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Here is a tentative list of upcoming Learning Box activities:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>February: Math (Cooking, measuring, marking home appliances) <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>March: Science (Fun experiments) <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>April: Literacy (Create your own story)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>May: Science (exploring plant life) <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>To join in the fun for our February learning box activity contact us at: </span><a href="mailto:coloradoparentsofblindchildren@gmail.com"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>coloradoparentsofblindchildren@gmail.com</span></a><span class=MsoHyperlink><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='color:blue'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Any donations are greatly appreciated.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>We are indebted to the American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults and the Colorado Center for the Blind for their vast knowledge, inspiration, and support for our emerging dynamic education initiatives.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Sincerely, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Amira Lucas-President, Colorado Organization Parents of Blind Children, a proud division of NFBCO.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Michelle Chacon-Teacher of blind students; and chairperson, NFBCO Children’s Education Initiative.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Martin Becerra-Miranda-Director of Youth Services, Colorado Center for the Blind<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif'>At Your Service,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif'>Kevan Worley</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif'>Manager, Project Literacy<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif'>303-929-2369<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif'><a href="http://www.nfbco.org/"><span style='color:blue'>www.nfbco.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>