the ESCUELAS we are ADOPTING or ASSISTING

Escuela Rincon de Mora (ERdM) (Blackberry Corner School) - is located in the Rincon de Mora area of San Rafael de San Ramon. Founded in 1964, the school was built as a part of a community project between 1966 and 1970. The two teachers (one of which is the principal) along with the part time religion and English teacher, educate 30 children from grades 1 to 6. Kindergarteners go to the Escuela San Rafael down the road. Classes are held in two sessions per day from this 2 room school. There is a separate building containing a kitchen and multi purpose room. Even though most schools in Costa Rica are painted blue or green on the exterior, Escuela Rincon de Mora was painted inside and out in bright pastels and primary colors in 2007 compliments of a group of missionaries.

Escuela Pata de Gallo (EPdG) is located in a remote region approximately 10 miles southeast of San Ramon. It is the local school for the town of Pata de Gallo (translated as Rooster Foot in English). Similar to escuela Rincon de Mora, it is a two room schoolhouse with an attached cafeteria/kitchen. The school also has a covered play area for the children. There is one full time Teacher/Principal and part time Special Education, Religion and English teachers who visit the school once each week. In 2010 there are 13 students in the entire school, 2nd through 6th grade. Unless things change there will be fewer children next year with no 1st or 2nd grade. The school is in excellent condition, having recently been refurbished through an international cultural exchange program.


Monday, April 28, 2008

First class with 4th graders at ESR

We met for the first time with the 4th graders today. It is the smallest class in the school, according to Xinia (the English teacher) – 24 of them. It was fun for us to see some familiar faces from the neighborhood at the school! For those that did not know us, Dave did the same introduction (complete with colored pictures) as he did at ERdM. After, they had time to ask us questions and then we had them ask each other questions out loud in English. Read more Entry>>
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Friday, April 25, 2008

Movie Time!


One of Raylene’s goals was realized today. She envisioned showing movies at the escuela so the children could be entertained by hearing movies in English. About 35 children (approximate ages 4-15) showed up this afternoon at ERdM to enjoy the Pixar film “Monster’s Inc.” in English without Spanish subtitles. We provided the movie, projector, speakers and DVD player. Without a large projector screen being made of bright white canvas cloth by our friends Tom and Barbara, the kids would not have been able to see the film!
Everyone had so much fun that the next movie has been decided on - “Shrek”! Read more Entry>>
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Thursday, April 24, 2008

A DONATION IS RECEIVED!!!

A donation of consumable school supplies was received today – THANK YOU DD & BA Read more Entry>>
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Friday, April 18, 2008

A DONATION IS RECEIVED!!!

A donation of the parts and assembly of a movie screen was received today – THANK YOU T & BR Read more Entry>>
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Thursday, April 10, 2008

Unexpected thanks!

Before class today we were given a very nicely done color computer made Thank You card signed by all the students, the principal, and the two teachers!!! Dave and I both got choked up and had to fight back the tears!Xinia told us that the students enjoy and look forward to the time they spend with us and the school appreciates all that we do. Read more Entry>>
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Friday, April 4, 2008

A thoughtful gift!

When Dave went to ERdM today to leave some school supplies with Xinia, a woman (we think the school cook) was anxious to give Dave ‘para su espousa’ (for your wife) a lovely handmade pair of brown wood bead dangling earrings along with a matching bracelet and necklace. Read more Entry>>
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A DONATION IS RECEIVED!!!

A donation of consumable school supplies was received today – THANK YOU D & RS Read more Entry>>
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