Frank Day and I visited Rincon de Mora this morning. We had the privilege of bringing a lot of equipment and teacher and student supplies. All of the items were purchased with money from Raylene’s memorial fund. The biggie was a large stainless steel microwave oven, suitable for daily use in the school’s kitchen. It was something that they have wanted for a very long time! We also brought a complete set of 30 melamine dishes and cups to replace, shall we say, the “aging” plates and cups. The rest of the school and teacher supplies consisted of much used consumables like pencils, pens, glue sticks, markers, construction and bond paper and such.
Frank also brought and configured a flat bed scanner for the principal’s computer. A very useful tool that Shirley can use to make copies of documents and work sheets. Frank also took a classroom computer back to his house to repair.
I have made the commitment to visit the 2nd cycle (4th, 5th and 6th grades) classroom every other Friday to assist Xinia with her lessons. I will be generating my own worksheets and lessons to augment those that Xinia presents. First visit is on August 6 an I'm really looking forward to it!
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
Friday, July 30, 2010
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