Family Matters

In a continued effort to provide family outreach and education to the mothers of children enrolled at the institute, RUMO recently organized an informal meeting to discuss the physical and emotional aspects of women and aging. Female students from the Superior School of Agriculture (Luiz de Querios ESALQ) were on hand to join in with the discussion and attendees participated in a special arts and crafts workshop, learning to make jewelry from Amazon fruit seeds.

“Woman experience many changes in the life cycle,” said Viviane Romano, president of the institute. “The workshop provided a relaxed and comfortable environment for our mothers to share their experiences.”

Art Exhibit and Workshop

Our students participating in the Friends of Childhood Project (PAI) recently visited the Miguel Dutra Municipal Painting Collection to attend a special exhibition highlighting the works of artist, Almeida Junior.

During the visit, students attended an art workshop where each was encouraged to interpret and reproduce their favorite artwork from the collection. Much talent from our children was revealed, and several of our students may have a future in the art community!

Student Success Stories:
Leandro de Souza Franca

Leandro came to RUMO in 2006 displaying speech and fine motor development substantially behind children in his age bracket. Additionally, he was hospitalized regularly with pneumonia and bronchitis. In the classroom, Leandro was having difficulty with socialization and displayed hostile behavior towards his classmates and teachers.

Through the efforts of RUMO and the BR-111™ Foundation, Leandro has undergone extensive psychotherapy and has been diagnosed with several phobia disorders. Continued treatment has all but eliminated his phobias and today he has learned to express his anger verbally, without hostile outbreaks. In the classroom, he is well adjusted and independent while performing at grade level with his peers.

Special thanks for Leandro's success must also be extended to Roberto Gil, purchasing manager at BR-111™, who since 2007 has personally sponsored the boy’s school expenses and future college education. Thank you Roberto!

Family Matters

Art Exhibit and Workshop

Student Success Stories: Leandro de Souza Franca

Student Success Stories:
Leandro de Souza Franca