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| Ways to Support Link |
Annual Fund Annual Appeal Gifts to the Annual Fund provide important general operating support that sustains Link's mission. From teachers' salaries and benefits to school supplies, from transportation to outside programming, from classroom equipment to field trips, the annual fund enables Link to provide the tools necessary for educational excellence to a group of young students who are motivated to take it all in Sponsoring a Student An individual, group, company, church or other organization can sponsor a student at Link for one or two years. Each annual sponsorship is approximately $16,000. While all students at Link receive significant scholarships, the family circumstances of select students sometimes necessitate a full scholarship. Sponsors receive updates of the students' progress and may meet the students if they wish. This additional support provides not only the financial means to attendLink, but also another caring person in the child's life. Special Initiatives Every few years, Link identifies special initiatives that need support, usually an outgrowth of strategic planning and self-assessment. Support for these targeted areas is critical to maintaining a level of excellence with respect to the academic programming and character development that Link provides to prepare Newark youngsters for success at outstanding private and magnet high schools and beyond. Current initiatives being funded include technology, the arts, and a learning specialist. Special Events
Donating Goods and Services From time to time, Link identifies resources needed to sustain our program - items that we cannot afford to purchase outright, but that would contribute to our program. The donation of an in-kind gift is so very much appreciated as it strengthens our operations and programming. Providing Programs that Expand our Students' Horizons Individuals with a passion or interest, and organizations that develop and implement programs for young people, can present opportunities for personal growth that students would not otherwise have access to. By providing funding, equipment, caring adults, and programming, partners have given students experiences in soccer, lacrosse, ice hockey, tennis, football and fencing; excursions to The Island School in Eleuthera, Bahamas; after-school programs, experiential education; summer camps; and electives. Sharing Time and Talent Individuals are welcome to assist with tutoring,mentoring and teaching elective classes. Tutoring typically takes place after school, beginning at 4 pm, but school day opportunities also exist for students who could benefit from support in the classroom. Primary areas for tutoring are language arts and mathematics. Additionally, individuals who are available during lunch time can participate in our weekly mentoring groups (Wednesdays and Thursdays for girls and Fridays for boys). Additionally, individuals with expertise or experience in areas that can enrich our students may want to teach an 8 week elective cousre or make a short presentation at our daily morning meeting. |