Posts by Melissa Phillips
Action Needed: New and Returning Tutors
We start virtual tutoring on Sept. 29th. We have work we need you to do before then! Calling ALL of our faithful returning SDRT tutors! We begin our 12th year…
Read MoreImprovising: A Picnic Delivery and Car Parade
Since we couldn’t have our Annual Field Day and Picnic, we forged a new way. Every year, usually on the hottest Saturday in July, Hope for San Diego teams up with SDRT…
Read MoreBored at Home? Not Us!
Look what SDRT came up with to break up the monotony of the Covid season. Is it that special coffee, Thai takeout, a walk on the beach, or a socially…
Read More“I felt like the ice cream truck!”
We found a way to deliver treats that last longer than ice cream! The libraries are closed. We are also uncertain of when physical school buildings might finally open. But,…
Read MoreWe Are Celebrating Anyway
Despite Covid-19, we found a way to celebrate our high school seniors! Even though we couldn’t attend our high school students’ graduation ceremonies in person, TEAM SDRT found a way! We made…
Read MoreKeep On Keeping On
As our heads and hurts hurt for what is going on in our country, the work of SDRT continues… As we fight for educational justice for our students at SDRT, we acknowledge that…
Read MoreThe Gaps Just Keep Growing
Our kids are in need of more support than ever with all the variables involved in distance learning. The Internet isn’t working, and my screen keeps freezing. I don’t know…
Read More“We needed these!”
SDRT is busy in the community doing our best to meet needs as they arise. This was one student’s enthusiastic response when he laid eyes on the “Family School Supply…
Read MoreCarrots, Masks, Hand Sanitizer, Oh My!
The needs are being met and we couldn’t be more thankful! From rallying friends and neighbors to buy items from our Amazon WishList to sewing masks for our families to…
Read More“Do we get to keep them forever?”
Even though our tutors cannot show up at SDRT, they are supporting our kids in new, wonderful ways. Those were the words that this student asked at the sight of…
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