Extra! Extra! Read up on all the latest happenings with SAYL! Upcoming Events, Reading Buddy Updates & More!

Reading Buddy Times - December 2014
Upcoming Events
Party in the Hangar!
San Antonio Youth Literacy presents Party in the Hangar! Join us Thursday, March 19 at Jet Linx Aviation for music, dancing, food trucks, and raffles! Table sponsorships ranging from $2,500 - $25,000.
What's New With SAYL
Shout Out to Our Supporters!
SAYL is so thankful to those who have supported us through financial gifts this year. Two of our most recent gifts come from the Bennack-Polan Foundation in the amount of $10,000 and Macy's in the amount of $2,500. A huge THANK YOU is extended to these organizations! SAYL sincerely appreciates the support shown by both of these multi-year supporters. Read More...
SAYL Book Buddies' 2nd Planning Meeting Set
Call for Volunteers! The SAYL Book Buddies Team will be holding its second committee meeting Thursday, January 15 at 5:30pm.  If you would like to be an active member in helping to ensure that every 2nd grade student in San Antonio has books to read over the summer months come and join this fun team! For more info and to RSVP email [email protected].
 
Reading Buddy Insider
Holiday Tutoring Schedule

Schools Closed for Winter Break December 22 - January 2
Tutoring resumes the week of January 5-9, 2015

Vocabulary: Ways to Incorporate it in Your Sessions

We know that vocabulary is the primary indicator of school readiness and is a key component of reading success. So how can we work with our students to develop a strong vocabulary to help them be successful readers? Read More...


  
Reading Buddy & Site Director of the Month
Check out our Reading Buddy of the Month, Elizabeth Rodriguez!
Our Volunteer of the Month for December is Elizabeth Rodriguez, a student at St. Mary's University. Elizabeth joined SAYL as part of the requirements for her Civic Engagement class. She began working with two students at Brewer Elementary and soon found her commitment went well beyond the requirements of her class.  Read more...
Congrats to Najentel Chaisson, Site Director of the Month!
Our December Site Director of the Month is Ms. Najentel Chaisson at Neal Elementary!  Ms. Chaisson has been an immense help this year. Her nomination came not because of a singular thing she has done, but because of all the little things she does day in and day out to ensure the success of her students and the SAYL program! Read More..


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