The Next Incarnation of Summer Santa?
I just received this email from someone at my sons' school - a Montessori school in Cleveland. I truly believe in the Montessori philosophy, and wonder what I can do to help. Of course, with my son's birthday party coming up, school starting in about two weeks, steady work keeping me busy during the day, this really isn't the best time to get involved in a new project. But then, natural disasters rarely accommodate anyone. School is supposed to open for the children at this school, but can it without means? So now, of course, I'm trying to think of how I can help.
Any thoughts?
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Cedar Valley Montessori School, located in the heart of downtown Cedar Rapids, Iowa was devastated during the recent catastrophic flooding in the Midwest. Cedar Valley Montessori School has been serving the greater Cedar Rapids community since 1971. We had five classrooms, preschool through kindergarten. Please visit our website, cedarvalleymontessori.org for more information about our school and click on the flood link to view pictures.
During the ?Flood of 2008?, in mid-June, our school was filled with approximately 10 feet of water. Volunteers were able to save some of our classroom materials by moving them up to the second level. Subsequently those items have been placed in storage. Sadly, however, much was lost:
? A great deal of both classroom and teacher materials will have to be replaced including manuals, projects, activities, basic supplies, books, furnishings, refrigerators, equipment, shelving, and storage.
? Most of the items within the administrative offices will also need to be replaced including computer systems, phones, security system, filing cabinets, desks, copy machine, laminating machine, and office supplies.
? All of the items in our ?Before and After? school care area were destroyed. Everything must be replaced; such as games, puzzles, activities, books, changing center, tables, cots, chairs, television, DVD player, DVDs, etc.
? We also maintained a fully functional kitchen and will have to purchase tables, chairs, refrigerator, washer and dryer, lunch trays, plates, cups, utensils, linens, etc. Our storage of ?consumable? products was a total loss.
? Due to contaminants we believe our playground equipment will not be able to be saved either.
Our total flood related expenditures will total approximately $300,000. We have been able to compile a detailed list of all items destroyed?
We have found a space to relocate to now we are working on getting everything ready to go in time for the start of the 2008-09 school year! We have been writing grants like crazy and have a dedicated volunteer ?fundraising committee? that has been working over-time.
Any support or resources that you may be aware of would be greatly appreciated
Any thoughts?
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Cedar Valley Montessori School, located in the heart of downtown Cedar Rapids, Iowa was devastated during the recent catastrophic flooding in the Midwest. Cedar Valley Montessori School has been serving the greater Cedar Rapids community since 1971. We had five classrooms, preschool through kindergarten. Please visit our website, cedarvalleymontessori.org for more information about our school and click on the flood link to view pictures.
During the ?Flood of 2008?, in mid-June, our school was filled with approximately 10 feet of water. Volunteers were able to save some of our classroom materials by moving them up to the second level. Subsequently those items have been placed in storage. Sadly, however, much was lost:
? A great deal of both classroom and teacher materials will have to be replaced including manuals, projects, activities, basic supplies, books, furnishings, refrigerators, equipment, shelving, and storage.
? Most of the items within the administrative offices will also need to be replaced including computer systems, phones, security system, filing cabinets, desks, copy machine, laminating machine, and office supplies.
? All of the items in our ?Before and After? school care area were destroyed. Everything must be replaced; such as games, puzzles, activities, books, changing center, tables, cots, chairs, television, DVD player, DVDs, etc.
? We also maintained a fully functional kitchen and will have to purchase tables, chairs, refrigerator, washer and dryer, lunch trays, plates, cups, utensils, linens, etc. Our storage of ?consumable? products was a total loss.
? Due to contaminants we believe our playground equipment will not be able to be saved either.
Our total flood related expenditures will total approximately $300,000. We have been able to compile a detailed list of all items destroyed?
We have found a space to relocate to now we are working on getting everything ready to go in time for the start of the 2008-09 school year! We have been writing grants like crazy and have a dedicated volunteer ?fundraising committee? that has been working over-time.
Any support or resources that you may be aware of would be greatly appreciated
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