Literacy Link - Leamos
Newsletter
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Literacy Link - Leamos Newsletter |
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Winter 2008
Calendar of Events
Read! Start the Year Right Community Outreach Saturday, Jan. 12, 10 am- 2 pm Silver City Food Basket
ProLiteracy Basic Training Orientation, Jan 14, 10 am Training, Jan. 18 and Feb. 1 9 am to 5 pm
LL-L Board Meeting Monday, Jan 21st , 5:15 pm Public Library Meeting Room All volunteers are welcomed!
Love Your Library 2008 Saturday, Feb. 9, 9 am-1 pm
The Public Library is closed: Jan. 21 in celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Feb. 18 for Presidents Day. Literacy Link – Leamos: A community of learners and volunteers dedicated to increasing literacy, reading and the love of learning throughout Grant County.
Literacy Link – Leamos is partially funded by the New Mexico Coalition for Literacy.
Literacy Link-Leamos 515 W. College Avenue Silver City, NM 88061 (505) 388-0892 literacylinkleamos@yahoo.com www.gilarangers.com/leamos.htm
Michelle Detterick Program Coordinator |
Coordinator’s Column Moving Forward in 2008 After sweeping out Christmas, I always follow up with a treasure hunt—looking for all those overlooked decorations tucked in the corners of our home. The surfing Santa amid the seashells can’t hide from me for long! With those treasures safely tucked away, I am ready to look ahead to the New Year and the opportunities it brings. And the first one is…..
READ! Start the Year Right! A community outreach, Everyone in the Castle should Read!, will be held from 10 am to 2 pm on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008, at the Silver City Food Basket. We will be giving away 200+ wonderful Castle pop up books, designed to encourage families to read books together. This is a great opportunity to let others in our community know about the programs of Literacy Link – Leamos. If you would like to help for an hour or two, call the office or email me.
I appreciate your continued help with LLL projects. I know we will have success in 2008 because we are moving forward together. Michelle
If everyone is moving forward together, the success takes care of itself. —Henry Ford
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ProLiteracy Training: Basic and Beyond Offered Locally
Basic tutor training is scheduled for two upcoming Fridays, January 18 and Feb 1. Please plan to attend if you are a new tutor or you are not a currently certified ProLiteracy tutor. Experienced tutors may participate in this training which will serve as a refresher course in the basics of tutoring adults and recertification Topics covered during the training include tutoring techniques, lesson planning, establishing goals, and using assessment tools. The days will be full — but very beneficial!
We have a great trainer coming, Geri Monahans, a veteran in the field of literacy and experienced with small town literacy programs. Ms Monahans will provide lots of practical advice, methods, and tips for successful tutoring of adults. All materials for participants will be provided free of charge. Refreshments and lunch will be served both days. Please call the LLL office to register.
Why training? Training increases volunteers’ knowledge and understanding of unique needs of adult learners. Training provides tutors with ways and methods to effectively help learners obtain their goals. A certified tutor is regarded as a “best practice” by grantors of literacy programs. |
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New Mexico Coalition for Literacy A peak at some of the news from the Coalition: Rena has left the building… Heather Handed the Reins… Ben Comes on Board… The rest of the facts and a lot more are just a click away! Explore the treasure of information and help offered at www.nmcl.org.
Handbook Ready
Literacy Link – Leamos Volunteer Handbooks have been written and were approved by the board of directors at the November board meeting. Copies are available in the LLL office. Please take one and review its contents. A special thanks to Karen Bryan for writing and organizing much of the contents of the handbook, a very needed and useful tool for our literacy program and all of our volunteers. Thanks, Karen, for moving us forward on this year-long project!
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A Moment of Tribute
Rep. Manny Herrera Janet Luekin Sen. Ben Altamirano
They achieved the best for themselves and for so many others. The generosity of each will continue to be seen in future generations.
Project Read 2007-08 Project Read is a treasure which keeps on giving— books that is to local families. With the generous support of the Target Foundation, LLL has given 8,342 books to local children since July 1, 2007. Books have been distributed at community events such as the Red Hot Children’s Fiesta, childcare homes and centers, schools, the WIC program, and family literacy events. Project chair Caroline Baldwin is doing a great job! Call her today to see how you can help—388-8771.
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Love Your Library 2008 Preservation of All Treasures
Our 7th annual Love Your Library event is scheduled for Saturday, February 9 from 9 am to 1 pm. This fun family event is our way of saying “thanks” to the Silver City Library and staff for housing our literacy program and helping us in so many ways. Save the date on your calendar! During Preservation of All Treasures families will discover treasures of the library while learning more about local endangered species. Through activities, including puppet shows, story telling, crafts, story reading, music, and bingo. We will also have refreshments, free books, door prizes and informative tours of The Silver City Public Library. Free replacement library cards will be available. Help us spread the word about this free event. Invite your neighbors to come and enjoy the library on Feb.9th…and often! Ways to be involved: Work during the event Donate a door prize of $10 value) Help decorate Furnish cookies Contact Margaret Mitchell, LYL chair, at 534-0078 to volunteer. We need lots of help!
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