A Memorable Experience

“We are very grateful for the ABX grant that allowed our students to attend a Mariachi concert at Balboa Theater for the first time. Students, teachers, and parent volunteers enjoyed the concert and the venue. Their experience was quite memorable. We cannot thank you enough for your generosity and thoughtfulness. We could not have done it without you.”

— Salome Rincon, Loma Verde Elementary

Inspiring the Next Generation

“We do appreciate your funding which allows us to get from North County San Diego to the zoo safely! The cost of a bus is prohibitive for our students but your program makes it possible for them to go places they would otherwise never have the opportunity! Thank you so much for bringing our learning to life and inspiring the next generation!”

— Julie Kusiak, Oak Knoll Elementary

Thank You So Much for All You Do

“I touched a sea cucumber!
"I loved the penguins!"
"Those fish are swimming so fast!"

— Student comments, Wegeforth Elementary School

“We really appreciate the gift of the bus. The admission is so expensive. If we had to pay for the bus, we would have been unable to go here. It also makes it available for more students because we can have more than one classroom go on one bus. Thank you so much for all you do to make these field trips possible.”

— Anne Miller, Wegeforth Elementary School

Thank You for the Funding

“We enjoyed this field trip. It was a lot of fun for the students, and about half of them were experiencing it for the first time. This made it very unique. The science center is really exciting for the kids because they get to play and explore while learning. They also really enjoyed seeing Balboa Park with some of our extra time. Thank you so much for funding, which allows us to give our students more experiences.”

— Cara Homan, King Chavez Primary Academy

Students were Very Excited

“This is so cool!”
“Wow! I can play these instruments?“

— Student comments, Silver Gate Elementary School

“Students were very excited to learn about instruments and play them! They were super excited when they found out they were getting passes to return for free with their families! Thank you for providing this service to us so we can afford a school bus. That in itself is an experience for our students!”

— Karen Koehler, Silver Gate Elementary School

We Were Absolutely Thrilled

“We had the most amazing time! Students were mesmerized by the sea plants and animals at the aquarium, especially the tide pools, penguins, and seahorse exhibit. We also had a hands-on classroom lesson where students were able to examine two different species of dead fish to look for adaptations specific to their breed. Lesson engagement was very high! Students had a blast and learned a lot! Thank you so much!

“This experience was extremely smooth and we greatly appreciate it. This was our first time taking our third graders to the Birch Aquarium and we were absolutely thrilled over how closely the hands-on classroom lesson aligned with our standards and ‘Animal Adaptations’ reading unit.

— Shannon Skuce, Hamilton Elementary School