Hello all! I hope all is well. An update on what is happening... We had d fortune to visit Reedley HS and Firebaugh HS. In Reedley, the students began d proces for the development of their historic Migrant Club. They had a great turnout... about 30+ students. The students elected some of their govering boards. What was impressive was that all of the students had a presentation. Not just a presentation, a power point presentation. They intrduced themselves and what they would provide to their consituents... in true political like fashion. They are amazing! We also got an opportunity to interview some of them and ask them about the impact of the mentoring program on their personal and academic lives and they all thanked Janeth for her assistance. It was so sweet... Oh you can see it on the front page of the MCMP website. Eddie and I are hoping to do the same with the other schools.
We also went to the teacher student luncheon in Firebaugh HS. They had 20+ students and their guests of honor. They had school personnel, teachers, the vice princial and the principal. All of the students got to do a mini presentation on the colleges of their preference and career options... The students did a wonderful job. Such eloquent speakers. They and the mentors (Maria and Adi) were very impressive and we were awed...
What a way to build academic and political capital for them and thier peers...
Lastly, we (Maria Aguilar from Parlier HS) got the previledge of attending the Migrant Parent State Conference. It was amazing... over 1300 parents throughout the state attended. We had the pleasure of presenting twice. We presented on the Mentoring Program and the College Awareness Program. It was great... The parents were asking if the mentors could go to San Diego or Monterrey to mentor their children. Any taker???? lol. They were so impressed with your work and your achievements. We took them on a journy of the website and some of the videos. The message we wanted to drive across was that they too are mentors to their children. We discussed the ways they could duplicate similar activities with their children. We also learned quite a bit. The keynote speaker was amazing. His name is Albeiro Vargas. Here is a link to his work. He is an Angel from Colombia... Follow this link to see why: http://www.fundacionalbeirovargas.org/index.html
Sharing is caring... One thing that stood out is that in order to get people to change, we have to b crazy and do crazy things. I think that some of the things you do with your students is crazy...and genius!!! Keep doing crazy things... We will keep supporting you... Si se Puede...Yes we Can! and you are true examples of it!!! We are so proud of all you! You are chaning students life journeys...and chaning our society bit by bit... Thank you!
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