the Impact of your donation
With your friendship, support, and participation, we've had an epic start to the 2023-2024 school year! Below are a few highlights of how your Annual Giving action makes a huge Braddock impact! With your continued action, this school year will continue to shine and next school year (2024-2025) will shine even brighter!
5th Grade Conga Kids started their social emotional dance lessons and are excitedly preparing for their performance in the Spring (performance details will be shared closer to event date).
Santa Monica Youth Orchestra (SMYO) executed on their planned expansion of music education for all 1st through 5th grade Braddock Bobcats:
5th Grade classes were so thoroughly enjoying their World Music lessons that they begged for 2 more classes! Of course, SBDES needed to make that happen!
4th Grade classes are quickly learning their Mariachi songs for their Spring performance (performance details will be shared later). Great job bringing their guitars every Thursday!
3rd Grade will be starting their ukulele lessons in the Spring.
1st and 2nd Grade happily participated in their Introduction to Music classes in the Fall. Now, to continue building their love of music, they're taking turns checking out a ukulele, guitar, or violin for a weekend! Have fun with those "weekend pet instruments"!
3rd Grade began their Wallis Theatre classes -- an immersive experience on many facets of the performing arts. Not only do students learn how to perform, but they learn how to listen to their bodies, respect their fellow performers, and become more confident with their own voice. 2nd Grade starts in the Spring!
Kindergarten and 1st Grade joyfully danced with Ms. Burton dance classes in the Fall and will soon learn Tony Award winning methodology from Mr. Martin's theater classes in the Spring.
5 NEW Instructional Aides are assisting our students! This is in addition to the 4 full-time Teacher's Aides and 6 Mandarin tutors! It's been so amazing to have all this help for our programs!
In total, we've sent our Braddock Bobcats on over 10 field trips this Fall, with another 10+ field trips planned for the Spring!
That's not even the full list of your Annual Giving impact! There's so much more that SBDES supports to provide the most enriching education for your child!
The recommended Annual Giving donation is $1,750 per child. We aim for 100% participation and every donation counts! Donate your Annual Giving now to make the shiniest impact on your child's education! This school year (23-24) and next school year (24-25) are ready for your action!