Abreu knows what he's talking about. Abreu also looks for opportunities to introduce his students to role models and to connect with the community. The Navy, the Marines, and transportation people are there. We invite social workers and people who are in food service to come. People from the courthouse visit for mock trials.
Lawyers come to school weekly to teach the students about the law and the courtroom.
In an endeavor called the Lovables, a group of women from New York City adopted 15 children at CES 166. They have helped not only the kids but their families as well. The aid they provide has included help in finding jobs, medical attention, nutrition workshops, after-school programs, and tutoring. The group has followed the children through the middle school and into high school. Box Tops for Education from General Mills involves collecting box tops from cereals and snacks and submitting them to the company in return for funds.