Rancho Sespe

Full Circle Learning serves approximately 100 children ages 2 - 17 in the migrant worker community of Rancho Sespe in Ventura County, California. It also serves parents who work as teachers and aides in the program, providing good role models for the children.

Overall Project Goals

The project aims to support educational needs of this underserved population in three ways. First is to increase students' sense of capacity to contribute to a local and global society through their academic, artistic and musical skills. Peaceful alternatives to a gang lifestyle and to domestic violence are presented and opportunities that help students make correlations between character development and future careers that enhance their local community are provided. Second, in Full Circle Learning programs, each learning unit integrates and expands students' character strengths, academic excellence, artistic capacities and conflict resolution skills in service to humanity. Third, the project is sustained by providing jobs for qualified parents (certified teachers and experienced aides) and volunteers within the population served.

Current Project Focus

The current focus of the project is Multi-subject Full Circle Learning summer school for all ages, from preschool through secondary school. The program includes nutrition, reading books, teachers' training, school supplies, project supplies and field trips. Results so far have been promising. Students have scored high in assessments with 83% of new students showing an enhanced desire to serve and help others as well as sharpened critical thinking skills. 100% also showed increased interest in music and art, according to parent surveys. We all enjoy the fruit of the labors of agricultural migrant workers who toil in the fields to provide us with fresh produce. Full Circle Learning serves a vital role in bringing a sense of stability and community to the children of these migrant workers who have to continually move from one place to another to make ends meet. We applaud and support their efforts.

Needs

• $8,000 General Support Summer School Program

How You Can Help

Please contact us or send your tax-deductible contributions to:

Mona Foundation
218 Main Street, Suite 404
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 743-4550
Email: monafoundation@monafoundation.org
Online: Contribute Online with your Credit Card Here

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