June 2022 Newsletter
Let's celebrate another successful school year! Over the past few months, we've seen our students accomplish personal goals, build stronger friendships, and create lifelong memories. We joined together to welcome early learners moving up to kindergarten, say goodbye to 6th graders, and congratulate faculty members on furthering their education. At any stage of life, we wish each student the best in their new adventures! Thank you to all Guadalupe students, parents/guardians, and staff who make this community so special. We can't wait for next year!
As they embark on a new chapter in life, we want to recognize Guadalupe's 25 sixth-grade graduates! Twenty-two were legacy students who have been enrolled with us since they were infants or toddlers. Nothing can stop them from accomplishing their dreams! Read more about each graduate here.
SUMMER SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS
We have big summer school plans at Guadalupe, and we need YOUR help! This will be our most ambitious summer yet, with plans to keep our kids reading, feed more mouths, and go on more field trips! We have many opportunities for you to make a real difference in our community. Visit guadschool.org/volunteer to lend a hand to over 200 students this summer!
MOUNTAIN PLAINS ADULT EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
Congratulations to Kate Brainerd, Guadalupe School's Adult Education Director, for winning the Award in Excellence from the Mountain Plains Adult Education Association. Kate was recognized for making significant contributions to the advancement of adult education. This is a huge honor covering the states of Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Idaho, and Nevada. For nearly 30 years, Kate has been making a difference in the lives of immigrants and refugees in our community. We couldn't be more proud. Congratulations Kate!
Transforming Lives Through Education
EARLY LEARNING TEACHERS ADVANCING THEIR EDUCATION
"Growing up in an immigrant household you feel the pressure to become someone in life; you feel the need to be everything that your parents couldn’t be. You try to achieve so much to be able to make them proud to cross over a border and give you the better life that they didn’t get. I never thought in a million years I would be where I’m at right now. I was never one to finish anything I started. I am so glad that I was pushed to finish my CDA in such a crunch time. Not only was I able to prove to my family I could do it but to myself as well. I have been in the education field for 7 years now and I absolutely love it and all thanks to my parents for their sacrifice." - Betty Muñoz, Preschool Teacher
IN-HOME FAMILY SUPPORT GRADAUTES
Guadalupe's 19 In-Home Family Support Program graduates have a bright future ahead! Jessie Webb said this about her experience: "Being a part of this program has helped Winnie and me both so much! The accountability with regular visits helped me to achieve both my personal and parenting goals. It has given us the tools to help Winnie learn and develop in ways we wouldn't have even thought of without the program! Our parent educator helped Winnie learn to write her name and other creative skills that I didn't have the mental load for teaching her right now. We've been so grateful to be a part of this program!” This is just the beginning... Many of these graduates will progress into our Toddler Transitions!
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