Community School Partners

   

Community Clothing Closet

For families and students in need of clothing, the school provides necessary items for free. 

Dental and Vision Services

In partnership with St. Luke’s University Health Network, Marvine students receive on-site dental and vision screenings with access to the mobile dental and vision vans. 

Full-Service Food Pantry

Marvine provides necessary food items to families in need. 

Girls on the Run

This all-girl after-school running program prepares girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living, by empowering girls to: 

• Develop a positive self-image and identity
• Build supportive relationships
• Set goals and strive for them
• Have fun!

Mentors

Through our partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters our mentor program helps develop positive bonds between adults and students and reinforces the positive expectations that the family, school and community hope to instill in the child. The mentors and mentees work on homework, projects, or simply spend time together at the school. 

TechGYRLS

The YWCA provides this technology-based program for fourth and fifth grade girls. Participants learn about graphic arts, web design, animation, and robotics and potential career opportunities associated with the technology field. 

Tutoring

The school offers community-based after-school tutoring and homework help in math and reading.

Wildlands Conservancy Animal Education Program

The Wildlands Conservancy provides conservation and biodiversity lessons to first grade classes on a regular schedule. Students get the opportunity to meet native species first-hand and learn about the science behind animal behavior and local environments. 

Young Playwrights

This program allows fourth and fifth grade students to explore their creative abilities by learning about the process of playwriting and acting. At the end of the year, one of the students may be lucky enough to have their play professionally produced in the Young Playwrights’ Festival! 

Meet Community School Coordinator Cesar Cordova

Mr. Cordova has been working with Marvine Elementary students, families, teachers, and staff to build an engaged, effective community school since 2017.

Originally a physical education teacher from Vina del Mar, Chile, Mr. Cordova is passionate about creating a positive school culture through family engagement events, school spirit initiatives, close connections with community partners, and creating opportunities to bring the entire Bethlehem community together to support the work of our community schools.