Wonderful Foundations / Spring 2025 Newsletter
Creating Spaces Where Kids Thrive

A Place to Learn, Grow, and Dream

Every kid deserves a safe, inspiring place to learn—one that nurtures their curiosity, fuels their passions, and sets them up for success. Across 27 schools and counting, more than 15,000 students now have access to upgraded classrooms, modern technology, and safe, well-maintained buildings, ensuring they can focus on what truly matters: learning, dreaming, and growing.

By securing and improving school facilities, upgrading essential infrastructure, and providing financial support, students can enjoy enriching environments designed for their success. And after roughly 35 years, when financial obligations are met, these school buildings will belong to the communities they serve—empowering future generations to thrive.

New Schools, New Opportunities

This year, even more students are stepping into classrooms built for learning, creativity, and personal growth. We’re excited to welcome three new schools where kids will discover their potential:

🔹 Kidinnu Academy (El Cajon, CA)
A vibrant community where students learn in English, Aramaic and Spanish, developing critical STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) skills while preparing for a globally connected future.

🔹 TEAM Charter School/Academy (Stockton, CA)
Students are engaged in a personalized learning experience that blends academics with social justice, fostering both intellectual and emotional growth.

🔹 The School of Arts and Enterprise (Pomona, CA)
Students don’t just study the arts—they live them. With a unique blend of artistic expression and business innovation, students gain the skills to turn their passions into careers.

At each of these schools, students are stepping into environments that encourage them to aim higher and achieve more.

Transforming Schools, Changing Lives

Every improvement in a school’s infrastructure directly impacts students’ learning experiences. Here’s how schools have been transformed recently:

✅ Better Air Quality & Comfort: Upgraded HVAC systems ensure healthier air and temperature control in classrooms.

✅ Engaging, Interactive Learning: New Promethean Boards bring lessons to life, making classes more dynamic and engaging.

✅ Safer, More Accessible Campuses: Repaired elevators, covered walkways, and updated sidewalks create a safer environment for all students.

✅ Outdoor Learning Spaces: New shaded areas, turf, and supplies allow students to learn and play outside while staying protected from the elements.

✅ Secure, Dry Classrooms: Roof repairs keep classrooms safe and weatherproof, so learning never stops.

Every project completed means students have a better, safer, and more enriching place to learn.

School Spotlight: STARS Charter School

At STARS Charter School (Vass, NC), students with artistic talents have a place to shine—whether on stage, in the studio, or in the classroom. With a mission to nurture independent thinking and lifelong learning, STARS provides a close-knit, supportive community where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential.

Thanks to recent campus upgrades, students now have access to:

✨ 10 brand-new classrooms for expanded learning opportunities.

✨ More administrative space to provide better student support.

✨ Covered walkways & new sidewalks for safe, all-weather movement between buildings.

✨ A flexible online learning program that gives families more options while keeping students connected to the STARS community.

With these improvements, STARS students are gaining the tools and resources they need to turn their talents into bright futures.

You Can Make a Difference

Every contribution helps students access the learning environments they deserve. As a tax deductible charity, any support fuels everything from new classroom technology to playgrounds, field trips, and school renovations—ensuring every kid has the foundation they need to succeed. Please share this with any interested colleagues, friends, community members.

Thank you for believing in kids, their potential, and the power of great learning spaces. Together, we’re building more than schools—we’re building brighter futures. 

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– The Wonderful Foundations Team