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Here to Their’s 2011 partnership is our first local project. We have decided to work with Shamrock Gardens Elementary School in Charlotte, NC.

Shamrock Gardens Elementary School: A kindergarten through fifth grade, partial magnet school comprised of approximately 369 students, 94.6% of whom are considered economically disadvantaged. Located in the Plaza Midwood area, this school is home to a diverse student population and is gaining support from their community through the efforts of their PTA, but suffers hardships due to limited funding and resources. They have been working to improve their student’s academic scores and have succeeded in ending their Title 1 status as of the 2011-2012 school year. For more information on Title 1 and the No Child Left Behind act please visit www.ncpublicschools.org/nclb/.

SGES Here to Their wish list:
1. Purchasing supplies necessary to begin their Jr. LEGO League program. This is an exciting robotics program that helps interest kids in science and technology skills that will be valuable to them in their futures. As stated on the official LEGO League website, “this program features a real-world challenge, to be solved by research, critical thinking and imagination”.
2. Storage, paint and other supplies to help organize and beautify the school.
3. Covered outdoor information kiosk for garden area
4. Supplies and volunteers for after-school clubs and programs, such as Spanish club, reading club, piano/music club, etc.

We hope to provide them with everything on their list! Check back for pictures to see how your donations have made a difference!!