Programs
Rapid Learner Program
RLBC-Rapid Learner Booster Club
Rapid Learner Booster Club (RLBC) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation established by RL parents for the sole benefit of the RL program at DPM. RLBC is an organization of DPM RL parents, RL staff and DPM administrators that has raised funds through voluntary family contributions to supplement the RL program and pay for specific enhancements since 1983. RLBC is also active in advocating for RL students at the district level to ensure their unique needs continue to be met through the RL program.
All funds for RLBC are raised through voluntary family contributions and are administered by the RLBC Board of Directors with input from DPM RL staff and parents. No special funding is provided by the State or SJUSD for curriculum enrichment currently offered to DPM RL students.
RLBC contributions support DPM RL in the following ways:
Contribution to RLBC is not required for enrollment in the program.
We invite you to join us in supporting the DPM RL program. We encourage you to volunteer your time to RLBC as a board member, or by participating in monthly RLBC meetings held the third Thursday each month via Zoom. Please contact your classroom teacher if you would like to attend RLBC meetings. Thank you for your generosity!
RLBC also maintains a Field Trip Account on behalf of DPM RL.
The DPM RL Program differentiates itself from the additional field trips made available to its students. The Field Trip Account is funded by student field trip fees collected by RL teachers, which facilitate payment of field trip costs on behalf of each DPM RL class. Field trips and their cost per student vary by grade level and year depending on RL faculty interpretation of curriculum needs. Please contact your classroom teacher for details about the field trip cost for your student. No student will be denied participation in a field trip due to lack of funds.
When writing checks to RLBC, we kindly request that you write separate checks for curriculum contributions and field trip fees and indicate the name (Curriculum or Field Trip) on the memo line.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the fundraising goals for RLBC?
Do state funds support the Rapid Learner Program?
Del Paso Manor, like any public school, receives several types of State funding each year to pay for teacher and staff salaries, site technology and library enhancements, site maintenance, and other operating and administrative expenses. Your contribution to RLBC funds educational enhancements to the DPM RL program noted above.
Can other fundraising cover the cost of the Rapid Learner Program?
The primary advantage of a direct donation is that 99% of your contribution benefits the DPM RL program and its students. Unlike other types of fundraising, direct donation fundraising requires almost no production cost. Direct donation provides an advantage to the DPM RL program by allowing RLBC volunteers to focus entirely on supporting DPM RL program faculty and operational needs. Direct donations also provide some predictability of annual contributions. This is critical information for DPM RL faculty to perform effective curriculum planning in advance of each school year.
You will see school-wide fundraising requests throughout the year, like Fat Cat cookie dough sales in the fall and the spring Jog-a-thon. These fundraisers benefit DPM, including RL. In the past, DPM PTA has financed purchases such as playground equipment, special assemblies, dance instruction, and more.
Why are field trip fees made payable to RLBC?
RLBC facilitates payment of field trip deposits and supports DPM RL faculty in ensuring their class field trips are funded in full each school year. Many of the DPM RL field trips require scheduling and payment in advance of fee collection from participating students. RLBC manages the bank account for the student fees collected by RL faculty and provides interim or gap funding to enable class trips, as required.
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RL classroom funds are typically used for special project materials, classroom libraries, and class plays.
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Supplementary field trips that RL faculty select to enhance the curriculum
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Student technology in the classroom, including hardware, software, and printers
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Faculty training in high achiever education and the integration of technology in the classroom
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To establish a reliable predictable source of supplementary funds for the curricular and technology enhancements that have distinguished the DPM RL program
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To consolidate fundraising for the DPM RL program and eliminate the need for special fundraising projects
Music
All 1st-6th grade students attend music every week here at Del Paso Manor Elementary. We learn to think creatively and collaborate through a variety of musical activities, including song, dance, composition, listening, and instrumental instruction. Our state arts content standards that guide our curriculum can be reviewed here: https://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/documents/caartsstandards.pdf
My Youtube channel provides videos for reinforcement of songs we learn in class. Additionally, the playlist “Student Performances DPM” showcases some of our class experiences. You can access it here: https://www.youtube.com/user/Saraswatiawen
Art
All 1st-6th students attend art at Del Paso Manor Elementary. We explore subjects and concepts, while learning to think critically and problem solve through art. We discover multiple mediums and materials with which to learn self-expression and visual communication.
State arts content standards that guide our curriculum can be found here: https://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/documents/caartsstandards.pdf