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| eNewsletter - Issue 1 - December 2009 | |
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 Have You Heard The Big
News?
...the new website is up and running! Reading And Beyond has a fresh new website, to go with this brand spankin’ new e-newsletter you’re reading! Keep up with our latest news and events, and learn more about our many programs. If you haven’t already, check out our new website, and then sign up for a subscription to this e-newsletter! Become a regular guest, student, or volunteer of Reading And Beyond. |
Photo of the Month
 Literacy Volunteer
Tutor, Elaine, with
her
students Leslee and Alonzo “What a delight to work with two children who love to absorb every new learning opportunity! Reading And Beyond provides the setting to encourage children to improve their reading skills. The one-on-one setting enhances the child’s desire to want to learn. This is a great opportunity for children to learn and love to read.” ~
Elaine
Luis
Santana receives
James Irvine Leadership Award  Executive
Director,
Luis Santana, with California
Governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger The
James Irvine Foundation Leadership Awards recognize Californians who
are advancing innovative and effective solutions to critical state
issues. Our Executive Director, Luis Santana, was one of the
award recipients this year. [read
more]
Numbers
to Think About
The percentage of third grade students that scored below “proficient” in English Language Arts:* - Fresno Unified School District: 69% - County of Fresno: 60% - State of California: 57% Numbers like these are what we’re working against every day. The mission of Reading And Beyond is to make these grim statistics a thing of the past, to give our children the chance at a better future. To do this, we need your help... Donate
Today
Give back to the community A donation to Reading And Beyond is a powerful way of giving to the community, whether it be a donation of time, money, or property. Go to our Donors page to find our more. Follow us on Facebook  Join
us today, become a fan, and get connected with our friends and
partners. Reading
And Beyond
4819 E. Butler Avenue Fresno, CA 93727 559/454-8810 Ph. 559/454-8811 Fax info@readingandbeyond.org * 2008-2009 school year stats from the Calif. Dept. of Education website |
 Extra
Special Thanks
to our
Extra Special
Volunteers
...and all of our volunteers are extra special! As we enter the chilly winter season, we’d like to extend a great big hug and thanks to our Fall Volunteers. Your time and effort make up the backbone of Reading And Beyond, and are appreciated by everyone, especially our families. Now, make yourself a warm cup of cocoa, because you deserve it! We look forward to working with you in the coming new year. We’re now looking for new volunteers for January. If you’d like to sign up, or just want to find out more, please contact: Beckie Ninnis Volunteer Coordinator bninnis@readingandbeyond.org |
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 Our
NEW Supervised
Children’s Rooms
Are Already Helping a Lot of Kids Reading
And Beyond runs five sites in the Central Valley that offer free
drop-in childcare for qualified families that are currently receiving
mental health and support services. Our rooms are open to
children of all ages, and are run by a staff of experienced childcare
providers. Activities include supervised reading and
crafts. And for those hungry kids, snacks are provided.
Our children’s rooms just recently opened, and already there are around 800 children seen per month. The sites are open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. To find out more, please contact: Eva Cosio Childcare Coordinator ecosio@readingandbeyond.org |
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 We’re
looking
for a few good S.E.S. Tutors
...and by “good” we mean the best! Hiring now!
S.E.S. Tutors are responsible for helping academically at-risk students
perform better in school by providing literacy tutoring. Specifically,
tutors will be working with one to three students from Kindergarten
through eighth grade, either in the student’s home or on a
school campus.
Do you have education and/or related experience? Want to make a difference in our community? Are you the best? Then click a link below... |
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