Building Bridges
Building Bridges is a space for educators, parents, community members, and students to share stories, resources, and ideas about how to build stronger school-community partnerships. Get inspired to become involved in your local schools and help us to build a better future for all students.
Projects
Treats in Paradise
December 28, 2023
This week PEP provided treats for the teacher staff meeting at Pine Ridge Elementary in Paradise Unified. We also had popsicles ready for Pine Ridge teacher Shelly Bettencourt's kindergarteners when they got back from their field trip to the Oroville Forebay.
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Science...Art...Tech (and treats) delivered to Dylan Wakefield's fourth graders!
December 28, 2023
Today PEP delivered a STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) activity bundle, as well as a large container of Legos to Dylan Wakefield's class at McManus Elementary. Oh yeah, treats were also delivered to some excited students!
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Drumsticks and Donuts!
December 28, 2023
Delicious donuts and drumsticks were delivered to teachers at Citrus Elementary and Marigold Elementary schools this week.
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Oakdale Heights and Oroville Hope Center create partnership!
December 28, 2023
Exciting news! Today I met with Oakdale Heights Principal John Bettencourt and Josh Jamison, Executive Direction of the Oroville Hope Center.
Educator Spotlight
Renata Hamblet
December 28, 2023
Hello! My name is Renata Hamblet. I was born and raised in Paradise, CA, but have lived in Redding, the Bay Area and Los Angeles.
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PEP at the Chico Sunrise Rotary Club
December 28, 2023
It was an enjoyable time sharing breakfast with this group of enthusiastic Chicoans who care deeply for their city. Their desire to support schools, including their literacy focus (shout out to Reading Pals!) made for a great connection with PEP!
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Donut Delivery to McManus Elementary!
December 28, 2023
Kudos to the staff at McManus Elementary for doing such a great job teaching students as they handle the renovations going on around them. Keep up the good work!
Educator Spotlight
Kelsey Gullick
December 28, 2023
Hello, my name is Kelsey Gullick. I grew up in Pleasanton, CA with 3 older brothers and loving parents. Life with big brothers taught me all of life’s lessons.
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It's a good day to be a Bobcat!
December 28, 2023
Today I got to visit Citrus Elementary's Friday morning running club and school wide assembly.
