Happy 2013, Volunteers!
Thank you for making our first reading clubs of 2013
a success! We know that many students and volunteers alike were battling flu
and some unusually cold Los Angeles weather, but our January 12th
Reading Clubs sailed smoothly onward!
With Martin Luther King, Jr. Day just around the
corner, we also want to acknowledge our volunteers’ continued support of
equality in education. Dr. King's message inspires our own work in underserved
communities, and we can't accomplish our mission without our volunteers.
This month, 793 kids, 380 volunteers, 113 parents,
and 26 teachers & staff joined us for an afternoon of Discovery and
Adventure. Together we experienced the joy of a child’s first snowfall, tamed
pesky varmints with the likes of Pecos Bill, and journeyed through the Great
Lakes! You helped bring these stories to life for the kids, as did your ingenious
craft creations (cowboy hats, log cabins, and lassos were plentiful)!
On Saturday we also gave away prize computers to 7
lucky students. Thanks to your generous donations of laptops, computer towers, keyboards,
mice, and monitors, we were able to give the kids the wonderful gift of
technology. These 7 lucky students were thrilled to receive their prize computers,
and the smiles on their faces were unforgettable.
Our February 9th Reading Clubs are almost here, and we’ve
got a great book selection lined up. This month’s “Friendship and Family” theme
provides the perfect opportunity to grab your best buddy or your family member
and sign up for the 9th. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Sincerely,
Katherine Norris
Literacy Coordinator
