Migrant Student Earns Regional Honor at Eastern Maine Basketball Tourney
Students in the Migrant Education Program find many learning opportunities in places beside their classrooms. Calais High School Senior, Devin Hall, has been a key player on the Varsity Basketball team for three years, and again helped lead his team into the Maine Principals’ Association Eastern Maine Class C Basketball Tournament. As a senior, Devin was elected co-Captain by his teammates, and led the
Adult Education Offerings
Additional Education Offerings The Adult Education Program is looking to provide support classes in other areas of learning, too. Right now we are helping one local young man prepare to complete tests to obtain his GED. This is a big accomplishment for those who have not yet attained a high-school level diploma. We are especially eager to help anyone work on their GED this
Interested in Spanish Conversation?
Spanish Conversation Classes Starting Week of Feb. 11 Kristen is launching a Spanish conversation course for the general public, which will begin on February 12th and will last for four weeks (a total of 8 meetings). The course will be taught at Mano en Mano on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, 9:30-10 AM. Be sure to contact Kristen at (207) 619-2808 or kristenh@manomaine.org for more
Milestones at Drop-In English Class
In January, we were able to honor four of our most regular students in the Drop-in English Class for their outstanding attendance and progress. Maria Gloria and Avigay Garcia, Patricia Garcia and Humberto Garcia all received certificates and had their pictures taken with Robin Lovrien, the ESL teacher and Director of Adult Education. Despite cold weather, unpredictable work schedules, and needs of children and
A Phone Call Makes A Difference
I would like to share a little story with a big meaning of a just a phone call. This past month I had a phone call from a client who just needed reassurance about his situation. Someone had given our contact information to a man named Felipe*, who decided to call us. I picked up the call Felipe’s first question was if anyone spoke Spanish.
Student Completes High School Requirements
Throughout the Fall our new Americorps member, Kristen Hagemeister, tutored Narraguagus High School student Wendy Citlaly Lopez. Wendy was very proactive about asking for a tutor so that she complete a correspondance math course, something she needed to do in order to be able to graduate early –before moving out of state with her family. Kristen and Wendy met regularly after school, and earlier
Migrant Students Page for the Maine Legislature
Four Migrant Education Program students, Tony Dana, Nakeisha Nicholas, and Valerie Socobasin, all from Indian Township and Petak Dana from Pleasant Point travelled to Augusta on January 31, 2013 for the opportunity to serve as Honorary Pages in the Maine State House of Representatives. The trip was arranged by Mano en Mano through the office of Madonna Soctomah, the Passamaquoddy Representative to the Maine
First Driver’s License
During the fall, our Migrant Education Coordinator, Ana, worked extensively with high school senior Jose on the regulations and requirements to getting his driver’s license. It involves a lot of class time, exams, and setting up the crucial practical driving test. Ana was even able to accompany Jose to his appointment. After plenty of studying and hours spent practicing driving, Jose passed the driving
Adult Education Celebrates the Season with Cookies!
As it did for everyone else, December FLEW by for our adult education classes. For one of our evenings, the Drop-in English class observed the season and helped with Posada preparations by making and decorating cookies! Patricia Garcia brought her two boys and with other students, we had about 8 people rolling, baking, frosting and sprinkling pretty cookies. A huge thanks to Kristen Hagemeister,
Recapping Mano en Mano’s 3rd Annual Holiday Posada
We celebrated our 3rd Annual Holiday Posada on December 14th at the EdGE Center in Cherryfield. A posada is a Mexican cultural tradition that takes place in December in the days leading up to Christmas. In context it means “hospitality” or a space to stay—welcoming friends in for a meal and festivities. High school volunteers spent two evenings after school making festive banners and decorations for the