Student Literary Magazine & A Note from ForWords President

ForWords eNewsletter FALL 2022

Thank you for being part of the ForWords community. In this newsletter, we share the latest student publication, success of the SummerBridge to High School program, and our plan for the next few months.

ForWords Review: A Literary Magazine

Vol.1 No.1 2022: The ForWords Connection

Hot off the press is the newest student publication, a collection of work from ForWords in-school, after-school, summer, and community programs. Student authors and artists share ideas and thoughts through words and images about their lives during and after the two-year quarantine.

50 Pieces of Work: 7th through 12th Grades

Students are from San Rafael schools and ForWords Saturday community program with students throughout Marin County. The magazine contains:

• Essays - Long Form Writing

All grades

• Topical Commentary and Book Reviews

San Rafael High School

• Linoprints with Written Pieces to Complement the Theme

Saturdays at ForWords

• Mask Art Accompanied with Poetry and Essays to Tell the Story

Davidson Middle School

• Student Memoirs

English Class / English Language Development with Mr. Sanderson

Terra Linda High School

• Essays and Poetry

ForWords Summer Bridge to High School Program

If you would like a copy of the magazine, please contact Gail Siegel, VP Academic Affairs: gail@forwords.org . There is a limited supply.

Summer Bridge to High School Program

Twenty-one entering 9th graders completed this year’s intensive 5-week program, which models a high-school English class, to bolster their reading, writing, and discussion skills.

Students who complete the course receive 5 high school credits. Requirements included writing a 5-paragraph essay and a free-verse poem, reading The Alchemist, actively participating in class discussions, and attending field trips. At the end, students were interviewed and filled out a survey form. In the photo, are 2 students' responses. A sampling of responses is available upon request.

Please contact Gail Siegel: gail@forwords.org.

A Note from ForWords President

We would like to share with you our plans for the next few months. As with many organizations in this period of transformation, ForWords is taking the time to assess its future. In the coming months, we will talk with teachers and principals, community members, our donors and grantors, parents, and students. And we will look into strategic partnerships with like-minded organizations that would reduce duplication of facilities, services, and administration.

We will be taking a pause this semester to look at our staffing, programs, and organizational structure. Our goal is to better understand the needs of our constituents, provide quality programs to support them, and operate at the highest level of public accountability. We are proud of our 15 years of success, fortunate to have sound finances, and thankful for our loyal and generous supporters.

We are excited about the opportunities before us. We will keep you informed all along the way. And don’t hesitate to contact us should you have any questions, suggestions, or would like to meet with us.

Sincerely,

Jeff Gough

President, Board of Directors

jeff@forwords.org

361 Third Street, Suite I

San Rafael, California 94901

www.forwords.org

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