3 Mariposas Montessori Foundation Inc

“Conferences, conventions, and meetings 101”

“Supplies 57”

“Corporation Annual Filing Fee 20”

“Bank Fees 710”

“Computer/Internet 2,233”

“Organization Primary Exempt Purpose - Improve the accessibility of Montessori education to all socioeconomic and ethnic groups of children. Support the training of Montessori teachers and staff who will teach impoverished, multicultural children. Prepare parents to actively participate in the education of their children”

“40 Dominican and Haitian children received full scholarships and 24 Dominican and Haitian children received half scholarships for an academic year of quality Montessori education. All children are exposed to English in the classroom, with the older classes teaching primarily in English but with support staff speaking Spanish and Creole. All children gain proficiency in speaking and reading in English, this providing them with more opportunities in life. 14 Dominican and Haitians served as teachers and classroom assistants. Parents of the students visited the school at least 3 times during the year and attended parent education workshops. All teachers receive ongoing teacher education and mentoring. All children receive healthy snacks and lunches. Children received professional wellness checks. The school feeds 96 children and adults healthy lunches and snacks each school day. The organization has donated 1.5 acres of land for a school campus. On the campus, the organization has built four classrooms, a multi-purpose pavillion, a fish pond, and a communal kitchen. This year aschool bus was purchased and transformed into an air conditioned library. Grants for operations totaled 138,500”