•THANK YOU FROM THE DUARTE FAMILY
Dear Safari Learning Staff,
I would like to take a minute to attempt to put into words how amazing this family feels that you all are. The program that you offer and the love and kindness you offer it with is in a class all its own. Nothing can even begin to compare. School days or "gool" days as Tj says are our favorite days of the week. The kids wake so excited, you would think it was Christmas around here. And why wouldn't they, when from the moment we walk through the door they are greeted with Katie's warm smile and welcoming"good morning". All of the teachers are loving and welcoming and patient. Tj says he loves coming to school because he likes to eat candy and play in the sand. He likes Teacher Beth because she talks to him. Thank you Teacher Beth for taking the time to reach out to my shy little boy and make him feel welcome. Teacher Stephanie is a rock star in this house. Thank you Teacher Stephanie for the gentle positive way you have taught my children. Both of my children are enjoying getting to know Teacher Tyler. "he is a fun teacher" Haley says. These days I am being informed of everything that is a liquid. She is only four! I am shocked at what you all have taught her in so little time. Amazing is all I can say. When I asked to come in and discuss Haley's assessment I was welcomed. Char took an hour and a half with me patiently going over it one item at a time. I cannot put into words how much I appreciated that! To all of the other teachers and staff that I do not know but see hard a work each day, Thank you as well for you dedication your patience your kindness.
There truly is no way for me to articulate my depth of gratitude for all Safari Learning has provided for my children. You are all so very gifted and talented, you make an unbeatable team. The work you do, the foundation you lay for these children, is beyond great it is anointed! The Duarte family thanks you so very much!! Hoping you have a refreshing, well deserved, day off.
The Duarte Family
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September 2011
September 2011
•THANK YOU FROM THE PINE CONE SINGERS!
(Char Wrighton middle back row)
The Pine Cone Singers of Groveland, CA recently presented us with a COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD.
April 2011
•WE WON!!!
(Char Wrighton above second from top)
Sierra Non-Profit Services chose us as the winner of their COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE AWARD for giving 100 survival packages to the David Lambert Center in Sonora (homeless/needy), for collecting money for the Red Cross for Haiti Disaster Relief, for sending boxes of clothes, shoes, educational supplies, toiletries, books, toys and Zoo-phonics materials to Zambia, Africa AND for taking care of Alzheimer’s patients at Oak Terrace Memory Care Center. Thank you to YOU for all your donations and love. This is OUR award. They also gave us $500 to give to a charity (or two) of our choice. Read more...
•PROJECT SAFARI COMPASSION!
Help us help children in Zambia with a donation of school supplies, books, games, clothing and shoes! It's super easy and will be greatly appreciated! Read more...
•ZOO-PHONICS in UGANDA
Click here for video...it is amazing!
•TIPS & HINTS TO MAKE ZOO-PHONICS FUN AT HOME!
A few helpful hints about how to “play” (as opposed to teach) Zoo-phonics with your child. It's easy and fun! Read more...
•CONGRATULATIONS TO DIRECTOR CHAR!
For recently receiving her Doctor of Education Instructional Leadership (Ed.D.) for her doctoral dissertation, Determining the Effectiveness of a Multisensory Approach to Teach the Alphabet and Phonemic Awareness Mastery in Kindergarten Children. Great job Char! Congrats on the completion of much hard work and a job well done!
•WE WON A NATIONAL AWARD!
In October the Zoo-phonics Preschool Kit (basis of our Safari Learning Preschool Curriculum) was selected as a 2011 winner of Learning Magazine's 17th Annual Teacher’s Choice Awards!
•PARENT COMMITTEE!
Want to join the Safari Learning Parent Committee? It serves as a parent forum and focus group to discuss new ideas, improvement and growth. If interested please e-mail Director Char or call her at 209.588-0920.
•SAFARI WEB-CAMS!
See your Safari Learner in action at photos & fun and on safari-cam!
•FACEBOOK!
Like us on Facebook for more news and event info! 
•JOIN US FOR COFFEE & TEA!
We have coffee and tea available daily. If you haven’t had your morning cup, we can send you to work with a cup full of hot coffee or tea! Just ask, we’ll help you!
•TUTORING CENTER!
Do any of your kids need a little help? Ages: Kindergarten - 12th Grade! and college math and english welcome!
Subject specific tutoring in reading, spelling, writing
and math for K - High School and college too!
Homework help in all subjects
STAR testing and SAT preparation
CAHSEE preparation
Summer school support — we’ll help your child catch up!
Eliminating "Math Blocks"
•CONGRATULATIONS TO DIRECTOR CHAR!
Char Wrighton, co-author/developer of the Zoo-phonics Multisensory Language Arts Program and developer/director of Safari Learning Preschool & Kindergarten - 1st Grade Academy receives Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Read more...
•SHARES CARDS!
Don’t forget to use your SHARES CARD at Save Mart. It brings in money for us each time! Free money!
•THANK YOU TO MIKE's PIZZA!
For meeting our pizza needs! If you want great pizza then head on over to Mike's Pizza at 14721 Mono Way, Sonora, 209/532-1097. Dine in – Take out – Delivery within 5 miles – Group discounts!
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