The year 2020 will be etched deep in our memories. For the students and teachers of Constanza School, it will mark a time more than ever where we experienced God being with us through His provision and protection.
Though the year was full of unexpected changes and surprises, we were able to continue caring holistically for more than 180 children and youth. Some highlights include a shift to operate as a relief agency for the families of our children in the midst of the pandemic, and converting our education processes to distance learning so we could continue with the spiritual and academic education of our children and youth.
Finally, in December and early January, we were able to celebrate Christ’s birth by sending out a special Christmas Eve meal (including a whole chicken), a family devotion, and gifts for children.
Looking forward to 2021, we hope to have kids return to our campus in small groups this spring, later in full by August. Though we have become effective at distance teaching, we know the kids crave the loving and safe environment of the campus and that the normal risks of their homes and barrios have only been amplified during the pandemic.
We hope to restart our sports and English programs which have been on hold during the pandemic. Lastly, we are excited to use our new covered sports court, though it served us well for doing homework and food distributions during the pandemic!
Thank you for your continued prayers and support. Que Dios les bendiga mucho (May God bless you abundantly).
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Our dedicated staff safely distributes food prior to Christmas Eve on the school’s newly covered sports court.
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School personnel at times took food and schoolwork to families at their homes during the pandemic.
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Noche Buena, Dec 24, is the big meal resembling an American Thanksgiving. Our staff solicited donations for fresh vegetables from local vendors, and with the support of Kids Alive donors provided rice and other staples along with a token for a whole chicken from a local butcher.
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Our teachers and their students have rarely been able to see each other face-to-face. Our first-grade teacher “hugs” her student from a distance at the Noche Buena food distribution.
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One of our students shows his gift received on Three Kings’ Day. For many of our students, this may be the only present they will receive as the pandemic has robbed many families of their income.
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Mom and student with his Kings’ Day gift. We greatly look forward to when our students can physically return to school on a regular basis.
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Two kids with their granddad come to collect Christmas presents and schoolwork assignments. Students often live with extended families such as grandparents and aunts.
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A teacher (left) reunites with her student and his mom during the distribution of the Christmas Eve dinner food packets. Student visits to the campus had been restricted by the government but relaxed recently to allow visits if children are accompanied by a parent.
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Campus enhancements such as hand-washing stations near the entrance have been set up to help prevent any spread of COVID-19 at the school.
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A mom and her three children joyfully receive a Christmas Eve food packet. Many of our students come from single-parent and impoverished families who are grateful for the assistance they receive.
