The Literacy Connection Newsletter

January 4, 2024

Highlights in this Tutor Communication:

• Office will reopen on Monday, January 8
• December and any other outstanding 2023 hours due today
• Tutor Tip: New Year Goals
• Hilltop Community Supper is January 9
• Literacy Works Digital Drop-in is January 10
• Four upcoming KCT Financial Seminars

NOTES FROM THE OFFICE

Happy New Year!

Note that The Literacy Connection office is still closed for winter break. We will reopen beginning next Monday, January 8.

As a reminder, our regular office hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:00AM to 4:00PM. We always love to see you when you stop by!

CELEBRATING!

REMINDERS

The Literacy Connection must provide mid-year statistics to our grantors on January 15, 2023. Please submit your December and any past month’s hours no later than TODAY: Thursday, January 4 to ensure that your and your learner’s efforts are included.

Please click one of the buttons below to report your hours. (We will not be back in the office to take hours by phone call until January 8.)

TUTOR RESOURCE SPOTLIGHT

Tutor Tip: New Year Goals

A great way to start a new year is by setting goals with our learners. A vision board is a visual tool that we could use to help clarify, concentrate, and maintain focus on specific life goals. It is essentially a collage of images, pictures, and affirmations that represent your goals and aspirations. The idea behind a vision board is to create a tangible representation of the things you want to achieve or attract into the year that is about to begin. Use this opportunity to include English as part of their goals. In this tip tutor we share a group and individual lesson plan to talk about New Year's resolutions. We invite you to adapt it so that it works best for your learner(s).

Digital Skills Coaching: Drop-In Sessions

This is a reminder that Literacy Works holds a monthly meeting for tutors that would like digital related support when they need it. They hold the space for two hours and you can join at any point in that time. 



Date: Second Wednesday of the month

Next Drop-In: Wednesday, January 10, 5-7PM

Where: on Zoom

Click the button below to sign up.

COMMUNITY RESOURCES/

INTERESTING INFORMATION

Tuesday, January 9th is the next time that First Congregational Church of Dundee is providing a drive-through meal to anyone that needs it.

Share with your learner(s), friends, family members or anyone that you feel would like to have this free meal.

The following three financial seminars are open to anyone. Please share.

Retirement Planning with Gail Borden Public Library

Date: January 9

Time: 9:30AM to 10:30AM

How: In Person

Where: Gail Borden Library Rakow Branch - Living Room

2751 W Bowes Rd, Elgin, IL 60123

Language: English

The financial planner at KCT will discuss the basics of retirement and how to be prepared financially.

Click the button below to register.

Understanding Credit with Gail Borden Public Library

Date: January 25

Time: 10:30AM - 11:30AM

How: In Person

Where: Gail Bordan Library South Elgin Branch, Hoffer Room

127 S Mclean Blvd, South Elgin, IL 60177

Language: English

Why are credit scores important? What information is used to create a credit score? Find out what a credit score is and why it’s important. Learn what factors are used to calculate credit scores.

Click the button below to register.

IRA Explained with Gail Borden Public Library

Date: February 6

Time: 9:30AM to 10:30AM

How: In Person

Where: Gail Borden Library Rakow Branch - Living Room

2751 W Bowes Rd, Elgin, IL 60123

Language: English

The Financial Planner from KCT will give the basics of an IRA, how to start one, and the benefits of getting one started as soon as possible.

Click the button below to register.

La Importancia de un Plan de Negocios con Gail Borden Public Library

The Importance of a Business Plan with Gail Borden Public Library

Date: February 29

Time: 10:30AM

How: In Person

Where: Gail Bordan Library South Elgin Branch, Hoffer Room

127 S Mclean Blvd, South Elgin, IL 60177

Language: Spanish

¿Está pensando en iniciar un negocio pero no sabe por dónde empezar, qué debe incluir su plan o cómo obtener un préstamo?

Are you thinking about starting a business but don't know where to start, what your plan should include, or how to get a loan?

Click the button below to register.

COVID-19 INFORMATION

Beginning November 20, every home in the U.S. is now eligible to order an additional 4 free at-⁠home COVID tests. If you did not order tests this fall, you may place two orders for a total of 8 tests.

You don't have to pay for shipping, and you won't be asked for a credit card or bank number. You only need to provide a name and shipping address. If you'd like an email confirmation and delivery updates from the U.S. Postal Service, you can provide your email address.

Do not go to any other website to request the kits. If you do and are asked for information other than your name and shipping address, it is a scam website.

Click the button below to request your COVID test kits.

GAIL BORDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY

The library continues to conduct in-person and virtual library programs and events. You are urged to check the status of any library program/event by visiting its events page.

Masks continue to be optional. The library asks that you are respectful of others' decision.

Masks are recommended for youth indoor programs. The Main Library's Early Learning Center play area is open for imaginative play.

Click the button below to access events information.

STUDY ROOMS

All study rooms on the second floor are open at the Main Library branch! Book a study room in person or online for your upcoming tutoring session with your learner.

Reservations can be made up to one week ahead of time and are for a two hour time period per day. Select a room in the desired location for the size of your group. Room capacities are the maximum, and are enforced.

For questions, contact the Information Desk at (847) 429-4680.

Note: There is no charge for this service, however you may see a charge for incoming text messages at the standard rate applied by your mobile phone carrier depending on your plan or package.

Click the button below to reserve a room.

KNOW YOUR STAFF

The Literacy Connection Staff

Click staff member's name to email.

Karla Rojas - Program Coordinator

Aaron Corona - Program Assistant

Marsha Callahan - Data Manager

Sara Yun - Office Administrator

Julie Boettcher - Resource Coordinator