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Author's Day Celebrates Young Writers!
In 1812, William Wordsworth wrote to his wife, "Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart." Because that's what writing is... the inhale and exhale of our thoughts and experiences.
In Reading Power, students write every day about what they have read. At the end of the year, students engage in Writer's Workshop - brainstorming ideas, selecting a topic, drafting, revising, editing, publishing and finally presenting their work. Some children write and illustrate books. Others write letters to family, friends, authors or even celebrities and often receive responses.
During the last week of Reading Power, each student gets a turn to share his or her writing at Author's Day. They sit in a special author's chair, read their pieces, and then receive compliments and questions from their peers and tutors.
 "It's exciting to hear children model the language that they have been hearing from their tutors all year long as they encourage each other," says Lisa Bulzoni, Director of Programs. "When students are able to self-select what to read and write, their motivation is much higher."
Writing and speaking are two of the most sought after skills in the workplace. Being able to communicate in writing deepens understanding and allows all of us the opportunity to do some of our best thinking.
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Donor Spotlight: BMO Harris Bank
Over the past 15 years, Reading Power has been blessed with financial support from businesses and individuals who share our commitment to literacy. We'd like to thank BMO Harris Bank for their continued support, and for becoming the first sponsor of Reading Power's 15th Anniversary Celebration!
"At BMO Harris Bank we look for innovation, collaboration and learning as features of the nonprofit organizations we support, and education is a priority," says Diane Filbin of BMO Harris Bank Community Giving. "The work done by Reading Power with its hands-on, effective methodology is an excellent example of an initiative we want to support."
Reading Power's 15th Anniversary Celebration is scheduled for October 18, 2018 at Highland Park Country Club, and we sincerely hope that all of you will join us! Since 2003, we have changed the lives of more than 2,800 children through the promise of literacy. Funds raised at this event will support our growth to serve more children in North Chicago and Zion, Illinois schools.
Click here to learn more about individual and corporate sponsorship opportunities.
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Tutor Spotlight:
It's A Family Affair
Husband and wife Koula and Ed Kanne and their daughter Zacho Moberg have been tutoring at Reading Power for the last two years. Every Friday morning, they arrive at Forrestal
school excited and ready to deliver the promise of literacy to their students.
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Zacho Moberg, Ed and Koula Kanne
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"It's an amazing opportunity to make a positive difference in children's lives at a crucial time in their early development," says Ed Kanne, PhD. "The program has a tried and proven methodology for helping the students learn how to read and write. We love seeing our students flourish into confident readers, thinkers and writers."
As the school year comes to an end, the Kannes, like many tutors, are so impressed with the progress their students have made. "A second grade student who we tutored in Reading Power for two years was flourishing in confidence and self assurance," says Koula. "At the end of one of our tutoring sessions, I asked, 'So, are you going to be a doctor when you grow up?' The student replied: 'How did you know I was planning to be a doctor?'"
The Kannes are looking forward to their third year of tutoring next year. "We passionately recommend the rewarding personal experience of helping children grow academically," concludes Ed. "We also stress the precious chance to make a significant contribution to the students' academic progress by building their self-confidence and the ability to enrich their lives through reading and writing."
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Everybody Loves a Parade!
Reading Power
will be marching in both the Lake Bluff 4th of July Parade and the Lake Forest Day Parade on August 1. And we need YOU to make a big splash!
Click here to let us know your interest and we will keep you in the loop on the plans!
All Reading Power fans are welcome!
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"Tutor A Child, Change Two Lives."
Tutor Appreciation Reception A Smashing Success!
Reading Power tutors gathered together on April 18, National Volunteers Day,
for a celebration honoring their dedication to helping children in the past school year. In attendance were more than 75 community members who have donated their time to bring the promise of literacy to students in North Chicago and Zion in the past school year. Thanks to all for joining us!
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| Reading Power tutors for 15 years! From left, Mary Metcalf of Lake Forest; Marla Guziek of Lake Forest; Gerrie Ryan of Lake Bluff; Kate Klein of Lake Forest and Founder Mary Jane Hender of Spring Island, SC. |
Reading Power is growing quickly and will be expanding into additional schools in North Chicago and Zion, Illinois. But we can't do it without you! We are actively seeking tutors for the next school year. If you are interested in becoming a Reading Power tutor, please
click here.
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CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS
You can make a difference in our community by becoming a Reading Power volunteer tutor.
Learn More.
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Our Mission
Working in partnership with underserved schools,
Reading Power provides one-to-one tutoring during the school day
for children in prekindergarten through 2nd grade.
Our mission is to accelerate children's literacy learning,
and to develop in them a love of reading and writing.
All children deserve to reach their intellectual potential.
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Reading Power Board of Directors
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Kathy McFarland, PhD, Chairman, CEO
Germaine Arnson
Ann Bates, EdD
Kathleen Cowie
John Davidson
Mark Goodman, JD
Mary Jane Hender, EdD
Todd Litzsinger
Marra Lochiatto
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Melinda Mooney
Beverly Raudabaugh, MBA
Betsy B. Rosenfield
Frank Sibley
Nancy Smith, CPA, CMA
Tad Alexander Walgreen
Mary Weber
Tom Wood
Rev. Dr. Gordon Butcher, DMin, Emeritus
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Reading Power Education Staff
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Lisa Bulzoni, MEd
Joannie Alley, MSEd
Sue Butman, MSEd
Julie Collishaw, MA
Andrea Glickman, MAEd
Marla Guziec, BS
Cathy Keller, BS
Joy McGreevey, BA
Marion Schmidt, BS
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Program Director
Alexander Professional Tutor
Forrestal Professional Tutor
Beulah Park Site Coordinator
Forrestal Site Coordinator
Forrestal Site Coordinator
Beulah Park Professional Tutor
Early Childhood Center Site Coordinator
Alexander Site Coordinator
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736 N. Western Avenue, Suite 226
Lake Forest, IL 60045
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