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April 11th Site Sponsors Event at Castro Elementary We are very excited about our upcoming Site Sponsors’ Event at Castro Elementary on April 11th. Save the Date! It’s the perfect time to learn more about OpenWorld Learning from site sponsors and to share experiences. We are so grateful for their support! To learn more, please contact Tina Williams at 303-744-0247. Current Schools and Their Sponsors
Castro Elementary: Venoco, Inc and Tim and Bernie Marquez
Father and Son Celebration at Ellis Elementary Burak and his family came to Denver from Turkey. Burak recently experienced a wonderful day in the OpenWorld Learning program because he had just passed his intermediate level. Every OpenWorld Learning student who reaches the intermediate level receives a donated computer for home use. Site leader Augusta Featherston presented a computer to Burak for his achievement. When Burak’s father collected him from school that day, he was confused, thinking that the computer might be a gift. When Augusta explained that Burak actually earned the computer due to his hard work and dedication, his father was obviously moved. He dropped to one knee, held his son’s head in his hands and said, “Son, I’m so proud of you, congratulations!” The progress that Burak has made is incredible. |
OpenWorld Learning Expanding in 2007
OpenWorld Learning’s goal is to add 5 new schools this fall – allowing us to grow from 10 to 15 sites! The schools, to be named later this month, will be in Denver, Boulder, and possibly Adams counties. The number of OpenWorld Learning sites we will open depends on donations received by May. Please consider becoming an OpenWorld Learning Site Sponsor. Remember, contributions made by Colorado residents are eligible for the Colorado Childcare Contribution Tax Credit. For more information, please visit the “How You Can Help” section of the OpenWorld Learning web site at www.openworldlearning.org or contact OpenWorld Learning’s Chief Operating Officer, Barb Youmans, at 303-744-1899.
OpenWorld Learning Spring Session a Success at Doull Elementary
The OpenWorld Learning Spring session at Doull Elementary has been a great success. Two talented fifth graders, Steven and Samantha, completed their advanced level projects and received brand new digital cameras. This work involves a great deal of creativity and perseverance and we are very proud of their efforts. Many Doull students have also finished wonderful projects to pass their intermediate level certifications. Diverse projects and research have focused on: Anne Frank, football, ferrets, loss of a family member, Hitler and Rebelde. Please consider a site visit to view the creations firsthand!
OpenWorld Learning Receives Challenge Grant from The Daniels Fund
We are honored by the trust that the Daniels Fund has placed in us. OpenWorld Learning was awarded a total grant of $225,000 to be dispensed over a three-year period. $100,000 was received in December, 2006 and we were grateful to receive $75,000 in March. An additional challenge grant of $50,000 will match funds received this year. So, if you have not yet supported OpenWorld Learning, please consider making a contribution If you are already an OpenWorld Learning supporter, please tell your friends about this exciting opportunity. Thank you, Daniels Fund, for your support and for "Making Life Better . . . One Individual at a Time."
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