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SAN YSIDRO KINDERGARTENERS ARE CREATING A SCENE
San Ysidro Elementary kindergarteners will be show-casing their art in a brand new community art center in June, 2010.
BONITA, CA, March 05, 2010 /Education PR News/ -- San Ysidro School District's kindergarteners will be have an inaugural opportunity this summer to display their art in Casa Familiar's brand new arts, culture, and community development center, The Front.
The art exhibit is pioneered by San Ysidro School District's Assistant Superintendant, Gloria Madera, whose think-outside-the-box style and si se puede attitude empowered her to find a creative solution to budget-cuts: outsourcing. Ms. Madera tapped into community partnerships and resources to bring visual and performing arts to nearly 150 full-day kindergarteners at Beyer, Smythe, and Sunset elementary schools.
"We are excited about the strong partnership between Young Rembrandts, Escuela de Música, Casa Familiar, and the San Ysidro School District. The artists are producing outstanding art and the children are thoroughly engaged and interested in what they are learning," said Gloria Madera. "This will be a wonderful way to showcase their talent with the families and community."
"San Ysidro School District students and parents are thrilled about the masterpieces these children are creating. When we hear the students make the connection between their English language development and their drawings, that's when we know we did it right," said Lisa Yegin, Executive Director for Young Rembrandts in the South San Diego area.
The free art showcase will run for three-weeks at The Front located on San Ysidro Blvd from June 7 - 25th. Three nights will include a musical performance by Escuela de Música. The public is welcome to attend. For more information, please call (619) 863-5327.
More about Casa Familiar
Casa Familiar is a 501(c)(3), community-based, exempt organization incorporated in the State of California in 1973. Originally organized in 1968 under the name of Trabajadores de la Raza, the San Diego Chapter serves Spanish-speaking monolingual clients in the community of San Ysidro and all of South San Diego's population. While area demographics virtually ensure that the majority of its clients continue to be Latino, Casa Familiar welcomes clients from all walks of life, regardless of race, ethnic background, national origin, religious beliefs, or sexual orientation.
Casa Familiar is a widely recognized authority when it comes to understanding the unique challenges faced by border communities. It responds to what is known to be a multidimensional concern with an appropriately holistic approach and offers over fifty programs spanning the program areas of Human Services, Community Development, Recreation Services, Technology, Arts and Culture, and Education.
More about San Ysidro School District
The San Ysidro School District is a Preschool through grade 8 district with 16 preschool classes, a childcare center, a K-8 district with five elementary schools, one K-8 elementary school, and one middle school 7-8. The district serves over 5,550 students and is projected to double in the next 10 years. There are 285 certificated and 190 classified employees.
All schools are on a single-track modified eleven-month schedule. The district's budget is approximately $33 million. The district and the community are proud of the many fine programs offered to all children including integration of technology. Each school provides students with a Library Media Center with a computer lab. The middle school students have been provided two additional labs. There is also an extensive special education program, which provides classes and services for students. A well-designed transitional Bilingual Education Program is in place for identified Limited English Proficient students, whose parents request a waiver, along with other programs, such as School Improvement Programs, Title I, Migrant Education, and Gifted and Talented Education.
More about Young Rembrandts
For 20 years, Young Rembrandts has taught the power of drawing to children. It partners with day care centers, pre-schools, elementary schools and community recreation centers to supply or augment the current art program offerings. Young Rembrandts teaches drawing, the fundamental skill of all visual arts to children aged 3 ½ to 12. The proprietary method and step-by-step curriculum dispels the myth that art is a talent a child has or doesn't have, and demonstrates that art can be learned by all children.
In 2000, Bette and her husband, Bill Fetter, franchised Young Rembrandts Inc. Currently, Young Rembrandts teaches about 30,000 students each week nationwide. The goal, Fetter notes, is to reach at least 200,000 students across the nation through parent-funded programs.
To learn more about Young Rembrandts or to find a program, please visit www.youngrembrandts.com.
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Young Rembrandts
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USA 91913
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