D., Sandra S. and Traver R. La Catalina Educational Foundation, the schools and the children of La Manzanilla say, “Gracias!”

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