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colleges and universities in the world. It all begins in the early grades, by continuing to develop, support and strengthen the Early Education and Elementary programs. This is a crucial progression to build the continuity and readiness needed for success in the upper grades. I intend to work with the team to also strengthen open, structured communication with all constituents. Most importantly, we will continue to build a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated, particularly the teachers, administrators and staff, and where students are supported to take risks, and pursue their interests and develop their special talents. Strong relationships and a culture of care are perhaps the most important ingredients for success. Another key component will be the continuous opportunities for professional development of teachers and instructional administrators, so that they can work with students using the most current, effective and advanced practices in teaching and learning. As we begin to cultivate successes in the near future, I anticipate that the enrollment will continue to grow and it will not be long before we will see the healthiest numbers in school history. I also see a place that will embrace and thrive on the diversity of current families, local families from surrounding communities, and all the families that are choosing to relocate to Puerto Rico and call Palmas del Mar home. Today the Palmas Academy finds itself in a historical juncture where the combination of its natural resources, facilities, the influx of new families to the community, and the resolve of a leadership team and board of trustees, are all becoming aligned to make this transformation a reality. What do you foresee to be your greatest challenges ahead? The greatest challenges will be securing the needed support to make the vision of the future of Palmas Academy become a reality. We want to become the premier college preparatory school in the Caribbean, be at par with the best schools in the U.S., build state-of-the-art facilities, as well as create unique programs and offerings. While we set out to achieve these lofty goals, we want to also keep the tuition affordable to all current families and accessible to other prospective families. We also want to enhance and offer our faculty and staff competitive salaries and benefits in order to retain and attract the best talent possible. This all costs money, lots of it. So while this will inevitably imply some increases in tuition, we intend to make these manageable and worthy of the value families will receive. Also, we foresee increases in enrollment, and most importantly, we feel very optimistic that we have a community that is generous and who will see the worth in investing in the future of the Palmas Academy. Their contributions will not only afford a worldclass education and unique experience to generations of students for years to come, but will also enhance the value and allure of the Palmas del Mar community to the rest of the world. Ana de Palmas REAL ESTATE (787) 397-7491 Investment Property With Lease! Palmas—Marbella Luxury Condo: $875,000 This spectacular condo has views and access to the beach. A second level, corner unit, with 2.5 baths, lock-out room, storage closet, it is fully furnished with many amenities: new windows, concierge service, elevators, wine cellar, 24-hr security, and emergency generator. Get Instant Income! Palmas Rental—Villa Franca—4-Bedrm $2000/Mo. New in the market! Fully furnished 4-BR, 2 Bath home with large terrace, air-conditioned, fenced yard, double carport, granite countertops, all appliances, including dishwasher. Washer & dryer are only one year old. Just Sold! Las Piedras Vacation Rental w/ Pool: $205,000 Fajardo Apartment Complex- Get a free estimate for your Palmas or Humacao Property. The market is strong; now’s the time to sell! Serving Palmas & Humcao since 1986. List with a Pro! More than 750 homes sold! Call Ana Rodriguez Smith 787-397-7491 (Lic. 3798) Email: anamrsmith@gmail.com
A very special Club... Palmas Dance Club By Estela Osuna Palmas has different support and fraternization groups. Beautiful people who care about their neighbors and friends. Among them, this magnificent group of women who meet every week to dance. But...when someone is missing because she is sick or in trouble... the troops come to the rescue. “All of us need company and joy in our lives. Thinking about that one day we decided to get together and create a dance club. With the collaboration of many people we did it. Every Monday afternoon we met with the best attitude of dancing, laughing, singing, enjoying, and sharing that little moment that gives us so much encouragement. Once a month we go on a "roadtrip" to a Chinchorreo to one point in the Island, we celebrate our birthdays, but we are also aware if someone gets sick or has any situation to always offer support. The idea is that they know that we are always there for each other. Let's stay united in those chains of love, we need each other,” one of the leaders of this beautiful group told us. They are the “solidarity” dancers of Palmas del Mar. s
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A very special Club...<br />
Palmas Dance Club<br />
By Estela Osuna<br />
Palmas has different support and fraternization<br />
groups. Beautiful people who care about their neighbors<br />
and friends. Among them, this magnificent group<br />
of women who meet every week to dance. But...when<br />
someone is missing because she is sick or in trouble...<br />
the troops come to the rescue.<br />
“All of us need company and joy in our lives. Thinking<br />
about that one day we decided to get together and create<br />
a dance club. With the collaboration of many people<br />
we did it. Every Monday afternoon we met with the<br />
best attitude of dancing, laughing, singing, enjoying,<br />
and sharing that little moment that gives us so much encouragement.<br />
Once<br />
a month we go on a<br />
"roadtrip" to a Chinchorreo<br />
to one point<br />
in the Island, we<br />
celebrate our birthdays,<br />
but we are also<br />
aware if someone<br />
gets sick or has any<br />
situation to always offer<br />
support. The idea<br />
is that they know that<br />
we are always there<br />
for each other. Let's<br />
stay united in those<br />
chains of love, we<br />
need each other,”<br />
one of the leaders of<br />
this beautiful group<br />
told us. They are the<br />
“solidarity” dancers<br />
of Palmas del Mar. s
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