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BackPack Day 2017-18 School Year

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May to August is a very busy, some would even say, CRAZY.. time  Purchasing school supplies based on individual grade supply lists x the number of students in each grade.   Making arrangements with Tienda Erida on Calle 29 in Progreso for the uniforms, and Zapateria El Almirante on Calle 80 in Progreso for the shoes. Our students order their uniforms and shoes without paying.  Once all students have received their uniforms and shoes, we arrange to pay on their behalf.  Both tiendas were very accommodating and helpful.  Ordering the backpacks which this year we had made at Tienda Esperanza   Calle 41 x 60 y 62, Merida ... The quality appears to be the best we have had.. coupled with very good service.  Measurements are taken at the office by Ligia and Alina ( the school secretary) for 40  Telesecundaria students to order their special school shirts in time for the photos we take on BackPack Day.  Conducting 20 Home Visits with students who will be going into hig

Come Learn English

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Copyright © 22017 El Programa De Apoyo Escolar de  Chuburná Puerto A.C.   33 students attended our Free English Camp held July 17 to August 4th.. Ligia, our office administrator planned the activities which were facilitated by volunteers, Carrie, Mindy, Myrla, Paula, Sherri, Sonya, Tammy, and Trevor.  Welcome also to Sue and Bob who helped out with the last day festivities.  Abraham ELI, Adan GAEL, Berenice, Angel Gabriel, Damaris, Darianna, Dianey, Eleazar, Fernanda, Giovanni, Hilary, Hilda, Isaac HABACUC, Itali, Jesus Marcelino, Jonathon, Josue, Laura N, Laura P, Marintya, Meyli, Nahomy, Silvana, Yamili and Yanjari attended.  ... The balance of the students attending were from the village and are not yet in our program.      We will send photos of the students who came on the last day for their certificates to their sponsors.  The photos below tell the story!!! Head & Shoulders, Knees & Toes Who Knows What This is Called? Days of the Week,  Months in the