Back to School: 2015-16

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 .......When asked what we need most, here is our answer.
  • Scientific Calculators.. approx 56 functions for Middle School  & 240 functions or more for high school.  
  • Red pens 
  • Pencil Sharpeners that are enclosed to catch the shavings
  • White erasers
  • Pkg. of 12 thin felt waterproof markers
  • 8 gigabyte USB's
  • Large felt permanent markers ( colors black, red and blue) 
  • Highlighters ( yellow and green)
  • Dry Erase Markers 
  • Backpacks are always welcome for new students who join the program during the year. 
BACKPACK DAY HAS ARRIVED
The first official event held at our new office in the village.

Volunteer Carla and Office Administrator Ema welcome 92 students and their parents. 
Director Ben took photos of the students. Each student will receive a printed copy in a frame. Each sponsor will receive the same photo and translated letter from their student. 
Directors Donna and Jo-Anne answered questions and checked with parents and students about missing grades. 
 
Volunteer Jeff is in charge of handing out the
back packs in exchange for the letter to the
sponsors. 
Volunteer Kathy makes sure each student receives
their two pairs of socks......in just the right size. 

Director Beverly is away on a well deserved vacation and Director Dorothy was behind the camera taking these photos and assisting Ben with the student photos. 
Our friends from The World School, Boston USA, have once again come to Chuburná bringing us donated laptops and holding several dental hygiene clinics for local families.  Here they are handing out toothbrushes.


THANKS TO THE GENEROSITY OF OUR SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS 

 92 STUDENTS ARE READY FOR SCHOOL...


 On their behalf, gracias, gracias
Program Directors, Beverly, Donna, Ben, Jo-Anne and Dorothy 




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