Upcoming Dates
11/20 11 AM-3 PM - Thank Goodness It's Computer Friday (TGICF), LKC
11/24 5-6 PM
- Computer Happy Hour (CHH), LKC
11/26
- LKC Closed
11/27- LKC Closed
12/1 5-6 PM - CHH, LKC
12/2 3-4 PM - Last Wednesday CHH, LKC
12/4 11 AM-1 PM - TGICF, LKC
12/6 - Last Day of Ticket to Read classes
12/7 6-7 PM - Volunteer Orientation, LKC
12/8 5-7 PM - CHH/Open Lab, LKC
12/9 3:30-5:00 PM - Student Celebration, LKC
12/11 11 AM-1 PM - TGICF, LKC
12/15 11:30 AM-12:30 PM - Volunteer Orientation, LKC
12/15 5-7 PM - CHH/Open Lab, LKC
12/19 - Last Day of Math Tutoring
1/11 - Books, Brains and Boulevard, Boulevard Brewery
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Literacy Kansas City
211 W. Armour Blvd.
Kansas City, Missouri 64111
[email protected]
(816) 333-9332
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A Note from Kate:
What am I thankful for this month at Literacy KC? YOU! This past month has been marked by our outstanding volunteers showing up time and again and investing in our students. Recently, I sat in the audience at Writers for Readers, an event LKC hosted at Central Library, and was amazed by our students as they shared a spoken word piece that they had written. The piece was creative, articulate and inspiring and, for me, the highlight of the evening. What an amazing thing we get to do: partner in the education of our students and share what we already know, how truly talented they are. Without the hard work of you, our volunteers, Literacy KC could not do what we do!
My door (or inbox) is always open, please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns. You can reach me at
[email protected]
or 816-333-9332 x. 107.
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New Tutor Training Workshops will be offered in January 2016. Each workshop will be approximately 10 hours of training covered in 3 sessions. Perspective tutors will learn Literacy KC's overall instructional theory as well as receive a comprehensive training in strategies and curriculum that will be used in the Ticket to Read classes.
Tutor Training Workshop dates will be available on December 4th as well as the opportunity to sign up for classes. If you have any questions about Tutor Training Workshops, contact Nancy Clay at
[email protected] or Kate Brown at
[email protected].
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- creating public art
- visiting Kansas City businesses
- building a mentor relationship
- increasing workforce skills
- intensive course in reading
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Please join us for a night of trivia, Boulevard Beer and Waldo pizza! Literacy KC will be hosting our annual Books, Brains and Boulevard on January 11, 2016. The bar opens at 5:00 PM and trivia will begin at 6:30 PM. The entry fee per person is $30 or $250 for a team of 10. Click
here for more information or to register a team!
Interested in attending but trivia not your thing? Everyone is welcome! Even if you'd prefer not to compete in the trivia competition, we'd still love for you to join in on this evening of food, drinks, and fun! We are also looking for volunteers to be trivia assistants as well as people to help set up and tear down. If you would be interested in volunteering contact Kate at kbrown@literacykc.
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As you all may know, the largest components of the Family Reading Program are the family reading days at elementary schools. These family reading days are hosted by a Kansas City public librarian, and at the end of the hour snacks and free children's books are passed out the families in attendance. However, because these events have been really popular, our stock of children's books is almost completely depleted. Literacy KC is looking for new or gently used children's books to give to families that participate in Family Reading Days. If you have books you would like to donate, please email Lindsey Clark at
[email protected].
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Mark you calendars! Literacy KC will be closed the following dates for the holidays:
- November 24
- November 25
- Decbemer 24
- December 25
- December 31
- January 1
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