Ifetayo Happenings
                                       December 2015
We wish all of our youth and families a happy, healthy and prosperous holiday season.

                              "Life in society is a cosmic mission." -Central African Proverb

IYE Ceramic Painting Fundraiser
Sunday, December 20, 2015
1:00pm-3:00pm
Pottery Expression
1151 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn, NY
$26.62 (ticket fee included)
 
Ifetayo Youth Ensemble will host its first fundraiser for the season at Pottery Expression in Flatbush, Brooklyn. Come and paint your own zawadi (swahili word meaning gift) just in time for the holidays. Limited space available.  For additional information, please contact Makeda Abraham, IYE Coordinator at [email protected] or (718) 856-1123 ext. 12
 
Kwanzaa 7.0
Saturday, December 26, 2015
1:00pm-5:00pm
The Brooklyn Waldorf School
11 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn, NY
FREE
 
Join us for an afternoon of fun as we celebrate the cultural tradition of Kwanzaa and our community.   The day includes a fashion and talent show, African dance & drum class, mancala tornament, facepainting and fun for the entire family.  Bring a friend and come and celebrate with us! Interested in vending, send us an email to [email protected]
An Evening with The Alvin Ailey Dance Theater!
 
Join us for an evening with The Alvin Ailey Dance Theater!  
There are a few tickets left.  Tickets are $42.50 each and we will be attending the Tuesday, December 29 performance at 7:30pm. Please stop by the front desk to sign up or send an email to [email protected]  regarding your interest in attending the performance.   For more information on the performance schedule, check out www.alvinailey.org
Rites of Passage
Registration Incentive
Recommend a Friend!
  
The Rites of Passage Programs guide youth from pre-adolescence to adulthood by promoting and nurturing healthy growth and high achievement.

The program incorporates:
  • Fun and exciting activities
  • Overnight camping trips and opportunities for domestic and international travel
  • Personalized life skills coaching
  • Cultural awareness 
  • Financial education
  • Hands on individualized college counseling
  • College savings accounts
  • Fun rewards!
All students in Rites have the  opportunity
 to earn rewards!
Rewards include:
  • iTunes gift card
  • Barnes and Noble gift card
  • $10 dollars towards College Savings Acct
  • Movie ticket voucher
 
Refer friends and family to receive additional rewards! (Download Rites Registration Flyer)
Schedule of Class Cancellations
Holiday Schedule (December-January)

Below is the list of dates that classes will not be in session for the month of December and beginning of January.

* Friday, December 25, 2015 (No Rites Classes)
* Saturday, December 26, 2015 (No CAP, IYE, CH Classes)
*Friday, January 1, 2016 (No Rites Classes)
*Saturday, January 2, 2016 (No CAP, IYE,CH Classes)

 

Field trips are planned for Teen Rites and IYE Students during winter break please stay tuned for additional information.


 
Should you have any questions regarding these dates,
please feel free to contact and Ifetayo representative at (718) 856-1123. 
Global Ase Jamaica
Save the Date 
July 25-August 9, 2016

Payment Arrangements for Trip: 
$3500 Double Occupancy/ $4000 Single Occupancy
50% Deposit is required to secure a space.  The Deposit will be applied towards your full tour cost.

The remainder of the balance ($1750) will be divided into four installments of $437.50.
  1. Jan.30 15 Installment Due
  2. March 15th 2nd Installment Due
  3. April 15th, 3rd Installment Due
  4. May 31st, All monies owed must be paid in FULL. 
    5.
 *Children discounts are available please send an email to  [email protected] for further details.   Payment in full between December and January 30th, 2016 will receive a 10% discount.
 
Payment includes:   Airfare,  Exclusive hotels, meals included (breakfast  + lunch or dinner daily), Select entrance fees and excursions, Ground transportation,  Exclusive events, and once in a lifetime adventures
 
Refund Policy:
50% of the deposit is non-refundable for all travelers after December 31, 2015.   In the event of withdrawal, a full refund minus the non-refundable deposit will permitted until April 15, 2016. No refunds will be permitted after April 16, 2016, for any reason.
For additional information, please contact Global Ase at [email protected]
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