Bonsall West Elementary School Awarded $5,000 Barona Education Grant For Technology Tools

"I am proud to work with the Barona Band of Mission Indians in their quest to provide a 21^st century education to our young students through their amazing education grant program," said Assemblyman Rocky Chavez. "This grant will provide students more opportunities to connect with emerging technologies in the classroom!"

Since the Barona Education Grant program was launched in 2006, Barona has awarded over $3.2 million to California schools statewide. The program has equipped 641 schools with hundreds of computers, thousands of books, iPads, computer software programs and various other technologies and school supplies. 

Barona Tribal Vice-Chairman Raymond Welch presented the $5,000 check to the school's principal Tina Calabrese and students.

"Bonsall West Elementary school's mission is to inspire everyone to do their best, be respectful, work hard, think of others and dream big," said Chairman Edwin "Thorpe" Romero of the Barona Band of Mission Indians. "Our Tribe is proud to provide the funds that will help to make those big dreams a reality by providing all students an equal opportunity to learn new skills through technology."

The Barona Education Grant program is the first of its kind in California created and administered by a Tribal Government. The goal of the program is to create strong educational opportunities for the children of California building upon the success of the Barona Indian Charter School, which operates under a continuous improvement model. Schools throughout California can apply for educational grants from Barona to purchase much-needed supplies and materials that promote academic improvement. Each grant awarded by the Barona Education Grant Program is $5,000. Applications can be downloaded at http://barona-nsn.gov/education.

About the Barona Band of Mission Indians
The Barona Band of Mission Indians, recognized by the United States government as a sovereign nation, has lived on the Barona Indian Reservation in rural eastern San Diego County since 1932.  Prior to that, the Tribe lived on the Capitan Grande Reservation, which was established by the federal government in 1875. Long before living on a reservation, the Tribe traveled across Southern California in tune with the seasons and what nature provided. Today, the sovereign nation, governed by an elected Tribal Council, is serving its Tribal members, their families, and sharing with the San Diego region. One of the most successful gaming Tribes in the country, Barona also owns and operates the Barona Resort & Casino, San Diego's leading gaming resort, casino and golf course. For more information, visit www.barona-nsn.gov.

SOURCE Barona Band of Mission Indians

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