The school's fundraiser supported the new construction of its outdoor learning area.
By
Dariela Delgado
| 10:15 p.m. March 13, 2023
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The stars shone a little brighter for Dreamers Academy on the night of March 11. The bilingual charter school brought its first gala, “Night of Dreams” on March 11 to The Grove.
About 130 attendees gathered together in support to raise funds for the construction of their “Playground of Dreams,” an outdoor learning area that supports student learning through physical activity and cognitive training. The outdoor learning area supports project-based learning for activities that require extra space to collaborate.
“The goal is to celebrate our accomplishments and our journey as a school and fundraise for our outdoor space in the new school building,” said Head of Dreamers Academy Cathy Rodriguez. “This is all for the students and I feel so excited to have everyone here supporting the mission of our school: to have our students bilingual and biliterate by fifth grade.”
Head of Dreamers Academy Cathy Rodriguez addresses the crowd
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Dreamers Academy's Night of Dreams Gala post a silent auction for its attendees.
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Theresa Pannacciulli and Erica Rivera
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Jackeline Maldonado-Pintor and Head of Dreamers Academy Cathy Rodriguez
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Sarasota City Mayor Kyle Battie makes a special appearance at Dreamers Academy's Night of Dreams Gala.
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Sarasota City Mayor Kyle Battie and Head of Dreamers Academy Cathy Rodriguez
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Theresa Pannacciulli, Emily Miller, Camila Deveau-Biter, Mandi Kane and Erica Rivera.
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Iliana Garcia, Dreamers Academy Founder Geri Chaffee, Yetzenia Pagan ad Allysa James.
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Dreamers Academy Board Members Liz Mena, Andres Bonett, Pia Alvia, Humberto Alvia and Aylette Figueredo.
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Matthew and Meredith Bombella, Mercedes Soler, Tomas Martinez, Alexis and Josh Fraser, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Orchid Research Botanist Tatiana Arias and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion Walter Gilbert.
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Espereanza Hernandez, Dreamers Academy Founder Geri Chaffee, Catiana Rodriguez, Head of Dreamers Academy Dr. Cathy Rodriguez, Humberto Alvia and Aglette Figueredo.
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Pat Alcorn, Brian Wolfe, Dreamers Academy Founder Geri Chaffee, Wendy Williams, Tom Chaffee, Brian Williams.
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Myra and Lisa Moore.
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Voces Libres Latin Band plays merengue music.
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Dreamers Academy members join their construction team for a picture.
