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Rocky Mountain Parents as Teachers Newsletter
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The National Association for the
Education of Young Children has designated the week of April 10 - 16,
2011 as, “The Week of the Young Child.”
The theme of this year’s celebration is: Early Years Are Learning Years. In celebration of this week, the Board of Rocky Mountain Parents As Teachers wants to take this opportunity to thank you for your generous support of our efforts. We demonstrate the truism that “Early Years Are Learning Years.” Thanks to you, we make every week a learning week for all of the families and children that RMPAT supports.
Rocky Mountain Parents as Teachers in the December 12, 2010 Sunday Denver Post
RMPAT was featured on page 10E in the Decmber 21, 2010 Sunday Post
as one of ten Post Charities grantees. The Colorado Parent and
Child Foundation, which is the governing organization for Colorado PAT
programs, was also featured as a grantee.
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Upcoming Events
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer -- December 10, 2011
Support this one-of-a-kind December fundraiser by purchasing
tickets for what will surely be a sold out performance at the
DCPA - The Adventures of
Tom Sawyer. Also, your ticket purchase through RMPAT enables you to
participate in an Actor “Talk Back”, not available to the public.
Download a flyer for more information. This is a great opportunity to share something special with your family & friends around the holidays.Please purchase your guaranteed Premium tickets Today and help support RMPAT. RMPAT Fundraising seats cost $70. To reserve yor seats contact Ricki Feist (ricki.feist@rmpat.org).
Day in the Park -- August 6, 2011
This event continues our tradition of "Day in the Country," and was a great success at Belleview Park. If you would like to make a donation to support Day in the Park, please visit the Donations section of our website or mail a check to Rocky Mountain Parents as Teachers: 3800 S. Pierce Street, Denver, CO 80235 and put "Day in the Park" in the Memo.Web Drive -- December 6, 2011
This is an opportunity to have your dollars go further during First Bank’s Colorado Gives Day. Click on the “Donate Now - Through Givingfirst.org” button above to have your donation matched by First Bank.Press Relseases
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ROCKY MOUNTAIN PARENTS AS TEACHERS RAISES OVER $20,000
FOR DENVER-AREA FAMILIES AT RISK
DENVER, CO (December 15, 2011) – Rocky Mountain Parents As Teachers (www.rmpat.org) hosted a matinee performance of THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER last Saturday which featured a special “Talk-Back” with the actors after the performance. All proceeds will go directly to help families by supporting RMPAT's mission of increasing school readiness and success among children, and preventing child abuse, neglect, and family breakdown due to a lack of support in families.
“Our heartfelt thanks goes to all of our donors, Dependable Cleaners, the DCPA, as well as the cast and crew of THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER,” said Ricki Feist, Executive Director of Rocky Mountain Parents as Teachers. “To be able to share a unique theater experience with children and their families in a format where all proceeds will help families in need in the Denver community is what made this such a meaningful experience.”
Rocky Mountain Parents as Teachers provides equal access for all families of young children (pre-natal to school age). Through monthly home visits, the program teaches and supports parents, increases school readiness, decreases abuse and neglect, and closes the achievement gap. For more information, please visit www.rmpat.org.
About Rocky Mountain Parents as Teachers
Rocky Mountain Parents as Teachers is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization serving the Denver Metro area. Our mission is to provide the information, support and encouragement parents need to help their children develop optimally during the crucial early years of life. RMPAT's goals are to increase school readiness and success among children and to prevent child abuse, neglect, and family breakdown due to a lack of support in families.
About Dependable Cleaners
Dependable Cleaners is a 3rd generation local family owned business with 28 locations and several free pick-up and delivery routes in the metro area and Boulder. Dependable specializes in same day service, VIP Express service, curb-side service, alterations, wedding gown preservation and family laundry. Since 1930 Dependable has set the standard for dry cleaning excellence along the Colorado Front Range with one simple goal in mind. Return all customers garments, in like new, ready to wear condition. The third generation family members who operate Dependable Cleaners carry on the rich tradition of philanthropy, quality, service and reliability that began over 81 years ago. Dependable Cleaners-Coats for Colorado Inc. is a nonprofit subsidiary of Dependable Cleaners. It continues to provide clean, warm winter coats to those in need for over 30 years. The success of RMPAT has been a special project for Dependable for the past 13 years.
About THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER
THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER, by Mark Twain and adapted by Laura Eason, will play The Space Theatre November 11 – December 18, 2011. The classic novel of Missouri boyhood comes to the stage in a high-spirited theatrical romp. Mischievous Tom and his pal Huck witness a murder, then embark on a string of wild escapades. Becky Thatcher, Aunt Polly, Injun Joe and the rest join Tom in this timeless family tale. Generously supported by Boeing, THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER also is a HealthONE Family Production. THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER was selected specifically to appeal to middle school children and families. We encourage families to attend together to discuss the adult situations including a murder.