Recognition Events

Recognition Events

Recognition Event

Smiling faces and a loud buzz of excitement filled the air as Site Coordinator Miriam Adrianowicz gathered her students at Sherman Elementary School. "It's been a great semester at Sherman. The tutors have been great and we were able to serve more students than planned," she said.

One tutor, Aimee Zimmerman said, "I didn't have any teaching experience prior to coming to Reading Partners but I've really enjoyed it. I appreciated the structure and ease of using the curriculum."

Reading Partners is finishing up its largest year to date with more than 850 students and more than 900 committed community volunteers. To celebrate, each of our 15 Reading Centers has honored our participants with their own gathering and book giveaway to start off the summer with a new book in hand.

Many tutors are looking forward to return next year-some for their fifth year of volunteering. "This was my second year of tutoring and I definitely plan to return in the fall. When I saw my grandkids make the connection with reading, it made me happy. I thought, 'why not do this for other kids?'" said Mimi Johnson-Jacobs, a tutor at Berkley Maynard Academy in Oakland.

Reading Partners thanks all its tutors for their hard work and commitment! We wish everyone a great and rejuvenating summer. See you all in the fall!

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“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

In This Newsletter

2009 Recognition Events
Student & Tutor Spotlight
Welcome New Tutors

Thank You
The 2008-09 school year has come to a close. Thank you to all of our tutors and donors, whose contributions have allowed us to to help 855 children in our communities become stronger readers. We could not have done it without you.

Our summer will be spent preparing for the 2009-10 school year, opening nine new Reading Centers, three in San Francisco, one in San Mateo, and five new schools in our newest region - Sacramento! New Tutor Orientations start in August!

For all returning tutors, check your inboxes for an email regarding the new schedule in August. We look forward to seeing you again in the fall.

Have a great summer,
The Reading Partners Staff

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