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.


Sunday, March 14, 2010

A DONATION IS RECEIVED!!!

A box of donated items “for the children” (para los ninos) was given to the principal of escuela Llano Brenes today!!!THANK YOU M.W. Read more Entry>>
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Friday, March 5, 2010

Dave back to RdM

Dave took the mouse and set of speakers one of the computers was missing to RdM today, along with 65,000 colones in ‘silver‘ coins ($12.00) to buy English curriculum ‘stuff’ and.a box of donated items “for the children” (para los ninos)!!! Read more Entry>>
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Monday, March 1, 2010

Starting a library

I wrote a broadcast email to the local gringo community requesting that a bookcase be donated to be put in escuela Rincon de Mora. We already have 100 or so children’s picture and reading books to start a small library.
In the email, I also asked that - if they or family/friends where coming from the states, to please consider bringing back children’s picture and reading books (preferably in Spanish or ‘Early Reader’ English). They would be SO appreciated!
We see this library as a way to encourage reading and instill the pleasure obtained from it, along with a great way to introduce the world and expand the minds of young people! Read more Entry>>
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