![Working with elementary students at the Molalatladi Primary School. The Principal is Mama Julia Ngobeni. Amazing students and teachers.](https://beyondthebrochurela.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/PK-Soweto.jpg)
![Porcha Dodson, Beyond The Brochure co-author (and former teacher at Curtis School) talks to students in Soweto, S. Africa. April 2014.](https://beyondthebrochurela.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/PK-Soweto-3.jpg)
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![At a luuch to benefit Prototypes, an organization dedicated to helping women recover from drug abuse and reunite with their children. Amazing event at the Luxe Hotel on Rodeo Drive. With Matt Steiner and Rachel Sarnoff (Prototypes)](https://beyondthebrochurela.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Prototypes-Lunch-with-Rachel-and-Matt.jpg)
![Over Spring Break, we spent four days in Las Vegas where my son's team took 2nd place in the Las Vegas Invitational Tournament!](https://beyondthebrochurela.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Vegas-Invitational-.jpg)
![Las Vegas Invitational 3](https://beyondthebrochurela.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Las-Vegas-Invitational-3.jpg)
Lycée International De Los Angeles (LILA) (above) has a new Gardening Club on the Los Feliz campus, created by students, parents and staff. They were approved for a $2,000 grant from the Whole Kids Foundation to keep their garden project going! (LILA news release).
Many of you know how much we love school gardens at Beyond The Brochure. According to a study by Cornell University, kids get more exercise if their school has a garden (Cornell University).
I posted the articles below on Beyond The Brochure’s Facebook Page. If you didn’t see them, check your “Pages Feed” on the left column of your Facebook Page. Facebook now only shows readers a small portion of what we post. The more “likes” and comments on the Facebook page, the better!
Dealing with private school rejection is hard. This mom puts it all in perspective. Rejected From Preschool, A Toddler Is Fine, Her Mother Is Getting There (NYT Motherlode).
My friend Tanya Anton is an expert on all things public schools. I love this piece about what to do if your child’s school isn’t the right fit. Tanya’s advice is spot on for private school parents too. (Go Mama Guide).
If The Ivy League Is The End Game, I’m Not Sure I Want To Play. Wonderful piece from an Ivy League mom who isn’t sure that’s what she wants for her child. (NYT Motherlode).
Have a great weekend!–Christina