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The Heyman Interages®Center is a program
of JCA® - Jewish Council for the Aging of Greater Washington.
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THE INTERAGES CONNECTOR
STAYING CONNECTED
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Staying in Touch
Hello JCA Interages Volunteers,
May is a poignant reminder of the invaluable contributions and rich experiences of older Americans, as it marks the celebration of Older Americans Month. Throughout this month, we honor the wisdom, resilience, and vitality of our seniors who have shaped our communities, families, and nation. It's an opportunity to recognize their achievements, acknowledge their challenges, and reaffirm our commitment to ensuring their well-being and inclusion in all aspects of society. Let's cherish and learn from the wealth of knowledge and stories they graciously impart, fostering a culture of respect, appreciation, and support for older Americans today and every day.
Photo by Johnny Cohen on Unsplash
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IMPORTANT MCPS REQUIREMENT FOR VOLUNTEERING
MCPS requires that all volunteers watch an online webinar on Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse every three academic years. So, if you watched the webinar in 2021 or earlier, you will need to now watch the updated webinar again. Please be sure to choose the 23-24 version of the webinar.
Watch the Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse Webinar through the link below. After clicking through the webinar, a gradesheet will show 100% for successful completion. It takes about 50 minutes to watch. Your certification is valid for three years.
Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect webinar CLICK HERE.
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See volunteer opportunities anytime through our
Volunteer Portal
Please note: all opportunities require
preregistration and background check.
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Interages Staff Highlight
As Grace Kim transitions to her new role within the federal sector, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for her outstanding contributions as our Program Coordinator. Grace's dedication, expertise, and collaborative spirit have left an indelible mark on our team. While we'll miss her dearly, we're excited for her next chapter and confident she'll continue to thrive. Please join us in congratulating Grace and wishing her every success in her future endeavors.
Interages team photo left to right, Kathi Dennis, Grace Kim, Indira Dingledine, Olga Pulgar-Vidal, Rochele Jones, Rachel Lanman, Dana Adams Tate.
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This photo shows the Interages/Glen Haven Elementary School's final Readers Theater session, where the second graders wowed their kindergarten peers with their incredible performances. These young actors brought the stories to life, sparking imagination and laughter in the audience. It was a delightful culmination of hard work and creativity, as the students showcased their talents and shared the joy of storytelling with their fellow classmates. The memories created on that stage will surely linger, reminding us of the power of imagination and the bonds forged through shared experiences. | |
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Interages/Bel Pre Readers Theater
Also, in the halls of Bel Pre Elementary, students bring stories to life through Readers Theater. Using hats as props, the volunteers and children express character development.
Through collaboration and dedication, the Intergenerational Readers Theater at Pre Elementary fosters a love for literature and the performing arts, igniting sparks of creativity that illuminate the stage and hearts alike.
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MONTHLY READING TUTOR
TRAINING SERIES
We hope you will join us on Zoom for our monthly Reading Tutor Training series. These sessions are helpful for any volunteers. We are so grateful to presenter Megan Bainbridge, Reading Specialist of the Captain James E. Daly Elementary School, who is providing the sessions. Each session focuses on a different Reading Tutor Training topic, and lasts about an hour. Pre-registration online is required.
Please note: these sessions provide broad tips and are not intended to be certification level training.
May Reading Tutor Training May 20, 2024 at 2:00pm TOPIC: Update on the New MCPS English Language Curriculum Continued...
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrcOiprDsvHdackESiatwNCZyxBaIH309u
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. If you cannot attend the meeting, but would like a recording of the session, please register for the event.
Photo by Kimberly Farmer on Unsplash
RECORDED SESSIONS
To view past recordings of the Reading Tutor Training sessions, visit our Volunteer Portal.
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Administration for Community Living leads the nation’s observance of Older Americans Month (OAM), for more information click here.
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Make a gift to support the good work that we do. | |
You can designate your gift to intergenerational programs on the donation form. | |
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"If at first you don't succeed, try doing it the way mom told you to in the beginning."
- Unknown
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For your convenience, past issues of the JCA Interages Connector are available on the JCA Interages website. Or hold your phone camera over this QR code or take a screenshot of the QR code and it will take you to our website. | |
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