The Anita and Quebrada Arroyo primary school and the Escuela El Negro primary school serve children from ages 7 through 13 years old.
General School Supplies:
Book Bags, Chalk, Colored Construction Paper, Colored Pencils, Compasses, Crayons, Dry-Erase Markers, Erasers, Glue Sticks, Handheld Pencil Sharpeners, Markers, Pencils, Pencil Cases/Bags, Pens, Rulers, and Solar Calculators
Craft Scissors and Watercolor Paints and Brushes
(English and Spanish) Dictionaries and Encyclopedias
(English and Spanish) Alphabet, Math, and Word
(English and Spanish) Language, Math, Science, and World Maps
(English and Spanish) Age Appropriate Story Books, General Science, Health, Language/Grammar, and Math
Educational Software, Flash Drives/Memory Sticks, Printers, Printer Cartridges, Solar-Powered Working Laptops, USB Cables, Working Laptops
Chess Sets, Connect Four, Puzzles, and Scrabble
New or Gently Used Children’s Clothing and Shoes
Candy and balloons are not on the needs list as they are harmful for the children and the environment for the following reasons:
• Few of the children benefiting from these projects have access to toothpaste, toothbrushes, or a dentist. The candy promotes cavities.
• The balloons once they become deflated are a choking hazard for local wildlife.
Instead of taking candy or balloons, use that space for additional requested supplies, as they are priceless.