by Angie Briceño | Mar 4, 2021
The time is approaching when teachers send home mid-semester reports. Mid-semester reports are just as important as end-of-semester grades, if not more important, because the purpose of these reports is to inform families about their child’s academic and class progress during the first semester.
The mid-semester reports for elementary and junior high school grades come with specific sections related to the student’s academic performance in the different areas in the different subjects they are studying.
This year there is going to be a major change in students’ mid-semester reports, as the report recognizes and endorses the different areas of the student:
- Attitude: Has a positive and respectful attitude towards peers and teachers.
- Delivery: Complies with the delivery of assignments and activities performed in class.
- Skills: Develops the skills and acquires the knowledge expected in the class activities or assignments.
- Effort: Demonstrates your best effort.
Sending the reports is an excellent time to talk to your child and also, do not hesitate to contact the teachers if you have any questions.
by Angie Briceño | Jan 5, 2021
We are starting 2021 with a lot of enthusiasm in a hybrid way on our campus. With the green light from the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Education, we begin a year of learning back in the classroom together with online learning.
Parents who wish their children to return to classroom learning must respect and follow all the protocols implemented by the Ministry of Health for the opening of the campuses and those families who stay at home will continue to receive online education in an asynchronous modality with synchronous classes once a month per subject. You will be receiving an e-mail where you must choose the modality of preference in which your children will receive classes during the 2021 school year (January to October).
Our teachers are ready, prepared and excited about the new year and all the learning opportunities that are coming up at Futuro Verde, and we are very excited and grateful to all the families who continue to trust us with their children’s education!
Don’t forget to fill in the enrollment modality form at Futuro Verde!
by Angie Briceño | Jan 5, 2021
On behalf of the administrative team we are pleased to announce that we have now hired the new members of the FV 2021 team. We are proud to have such a talented group of teachers and staff and are very happy that Noelia, Adriana, Francine, Daniela and Jimena are joining this group of professionals.
Get to know them a little better:
Adriana
My name is Adriana Fernández Colombari. I am Costa Rican, mother of two children and I am 37 years old. I love sports, especially running and swimming. I enjoy spending time in nature, a good walk in the mountains and a nice sunset on the beach.
Teaching is my passion. I have been a teacher for 21 years and have experience in both primary and preschool. I am fluent in two languages; English and Spanish. I love teaching and motivating children to be independent. I enjoy teaching through meaningful experiences, discovery and play. I consider myself an organized person, responsible, collaborative, a leader and with many intentions to grow and continue learning as a person, as well as professionally.
It is an honor to be a part of the Futuro Verde team!
Francine
I was born in San José, Costa Rica, but moved with my family when I was very young to Pérez Zeledón, a beautiful rural area in the south of the country. In 2018 I began my studies at the National University in Education with a focus on primary school. Before working at Futuro Verde, I completed my professional practical at a small school in Liberia, Guanacaste. I am very excited and appreciative for the opportunity to work professionally in what I loves best, teaching!
I am also very happy to be living so close to the beach and to be surrounded by so much nature.
Daniela
Daniela was born and raised in Cartago, Costa Rica and has only recently moved to Cóbano. She studied English language education bringing together her two favorite things: English and teaching. She has worked with children for the last 7 years, work she feels passionate about. She enjoys teaching and also learning new things from her students every day. In her free time she enjoys spending time with friends and family, going to the beach, running, having a cup of coffee and listening to music.
I am happy and enthusiastic to be joining the Futuro Verde staff and to get to know and work with my students.
Jimena
My name is Jimena, and I am a psychologist by profession, but beyond that I consider myself a lover of life. I love new experiences, learning and teaching. I love accompanying people through different phases of life, mainly educational and social.
I have a certification in Art Therapy and was a dancer for many years. I also have certifications in teaching yoga classes for children, a certification in Mindfulness, a yoga training for adults in process, a technique in managing addictive behaviors, and 8 years of experience in social and educational fields, working with different communities.
Futuro Verde is a new adventure that I want to take on with the same energy, passion, versatility and leadership that characterizes my projects and myself.
Noelia
My name is Noelia Morales Perera. I was born in Alajuela 26 years ago, and I moved to Santa Teresa in April 2019. It was a wonderful change, since I love nature and the beach. I studied for 7 years at the Universidad Latina de Heredia, where I obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with emphasis on Marketing, and I am currently specializing in Digital Marketing.
I have experience in customer service and in my area of study, since I worked three years as a teacher’s assistant in a high school, as well as a year as a Project Manager of Digital Accounts in an Advertising Agency, and a year and a half at the Front Desk in the prestigious hotel Casa Chameleon Mal Pais. I love children, they fill me with joy and happiness, as well as being surrounded by people and being able to share the importance of social media and the digital world in business.
Being part of Futuro Verde combines the things I love in a school environment of excellence and prestige!
We welcome the new members of the Futuro Verde educational community!
by Angie Briceño | Jan 5, 2021
You may be wondering what a PTO is, you may never have heard the term, but the answer is easy: it is an organization made up of teachers, staff members and parents that aims to facilitate parent participation in school activities. Parent involvement in student life is extremely important, according to research by PTOtoday.com the benefits for students are innumerable, but among the most important the children are more likely to:
- Attend school regularly
- Have better social skills
- Show improved behaviour
- Be more positive in their attitude towards school
- Complete and fulfill their responsibilities
- Graduate and continue their education
Parents who join the PTO of a school are a role model for their children, because with this simple act they are demonstrating to their child the great importance of education in their lives.
Belonging to the PTO of a school or college brings great benefits to parents as well:
- There is no better way to be connected with school and ways to help
- The functions of a PTO provide opportunities to connect with other parents, teachers and staff, creating open lines of communication where different issues and ideas are addressed to make positive changes in the institution, you are part of the solution to problems and the growth of the institution
- Be more confident in themselves as parents and their ability to help their children learn
- Being part of the growth and change which generates more confidence in the school by being involved
The positive and active participation of parents in the school brings many benefits to students, parents and also the school. This upcoming 2021 school year we are very excited about creating an active PTO to support students and teachers in various activities.
The objective of the PTO at FV is to enhance and support the educational experience at Futuro Verde, develop a closer connection between school and home by encouraging parental involvement, and improve the environment at Futuro Verde through voluntary and financial support. The activities you will be participating in as part of the FV PTO during the 2021 school year will be:
- Model United Nations Club – Fundraising and logistics
- Library activities
- Welcoming to FV 2021 staff/teachers
- Preparation of meals for the monthly FV teacher meetings
- Art exhibitions
- Civic events
- Teacher/staff appreciation week
Register to be part of the Futuro Verde PTO here!
by Angie Briceño | Nov 30, 2020
Due to the Covid-19 crisis, many job sectors at the global and local level have suffered, some more than others. The educational sector has been no exception.
Since the beginning of this crisis in Costa Rica, schools and colleges have been called to close their doors and venture into the world of online learning to ensure continuity during this time of crisis. The educational sector, as well as others around the country, has been negatively affected since it depends on monthly tuition payments from students. We have seen a particularly severe impact since we live in a tourist area, and the tourism industry has also taken a hit, as well as the education sector.
Our families suffered economic loss, and as a community-oriented school we took on the challenge of offering responsible and professional discounts to the monthly tuition payments for those families that were seriously affected. That way, the students could continue their education during this time of constant change. It has not been an easy road, but we have tried our best as individuals and as an institution to ensure that students do not lose the educational opportunities or the holistic benefits of FV. Thanks to the constant work of the administration and teachers, as well as the support of parents, the board of directors and individual donors we have had along the way, not everything is bad news! We have been able to continue offering education, new programs to support the social-emotional development of the students, as well as encouraging physical movement and sports for the students.
The donations we received helped us to leverage our resources, materials, and facility improvements to implement the recreational center and welcome the students into a new program.
Fortunately, 2019 was a very favorable year in terms of the finances of the institution, which allowed us to weather this crisis and provided economic support for practically all of 2020 for the families that requested it.
2021 will be a different year, full of challenges and the search for financial stability. Our challenge will be to seek new income through donations and sponsorships as well as to find alternative benefits and incentives for our staff and student groups.
Summary of financial information for 2021
- The general assembly has approved a maximum 15% increase in monthly dues for the year 2021, with the commitment of the Board of Directors and administrative staff to work to decrease this increase.
- A financial committee was formed to evaluate new forms of income and improve finances.
- Early registration fee valid until December 1st
- New Family Fee (may be paid in installments during the 2021 school year)
- Monthly tuition payments can be paid in two installments (on the 5th and 17th of each month) upon request.
- If you refer a student you’ll get a 5% discount each month that the new student stays at the institution
- If you make your annuity payment in January you will get a 5% discount on that amount.
