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Monrovia Schools Foundation Monrovia Schools Foundation was established in 1987 by a group of concerned educators, parents, and community leaders with the purpose of securing funds for local schools and providing support for school programs and projects that enrich the lives of our students. Monrovia Schools Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, charitable organization that over the past eight years has gifted over $450,000.00 to the Monrovia Unified School District (MUSD) community. We are a group made of parents, teachers, former parents, former students, Monrovians, and alumni, all dedicated to making our schools a safe and rich learning environment for every generation. Summer School 2011MUSD is pleased to offer the following elementary, middle school, and high school courses. For a Spanish language version click here. Registration is due by June 10, 2011.
1. Checks (made out to Monrovia Schools Foundation) Registration forms and payments may be mailed to:
Summer Elementary Enrichment Camp 1For students entering 4th thru 5th grade in the Fall of 2011. Students will explore: robotics, art, creative writing, mythology, and computer skills. Every week a new theme!! Every week a new adventure!! Where: Plymouth Elementary School Summer Elementary Enrichment Camp 2For students entering 4th thru 5th grade in the Fall of 2011. Students will explore robotics and computer skills. Where: Santa Fe Middle School Summer Technology InstituteFor students entering 4th thru 8th grade in the Fall of 2011 Graphic Design—Students will learn about the power of an icon. After studying the evolution of icons, from hieroglyphics to modern day toolbars, students will use Adobe Illustrator CS5 to create their own unique icon that represents who they are. Where: Santa Fe Middle School Dual Immersion Summer Enrichment ProgramFor students entering 1st grade previously enrolled in the Monroe Dual Immersion Program or student interested in learning Spanish. Some knowledge of Spanish is preferred. The class will be taught in Spanish with little English spoken. Children in dual language immersion acquire:
Where: Canyon Early Learning Center Spanish IFor students entering 9th thru 12th grade in the Fall of 2011. Students will receive 10 elective credits towards graduation. This course is designed for students with no previous knowledge of Spanish. Students will learn basic grammar in an oral/aural context in each class. Students of Spanish I are expected to develop the four language skills of speaking, listening, basic reading and writing as well as an appreciation of Latino culture. This course hopes to foster an enjoyment, creativity and intellectual stimulation in the study of a foreign language. Where: Monrovia High School Spanish IIFor students entering 10th thru 12th grade in the Fall of 2011. Students will receive 10 elective credits towards graduation. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish 1 with a C grade or higher. Students of Spanish II are expected to enhance the four language skills of speaking listening, reading, and writing. This class will introduce the subjunctive mood, compound tenses, prepositions, and basic Where: Monrovia High School Foundation Funded Activities:
Through these important programs and sponsorships, Monrovia Schools Foundation has invested in the future of this community by supporting a positive learning environment, championing greater student achievement, and providing exciting enrichment opportunities for MUSD students and their families. A New Focus for the Foundation Monrovia Schools Foundation is here to help during the current state budget crisis that is affecting our local schools. This year, the foundation is expanding its role in the community by providing more funding for our schools during this time of need by putting their focus on three areas of concern for our local schools:
Parent and Community Help is Key to the Foundation’s Success We need your help too! These vital programs and support for MUSD students are dependent on the generous gifts and funding from school families and the community at- large. Monrovia Schools Foundation would like to personally invite every MUSD family and Monrovia citizen to make a donation to the future of this community and support our students during this critical time. Your generous gift to the foundation will help us to continue supporting our Mission: to provide Monrovia students with a quality and enriching education. |