CENTER — Center Schools Supt. Carrie Zimmerman reported that Center held its Empowering Bilingualism Family Night on Jan. 8 in the Center School cafeteria.

The Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Team, along with Mr. Murillo and the Migrant Education Program, planned the event. The program included entertainment, great food and stories of success.

Center EL students were recognized for their accomplishments.

Mr. Swanson and his student choir performed and the keynote speaker was Ofelia Gonzalez, a Center High School graduate. Ofelia shared her experiences and the challenges she faced growing up in poverty and as an English language learner.

She also shared how her education from Center schools positively impacted her life and allowed her to receive scholarships, attend CU Boulder and study abroad.

Zimmerman said: “We are fortunate to have her back in our district as a positive role model for all of our students.

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Zimmer said “our fantastic Sunshine Committee” hosted Waffle Wednesday this past week.

The committee prepared a “wonderful breakfast, including waffles, sausage and juice, for our staff to enjoy,” Zimmerman added. “It was a great way to start the day.

“Thanks to our Sunshine Committee for all the extra perks they provide for our staff; (the) Center staff enjoyed yummy waffles.”