El Programa de Apoyo Escolar de Chuburná Puerto A.C.

THANKS to everyone who supported our Barbecue at the Beach Fundraiser for the  Chuburná  Puerto School Support Program. ( El Programa de Apoyo Escolar de Chuburn á  Puerto) This year's fall event was held at the Tinkey's on Tuesday October 20th and attended by over 60 friends of the Apoyo Program.   Everyone accommodated the rainy start to the evening; seeking shelter in the Party Room .  Some guests braved the downpour on their way from their cars to the party, laughing as they shook the rain out of hair and clothes. As the rain let up, guests wandered into the beautiful garden, dried off chairs, sat with and made new friends while enjoying the music... Director Donna Smart (left) meet the Directors from the Telchac Apoyo Program   Guests from Chuburn á , Merida and yes, even New Zealand  11,540 pesos were raised in support of students needing tutoring, eye exams, glasses, access to the internet for homework via our office/computer c

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR, EMA    We are so very fortunate to be receiving an annual donation from a very generous couple who wishes to remain anonymous.  This donation is specifically given to us for the purpose of operating and maintaining an office/computer centre in  Chuburná  Puerto.  The building, in the past, housed a community recycling service and is located on the property of Amira and Rubén who live next door.  They have given us free use of the building so we only pay for electricity and water.  We have hired a young local woman, Ema, who speaks Spanish and English to staff the office  Mon.- Fri. from 8:00 - 11:00 and Tues - Fri. from 4:00 - 8:00 and Saturdays from 9:00 - 1:00.   She has already proven invaluable, helping us translate the thank-you letters written by our 95 students; answering questions when parents drop by, developing our inventory in spanish and english, updating each student's account with the supplies/uniforms they received this year. Having

Hello everyone.   It seems like school just ended; yet, here we are filling and handing out backpacks in anticipation of students returning for the 2015-16 school year. After several weeks and many trips purchasing all that is needed WE ARE READY: We have 92 students and filled 69 backpacks for our primary and middle school students as well as for our high school students attending CETMAR.  High school students attending COBAY choose textbooks over school supplies; and students attending high schools in Merida receive direct funding with which to pay for expenses in return for  receipts. Our wonderful volunteers, Sherry, Lynda,Ruth, Carla and board members laid out boxes and boxes of supplies,  sorted 184 prs.of socks and  filled backpacks.    Julie Tinkey's Yucatan Food to Go kept us nourished and content..mmmm good DONATIONS OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES ARE ALWAYS APPRECIATED .......W hen asked what we need most, here is our answer. Scientific Calculators.. ap

As the school year ended, Ceremonies to celebrate achievements are held. Thanks to photographers, Directors Donna Smart and Ben Tinkey plus volunteer Tony Hugh we have some photos to share.  PRIMARY SCHOOL: Friday July 10th:  8:00 a.m at the Primary School in Chuburna Puerto  AND  6:30 July 16th Fiesta " Heels, Boots and Sombreros."   The Awards Ceremony  celebrates the highest grade point averages ..many of whom are the students in our program.. All such events begin with the Escolta ( flag ceremony conducted by girls with the highest grades and demonstrating exemplary ethical and civic behaviour. )   Older girls carry the flags   Younger girls in training...                                               Arms across the chest as the Mexican anthem is played.           Hilda Yanet Sosa Sosa                    Fernanda Evelin Sosa Pool          Nadia Guadalupe Cab Tzab Merly Daiana Fierro Chi Lezli Adriana Tzab Pool   Kev