Gift
Ideas that Benefit the LCMC
Are you
pondering what to give that hard-to-please relative? Searching for a
meaningful gift for someone who has too much “stuff” already? Wondering how
to support the cause of literacy without sacrificing your
gift-giving? We can help!
SCRABBLE Scramble!
How about a table for four at the LCMC’s
SCRABBLE Scramble fundraiser, happening Sunday March 21 at the Bolger Center
in Potomac! Four-player tables are only $200, including dinner! And thanks to
our generous corporate sponsors, 100% of your gift will go to support the
LCMC’s programs in Montgomery County. A SCRABBLE team table makes a perfect
family gift!
To order, download the form
Scrabble Scramble, complete the information, save it to your computer,
email the completed form to
info@literacycouncilmcmd.org and pay online through our secure processing
via PayPal by clicking here:
Make a Donation. When paying by
PayPal, BE SURE to indicate SCRABBLE SCRAMBLE RESERVATION
in the PayPal Instructions field. You can also print out the form and mail it to our
office with your check payable to Literacy Council of Montgomery County.
Gift of Literacy Cards
These beautiful cards tell your loved ones, friends,
and associates that you have given a “gift of literacy” to the LCMC in their
honor. Purchase the cards now ($10 each or $100 for 12) and give them out all
year long.
To order, download the form
Gift of Literacy,
complete the information, save it to your computer, email the completed
form to
giftofliteracy@literacycouncilmcmd.org and
pay online through our secure processing via PayPal by clicking here:
Make a Donation. When paying by
PayPal, BE SURE to indicate
GIFT OF LITERACY
in the PayPal Instructions field. You can
also print out the form and mail it to our office with your check payable to
Literacy Council of Montgomery County.
Outstanding Student Award Nominations
The LCMC is
seeking nominations for the 2010 Outstanding Student awards. This award
is presented each year at the annual meeting held in April. One special
student from both the ESL and Basic Literacy programs will be recognized.
If you feel your student shines above all others and you would like them to be rewarded for their efforts and accomplishments, complete the nomination form found here and mail or email it to the Literacy Council office.
Save the Date
The 47th annual
meeting of the Literacy Council will take place on Thursday, April 15, 2010
from
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm at St.
Mark Presbyterian Church,
10701 Old
Georgetown Rd. Rockville, MD. Invitations will be sent in March.
LCMC Video on YouTube
Many of you had the opportunity to view the video that was created for the 2009 Scrabble Scramble fundraiser. It is now available online on YouTube. Click on the link below to view the video. Share it with your friends and family. Help spread the word about our organization.
Winter Semester - ESL Classes
Our winter ESL classes begin in January. Classes are 10 weeks and include beginning, intermediate and advanced levels at selected centers. Click here to see the full schedule of locations and time.
GED-i Program
The GED-i is an online program to help individuals prepare for the GED exam. If you think you are ready for the GED test, you can take the Official GED Practice Test. Click here for more information about the GED-i program and the practice test.
Help Young Adults Gain Job Skills
Target Community & Educational Services assists young adults with mild to moderate disabilities in gaining employment and becoming more independent. Their office is in Gaithersburg on Woodfield Rd. We will be working with them 1-2 weekdays for about an hour sometime between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM depending on tutor availability. We will not only teach job skills such as filling out applications and reading instructions, but we’ll also work on reading and writing for pleasure. Overall it should be an incredibly rewarding experience. We still need 3-4 more tutors in order to get the program started. This opportunity is open to both ESL and Basic Literacy tutors and experience with students with disabilities is not required. If you are interested in volunteering to help with this with this program, please contact Mike Trageser, 301.610.0030 or mike@literacycouncilmcmd.org/
We are pleased to announce that the LCMC has been selected for inclusion in the 2009 -
2010 Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington. The LCMC was one of 68 small charities (with yearly budgets below $3M) selected from nearly 200 applicants. Click here for more information.
Spring Continuing Tutor Education Classes
We have three classes scheduled for the spring semester. To register, call LCMC at 301.610.0030 or email info@litercycouncilmcmd.org. There is no charge to attend.
How to Administer a Check Up
Tuesday, March 2, 2010, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Rockville Library (Meeting Room 2)
Presented by Carroll McKown, LCMC Trainer & Tutor
Ø What is a Check Up?
Ø How do I obtain a Check Up?
Ø How do I prepare my student to take the Check Up?
Ø Are there materials in the teacher’s manual I can use?
This CTE is open to LCMC tutors only.
Working with Students with Disabilities
Thursday, April 29, 2010, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Rockville Library (Meeting Room 2)
Presented by Mike Trageser, Basic Literacy Coordinator
Your questions answered:
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How can I tell if my student has a learning disability?
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Will this affect the way we work together?
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What can I do to be more effective?
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Are there proven strategies I can use?
This CTE is open to both LCMC tutors and other literacy instructors.
The 2010 Census--Help Your Student Count!
Wednesday, March 3, 2010, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Rockville Library (Meeting Room 2)
Presented by Joan Jacoby, LCMC Tutor
Joan has developed a framework for you to use in developing your lessons. Topics covered:
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What is the US Census?
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Why is it important to be counted?
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How does the Census work?
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What resources are available to both tutors and students?
This CTE is open to both LCMC tutors and other literacy instructors.
We have created a Yahoo Group to provide you an opportunity to connect with other tutors. Click on the icon below, sign in and join our group.
We are also available on facebook. Become a fan of the Literacy Council!
The Language Lab is open for student use during the following hours when the LCMC office is open:
Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
We have established several conversation classes around the county. These classes are available to current students as well as students on our waiting list. They are being held either weekly or bi-monthly for approximately an hour. The current class schedule and locations are:
Davis - Wednesdays at 10.30 am.
Facilitator: Maggie Hamer
Davis Library, 6400 Democracy Blvd., Bethesda
This is a drop in class.
Rockville - Wednesdays at 10.00 am.
Facilitator: Carol Dymond
LCMC Office, Rockville Library, Third Floor
This class is for more advanced speakers and is a drop in class.
If you feel your student would benefit from meeting with other students and practicing their English conversation skills, contact your coordinator at 301.610.0030.
ProLiteracy and the Verizon Foundation have just put together a terrific set of FREE resources for citizenship teachers and tutors: http://literacynetwork.verizon.org/tln/content/how-can-i-help-immigrants-prepare-take-us-citizenship-test. Navigation note: For each resource, click on the word "go" in green text - this will lead you to a description of the resource. At the bottom of the description, look for "Resource: Link" (n green). Clicking on this link will take you to the material you have chosen.