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May 2016 Learning for Life
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E-Issue No. 54
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 CLC Staff will be out of the office on Mon. 5/30 for the Memorial holiday.
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* HAVE YOU REPORTED YOUR HOURS THIS MONTH?*
Remember to Report Monthly Hours & Goals, & Please Report Zero Hours
Current Number of Active Tutors = 92
Current Number of Active Students = 134
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Need A Speaker?
We would love to speak to your organization or church group about the work of Craven Literacy Council. Please contact Donna Marshall at d.marshall@cravenliteracy.org or 252-637-8079 to schedule a speaker.
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Have You Registered Your Team?
On Friday, June 3rd, the 2nd Annual Trivia Night and Silent Auction will be held at the Harrison Ministry Center, 311 Middle Street in downtown New Bern. This totally fun event features four rounds of spirited competition with teams/tables of up to 6 people competing for cash prizes, bragging rights, and the Trivia trophy. You may BYOT (Bring Your Own Team) or join a team at the event.
Date: Friday, June 3
Time: 6:00 PM until 8:30 PM
Where: 311 Middle St. in the Harrison Ministry Center
Tickets: $50 Per Person
The event begins with time to socialize, have a drink (cash bar available), gather your team together while checking out the competition, and peruse the fabulous silent auction items.
Tickets are $50 per person and includes delicious light supper fare served between the four rounds. Tickets may be purchased at the Craven Literacy office, on our website www.cravenliteracy.org, or:
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Testing Continues...
Because the testing schedule is determined in part by how many instructional hours a student has accumulated, it's very important that tutors submit their monthly hours promptly and for all months, even if the number of hours was zero for a particular month.
If you have reason to think you and your student will soon stop your work together, please notify Cathy (c.weiss@cravenliteracy.org) or Judy (j.willoughby@cravenliteracy.org) so that we can schedule a final assessment ASAP. Additionally, if you have any questions about the testing process in general, please contact Cathy or Judy. We'll be happy to help!
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 Greetings!
CLC is so excited to announce our newest tutors have completed their tutor training and are waiting to be placed with students. They come from a wide variety of backgrounds and places. Please give them a warm welcome if you see a new face in the hallway. We have a great need for tutors so we ask your help to spread the word about the next NEW TUTOR TRAINING WORKSHOP beginning July 12!
Some of the staff is heading to the North Carolina Literacy Association Conference in Greensboro on May 4- 6! I am looking forward to learning more about Volunteer Recruitment and Multi-level English as a Second Language instruction. It's always fascinating for me to meet with other literacy councils and learn about how they organize their programs.
Be sure to read below about how the tutors should leave the door open when they are finished tutoring. This was another great suggestion from one of our tutors. If you have any ideas that would improve your experience as a tutor, or help the office run more efficiently, we'd love to hear them.
And finally, mark your calendars for our next Tutor In-Service scheduled for June 22. We will have 3 sessions; 10:30am to 12:00pm, 1:30 -3:00pm, and 5:30-7:00pm. The topic?
"Techniques to Develop the Listening and Speaking Skills of Your Student." .
Tune in for more information.
Thank you for your hard work and dedication,
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Unneeded Items?
If you have any unneeded materials that belong to CLC, please return them! This would include teacher's books and also any student books in very good condition. (If your student has used a book and completed all the work in it, please give the book to the student to keep.)
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Spread the Word: New Tutor Training
Please help us spread the word about the next NEW TUTOR TRAINING WORKSHOP in July! The workshop will begin on Tuesday, July12 and will continue with sessions on July 14, 19, 21 and a follow up session on September 20 (Tuesdays and Thursdays). These training sessions will be from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. All sessions will be held at Craven Literacy Council, 2507-F Neuse Blvd. All are encouraged to attend an orientation during the first hour of Session 1 to learn more about Craven Literacy Council and find out what it means to be a tutor.
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Carol's Tutor Tips
INTRODUCING Zero Prep for Beginners: Ready-to-Go Activities for the Language Classroom!
If you look in the white gutters on the wall in the tutor rooms, you will see a copy of this extremely valuable resource. Inside, you will find ways to provide language input, including routines for using readings, dictations, pictures, actions and songs to convey meaning. It is perfect for small groups and individual learners. The beauty of it is that there is no preparation to using these techniques. Please find a few minutes prior to your tutoring session to look over these wonderful ideas for enhancing your instruction.
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Executive Director Search Committee
The Search Committee is in the process of interviewing candidates for the Executive Director position. Stay tuned!
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Articles Needed for Student Newsletter
Reminder: The deadline for submitting articles for the student newsletter is May 31. Please encourage/help your student submit an article for the coming issue. If your student isn't comfortable writing yet, this is a great opportunity to practice the language experience activity. You may leave the article at the office, e-mail them to j.willoughby@cravenliteracy.org. or give them to anyone on the staff.
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When You Are Done Tutoring, Please Leave the Door Open!
Please help your fellow tutors by turning off the light and leaving the tutor room door open so waiting tutors know for sure the room is not being used. Thank you for your cooperation!
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Remember: Bring your key & keep the door locked!!!
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Our Mission
Craven Literacy Council's mission is building literacy skills to empower adults and improve lives.
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Contact Us
Craven Literacy Council
2507-F Neuse Blvd.
New Bern, North Carolina 28562
252-637-8079
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The AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the price of eligible purchases to Craven Literacy Council. Visit the Website, place your order, and select Craven Literacy Council. |
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Ways to Support CLC
Link Your Harris Teeter
VIC Card
School: Craven Literacy Council
Our TIE Account # is: 3289
When checking out at Staples, give them our telephone number (252-637-8079) so we can get the 'rewards' from your purchases.
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