Apple Coffee Cake
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 apples, peeled and finely chopped (food processor works great!)
1 egg
1/2 cup applesauce (I used one container of baby applesauce)
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon whole wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon (15 grams) butter
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Butter and flour a 9-inch round baking pan.
Mix together the dry ingredients (2/3 cup flour, 1/2 cup whole wheat flour, baking soda, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, salt and granulated sugar). Add the finely chopped apple, the egg, the applesauce and 1/4 cup chopped walnuts and stir until combined. Pour into the prepared pan.
Mix together the brown sugar, the 1 tablespoon flour, the 1 tablespoon whole wheat flour and the 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Cut in the butter and stir in 1/4 cup chopped walnuts. Sprinkle over the batter.
Bake for 30-35 minutes in a 350º (175ºC) oven until a wooden toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
Monday, September 23, 2013
Thursday, September 5, 2013
Help needed for young Roma students
The U.S. Embassy has given a grant to the Fundacion Secretariado Gitano-FSG to fund the program
“Aulas Promociona Inglés” –
roughly translated as “Classes to get a Passing Grade in English”,
which
aims to provide a foundation of English language skills to
disadvantaged Roma students through after-school intensive remedial
classes and activities. FSG is a
respected Spanish NGO,
active since the 1960s, whose mission is to promote the access of Roma
to rights, services, goods and social resources on an equal footing with
the rest of the population and
on the basis of respect and support for their cultural identity.
This is a great opportunity to teach these young people about U.S. culture and to develop a deeper understanding of American society. Protecting and promoting the human rights of Roma is a priority of the United States. The Obama administration has repeatedly expressed the US commitment to work with civil society groups and governments to make a real difference in the lives of Roma. Despite some significant progress over the past decade, many Roma still live in Spain on the margins of society. This program is intended to give young Roma students the opportunity to have a better and brighter future, encouraging them to continue their studies, and providing them with skills that can make them more competitive in the work force.
Last year, two Fullbright English Teaching Assistants based in Madrid participated in the program, which was held only in Madrid. This year we are expanding the program to also include Valencia and are looking for three volunteers. There is a small honorarium to support their efforts. Here are some details:
·
Budget
·
Dates:
October 14 2013 to May 31st, 2014
If you are interested in volunteering please contact the American Club of Valencia: americanclubvalencia@gmail.com
This is a great opportunity to teach these young people about U.S. culture and to develop a deeper understanding of American society. Protecting and promoting the human rights of Roma is a priority of the United States. The Obama administration has repeatedly expressed the US commitment to work with civil society groups and governments to make a real difference in the lives of Roma. Despite some significant progress over the past decade, many Roma still live in Spain on the margins of society. This program is intended to give young Roma students the opportunity to have a better and brighter future, encouraging them to continue their studies, and providing them with skills that can make them more competitive in the work force.
Last year, two Fullbright English Teaching Assistants based in Madrid participated in the program, which was held only in Madrid. This year we are expanding the program to also include Valencia and are looking for three volunteers. There is a small honorarium to support their efforts. Here are some details:
Program Description:
·
Student Selection:
A
maximum of 40 Roma students’ participants will be selected by the FSG
among 11-16 year olds Roma primary and secondary education students.
The students will be tested to check their level
of English in order to group them accordingly and provide them with an
individualized attention. The Teachers will coordinate their work with a
FSG Counselor/coordinator, a key element of the program as he/she will
be in close contact both with the school
and the students’ families to ensure that the students attend class and
take full advantage of the program. Classes will promote the students’
active participation and values such as team work and gender equality.
·
Facilities: The After-school classes will take place at the FSG local premises in Valencia and a two schools holding a large percentage of
Roma population according to the following schedule:
CLASSES LOCATION
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MONDAY
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TUESDAY
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WEDNESDAY
|
THURSDAY
|
FSG Valencia
|
Group 2
17:00 to 18:00
7th to 10thgraders
12 students
|
Group 2
17:00 to 18:00
7th to 10thgraders
12 students
|
Group 1
17:00 to 18:00
5th and 6th graders
8 students
|
|
Santiago Apostol School
|
Group 3
15:00 to 16:00
7th to 10thgraders
10 students
|
Group 3
15:00 to 16:00
7th to 10thgraders
10 students
|
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CEIP Les Arenes
|
Group 4
16:30 to 17:30
7th to 10thgraders
10 students
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Group 4
16:30 to 17:30
7th to 10thgraders
10 students
|
Each
group will be composed by a maximum of 12 students to ensure quality
and individualized attention. Evaluation will be constant to ensure the
positive impact of the remedial
courses and make decisions about revising its contents or methodology.
Classrooms will be equipped with at least two computers with Internet
access.
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Honorarium – One Teacher FSG Valencia (3 hours/week/7.5 months)
2,520€ - Monthly payment will be 336€ for 3 teaching hours plus 3
hours for preparation and assessment
-
Honorarium – One Teacher Santiago Apostol School (2 hours/week/7.5
months) 1,680€ - Monthly payment will be 224€ for 2 teaching hours
plus 2 hours for preparation and assessment
- Honorarium – One Teacher Les Arenes Primary School (2 hours/week/7.5
months) 1,680€ - Monthly payment will be 224€ for 2 teaching hours
plus 2 hours for preparation assessment
If you are interested in volunteering please contact the American Club of Valencia: americanclubvalencia@gmail.com
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