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05-02-2008, 01:30 PM
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"Believe it!"
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Join Date: Jan 2002
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Originally Posted by J D Sauser
I never do, Sir. It has not always made my life easier but well...
... J-D.
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And that is a sentiment I applaud!
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05-02-2008, 01:45 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
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Education is for all
It angered me to read the story just to know that there are people who call themselves educators and then denie education to a child....I have been out of the country for too long I guess because when I was enrolled in school I was 7 and I didn't eve know how to take the pen. Now you also have other opcions.......A tutor.......it doesn't have to be someone professional.....Even a Child that is in an advance class could help........Children in 6th grade love to play as a teacher. If you could talk to any of your friends with children in advance class that could alfabetizar the child......
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05-02-2008, 02:15 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Posts: 1,312
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Originally Posted by guandulera
It angered me to read the story just to know that there are people who call themselves educators and then denie education to a child....I have been out of the country for too long I guess because when I was enrolled in school I was 7 and I didn't eve know how to take the pen. Now you also have other opcions.......A tutor.......it doesn't have to be someone professional.....Even a Child that is in an advance class could help........Children in 6th grade love to play as a teacher. If you could talk to any of your friends with children in advance class that could alfabetizar the child......
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I can " alfabetizarla" to be ready to attend 1 grade by September. And if I can't I will find somebody to do at my place. But formal education in my book should got a long way further, this is why I am trying to get her into, what I understood to be a good school.
... J-D.
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05-02-2008, 02:17 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2004
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If some of you would care to write to this school, I would be glad to PM their e-mail address. I don't know if the Moderators here would let me post it (a reason I have left their name out so far).
... J-D.
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05-02-2008, 02:24 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
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Originally Posted by J D Sauser
If some of you would care to write to this school, I would be glad to PM their e-mail address. I don't know if the Moderators here would let me post it (a reason I have left their name out so far).
... J-D.
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I would be glad to do it - but what about the issue of assuring the Director that this girl shows up everyday on time in clean clothes and does her homework and has a way to get home everyday that I pointed out earlier?
I'm sure they will find this important because kids who don't have parents here are considered problematic, but you can solve that basically by saying you will act as her guardian for all intents and purposes.
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05-02-2008, 02:24 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
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i applaud everyone's efforts here to make life better for all children on these island. i am especially touched and moved with the idea that a school made of of expats could make a wonderful institution. i am interested and if i could help some way i would. mind you i am presently living in NYC. thank you all for these words of encouragement and hope! i hope your efforts pay off! - Jaime
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05-02-2008, 02:26 PM
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Count me in
I will be more than glad to write to them. My sister works in the govenment if you can send me the information of the school to see who she can talk to about it or if there is something else that can be done......I want to help in any posible way......Unfortunatly Sometime is about who we know.
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05-02-2008, 02:35 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2004
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Originally Posted by Chip
I would be glad to do it - but what about the issue of assuring the Director that this girl shows up everyday on time in clean clothes and does her homework and has a way to get home everyday that I pointed out earlier?
I'm sure they will find this important because kids who don't have parents here are considered problematic, but you can solve that basically by saying you will act as her guardian for all intents and purposes.
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As I understand, there are other kids from La Union attending that school. Usually a conch guagua picks them up and carries them back and forth.
Now, to be honest, the one girl who attends Sosua Int'l has missed some classes and I would not be surprised that it would happen with the other kid to. The priority of attending school is, as you may know, not fully clear to many here... some family events, including but not limited to, accidents, calls by the grand parents for a sudden visit and so forth seem to be rated much higher. But I seem them several times during the week, so I like to think that I've had some, even thou limited, impact on them and how they do or don't certain things.
I can guarantee payment and the acquisition of proper clothing, then it will be done by me. They are poor but as the vast majority they are CLEAN and very conscious about their aspect before hitting the street.
... J-D.
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05-02-2008, 02:57 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2003
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JD,
Sounds like many of us would really like to see a positive experience.
Can you meet with the school director? Perhaps a donation to the school, along with your personal support, would help find her a spot. Let us know what you think would be needed to help.
What I see as a larger, and on going, problem is her living arraignments. I have tried to sponsor a couple of children. Purchased books, uniforms and materials that were "lost" as told by the parents and that I needed to buy more. Money for the mid-day meal and transport went other places. The children attended scholl for a short while but the parents then needed the children to work.... unless I gave the parents money.
I'm sure you have a plan that best insures that the child receives the benefits that you are trying to provide. I would like to see a success and leaarn from your experiences.
Respectfully, Ringo
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05-02-2008, 03:00 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
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I don't believe the issue is where this girl "comes" from but rather will she be able to keep up with the studies, be punctual, not miss a lot of classes, be respectful, cleanly dressed, and have a ride to and from school, have food to buy lunch or some other means to eat, etc. - in other words not a problem for them in any way shape or form. Also, they will want a contact with an adult to resolve any issues and to meet with them to review "la nota", the grades.
I'm certain if you can adequetly explain to the Director that this girl will be a good student and you will be responsible for all of the aforementioned items, they will let her attend.
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