promote literacy

I bought school supplies for a child in need. I will probably buy some more before school begins.

is more empowering than literacy, good health, and freedom.

me an application to fill out to volunteer with the Literacy project. This will be fun.

I was once a Big Sister in the Big Brothers/Sister organization when my sons were toddlers. That was a wonderful experience so I know this will be too.

is essential when you are building your life. I have always been a volunteer and totally enjoy giving my time and effort to the community.

I have decided part of my sadness is not making a difference any more so this morning I called the Literacy Volunteers of Flathead County and left a message I want to volunteer with them.

Hopefully they will call me back soon.

about a 70 year old gentleman who has lived his entire life not being able to read. He was responsible for taking his grandson to school each day. One day he asked his grandson’s 1st grade teacher if he could join the class to learn to read. That took such courage!

It was a heartwarming story that brought tears to my eyes. We take for granted that in the land of public education everyone can at least basically read. Guess we have some work to do.

To do
1. Create a literacy team
2. Determine highest priority needs
3. Write a 2 or 3-year plan to make improvements in literacy at our school
4. Celebrate when they all know how to read!

and the percentage of teenage pregnancies here this may become a very important project.

Frankly, today I am just in shock at the news…

As a staff our school is taking on writer’s workshop, and I will lead the professional development. I’m a first-timer so wish me luck.

and cannot find one. I’ve asked around and no one knows of one except a mentor program in the elementary school in a small town 35 miles away.

hmmm something to ponder.

On Monday I’m planning on really getting some 4th graders to THINK about what they are reading!