Sunnyvale Leaders Launch Mentoring Initiative
Community leaders launched the Sunnyvale Youth Mentoring Initiative on May 26th at the Sunnyvale Challenge Team which draws city, education, business, nonprofit and faith leaders at the Department of Public Safety from 7 to 8am the last Wednesday of the month.
Castro 5th Graders go to Stanford!
On May 20th, Reach Potential Movement partnered with Castro Elementary to inspire and challenge 53 fifth graders and several of their parents to DREAM FOR COLLEGE by spending a day at Stanford University with several Latino undergrads and alumni as they toured the campus.
Día del Niño & Día del Libro Celebration!
Approximately 1000 kids, youth and adults enjoyed a ”Reading Brings You the World” Carnival, free books, Castro's Folkloric Dancers (see channel 14's news coverage!), amazing food, music, piñatas, and the Stanford Mariachi Band! The literacy carnival promoted the joy and importance of reading within a Latino cultural celebration.
“Bookshelf in Every Home” Project
Our Bookshelf in Every Home project is an example of one of the simple, scalable and sustainable ways we’re responding to educators to empower people to reach their potential. Let us know if you would be interested in connecting a community group you’re a part of (work, Rotary, church, etc.) with a low income school in or near your community. We would love to talk!
Class Adoptions Counterpunch School Cuts
RPM is matchmaking community groups with Castro Elementary classrooms where teachers need the extra support. With class sizes increasing at Title One schools (over 50% of students are at or below the poverty line) across California, community groups can partner with Reach Potential and low-income schools to make sure kids thrive and do not fall behind.
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Literacy
Día del Niño & Día del Libro Celebration!
On a beautiful Sunday afternoon (4/25), Castro Elementary, Open Door Church (Mountain...
Reading Volunteers Needed!
“30 hours of tutoring helps the typical student advance one grade level in their...
The Gift of Time
A few days ago I (Rob) was given a huge gift by three principals of three Title One...
“Bookshelf in Every Home” Project
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Sunnyvale Leaders Launch Mentoring Initiative
There’s something stirring in Sunnyvale “in a very cool way,” as Captain Doug Moretto of Sunnyvale Public Safety will often remark at Challenge Team meetings. Community leaders are coming together to steer youth away from drugs and juvenile delinquency through the Sunnyvale Youth Mentoring Initiative. Public Safety officers, business... [Read more of this review]
Castro 5th Graders go to Stanford!
Dr. Judy Crates, Principal of Castro Elementary in Mountain View, has a vision for her graduating 5th graders to enter middle school knowing what life options are available to them in a few years. For many under-resourced youth, the economic and cultural pressures to start working to support their family or to join a gang are more real than plans... [Read more of this review]
Dream for College Project
Dream for College Project: Inspiring first generation to college 5th graders On May 20th, Reach Potential Movement will partner with Castro Elementary school in Mountain View, CA to inspire 50 mostly Latino fifth grade students with an up close college experience at Stanford University. Click here if you would like to sponsor a student with a $20... [Read more of this review]
Día del Niño & Día del Libro Celebration!
On a beautiful Sunday afternoon (4/25), Castro Elementary, Open Door Church (Mountain View) and Reach Potential Movement celebrated Día del Niño (Day of the Child), a holiday celebrated around the world, especially in Latin countries and a newer holiday: Día del Libro (World Book Day). Approximately 1000 kids, youth and adults enjoyed a ”Reading... [Read more of this review]
Help Us Go to the Final Four!
Hi friends! Reach Potential Movement has a unique opportunity! Razoo selected us to participate in their annual March Goodness Campaign where 96 nonprofits have the platform to share their cause with the world. We can win over $11,000 to help kids READ & DREAM! Please consider voting for us by giving $10 to our Bookshelf in Every Home literacy... [Read more of this review]
Class Adoptions Counterpunch School Cuts
RPM is matchmaking community groups with Castro Elementary classrooms where teachers need the extra support. With class sizes increasing at Title One schools (over 50% of students are at or below the poverty line) across California, community groups can partner with Reach Potential and low-income schools to make sure kids thrive and do not fall behind.... [Read more of this review]
Reading Volunteers Needed!
“30 hours of tutoring helps the typical student advance one grade level in their reading… what a difference you can make!” (readingpartners.org) San Miguel Elementary in Sunnyvale is looking for members in our community who can devote ONE HOUR a week to assist teachers in improving the early literacy skills of 1st grade students who are a year... [Read more of this review]
Soccer Coaches and Volunteers Needed
Childhood obesity has been on the rise for two decades. At-risk kids lack affordable after-school and recreational activities. Juvenile delinquency is often the result of kids being bored… … and having a lack of positive mentors in their life. And RPM keeps hearing from kids (and community champions that work with under-resourced kids) that... [Read more of this review]
2009 Video Highlights
Hey RP Movers! 2009 has been a great year of empowering people to reach their highest potential! Many thanks to Barry for putting together our 2009 highlights and for all of you who have given an hour of your time or some of your resources to transform lives. Click here to watch and we look forward to greater impact in 2010! . Read More →
The Gift of Time
A few days ago I (Rob) was given a huge gift by three principals of three Title One (over 50% low income students) elementary schools in Northern California. Despite the challenges they each experience in educating more students with limited resources, each principal gave me the costly gift of their time which allowed me to better understand the strengths... [Read more of this review]
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