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HOY RCMA: Opening Doors to Opportunities RCMA Honors Achievers On April 19th a luncheon was held in Sebring to honor those who had earned academic recognition. CDAs, FDCs, AA, AS degrees BS degrees and two Master’s degrees were earned by RCMA staff. The number of achievers was an all time high. Speakers Rhonda Da Rocha and Velma Adame gave advice to those on the learning path. Listeners were informed that tears may fall, and weekends would no longer be free. Tales of frustration and feelings of giving up were shared. Yet, after all the trials the tears did dry and the frustrations did not cause a surrender. Those honored that day achieved their goals for the children at the centers. They achieved so they could be role models for their families. They achieved to keep a promise… because they had accepted a challenge... They achieved because someone believed in them. They achieved because it was the right thing to do! Special thanks to the Luncheon organizers for such a fine affair! Issue 208 May 2011 RCMA Rinde Honores a los Triunfadores Traducido por Telma Paz El 19 de abril se celebró un almuerzo en Sebring para honrar a aquellos que hab- ían recibido algún reconoci- miento académico. Credenciales en desarrollo familiar e infantil , Asociacio- nes en ciencias y artes, Bachi- lleratos y dos maestrías fueron ganados por el personal de RCMA. El número de triunfa- dores con dichos resultados fue grandioso todo el tiempo. La intervención de Rhonda Da Rocha y Vel- ma Adame compartieron con la audiencia que hubieron muchas lágrimas y fines de semanas encerrados. Se contaban historias de frustración y sentimientos de abandono. Sin embargo, las lágrimas se secaron y la frustración no causó que se rin- dieran. Los homena- jeados lograron sus metas para los ni- ños en los centros. Logros que podr- ían ser modelos para sus familias. Lograron mantener su promesa ... porque habían aceptado un desafío ... Triunfaron porque alguien creyó en ellos. Triunfaron porque era lo correcto a hacer! Keynote speakers Velma and Rhonda discuss the secrets of effective speeches On the stairway to achievement your arms may get weary and your sneakers may leak... Visiting dignitaries from the HR department came to support the RCMA Achievers Master’s Degree recipients Ed’s a tough act to follow Talk doesn't cook rice. Chinese Proverb ''Some don’t succeed because their wishbone is where their backbone ought to be.'' ~ Anonymous It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see. ~ Henry David Thoreau Con esperanza no se come. If I can’t make it through one door, I’ll go through another door - or I’ll make a door. Rabindranath Tagore Achievers Cristina and Florencia Photos by Daniel Fell

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Page 1: HOY - RCMA › hoyapp › issues › 2011 › HOY 2011 May.pdf · 2011-05-27 · HOY RCMA: Opening Doors to Opportunities RCMA Honors Achievers On April 19th a luncheon was held in

HOY RCMA: Opening Doors

to Opportunities

RCMA Honors Achievers

On April 19th a

luncheon was held in

Sebring to honor those who

had earned academic

recognition.

CDAs, FDCs, AA, AS

degrees BS degrees and

two Master’s degrees were

earned by RCMA staff.

The number of achievers

was an all time high.

Speakers Rhonda Da

Rocha and Velma Adame gave advice to those on the

learning path. Listeners were informed that

tears may fall, and weekends would no longer

be free. Tales of frustration and feelings of

giving up were shared. Yet, after all the trials

the tears did dry and the frustrations did not

cause a surrender.

Those honored

that day

achieved their

goals for the

children at the

centers. They

achieved so they

could be role

models for their

families. They

achieved to keep a

promise… because they had accepted a challenge... They

achieved because someone believed in them. They

achieved because it was the right thing to do!

Special thanks to the Luncheon organizers for such a fine affair!

Issue 208

May 2011

RCMA Rinde Honores

a los Triunfadores

Traducido por Telma Paz El 19 de abril se

celebró un almuerzo en Sebring

para honrar a aquellos que hab-

ían recibido algún reconoci-

miento académico.

Credenciales en desarrollo

familiar e infantil , Asociacio-

nes en ciencias y artes, Bachi-

lleratos y dos maestrías fueron

ganados por el personal de

RCMA. El número de triunfa-

dores con dichos resultados fue

grandioso todo el tiempo.

La intervención de Rhonda Da Rocha y Vel-

ma Adame compartieron con la audiencia que

hubieron muchas lágrimas y fines de semanas

encerrados. Se contaban historias de frustración

y sentimientos de abandono. Sin embargo, las

lágrimas se secaron y la frustración no causó

que se

rin-

dieran.

Los homena-

jeados lograron sus

metas para los ni-

ños en los centros.

Logros que podr-

ían ser modelos

para sus familias. Lograron mantener su promesa ... porque

habían aceptado un desafío ... Triunfaron porque alguien

creyó en ellos. Triunfaron porque era lo correcto a hacer!

Keynote speakers Velma and Rhonda discuss the secrets of effective speeches

On the stairway to achievement your arms

may get weary and your sneakers may leak...

Visiting dignitaries from the HR department

came to support the RCMA Achievers

Master’s Degree recipients

Ed’s a tough act to follow

Talk doesn't cook rice. Chinese Proverb

''Some don’t succeed because their wishbone is where their backbone ought to be.'' ~ Anonymous

It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see. ~ Henry David Thoreau

Con esperanza no se come.

If I can’t make it

through one door,

I’ll go through

another door - or

I’ll make a door. Rabindranath Tagore

Achievers Cristina and Florencia

Photos by Daniel Fell

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HOY Special Insert

Sebring Community

Gathers together for the

children Adapted from article by Joe Seelig, Highlands Today and

Eliezer Rodriguez, RCMA

It was perfect windy pinwheel weather.

Hundreds of silver and blue pinwheels spun

for the “Pinwheels for Prevention” ceremony to kick off “Child

Abuse Prevention Awareness Month.” The Pinwheels for

Prevention campaign uses a simple Child’s toy to remind

people that all can play important roles in Children’s lives.

The crowd enjoyed a Children’s chorus from the Redlands

Christian Migrant Association, who sang “Who are the People

in the Neighborhood”

and “Habia un Sopa.”

RCMA VPK

teachers worked with

the children for a

month to learn these

songs. T-shirts were

also made for the

children. We are

proud of our

Children... they did a

great job!

Issue 208

May 2011

La comunidad de Sebring

se une por nuestros niños! Adaptado de un artículo por Joe Seelig, Highlands today y Eliezer

Rodríguez, RCMA Era una perfecta temporada para

molinillos de viento. Cientos de

molinetes de vientos de color plata y azul

girando para la ceremonia "Molinetes para la

Prevención" para dar inicio a "El mes de la prevención del

Abuso Infantil." Molinetes de viento son usados para la

campaña de prevención de abuso infantil como el juguete

sencillo de un niño para recordar a la gente de que todos

podemos jugar un papel importante en la vida de los niños.

El público disfrutó de la participación de un

coro de niños de Redlands Christian Migrant Association, que cantaron "¿Quiénes son las

personas en el barrio" y "Habia una Sopa." Las

maestras de RCMA trabajaron con los

niños durante un mes para aprender

estas canciones. Se hicieron camisetas

especiales para que los niños usaran en

este evento. Estamos orgullosos de

nuestros niños ... que hicieron un gran

trabajo!

Guest Niccole Howard receives a free

checkup from an aspiring doctor

Smiles are frequently seen at the center

Immokalee Farmworker

Top notch educators share big ideas

Good friends plus good

books make a good Students carefully review the books before

deciding which one to claim Names were written on the chosen books

RCMA children provide inspiring entertainment

Establishing Friendships

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HOY Edición Especial Mayo 2011

RCMA Youth Haven

...having wide and

varied experiences...

Children use solar power to dry their

clothing and practice gross and fine motor

skills

Super teachers helping super kids do a super job!

Eating watermelon can be a sticky

A wise teacher makes watermelon eating a joy!

Saving, sorting and counting seeds

At RCMA Youth Haven CDC Learning is fun!

Working together is twice as fun and half as

Eating melons, then planting seeds

At the RCMA Youth Haven CDC children enjoy a watermelon food experience. Children learned that in some

countries the families grow their own fruits/vegetables. Later they sorted and planted the seeds. The children also

enjoyed the cultural experience of washing clothing by hand. By Mary Martinez

Children know how to turn work into

Miss Ana prepares for the feast

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RCMA

We open doors to opportunity

RCMA Teacher

Wins Collier

County’s Highest

Honor On a cool April night in

Naples they waited in a

hushed silence. This was the

night when three teachers

would be selected as

winners of the coveted

“Apple Blossom Teacher of the Year Award.” There was a

nervous tension in the air—many had been nominated but

only three would be chosen.

Ramona Grullon of Farmworker Village C, represented

RCMA at the event. “Being a teacher is Ramona’s

passion… She’s the best!” stated Mati Mendoza, the

center’s ECS.

Ramona’s name was announced as a winner. This news

generated spirited cheers and thundering applause from the

RCMA delegation. After the congratulating hugs and words

of celebration Ramona left the bright lights of Naples and

returned home… and the very next day Ramona was back at

the center doing what she loves…

Maestra de

RCMA gana

el más alto

honor del

Condado de

Collier Traducido por Telma Paz En una fresca noche de abril en la ciudad de Naples

todos esperaban en silencio. Esta era la noche en que tres

profesores serian seleccionados como ganadores del codi-

ciado premio "Apple Blossom Maestro del Año."Había

una tensión nerviosa en el aire, muchos habían sido nomi-

nados, pero sólo tres podían ser elegidos.

Ramona Guillon, maestra de Farmworker Village C,

representó a RCMA en el evento. "Ser un maestro es la

pasión de Ramona ... Ella es el mejor!", dijo Mati Mendo-

za, la especialista en educación temprana del centro.

El nombre de Ramona fue anunciado como ganador y

aplausos estallaron vigorosamente de parte de la delega-

ción de RCMA. Después de los abrazos, felicitaciones y

palabras de celebración; Ramona dejó las luces brillantes

de Naples y regresó a su casa ... y al día siguiente Ramona

estaba de vuelta en el centro haciendo lo que ella mas

ama…

Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards. Soren Kierkegaard

"I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mis-takes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you don't deserve me at my best." Marilyn Monroe

Antonio “Yo Yo”

Washington, grandson of

Arcadia Area Coordinator

Gloria Kendrick, made a

commitment to study and

play football at Florida

Atlantic University.

Antonio plans to become a

doctor. Like Miss Gloria,

Antonio is mobile and

agile.

Antonio “Yo Yo”

Washington, el nieto de

Arcadia Coordinador del

Área Gloria Kendrick, se

comprometió a estudiar y

jugar al fútbol en la

Florida Atlantic

University. Antonio

planes de ser un doctor.

Al igual que la señorita

Gloria, Antonio es móvil

y ágil.

Ramona y su hermana Nena

Scholar Athlete commits to University

The purpose of life is

a life of Purpose... Querer es poder

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Atención….Niños en Construcción

Traducido por Susana Colaluci Le pregunte a una dama inteligente de buena presencia : “Que es lo que ves cuando miras al espejo? . “Veo una persona gorda y desagradable”,

me respondió con absoluta honestidad. Me sorprendió la respuesta. “ Por que crees que eres gorda y desagradable”?, le pregunte. “ Esto es lo que mi madre me decía una y otra vez”. Por que un madre le diría eso a una criatura?, …esa es una pregunta para otro momento. Los niños son completamente susceptible de creer en lo que los adultos les dicen. Creerán en Santa Claus, monstruos, y que son gordos y desagradables si se los dice un adulto. Los niños pescan

nuestros miedos, supersticiones y prejuicios mucho mas rápido de lo que nosotros nos pescamos un resfrió. Atención: Demolición mas adelante: Desarmando modelos defectuosos de pensamiento para poder ver de nuevo por primera vez “ Estaba mirando una foto de mis hijos y vi nuevamente cuan hermosos son. Me pregunto como hice para ser la madre de estos adorable niños.” Me dijo la misma mujer que antes había hablado tan pobremente sobre si misma. “Quizás tu madre estaba equivocada… le mencione. “Quizás tu nunca fuiste gorda ni desagradable…quizás es solo una historia en tu cabeza…una historia en la que no vale la pena seguir creyendo…”

Caution… Children Under Construction

“What do you see when you look into the mirror?” I asked a fine-looking, intelligent woman. “I see a fat and ugly person.” She responded with total honesty. I was surprised by the answer. “Why do you believe that you’re fat and ugly.” I asked. “I was told this over and over again by my mother.” “Why would a mother say this to a child...?” ...that’s a question for another time. Children are completely susceptible to believing what they are told by adults. They will believe in Santa Claus, monsters, and that they are fat and ugly if told this by an adult. Children will catch our fears, superstitions and prejudices faster and easier than they will catch our colds. Caution: Deconstruction Ahead: Undoing faulty mind patterns in order to see again for the first time “I was looking at a picture of my children and saw again how beautiful they are. I wondered how I could be the mother of such lovely children.” She

said to me. This was the same woman who had previously spoken so poorly about herself. “Maybe your mother was wrong…” I shared. “Maybe you were never fat and ugly… maybe it was just a story in your head… a story that’s not worth believing anymore...”

RCMA HOY May 2011

We open doors to opportunity

Children look up to us—we need to be careful what we

say and especially careful what we do… Photo by Bill Coates

Did you know that looking up makes it easier for a child to be programmed and conditioned.

Children are 100% hypnotizable!

We don’t see things the way they are… we see things the way we are.

The way we are depends upon our conditioning!

¿Sabía usted que mirar hacia arriba hace más fácil para a un niño a ser programado y acondicionado.

Los niños son hipnotizables 100%!

No vemos las cosas como son ... vemos las cosas como somos.

La forma en que se depende de nuestra acondicionado!

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Editorial Staff: Telma Paz, Diana Santos, Isabel Dopson, Angie, Jean,

Judy, CeCe, & Tomas

El espíritu de Booker T. Washington vive en RCMA Traducido por

Telma Paz

El Sr. Booker T. Washington fue un hombre de gran coraje, a pesar de que vivió en tiempos del racismo generaliza-do, se destacó en sus actividades. Carácter, las circunstancias no hacen al hombre. Booker T. Washington

El Sr. Washington fue criticado por no ser más militante y agresivo por la injus-ticia evidente y aturdidora ignorancia de los tiempos. Sin embargo, no se des-alentó. Él tuvo una visión que podía ver

más allá del horizonte. El Sr. Washington fue la primera persona de color que fue invitada a la Casa Blanca. Él abrió el camino para otro hombre de color que se eligió para vivir realmente en la Casa Blanca. Ese Espíritu de preparación de una mejor manera para los demás, continúa en el Centro de Booker T.. Aquí están algunos ejemplos: Los maestros están enseñando a los maestros ¿Cómo ayudar a los maestros para entender y aplicar ideas importantes sobre el desarrollo del niño? Aquí está el "Booker T. Way." Pre-gunte a los maestros acerca de como discutir la importancia de los hitos del desarrollo. Pregún-teles cómo un profesor puede ayudar a crear las condiciones para que las etapas de crecimiento importantes puedan ser alcanzadas. Y, a conti-nuación, permitan que el papel de los maestros- enseñen cómo ayudar a los niños alcanzar y superar los objetivos de desarrollo. "Ninguna raza puede prosperar hasta que aprende que hay tanta dignidad en la labranza de un campo como en escribir un poema” "Booker T. Washington Salvar la vida de un bebé

¿Qué haría usted si un bebé que se está asfixian-do y poniendose azul fuera arrojado en sus brazos? Miss Wilyatta, durante una visita al hogar, se en-contró en esa circunstancia. Afortunadamente, el bebé había caído en buenas manos-las manos que sabían qué hacer. Miss Wilyatta había recibido el entrenamiento que necesitaba. Ella con calma si-guió los procedimientos para salvar al bebé y fue

salvado. Antes de que llegara la ambulancia el niño se había recuperado completamente . "En Booker T estás en buenas manos ..."

Conectandote con la Comunidad La trabajadora social vio la necesidad en la comunidad y tomó medidas. Ella regularmente búsca por Internet los trabajos disponibles en la zona y coloca la lista a disposi-ción de la comunidad. "No hay poder en la tierra que puede neutralizar la influencia de una grande, sencilla y útil vida." Booker T. Washington

The Spirit of Booker T Washington Lives in

RCMA Mr. Booker T. Washington was a man of great courage—he lived during times of widespread racism yet, he excelled in his endeavors.

Character, not circumstances makes the man. Booker T. Washington

Mr. Washington was criticized for not being more militant and angry over the obvious unfairness and stupefying ignorance of the times. Yet, he was not deterred. He had a vision that could see beyond the horizon. Mr. Washington was the first person of color to be invited to the White House. He cleared a path for another man of color who would be elected to actually live in the White House. That Spirit of preparing a better way for others continues at the Booker T. Center. Here are a few examples:

Teachers are Teaching Teachers

How do you help teachers to understand and apply important child development ideas? Here’s the “Booker T. Way.” Ask teachers to discuss the importance of developmental milestones. Ask

them how a teacher can create the conditions so those important growth stages can be reached. And then, let the teachers role-play how they help children reach and exceed developmental goals.

“No race can prosper until it learns that there is as much dignity in tilling a field as in writing a poem” Booker T. Washington

Saving a Baby’s Life What would you do if a choking baby who was turning blue was thrown into your arms? Miss Wilyatta, while on a home visit, found herself in just such a circumstance. Luckily the baby had fallen into good hands—hands that knew what to do. Miss Wilyatta had received the training that was needed. She calmly followed the life-saving procedures and the baby was saved—before the ambulance arrived the child had made a full recovery. “You’re in good hands at Booker T…”

Connecting with the Community Staff at Booker T. Washington CDC regularly search the internet for jobs in the area. Then a list of jobs is made available to the community.

“There is no power on earth that can neutralize the influence of a high, simple and useful life.” Booker T. Washington

Miss Wilyatta