Education Nicaragua Project #32895

Build a Bilingual School in Nicaragua

by Escuela Adelante

Project Report | Jul 22, 2024
Help Us Build Brighter Futures: Celebrating Progress and Urging Support for New Classrooms

By Sonia Membreno | Director of Development

Construction is underway, help us reach our goal!

Last week, we welcomed our students back to Escuela Adelante after a well-deserved mid-year break. As we reflect on the past semester, we are deeply grateful for your support, which continues to make a significant difference.

Amidst joyful celebrations and enriching experiences for our students, we've embarked on an essential journey: the construction of two new classrooms. This expansion is vital to accommodate our growing student body, but we urgently need your help to reach our goal.

We're currently $43,000 away from completing these classrooms. Your generosity has always been the cornerstone of our progress, nurturing an environment where every child can thrive. Will you join us in making these new classrooms a reality for our students?

Your Support Makes Every Achievement Possible

Thanks to your generosity, Escuela Adelante has been bustling with activity, providing invaluable learning and bonding opportunities for our students:

In honor of Earth Day, our Preschool and Primary students took pride in cleaning and beautifying our green areas. Witnessing their dedication to environmental stewardship was truly inspiring, as they worked together towards the common goal of caring for our school.
Students in grades 5 to 7 enjoyed recreational activities while contributing to beach cleanup efforts during a school trip to Playa La Flor, reaffirming our commitment to environmental conservation.
On May 30th, we commemorated Nicaraguan Mother's Day. The event saw a full house at Escuela Adelante, and featured performances from all grade levels and engaging contests for our beloved mothers.
Further enriching our curriculum, our 3rd and 4th graders explored the colonial city of Granada. The highlight was a hands-on chocolate-making workshop, where they learned about the origins of chocolate, traditional production methods, and created their own chocolate bars. They also explored Granada's historic churches, broadening their cultural understanding.
We ended the semester with an exciting Spirit Week, featuring themed days such as pirates, cowboys, and the various professions our students aspire to pursue in the future.

As we start a new semester at Escuela Adelante, we look forward to fresh beginnings, learning, growth, and achieving new milestones. None of this would be possible without your commitment to our cause. Your support not only impacts the lives of our students today but also shapes the future of our entire community!

Beach cleanup at Playa La Flor

Beautifully painted pots by our talented students!

Caring for our green spaces on Earth Day

Learning the art of chocolate-making in Granada

Our aspiring firefighters during Spirit Week!

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Mar 22, 2024
Starting Another School Year at Escuela Adelante!

By Sonia Membreno | Director of Development

Our students during Valentine's Day!

We've officially started another school year at Escuela Adelante, and so much excitement has unfolded in these first few months! As a school community, we've come together to celebrate special occasions such as Valentine's Day and Women's Day. We've also embraced numerous dynamic learning experiences both in and out of the classroom, and even honed our students’ culinary skills through engaging cooking lessons. Here's a glimpse of our favorite accomplishments so far:

English Lessons for the Community: We're thrilled to announce that in 2024, we will be offering English classes for children, teenagers, and adults in San Juan del Sur. Held on Saturdays with free transportation to and from our school, these classes have already attracted a huge response, with five classrooms filled during our inaugural registration weekendand two rooms accommodating over 30 students each!

Technology Integration Across Grades: In a collaborative effort led by teachers Raquel and Yubielka, students across grades 3 to 7 delved into the realm of science and technology. Tailored to each developmental stage, the curriculum varies from understanding the basics of technology and differentiating between simple and complex machines for younger students to exploring its societal impact for older ones. Notably, students collaborated on creating vibrant murals showcasing technology's positive influence on communication, education, and entertainment, highlighting the rapid evolution occurring in this field.

Sports Achievements: 2024 has already set the stage for significant achievements among our young athletes. While our football team faced a setback against Escamequita, their inaugural appearance in municipal games showcased remarkable teamwork and determination. Similarly, our volleyball girls demonstrated exceptional skill and cohesion, despite a defeat against Stella Maris. Our chess team, led by teacher Luis, boldly entered their first local tournament, with student Quinn securing victory in the women's round, earning a spot in the departmentals! Every game, regardless of the outcome, offers invaluable learning opportunities for our students. We take immense pride in their efforts and dedication, confident they will continue to improve with each match!

Witnessing our students' rapid growth and development fills us with pride and optimism. As we strive to achieve our biggest goal for this year—launching our long-awaited high school—we rely on your continued support to create the necessary classroom space. Together, we have the power to turn our goals into reality and fulfill the dreams of many families. Thank you for being an essential part of this journey towards educational excellence and community empowerment!

First municipal match of our soccer team

English lessons for community members

Student presentations on technology

Congratulations, Quinn!

Our fantastic volleyball girls

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Nov 23, 2023
Forget Black Friday! We love Giving Tuesday!

By Jaime Hunter | Executive Director

The biggest fundraising day of the year has arrived! To all of our friends, donors and supporters, it’s time to rally for Giving Tuesday. This year Giving Tuesday falls on November 28^th. We are less than 1 week to one of our biggest online fundraising events of 2023!

This year our partners at GlobalGiving are helping us be a part of a million-dollar movement! That is, there is over $1,000,000 in matching prize money for non-profit organizations like ours. The more donations we receive, the bigger our percentage of the matching prize money.

Not only that, but all new recurring donors will also receive an additional 1-time 100% match. This year however, we are asking donors to make 1 TIME GIFTS. If you sponsor a student or already give monthly, see if it’s not possible to give your entire yearly donation next Tuesday on Giving Tuesday. That way, our organization could receive the biggest match of the year!

Not only do we provide scholarships for students, thanks to your support, but we are also working to complete the construction of our primary school. Without the support of donors like you, it would be nearly impossible to provide both high-quality and ACCESSIBLE bilingual education.

And we are doing it. THANK YOU. Since, 2014 we have been offering high-quality, educational programming to the San Juan del Sur community. For 2024, we plan on launching our long-awaited high school. Building classrooms is a priority. Ensuring scholarships is a priority. Together we can make our goals a reality, and the dreams of many families come true.

Access to Escuela Adelante means access to a brighter future. Supporting us lifts up Nicaragua, Central America and makes our world a safer, more peaceful place.

Thanks in advance. Be sure to make your biggest donation of the year on November 28^th using this link:

https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/education-in-nicaragua/

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