SILE

​SILE is a school in great process of being established by 2021! 

It has been designed to restore culturally responsive education for our children to ensure their brilliance, genius, & talents are revealed at their highest level.

We will provide a comprehensive, respectful and community based learning with  focus on best practices and efficacy.

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Our mission and intentions is to Honor the diverse cultures and experiences within the African-American Community.

Our next 

S.T.E.A.M. DAY

Instructional Video for you and your young scholar is coming up!

Thank You GILEAD

for your substantial donation!

SILE and AFRE would like to thank all who showed support during our Black History Month Presentation to Gilead on Thursday , February 13, 2020. We raised a substantial amount that is moving the establishment of SILE forward! When we support innovation and leadership within our communities the possibilities are endless! Standing in truth and courage, on the shoulders of our ancestors, we salute and thank you!

An Important

Announcement from 

SILE FOUNDERS

Did you miss our Virtual "Popsicle Catapult" S.T.E.A.M DAY?

Below is our instructional video and a list of materials to guide you and your scholar

in making "Popsicle Catapults"!

AFRE and SILE are Re-grouping!

Stay Tuned!

Hello, AFRE supporters and SILE families,

As most of you know, 3 years ago we embarked upon this journey together to reclaim excellence in the education of African American youth.  In that time, the Academy for Restorative Education (AFRE) has applied to the IRS for 501c3 Non-profit status, and works to raise funds in support of the School of Innovation, Leadership and Efficacy (SILE).. 

As with everything in the government, this process has been painfully long and slow.  While we await approval, fundraising has suffered. Not being recognized yet as a non-profit means we are limited in what grants and donors we have access to.  Limited funds have meant real challenges in our ability to produce the school we envision, as well as educational programming like our SILE Steam Days.

With this in mind, the founders of SILE have decided to halt our scheduled programming until the Fall 2020. At that time, factoring in if our non-profit status has been approved, we will re-evaluate our fundraising and programming trajectory. 

We are incredibly thankful for the support of our volunteers, donors, and community members. Much of our progress is attributed to those who have worked tirelessly and courageously in support of excellence in education.  We will use the time to plan and strategize ways to resurface better equipped to serve the needs of the community. We look forward to working with your children again when we restart our Saturday SILE Steam program and when the doors of the school open! 

Please follow us through our website, FB, Instagram, and Twitter for future updates and opportunities to support.

Together, we can build a safer environment for Black children to learn in. 

Exceptionally,

SILE Founders

rubber bands

spoons

scissors

popsicle sticks

bottle caps

erasers

pom poms

soft marshmallows

We offer small fun & engaging S.T.E.A.M. workshops, on a Saturday, for your children to currently support their creative, academic, & cultural journey of being a young scholar!

S.T.E.A.M. Day 

is a fun day!

THANK YOU

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For supporting our Juneteenth Freedom Fundraiser 2020!

Sucheta Salgaonkar

Linda Takimoto

Chris Roberts*

Courtney Smith

Abu Baker

Malique Micenheimer

Maurisha Aris

Sharonda Johnson

Taylor Totten

Sarah Caney

Tanefer Lumukanda

Leah Cho

Sheniqua Diaz

Raymond Jackson

Rodney Kearney*

Ashley Aaron

Herb Belton

Amira Jackmon

Sonya Reddick

Catherine Hardee-Elliott

Christie Goodie

Kitwana Tyhimba*

Muslimah Mohammed

Brenda Porter

Judy Young

SILE School Appreciates your donations!​