Internship Graduation 2025
Spanish Below Our internship program has given 11th and 12th grade students the opportunity to work directly with mentors within our organization. Throughout the program, students visited various local nonprofit organizations, allowing them to gain a better understanding of different missions and community needs. In addition to these hands-on experiences, the interns participated in a […]
End-of-School-Year Celebrations 2024–2025 at Para Los Niños de Highline
Para Los Niños de Highline celebrated the graduations and closing ceremonies for the 2024–2025 school year with more than 250 participants. The programs Aprendamos Juntos, Jugando y Aprendiendo, Adult Computer Classes, Latinx Youth Program, and Coding stood out for the progress and achievements of their students. The celebrations highlighted the positive impact of continuing education […]
New Traditions: Sea Hawkers Latin American Club and Tres Lecheria Toy Drive
Versión en Español While many adult students wrote about customs practiced in their home countries, a few described new family holiday traditions celebrated in the United States. For several years, PLN has gathered holiday toys for participants in our programs. In the face of a pandemic that has devastated many families’ finances, it made sense […]
Nuevas Tradiciones: Sea Hawkers Latin American Club y Tres Lecheria Toy Drive.
Si bien muchos estudiantes adultos escribieron sobre las costumbres practicadas en sus países de origen, algunos describieron nuevas tradiciones festivas familiares celebradas en los Estados Unidos. Durante varios años, PLN ha reunido juguetes navideños para los participantes de nuestros programas. Frente a una pandemia que ha devastado las finanzas de muchas familias, tenía sentido continuar […]
Progress | Progreso
Versión en Español Welcome back to the virtual unveiling of our 4 new murals. We invite you to come and visit our new murals (3 of them are outside our offices and can be viewed at any time). Art is of great importance to our community and this summer we have been able to create […]
May 2021 Newsletter
Versión en Español PLN in the Community Awards We are excited to have earned a Community Leadership Award at the Washington Association of School Administrators 2020-2021 Region 110 Honorary Awards. Thank you to Highline Public Schools for nominating us and continuing to support us. Special thanks to our volunteers and staff who worked tirelessly during […]
January 2021 Newsletter
Versión en español Learn more about our donor survey, how we ended 2020, and our plans for this year in our first newsletter of 2021! 2020 definitely had its ups and downs, but we ended the year on a high note and would love to hear what you think! Your feedback means a lot to […]
Toy Drive 2020
Versión en español We want to thank Tres Lecheria, Colores Spanish Immersion Pre-School, and The Imperial Sovereign Court of Seattle and the Olympic and Rainier Empire (ISCSORE) for their partnership during this year’s toy drive. This year, we were able to assist the families registered in our programs by providing toys to their children between […]
Dia de Los Muertos 2020
Versión en español This year, Para Los Niños is proud to be celebrating Dia de Los Muertos with Burien Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services from November 1st to November 15th. During this time, ofrendas (altars) will be available for viewing throughout Downtown Burien. Every night from 6 PM to 8 PM, the ofrendas will be […]
Latinx Art Exhibition on display – UPDATED November 2020
Versión en español Para Los Niños is excited to have partnered with Highline Heritage Museum and the City of Burien to create the Latinx Art Exhibition. The exhibition showcases art from youth in the Highline area. The museum is not open to the public due to COVID-19 restrictions but the art will be on a […]
August 2020 Newsletter
Versión en español Thank you Santos E. Collazos, Centro Rendu, and the City of Burien for your assistance during the move. A special thank you to architect Jan Noorda, whose expertise and consultation helped us create our new home. PLN Summer Resource Fair: Come meet our staff and pick up resources for the coming school year […]
Latinx Art Showcase
Versión en español Para Los Niños has partnered with the Highline Heritage Museum to give our youth an opportunity to showcase their art. Submitted works will be on display at the museum throughout the month of October.Space is limited. Please submit your art in a timely manner. Kids and youth in grades K-12 are encouraged […]
Latinx Youth Program
Para Los Niños, Latinx Youth Program began taking implementation fall 2019. While centered on positive growth, academic support, building community, and career exploration. The program also includes activities such as video games, arts & crafts, game nights, etc. While event dates and times reflect on the needs and wants of the Latinx students, the program remains free […]