Parador Resort and Spa
Project
The Anita and El Negro primary schools serve 30 children from ages 6 through 15 years old.
Needs
General School Supplies:
Book Bags, Chalk, Colored Construction Paper, Colored Pencils, Compasses, Crayons, Dry-Erase Markers, Erasers, Glue Sticks, Handheld Pencil Sharpeners, Markers, Pencils, Pencil Cases/Bags, Pens, Rulers, and Solar Calculators
Art Supplies:
Craft Scissors and Watercolor Brushes and Paints
Reference Materials:
(English and Spanish) Dictionaries and Age Appropriate Encyclopedias on CD
Flash Cards:
(English and Spanish) Alphabet, Math, and Word
Wall Charts:
(English and Spanish) Language, Math, Science, and World Maps
Text/Reading Books:
(English and Spanish) Age Appropriate Story Books, General Science, Health, Language/Grammar, and Math
Computer Hardware/Software:
Educational Software, Flash Drives/Memory Sticks, Printers, Printer Cartridges, Solar-Powered Working Laptops, USB Cables, Working Laptops
Educational Games/Toys:
Chess Sets, Connect Four, Puzzles, and Scrabble
Clothing/Shoes:
New or Gently Used Children’s Clothing and Shoes
Initiatives Supported
Listed on this page are the specific needs requested by the community project(s) so you can choose exactly what to pack for a purpose and express your gratitude to the local community with the supplies you take them. If you prefer, you may reach out directly to them to inquire about items which may be available for purchase locally. Arranging visits to community projects is beyond the scope of our mission. If you wish to visit a project, contact the participant and they can let you know what is possible.
Candy and balloons are not on the needs list as they are harmful for the children and the environment for the following reasons:
• Few of the children benefiting from these projects have access to toothpaste, toothbrushes, or a dentist. The candy promotes cavities.
• The balloons once they become deflated are a choking hazard for local wildlife.
Instead of taking candy or balloons, use that space for additional requested supplies, as they are priceless.
