To the Editor,

On behalf of the students, faculty, staff, and parents of The Bridge Academy I would like to thank the Princeton, Lawrenceville, and Hopewell community businesses that supported our recent fundraiser, “Reach for the Stars.” I would also like to thank Willis Greenhouse for the beautiful centerpieces they provided.

The evening was a fabulous success! As a school for language-based learning disabilities (like dyslexia) and the only school in New Jersey that is Orton-Gillingham accredited, it is extremely important for us to provide a multi-sensory approach to learning. Our annual fundraiser helps support the hands-on learning opportunities for our students that enrich their educational experience.

While fundraising was an important part of the evening, the student testimonials about how important Bridge has been to their success in school formed the highlight. As one of our students said, “opportunities are found every day at The Bridge: to go to college, to have a job, to grow a family, to bridge forward. Who said a dyslexic was not normal?”

Thank you to all the local businesses that help our students bridge the gap between potential and performance.

Kim Bruno

Development Coordinator

The Bridge Academy, Lawrenceville