NEWSLETTER June 2014
Best Foot Forward is now working with students in 1st grade right through post-secondary school. The need for individualized support is tremendous at every grade level and we are proud to provide important services to these amazing children and teenagers!
What a
great school year for BFF and our students!
We worked with 61 students this year. We saw their GPAs go up and lots of credits were earned. Discipline issues were reduced dramatically. We navigated 17 school changes, 12 placement changes and several mental health crises. Through it all we remain a consistent source of support.  
That is the essence of the BFF program!  
VOLUNTEERS Make It Happen! 
Volunteers make such a big difference to a small agency like BFF. There are so many things we can accomplish with the extra help. Working in the office, preparing for an event or tutoring our students are just a few of the ways volunteers make a difference. It is very important to us and we appreciate every hour and every task done by a volunteer. If you are thinking about getting involved in something that will really make you feel wonderful, think about joining the BFF volunteer team!
THANK YOU! 
 
 
 Click here to see pictures from our
recognition lunch!


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TEAMING UP FOR TEACHERS!

 We really wanted to show our appreciation to so many teachers who work very hard for our kids. Many work at schools with little to no parent participation or appreciation events, so we brought some appreciation to them! Thank you to the many generous parents in our area who baked and bought treats that we brought up to 2 schools in West Palm Beach. 

 


Click here to see pictures of this fun day!
  

I Believe I Can Fly!
We are so proud of our graduate, Selena. High school graduation was a dream of hers and it was our pleasure to help her achieve that goal.
Listen to her amazing story.
 
 
Click the picture to hear the inspiring speech!
Dereck Did It! 
Donna had the pleasure of attending Dereck's
 graduation and helping him celebrate this momentous occasion.
If you haven't heard Dereck's speech from our event, it's a must listen to!
Click the picture to hear Dereck's speech!

Here are some responses from teachers who completed our end-of-year survey:
 
 -I am grateful for the support provided by BFF. They are a tremendous advocate for the student. 
-I was extremely impressed with your dedicated staff. My student succeeded in all of her academic goals this year, which I believe is thanks to Best Foot Forward. 
-Their follow through and incentives for the students were essential to student success! 
-Great organization. Much needed support, thank you for all you do!
-Many of my students showed a great improvement in grades, self confidence, as well as advocating for themselves.

Click the link to read a very special thank you from one of our very special 3rd graders.
Letter for Luz

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BFF Kids Become FREEDOM WRITERS
 in our Summer Book Club!

 

This year we have chosen The Freedom Writers Diary for our summer book club. We felt that our kids could relate to the stories and be motivated by their success. Our spin on our traditional book club this year is that our students will be writing their own stories, which we plan to bind into our very own book, title still to be determined.

How does reading give you super powers?

Click here to learn about the "summer slide" and how gaps in learning occur over the summer.

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Do you shop at AMAZON?   
Every time you shop at Amazon, they will donate a percentage of your purchases to Best Foot Forward, at no cost to you. They make it very simple and easy to do!

Just go to go to smile.amazon.com, enter your amazon account and choose Best Foot Forward.

When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you'll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that
Amazon will donate 0.5% to BFF.

     

To celebrate Father's Day, from now through 6/15/2014, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate an extra $5 to Best Foot Forward in addition to the regular donation of 0.5% of the purchase price.  
Amazon Smile
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*For information on volunteering,
please contact Debbie at [email protected].

*If you would like to support BFF and make a donation,
please contact Donna at [email protected].
Check out our website at www.bestfoot.org!