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

Reading Buddy Times - August 2015
A Note from Our Executive Director 
The Plan for the Next Three Years
I hope everyone is having a wonderful summer and enjoying time with family and friends. The team at SAYL has been busy focusing on the 2015-2016 school year that is just around the corner. The first day of school is August 24th. The books have been ordered, the trunks have been cleaned, and the trainings scheduled. What a team we have that makes this magic happen!  Read More >>


SAYL Welcomes New Staff
Meet the New Program Staff Michael & Colby!
We are very excited to announce Colby Vignes and Michael Moron have joined the SAYL team as our new Program Managers! As SAYL Program Managers,Colby and Michael will be responsible for overseeing the Reading Buddy Program at our partnering elementary schools. 



Upcoming Events
Shop for a Cause at Macy's August 29!

Shop For A Cause gives you the opportunity to give back to your community and to help SAYL! Purchase a $5 Shopping Pass for exclusive savings in every Macy's store on Saturday, August 29, and we keep 100% of the proceeds. Plus, you can enter to win a $500 Macy's Gift Card. 

 

Shopping passes are good for 30% off all-day on select regular, sale & clearance items, 25% off all-day on select designer apparel collections, and 10% off all-day on furniture, mattresses, rugs, and electronics. Discount is good all-day Saturday, August 29 at any area Macy's store.

 

Click here to purchase an electronic Shopping Pass or contact Pat Medina at [email protected] or call 210.299.1533 x 101 to purchase your pass.
Volunteer & Partner Appreciation Party
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Please join us as we celebrate YOU, our amazing Reading Buddies & Partners! 

 

Thursday, September 10

5:00-7:30 p.m.

The Friendly Spot

 

Enjoy light appitizers while you mix and mingle with fellow volunteers and partners.  Plus, have the opportunity to win fun prizes while you learn to play the word games you can use with your students! Returning Reading Buddies will also have the opportunity to complete new background forms for the upcoming school year.

 
Save the Date!

 

SAYL Presents Stories from Rosemary

A Celebration in Reading

 

 with Guest Speaker  Rosemary  Kowalski

 

Tuesday, November 10

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

The Whitley Center at the Oblate School of Theology

 

Stay tuned for more details & table sponsorships!
Reading Buddy Insider
New Year Set to Begin September 28!

The new school year is right around the corner! With the goal of serving over 1,400 students this year we are always in need of more Reading Buddies! Help spread the word!  Tell your friends, family, and coworkers about your volunteer work!


New Volunteers Apply Here!


Returning Reading Buddies are not required to attend another training, however, we will be holding a few refresher trainings this fall.  More details to come about those so stay tuned!

 

The 2015-2016 Program is set to begin September 28.  As soon as we receive the new tutoring times for your school we will be contacting you to inform you of any changes and to begin the new background check process. 


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