We are so proud to unveil our first finished library in Recano Sao Jose. This all wouldn’t be possible without the help of our partners at ASA and we hope that this is the first of many projects to come.
Library #2 is finally finished! It was amazing to get to be around such incredible people and create something amazing. This was the first time we've been able to walk the kids through the goal of the project and the library and it definitely won't be the last.
Library #4 was a blast to work on. It was amazing to get to meet and work with Gabriela Reis (middle) Jhennifer Rodrigues (far left), who cared as deeply for this project as I do!
Library #6! Though we weren't able to build our library this time, our donation books are now part of an amazing collection at Dona Castorina School. I want to say a special thank you to Glauco (middle) and Sandra (right) for all their help.
Library #7!
Thank you to Alice Martins Ferreira (middle) and Juliana Zancheta (right). This school has an English Project (Language Study Center) which aims to allow students the ability to learn the basic structures and grammar via topics such as the workplace, school, and leisure time. Their goal is also for a student to be able to produce a simple, consistent, conversation about matters that are familiar or of personal interest to them. They should also be able to describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes, and ambitions, as well as learn how to briefly state reasons and justifications for a thought or opinion.
Target audience: Young people from 15 years old.
Library #8!
Thank you again to Alice Martins Ferreira (left). The English Language Project (Early Childhood Education) aims to awaken a student's desire to dynamically learn the English language through playful and relaxed activities so that they can become familiar with learning this language and learning know how to communicate.
Target audience: children aged 7 to 11 years
Library #9!
Thank you again to Alice Martins Ferreira (left) for the warm welcome and support. This library is located inside the School of Application of FEUSP and serves the school community, which is made up of teachers, students, and employees. The English course is offered to elementary school and high school students. Teachers have the ability to schedule their classes in the space and use the library's collection where they can do a guided activity or free reading. They serve students of all levels which can span from beginners to others who are already able to read more complex novels. Every week, in the afternoon, around 300 students participate in projects accompanied by Elementary School teachers (storytelling, collection consultation, and weekly loan of books). Their goal is to have a diversified collection to provide and present different linguistic repertoires.
Library #10!
Their project is aimed at assisting public school students. English is offered to high school students (from 15 years old) and lasts for 1 year. The student's level of English is basic, and few seek advancements in knowledge outside of school, mostly due to the fact they cannot afford it. Their classes seek, in addition to advancing learning, to encourage the search for more knowledge.
Library #11!
Special thank you to Ana Paula de Oliveira Lopes Vieira (left) and Victor Severo (right). The Mission Language Study Center (CEL) aims to provide elementary and high school students with different opportunities to develop new forms of linguistic expression, via enrichment of the school curriculum and access to other cultures. They serve students from the state network, who study between the 7th year of elementary school and high school, in the range of 11 to 18 years old. Since most of their students are residents of neighborhoods close to the school, the demand for language courses at CEL is motivated by curricular enrichment and qualification for the job market.
Library #12!
A special thank you to Lara and Selma for their help and warm welcome.The National Commercial Learning Service (SENAC) is one of the oldest technical education institutions in the country. Every year thousands of students graduate from the various courses offered by the education center. There are SENAC units in all Brazilian states. The school offers English conversation courses and four levels of Junior and Teen class.
#Library 13!
Some public schools in São Paulo, like this one, have an interal school project, where students have more opportunity and time to learn. During our visit we were welcomed by the "school welcomes", a group of student volunteers who introduced us to the whole school and spoke with excitement of the opportunities that studying English can bring them. Their enthusiasm towards the little english corner was contagious and unforgettable.
#Library 14!
Special thank you to Lina Tieme (school director) and Marcia (coordinator). Also special thanks to Marcia Buto, coordinator specialized in English language curriculum, for the support and attention that she has given me throughout this journey. Marcolongo school has an english project for elementary and middle schools and was one of the first public schools in Sao Paulo offer such program. This mindset of an incentive for learning as very prominent the moment I walked through the door. It was inspiring to see so many teachers and students be so excited about the prospect of new books and the opportunity to learn English.
#Library 15!
My day at EE. Jaques Yves Cousteu was one to remember. In addition to setting up the space with the books, we had the opportunity to talk to the students! The conversation started off slowly but quickly ramped up with some of the most diverse questions possible being asked. It was so much fun!
#Library 16!
At Zeikichi Fukuoka school we were received with great affection by the directors and teaching coordinators. The focus of this donation was on early years students - elementary - who have an English program tailored to them. We had the opportunity to visit the building - which was designed and inspired by bee hives!
#Library 17!
What a memorable day. We were welcomed at - Melissa's school - by a group of students from the guild with chocolates, coffee and a great conversation. They showed us the projects they develop at school with incredible enthusiasm.
#Library 18!
Our visit to Helena Zerrenner was truly unforgettable! We were greeted with warm a welcome from the school's student representatives along with little succulents and a tour of this amazing facility. I was able to truly bond with the students and talk about the differences of living in the US versus Brazil and got to learn how English has made an impact on each of them. It was inspiring to see the steps each of them had taken to further their learning, with one student planning to teach English to younger grades next year and another showcasing her talent by singing us a song in English!
#Library 19!
This is the first library that came from our new SAP ambassador program. I'm so incredibly happy with how this turned out. I can't wait for the opportunities that will come from our new program!!
#Library 20!
We unveiled our twentieth library! I've always been so inspired by the work that this school has done for their community, and it was an incredible honor to work with them.
#Library 21!
I'm so happy that we unveiled our twentieth library! The setup is beautiful, and the people were kind and receiving.
