A Newsletter from Baby's Space November, 2011 Volume 2, Issue 11
Baby's Space is a holistic, research-based approach to infant through 3rd grade education, adolescent mental health services and parent support for children and families residing in poverty and violence.
SPECIAL EDITION!
Join Us Wednesday, November 16 for GIVE TO THE MAX!
Dear Friends:
November is a great month to say thanks to you - our friends and donors- for your incredible and ongoing support.
Join us & contribute to our new Tatanka Preschool Program!
It's also the month of giving - and Baby's Space asks you to participate in Give to the Max Day, Wednesday, November 16. Give to the Max Day is a 24-hour fundraising day sponsored by giveMN.razoo.org During this special day, Baby's Space can receive extra grant money based on your contributions.
Our goal is to raise $20,000 on November 16 to open a preschool program at Tatanka Academy. Opening this program will not only replicate our successful Baby's Space preschool program to a new group of children, but will also recruit students to the Tatanka kindergarten through third-grade elementary school.
I hope you'll join us November 16th by contributing to Baby's Space on Give to the Max Day and creating the Tatanka Academy Preschool Program!
Best Regards,
Terrie Rose
Founder and President
Why Give to Baby's Space onNovember 16?
Tatanka Students Utilize Computers and Educational Software Daily
"A good education is the most reliable escalator out of poverty. It starts with early childhood education" Nicholas D. Kristof, "Occupy the Classroom," New York Times, October 19, 2011
More than 75% of Baby's Space families rely of scholarships to keep their children enrolled
"I wonder when educating and caring for children under 6 will be seen as essential?"
Dr Terrie Rose, founder and president, Baby's Space
86% of Tatanka kindergarteners (many of whom started at Baby's Space) meet or exceed math standards compared with 64% of Minneapolis Public Schools students
"Inequality starts before kindergarten. The reason early education is important is that you build a foundation for school success. And success breeds success."
Kathleen McCartney, dean, Harvard Graduate School of Education
Join Our Heroes
Liz Gregoire is a key account manager with Capstone Publishing, a generous donor to Baby's Space. Liz volunteers at our Family Nights.
What is Give to the Max Day?
Give to the Max Day is a day for Minnesotans to come together to raise as much money as possible for nonprofits in 24 hours - starting online at midnight on November 16 and open through the day.
Baby's Space is part of Give to the Max Day! For more information, visit givemn.razoo.com
2011-2012 Annual Report Available
Share our success by reading our 2011-2012 Annual Report at babyspace.org Read about the transformations Baby's Space is making and view donor and financial reports.
Supporting Baby's Space with the gift of time is also needed and appreciated. Contact Clare Buche at clare@babyspace.orgif you can help with the following.
Handyperson for small fix-it jobs. Two to four hours per week
Help build a new classroom. Join a team of eight people for a one-day project
Playground and lunch buddies. One hour per day, one to five days per week
To Donate
Click below on the >donate icon and be directed to giveMN.org, a secure way to donate and 100% of your gift goes to Baby's Space.If you prefer to contact us directly, download our Baby's Space Donation Form for credit card and check donations that may be sent directly to us.Thank you!
