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POPEJOY SCHOOLTIME SERIES TEACHING GUIDE GRADES: 4 - 12

D C EE TM H SR A RA CTHE

PEKINGACROBATS

Dreamcatchers Teaching Guides align with the National Standards and the New Mexico State Standards.

ENGLISH & SPANISH EDITION

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More people live in China than in any other nation in the world. Yet their lives and

culture seem very foreign to many Americans. Even the way we talk about China

suggests a sense of vast separation—China and other countries in eastern Asia are

referred to as the “East,” whereas the United States and Europe are the opposite: the

“West.” China, a nation of ever-increasing influence in the world arena, offers much

to discover. It is one of the few nations in the world today that traces its roots back to

the earliest stages of world civilization more than 5,000 years ago. Over this storied

history, China developed a distinct culture and appreciation of art and beauty, which

is witnessed in its performing arts through costumes, movements, music, and stories.

The ability to perform the astounding is rooted in centuries of Chinese

history and folk art. Records of acrobatic acts can be found as early as

the Ch’in Dynasty (221 B.C. - 207 B.C.) and Chinese acrobats through

the ages have continued to perfect what has become an evolving

folk art form. Tradition demands that each generation of

acrobats add its own improvements and embellishments.

Because of the unusual and difficult nature of the

feats involved, high honor is conferred upon those

skilled enough to become acrobats. An acrobat

can be considered the Chinese equivalent of an

American opera star. It is telling that the Chinese

acrobatic tradition just gets stronger due to the

continued innovation of the artists and the

endless enthusiasm from their adoring public.

A performance by The Peking Acrobats®,

therefore, brings with it the opportunity

to view the epitome of a rich and ancient

folk art tradition, highlighted by today’s

technology, melding the ancient and

traditional with the modern wonders of the 21st

century.

Synopsis

‘‘Standards

Addressed By Attending the Performance

NMCASDA:Re.7.1

MU:Re7.1

TH:Re7.1

NMSSSContent Standards I and II (History and

Geography)

ES

MS

HS

CCSSELA-Literacy.CCRA.SL

Curriculum Connections

Performing Arts & Visual Arts/Theatre, Music; Physical

Education; Social Studies/History and Geography,

Cultural Enrichment

He who would learn to fly one day must first learn to stand and walk and run and climb and dance; one cannot fly into flying.”

- FRIEDRICH NIETZSCHE

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History of the Chinese Government The earliest and longest enduring system of government in China was the Dynasty, beginning around 2070 B.C.E. During this period, an emperor ruled until he died or passed the throne on to his first-born son, nephew, or grandson. As a result of political upheaval in 1911, led by revolutionaries (the most famous of which is Sun Yat-sen), the Dynastic government finally ended. Years of war and civil conflict followed and, in 1949, the Communist Party of China (under the leadership of Mao Zedong) took control of China’s mainland, and it became the People’s Republic of China. Communism is a form of society where all businesses, property, foods, goods, and services are owned and operated by the government. Today, although private enterprise does exist and is flourishing in China in many areas of endeavor and industry, most Chinese citizens are still employed (either directly or indirectly) by the Chinese government. They receive wages, housing, health care and an education as compensation for their work. In the early part of the 20th century, the city of Peking’s name was changed to Beijing (pron. bay-JING) because, as the story goes, foreigners who visited the city kept mispronouncing the word Peking (pē’KING)!

For many, the Chinese government takes over in the education of the nation where the family leaves off. The Chinese government still runs most schools, from kindergarten to college. School begins for children at age 6. After five years of Chinese language, arithmetic, physical education, music, art, natural science, and political doctrine, Chinese students enter middle school. Here, students take classes in politics, Chinese language, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, foreign languages, history, geography, basic agriculture, physical education, music, and art. They study there for an additional six years. Most Chinese students do not continue their studies after middle school, going to work instead in a factory, on a farm, in the military, or other form of government service for the rest of their lives.

Vocabulary Audition: a trial performance, as by an actor, dancer, or musician, to demon-

strate suitability or skill

Beijing: the current name of the capital of China — previously known as Peking

Capitalism: an economic system in which the means of production and distribution are privately or corporately owned

Character: what we call each symbol in the written expression of the Chinese language

Communism: an economic theory or system of the ownership of all property by the community as a whole

Contortionist: a performer who is very flexible and can bend his or her body into different shapes

Dynasty: a succession of rulers who belong to the same family; also, the period during which a certain family reigns

Kung-Fu: movement that can be used in combat or dance; or any individual accomplishment or skill cultivated through long and hard work

Myth: a traditional or legendary story, usually concerning some being or hero or event, with or without a determinable basis of fact or a natural explanation

Pagoda: a tiered tower with multiple eaves or levels

Pantomime: a drama played in actions and gestures sometimes to the accompaniment of words sung by a chorus or with music

Troupe: a company or group of touring actors, singers, dancers, and other performers

Water Meteor: swinging glass bowls that move like meteors in the sky

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Historia del gobierno chinoEl sistema de gobierno más largo y perdurable en China fue la Dinastía, comenzando alrededor de 2070 a.C. Durante este periodo, un emperador gobernaba hasta que fallecía o pasaba su trono a su hijo primogénito, sobrino o nieto. Como consecuencia de turbulencia política en 1911 d.C., dirigido por revolucionarios (el más famoso es Sun Yat-sen), el gobierno dinástico finalmente terminó. Años de guerra y conflicto civil siguieron y en 1949, el Partido Comunista de China, bajo el liderazgo de Mao Zedong, tomó el control de la tierra firme de China y se convirtió en la República Popular de China. El comunismo es una forma de sociedad donde el gobierno es dueño y operador de todas las empresas, propiedades, comida, bienes y servicios. Actualmente, aunque la empresa privada existe y esta floreciendo en China en muchos campos de empeño e industria, muchos ciudadanos chinos aún están empleados, directamente o indirectamente, por el gobierno chino. Ellos reciben sus salarios, alojamiento, asistencia médica y una educación como indemnización por su trabajo. En el principio del siglo XX, el nombre de la ciudad fue cambiada de Pekín a Beijing en inglés porque, según el cuento, ¡los extranjeros que visitaban la ciudad seguían diciendo Pekín incorrecto!

Para muchos, el gobierno chino toma el control de la educación de la nación donde se termina el de la familia. El gobierno aún gestiona la mayoría de las escuelas, desde el jardín infantil hasta a la universidad. La escuela comienza para los niños a la edad de seis años. Después de cinco años de idioma chino, aritmética, educación física, música, arte, ciencia natural y doctrina política, los estudiantes chinos van a la secundaria. Aquí toman clases de política, idioma chino, matemáticas, física, historia, geografía, agricultura básica, educación física, música y arte. Ellos estudian allí por seis años adicionales. Muchos estudiantes chinos no siguen sus estudios después de la secundaria, en vez van a trabajar en una fábrica, granja, las fuerzas armadas u otra forma de servicio gubernamental por el resto de sus vidas.

Vocabulario audición: una obra de prueba de parte de un actor, danzante o músico para demostrar habilidad o pertinencia

Beijing: en inglés el nombre actual de la capital de China, en español el nombre correcto es Pekín

capitalismo: un sistema económico donde la manera de producción y distribución es privada

carácter: lo que llamamos a cada símbolo en la expresión escrita del idioma chino

comunismo: una teoría o sistema económico donde la posesión de la propiedad es de toda la comunidad

contorsionista: un artista que es muy flexible y se puede doblar su cuerpo en diferentes figuras

dinastía: una sucesión de dirigentes que pertenecen a la misma familia, también, el periodo durante la reina de una cierta familia

kung-fu: movimiento que se puede usar en combate o danza; o cualquier logo

individual o de habilidad cultivado por

mucho trabajo duro

meteoros de agua: tazones de cristal que

se mueve como meteoros en el cilo

mito: una historia tradicional o legendaria,

a menudo sobre un ser o héroe o evento,

con o sin un fundamento determinable en

hechos o una explicación natural

pagoda: una torre con gradas con

múltiples aleros o niveles

pantomima: un drama actuado en

acciones y gestos a veces acompañado

por palabras cantadas por el coro o

música

tropa: una compañía o grupo de actores,

cantantes, danzantes y otros artistas que

están de gira

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Fun China Facts for StudentsOfficial Name: the People’s Republic of China

Capital: Beijing (pronounced bay-JING)

China has the fourth largest landmass in the world.

For much of its 5,000-year history, China was ruled by generations of families, or dynasties.

China has 56 ethnic groups, terrain that varies from mountainous to desert, climate that ranges from tropical to subarctic, and lifestyles that range from rural to metropolitan.

The written Chinese language features more than 10,000 characters.

The Chinese invented firecrackers and gunpowder.

To Chinese people, cranes symbolize longevity and wisdom; turtles symbolize long life and happiness.

Cycling acrobatics were imported to China in the nineteenth century, but they quickly made it a specialty of their own. They are performed on stationary bicycles (with balancing acts performed by one or several acrobats) or on moving bicycles and unicycles. Look for the bicycle “Peacock” at the end of the show.

Tight wire or slack wire both evolved from traditional rope dancing, which

appeared in China during the Han Dynasty (206 BCE-220 CE) more than 2,000 years ago.

Hoop diving is another staple of Chinese acrobatics. It also appeared during the Han Dynasty, and was known originally as “Swallow Play” because the performers were supposed to imitate the movements of swallows (a type of bird) as they jumped through narrow rings piled upon one another. The Chinese now call it “Dashing Through Narrows”.

The 2008 summer olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIX Olympiad, were celebrated from August 8, 2008 to August 24, 2008 and were hosted for the first time in history by Beijing, China.

Chinese ProverbsA book holds a house of gold.

Distant water won’t help to put out a fire close at hand.

Do not want others to know what you have done? Better not have done it anyways.

Even a hare will bite when it is cornered.

A fall into a ditch makes you wiser.

How can you put out a fire set on a cart-load of firewood with only a cup of water?

If you do not study hard when young you’ll end up bewailing your failures as you grow up.

A jade stone is useless before it is processed; a man is good-for-nothing until he is educated.

Mend the pen only after the sheep are all gone.

Of all the stratagems, to know when to quit is the best.

One cannot refuse to eat just because there is a chance of being choked.

Only when all contribute their firewood can they build up a strong fire.

A smile will gain you ten more years of life.

There are always ears on the other side of the wall.

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Datos interesantes para estudiantesNombre oficial: República Popular de China

Capital: Pekín

China tiene la cuarta superficie más grande del mundo.

A lo largo de su historia de 5.000 años, China fue dirigida por generaciones de familias o dinastías.

China tiene 56 distintos grupos étnicos, un terreno que varia de montañoso a desértico, un clima que cambia de tropical a subártico y estilos de vida que varían de rural a metropolitano.

En el idioma escrito del chino aparecen más de 10.000 caracteres.

Los chinos inventaron la pólvora y los petardos.

Para el pueblo chino, las grullas simbolizan longevidad y sabiduría; las tortugas simbolizan una vida larga y felicidad.

Acróbatas ciclistas fueron importados a China durante el siglo XIX, pero rápidamente se convirtió en su especialidad propia. Se realiza en bicicletas estacionadas con la actuación de equilibrio por uno o más acróbatas o en una bicicleta o monociclo moviéndose. Busca la bicicleta “Peacock” (Pavo Real) en el final del espectáculo.

La cuerda floja evolucionó de las danzas de cuerda tradicionales que aparecieron

en China durante la Dinastía Han (206 a.C. – 220 a.C.) más de hace 2.000 años.

Saltando entre aros es esencial en las acróbatas chinas. También apareció durante la Dinastía Han y fue conocido originalmente como “Juego de las golondrinas” porque los artistas deberían de imitar los movimientos de las golondrinas (un tipo de ave) cuando saltan entre las aras estrechas amontadas encima una de la otra. Actualmente, los chinos lo llaman “Corriendo entre las estrechas”.

Juegos Olímpicos de Pekín 2008, oficialmente conocido como los Juegos de la XXIX Olimpiada, se celebraron del 8 de agosto de 2008 al 24 de agosto de 2008 y fue la primera vez en la historia que se realizaron en Pekín, China.

Proverbios chinosUn libro contiene una casa de oro.

El agua distante no le va ayudar a extinguir un incendio cercano.

¿No quieres que otros sepan de lo que hiciste? Mejor nunca lo deberías de haber hecho.

Incluso una liebre va a morder cuando está acorralado.

Una caída en una acequia le hace más sabio.

¿Cómo se puede extinguir un fuego en una carretada de leña con solo un vaso de agua?

Si no estudia duro cuándo es joven, va a acabar lamentando sus fracasos como adulto.

Una piedra de jade es inútil antes de ser procesada, un hombre no sirve para nada hasta que es educado.

Arregla el redil solamente cuando se han ido las ovejas.

De todas las estratagemas, el saber cuando rendirse es la mejor.

Uno no puede dejar de comer simplemente porque existe una posibilidad de ahogarse.

Solamente cuando todos contribuyen su leña se puede construir un fuego fuerte.

Una sonrisa le ganará diez años más de vida.

Siempre hay oídos en el otro lado del muro.

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Objectives

• Chinese Proverbs (pg. 4)

• Dichos (pg. 6)

• Colored Pencils

• Drawing Paper

Procedure 1. Discuss what a proverb is and why different cultures might use them.

2. Provide students with this or another list of Chinese proverbs. Discuss what each of the proverbs

might mean. Ask the students for their interpretations.

3. Students choose a proverb and create an illustration of their interpretation of that proverb. Include

the proverb on the illustration.

4. Students present their illustrations to the class.

Students will:

• explore the concept of proverbs;

• interpret and illustrate Chinese proverbs.

Illustrating Chinese ProverbsLesson 1Grades

2 - 12CCSS

ELA-Literacy.CCRA.L.3

ELA-Literacy.CCRA.L.4

ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.4

ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.7

ELA-Literacy.CCRA.SL

NMSSSContent Standard I

(History)

ES

MS

HS

Assessment• Illustrations

• Teacher Observation

Materials

Extensions/Modifications• For a different effect, use watercolor paper and paints for the illustrations.

• Explore proverbs from other cultures.

• How are they similar to one another?

• Students create their own proverbs.

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Dichos

SPANISH ENGLISH MEANING

Abril lluvioso hace a mayo hermoso. Rainy April makes May beautiful. April showers bring May flowers.

A buena hambre no hay pan duro. No bread is heard when one is really hungry. Hunger is the best sauce.

A cada tierra, su uso. To each land its custom. When you’re in Rome, do as the Romans do.

A dónde va la gente, va Vicente. Wherever the people go, Vincent goes. Monkey see, monkey do.

A la mejor cocinera se le ajuma la olla. Even the best cook blackens her pot. We all make mistakes.

Al amigo y al caballo, no cansarlos. Tire out of neither your friend nor your horse. Friendship is not to be abused.

Al perro más flaco se le cargan las pulgas. The scrawniest dog gets the most fleas. When it rains, it pours.

Al mal tiempo, buena cara. Face adversity with a good countenance. Recommends facing adversity cheerfully.

Arroz que no se menea, se quema. The rice that is not stirred will burn. Don’t let the grass grow under your feet.

Aunque la mona se vista de seda, mona se queda.

Even though the monkey dresses in silk, it’s still a monkey.

Dress a monkey as you wish, it remains a monkey still.

Al que madruga, Dios le ayuda. God helps an early riser. The early bird catches the worm.

Bien canta Marta, después de harta. Martha sings well on a full stomach. A person is happy after achieving some particular end.

Buenas son mis vecinas, pero me faltan tres gallinas.

My neighbors are nice, but I’m missing three chickens. You can’t judge a book by its cover.

Cada oveja con su pareja. Every sheep with its kind. Birds of a feather flock together.

Cada quién siente su mal. Each one feel his own misfortune. Each one knows where his shoe pinches.

Cómo siembras, segaras. As you plant, you will harvest. As you sow, so shall you reap.

El tiempo de consejos. Time gives advice. Experience is the best teacher.

El tiempo desengaña. Time removes doubt. Time will tell.

Despacio se llega a tiempo. Slowly, one arrives on time. Easy does it.

Poco a poco se anda lejos. Little by little one goes far. Perseverance wins the race.

Por dinero baila el perro. The dog will dance for money. Money talks.

Predicas, pero no aplicas. You preach, but do not practice. Practice what you preach.

Quién calla, otorga. He who keeps silent, consents. Silence gives consent.

Se lleva el asno al agua, pero no le hacen beber.

You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make him drink.

You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make him drink.

Querer es poder. Desire is power. Where there’s a will, there’s a way.

Un mal con un bien se paga. A wrong is repaid with a good turn. To err is human, to forgive, divine.

Vale más callar que locamente hablar. Better to keep silent than to babble. Silence is golden.

Vale más hoy que mañana. Better today than tomorrow. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.

Ver es creer. To see is to believe. Seeing is believing.

Y que la casa se quema, vamos a calentarnos.

Since the house is burning, let us warm ourselves. Make the best of a bad situation.

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Objectives

Internet Resources: Chinese Inventions, More Chinese Inventions

Other print resources from the library or web

• Partial list of inventions credited to the Chinese (i.e. compass, decimals, gunpowder, kites, matches,

paper, paper money, parachute, pasta, printing, seismograph, silk, wheelbarrow, etc.)

• Poster board

• Invention Checklist (pg. 8)

• Students arranged in pairs

Procedure 1. Discuss Chinese inventions and how they have generally impacted or influenced society. What might

the world be like if explorers did not have a compass? What would farmers do without a wheelbarrow,

etc.?

2. Assign student pairs an invention and distribute the Invention Checklist. Explain that they will need to

collect the information listed on the checklist.

3. Allow time for students to collect the information.

4. Once the information is collected, students create a learning poster about their assigned invention.

5. Posters are presented to the class.

Students will:

• examine Chinese inventions and their impact;

• collaborate to research and present a Chinese invention to their peers..

How Inventive! Lesson 2

Grades 2 - 12

CCSSELA-Literacy.CCRA.R

ELA-Literacy.CCRA.SL

NMSSSContent Standards

I and II (History and Geography)

ES

MS

HS

Materials

Extensions/Modifications

Assessment

• Students work in small guided groups, with each group taking an invention. The groups then present

their group posters to the rest of the class.

• Create a PowerPoint presentation instead of learning posters.

• Students dress as the inventor and present a model or other representation of the invention.

• Invention Checklist

• Teacher Evaluation

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How Inventive!

Names: Date:

Invention:

Does your learning poster include:

The name of the invention?

Where in China it was developed and who developed it?

Approximate date this item was invented?

What it was used for?

How its use impacted society?

How it is used today?

Also, have you considered:

Illustrations (maps, people, pictures of the invention)?

Neatly worded text?

Comments:

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How Inventive!

Nombres: Fecha:

Invento:

¿Incluye su póster lo siguiente?

El nombre del invento

Donde en China se desarrolló y quién los desarrolló

Fecha aproximada de cuando se inventó

El uso del invento

Su impacto en la sociedad

Cómo se usa hoy en día

También, han incluido:

Ilustraciones (mapas, personas, dibujos del invento)

Texto bien redactado

Comentarios:

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Bonus Explorations LESSONS & ACTIVITIES

Great Wall of China - Lesson Plan

Chinese Calligraphy and Ink Painting

One Arm Handstand Lesson

OUTREACH ACTIVITIES

The Chinese Cultural Center has been a part of Albuquerque for over 25 years. The center is New Mexico’s home for traditional Chinese Martial Arts (including Tai Chi and Kung Fu for children) and hosts classes to learn Mandarin Chinese, both traditional and simplified. While at the center, you can also browse through their store for jewelry, feng shui items, traditional Chinese clothing, or martial arts supplies.

ResourcesBOOKS

Banister, Judith. China’s Changing Population. (Stanford University Press, 1987).

Birch, Cyril and Keene, Donald, eds., Anthology of Chinese Literature, 2 Volumes. (Grove, 1965, 1972).

Fraser, S.E. China: Population, Education and People. (La trobe University Press, 1984).

Qifeng, Fu. Chinese Acrobatics through the Ages. (Foreign Languages Press, 1985).

Qin, Zhong. Everyday’s Chinese. (China Books, 1985).

Turner-Gottschang, K., and Reed, L.A. China Bound. (National Academy Press, 1987).

WEBSITES

The Significance of Dragons in Chinese Culture

An Introduction to Chinese History

A History of China by Period

History of Chinese Dance/Acrobatics Includes beautiful video examples

Information on the 2008 Beijing Olympics

About the CompanyActing as diplomats of their artistic culture since 1958, this elite group of gymnasts, jugglers, cyclists, and tumblers have toured the world over, transforming the 2,000-year-old art of acrobatics into a kaleidoscope of entertainment and wonder. This outstanding troupe remains the largest of its kind and is accompanied by a live Chinese orchestra. The Peking Acrobats have been featured on numerous television shows, including Nickelodeon’s “Unfabulous,” “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” “The Wayne Brady Show,” and ABC’s “Wide World of Sports.” The troupe set the world record for the Human Chair Stack on Fox’s “Guinness Book” TV show, precariously balancing six people atop six chairs 21 feet up in the air without safety lines in a vibrant display of bravery and dexterity.

Questions to Engage & ConnectDo all cultures create art? Why?

What do you think acrobats’ training is like in order to develop their excellent skills?

How do the vibrant colors and changes in costumes contribute to the feel of each act?

Why do you think the Chinese people created this art form? What does it help them to express?

How do the live musicians and their instruments enhance the performance?

In what ways do you express yourself?

When do you use the act of “balance” in your daily life?

Why do you think the handstand is the first and most important skill to learn?

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About the Schooltime SeriesThe Popejoy Schooltime Series brings national and international touring companies and performers to Albuquerque. Each company is selected for youth and family audiences from PreK to 12th grade. Our repertoire reflects the cultural diversity of our global community. The Schooltime Series is curated to include new plays, familiar stories, literary works, biographies, mythologies, folktales, science shows, music, dance, and puppetry. These professional performing artists create entertaining educational experiences designed to encourage literacy, creativity, communication, and imagination..

The Dreamcatchers Teaching GuidesBy their nature, the arts engage young minds in learning through observing, listening, creating, and moving, while offering various ways to acquire information and act on it in a dynamic world. They also offer a natural way to differentiate instruction through multiple modes of representation, expression, and engagement. Additionally, the arts are an authentic context in which students identify and solve problems, reflect, and create meaning. The Dreamcatchers help students embody the lessons and take-action on what they have learned. These guides introduce students to what they will see on stage, provide background information, a basic vocabulary associated with the show, fun facts, vetted resources, and activities providing a connection between the arts and classroom curriculum.

Popejoy HallPopejoy Hall is New Mexico’s premier nonprofit venue for the performing arts and entertainment. Our mission is to provide access to the performing arts for all New Mexicans.

House Policies & EtiquetteThe inside of a theatre where the audience sits is called a “house.” To get along, have fun, and enjoy the show, there are rules to follow. Schooltime is a wonderful opportunity to learn how good behavior in a live theater is different from watching television. For guidelines to practice with your class and chaperones, including safety, special needs, food and drink, backpacks, cell phones, photography, recordings, and more, go to schooltimeseries.com/house-policies.

Dreamcatcher CreditsSelected Dreamcatchers Teaching Guide materials provided by The Peking Acrobats, The Chinese Acrobatic Theater, and other resources noted within this guide.

The Schooltime Series is a proud member of

The Popejoy Schooltime

Series is supported in part by awards from:

P O P E J OY H A L L : U N I V E R S I T Y F O U N D E D ~ C O M M U N I T Y F U N D E D

The Eugene & Marion Castiglia Popejoy

Children’s Schooltime Endowment

The Popejoy Schooltime Education Endowment