When my daughter calls and says she could use some help on a project, I pay attention and ask how can I help. She wrote the following article as part of a contest to try to raise funds for a school that she really believes in. If you follow the link at the bottom of the article below, you can cast your vote for this project to improve the factilities for a school in West Virginia that needs some help.
Here is the text of the article by Angela Pugh:
The New River Gorge Learning Co-Op is nestled in the rural mountains of south central West Virginia with limited academic options. Public schools in Fayette County have been “failing” for many years and were taken over by the state two years ago. In 2010, several industrious mothers decided to create a school that would meet the needs of the area children better, and created a Montessori-based learning center. Their goals were to include a solid core curriculum and instill a love of learning in each child. They found a building surrounded by 70 acres of grassy and forested land, with a creek, hiking paths, and constructed a natural playground.
The children in the Primary Program, ages 3-6 years old, practice practical life skills, socialization, and develop a solid foundation for reading, writing, math, and other pursuits. The Early Elementary Program for students 6-9 years includes a combination of guided learning and room for individual pursuits from mathematics to physical fitness. While our outdoor surroundings are optimal for learning, our classrooms are inadequate (small, old, and drafty). We would use the proceeds of the contest to place a down payment on much needed new classrooms. Please vote for us!
Please vote for this project by clicking this link and casting your vote.
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