Volume 57 | June 18, 2022
"Keeping in Touch" Celebrates the 4th of July!
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Greetings, Tutors! 

Happy Birthday, America! The United States will celebrate its 246th birthday on the 4th
of July, as it commemorates the day when the nation claimed sovereignty and adopted the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. This holiday is enthusiastically celebrated with parades, picnics, barbeques, fireworks, and reflection. 

Summer is finally here, which means pulling out the grill and enjoying plenty of fun in the sun, whether you're at the beach, at the pool, or in your own backyard.  

We hope that your tutoring is going well and that you find the enclosed activities and information useful, as you dive right in to working with your learner. 

We appreciate your dedication to your student and to Literacy DuPage. You are making a difference in the lives of your student and their family and the community.  

As always, please do not hesitate to reach out if you have questions or need help with tutoring strategies. Be well and take care.
 
With gratitude and hope,

Your Tutor Support Specialist

Tutor Engagement
End of Fiscal Year Reporting

On June 20th, you will receive the 4th quarter (April, May, June) request to report your tutoring hours. The collection of these data from all of our tutors is critically important to our funding streams. We are required to report to our funders the number of hours that you have donated with your time and talent to Literacy DuPage and to our students. 

The simple form takes a few minutes to complete by providing your cumulative number hours for tutoring, preparation, professional development, and travel to and from tutoring locations. 

Please respond quickly to our request!  Our reporting is due to funders on July 1st.

Resources for Your Student
Conversation Groups
ESL Conversation Groups offer informal and friendly environments for adults at an intermediate or above level
to practice their English listening and speaking skills together.

Of our 12 groups, half are meeting in person, and half are virtual. Click here
for locations, days, and times.
Community Resources
Mary’s Closet in Glen Ellyn provides clothing, diapers, blankets, personal care products, and other supplies for DuPage County families with children from birth to 12 years of age.
 
Head Start is actively recruiting families who live in DuPage County and have children ages 6 weeks to 5 years for their nurturing early learning centers.
 
no-cost, 1-to-1 training for individuals who need help using computer programs.
 
Elmhurst Resource Collaboration will hold its "Back to School Fair, Health, and Resources in the Community Event" at York High School on Saturday, August 6.
 
Metropolitan Family Services hosts the Legal Aid Society for legal assistance.
Activities for Your Lessons
Try some of these options with your student.
Need help? Reach out to Carol Garcia, your Tutor Support Specialist!