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Summer update
August 2008

A.H.A.V.A. is a non-profit organization committed to promoting English Literacy in Israel.

 Gaila Greetings!
Summer is a time to reflect on past successes, and plan for the future year. Here at A.H.A.V.A. we also have our summer programs,  summer 'camps' for kids , and teacher training for upcoming teachers.

Hope your summer was relaxing and best wishes for a good New Year! 

Gaila Cohen Morrison,
Executive Director, A.H.A.V.A.

Happy faces from the
Academic Fair
June 10, 2008
 
Work from all of our 75 English Speaking students shone out at the Fair. As did the faces of our winners of the Writing Contest.
First Prize winners were Zimra Morrison and Ma'ayan Orenbuch. Ma'ayan Yoselis and Leora Berman won second prize. Shira Turner was awarded Third Prize.

end of year pic

Registration for 2008-9 English classes is NOW! Click here to read all about A.H.A.V.A's programs.
Teacher's Evening
With Ms. Renee Montaigne

A.H.A.V.A. teachers had a nice educational evening with Ms. Montaigne, a Special Education teacher and curriculum designer from the USA who donated her time here in Israel to give some great tips to our teachers. 10 teachers attended at the evening, adding ideas and teaching tips to the benefit of us all.

We would like to thank all the participants and Ms. Montaigne for the wonderful evening. We hope there will be more to come!

In this issue
:: Academic Fair
:: Teacher's Evening
:: Summer Programs
:: Dear Gaila
:: Teacher Training Courses
Summer Programs
What are A.H.A.V.A.'s students doing this summer?

Summer Camp
With the help of two  American teenage volunteers, a group of lucky Hebrew Speakers from Mitzpe Yericho enjoyed a 7-day afternoon camp, full of creativity, fun, and, of course - English! Using games2 students with materials and arts & crafts, these campers got to improve their English in July.  When news of the camp reached a neighbouring community - they insisted that we run the same for them! So we had some 15 boys and girls who enjoyed our camp this summer!

Reading Log
A.H.A.V.A. knows the importance of keeping children reading over the summer. At our Academic Fair each child receives a summer reading log with room to record 10 books. Participation is from age 3 and up, so even the younger siblings of our A.H.A.V.A. students can participate!

Dear Gaila,
 
Shall I send my second grader to English Class or Karate?  He keeps complaining that he already knows English and that it's not fair that his Hebrew speaking friends don't have to go.  After all, shouldn't after school activities be just fun, social events?
 
Signed,
One Confused Parent
 
Dear Confused,

First off, you should know that I hear that complaint from many younger students: 'but I already know English, why do I have to keep going back?'. Show your child the books you read or a newspaper and ask if he understands them. When he sheepishly shakes his head no, you can explain that you're helping him get up to that level.
 
As for the financial aspect, if you can't afford both, then this is the time to get creative! Ask grandparents, aunts or uncles, to help you pay for the cost, emphasizing the importance of learning English in Israel. You'd be surprised how happy your relatives will feel to help you out a bit and support Israel at the same time.

Good luck,
Gaila

Teacher Training Courses
Summer 2008

Summer 2008 was full of teacher training courses. A.H.A.V.A. offered courses for teaching Hebrew Speakers and courses for teaching English Speakers. Our courses are at rates any teacher can pay, and are meant to open job opportunities to anyone. Click to read more about teacher training courses 2008.

Without all of your support this would not have happened!
Many thanks, hope your summer was great!


Gaila Cohen Morrison
A.H.A.V.A.

Email: [email protected]
Telephone # 972-2-5356532