Volume 45 | October 2, 2021
This issue is all about Fire Prevention Week and the Statue of Liberty!
Greetings, Tutors!

Since 1922, Fire Prevention Week has been observed the second week of October to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire in 1871. This issue of Keeping Touch offers information and activities to use with your student to raise fire safety prevention and awareness. 

Did you know that the Statue of Liberty will be 135 years old on October 28? The Statue of Liberty is not just another statue or monument but a universal representation of freedom for all people worldwide. The statue has greeted millions of immigrants. It embodies hope and opportunity for those seeking a better life in America. Use the resources in this newsletter to help your student learn about this iconic symbol. 

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

With gratitude and hope,

Your Tutor Support Specialist
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Resources for you & your student
English Conversation Groups
ESL Conversation Groups offer an informal and friendly environment for adults at an intermediate or above level to practice their English listening and speaking skills.

Literacy DuPage currently offers seven virtual (Zoom) and two in-person ESL Conversation Groups. Although the following partner libraries host these groups, they are open to anyone in DuPage County.
Addison Public Library
(Mondays, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.)

Indian Prairie Public Library
(Wednesdays, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.)

Itasca Community Library
(Wednesdays, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.)

Lisle Library District
(2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month, 10:00 a.m. - noon) *This group meets inside and in-person at the library)

Naperville 95th Street Library
(Mondays, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.)

West Chicago Public Library
(Tuesdays, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.) *This group meets inside and in-person at the library

Westmont Public Library
(1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.)

Wheaton Public Library
(Saturdays, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.)

Woodridge Public Library
(Tuesdays, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.)
Community Resources
For information about eligibility for free help with evictions click here.
To learn more about the Child Tax Credit click here.
For information about the Court-Based Rental Assistance Program for residents OUTSIDE of Cook County click here.
Activity Links, Online Links, and Lesson Plans
Below are individual activity links, online links, and lesson plans about Fire Prevention Week and the Statue of Liberty.
You may be able to use one or more with your student.
Activity Links
Lesson Plans:
Online Links
FIRE PREVENTION WEEK

Fact Sheet

Listening

Listening & Reading

Video

Vocabulary
STATUE OF LIBERTY

Educational Resources from The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation

Listening

Reading

Video
Need help? Reach out to Carol Garcia today!