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

Primary School Graduation 2016: ( Escuela Primaria Clausura 2016)  12 of our students are graduating from Grade 6 to Grade 7.  This means a change in schools and, of course, a fiesta!  ...Most students are going onto the Telesecundaria in Chuburná Puerto; with one other going to Progreso.  The time and effort put into this event every year by teachers, parents and students is amazing. Congratulations to our "graduados" .. Abel, Adan, Elin, Harold, Hilda, Kevin M, Kevin P, Laura, Lezli, Luis, Milagros and Yanjari.  and THANKS to our sponsors and supporters for being part of their success as they continue along the path towards a high school diploma.  The graduates asked their mom/dad for a dance.. The Grade 1 students were a joy to watch  Grade 2's smiling and not missing a step  Grade 3: A Little Rag Time  Grade 4 with hats and dresses from the 60's with music to match Grade 5... Dance of Eleg...

Hello everyone... Yesterday was our successful   CLOTHING SALE & OPEN HOUSE for our Office/Computer Centre in Chuburná Puerto... BEFORE THE RIBBON CUTTING we sold the clothes many of you bring to us in your suitcases each year. These are the gifts that keep on giving...as   MODEL CLOTHES  at the Fashion Show BOUTIQUE SALES of which we made 11,000 pesos. ON SALE  for the WOMEN OF CHUBURNA PUERTO where we made 2,300 pesos for the maintenance of the laptops their children use at the centre. Everyone was excited and wanted to know when we are doing this again. SO please keep packing & bringing those gently used clothes . RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY  Principal Martín ( Primary School) and Principal Sergio ( Middle School) talk with our administrator, Ligia about the Computer Centre and its value to their students. Student Diana Estefany Villajuana Canché cut the r...

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 fo...

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 supp...