Save the Date!

JCL’s 10th Anniversary Celebration is September 20th!

Come celebrate with the Jewish Coalition for Literacy on its tenth anniversary and honor our tutors and founding funders.

The Bay Area JCL began placing tutors in San Francisco public schools over 10 years ago. The organization was established as a project of the Jewish Community Relations Council with a seed grant from the Jewish Community Endowment Fund of the Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties. Since that time the program has expanded to the East Bay and the Peninsula.

JCL will celebrate its 10th Anniversary with an exciting fundraising event entitled “Inspiring Readers, One Child at a Time” on Monday, September 20, 2010 at the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco. The evening will begin at 5:30 pm with a wine and hors d’oeuvres reception and will include a performance by the renowned theatre company, Word for Word.

This celebratory event includes a group recognition of 35 dedicated individuals who have tutored for at least one hour per week since JCL was founded! We will also honor our founding funders, whose support was critical to establishing the program in the Bay Area.

Since its formation, Bay Area JCL has tutored over 12,500 public school children in grades K–3. That is truly something to celebrate! Please plan to join us at this event.

For additional information or be included on our mailing list, please contact Roberta Rothman, JCL Bay Area Director at rrothman@jcrc.org or 415-977-7430 x102. Invitations will be forthcoming later in the summer.

“Engagement Strategies”: Summer Training Series for Oakland K–5 school-based volunteers

A collaboration of Oakland Literacy Coalition members with support from The Rogers Family Foundation

Dates: July 27 – 31, 2009

Time: 10:00 am–12:00 pm, Mon–Fri

Location: 5951 College Avenue – College Avenue Presbyterian Church (3 blocks from the Rockridge BART)

Monday — Working With English Learners, Diversity and Cultural Sensitivity (training by Jewish Coalition for Literacy and Museum of Children’s Art) [This extended training lasts until 1pm]

Tuesday — Working With Parents (training by Oakland Ready to Learn)

Wednesday — How To Make Acquiring Literacy Easy (training by Oakland Literacy Specialist)

Thursday — Building Relationships With Teachers & Schools (training by Reading Partners)

Friday — “Is This Normal?” Understanding and Supporting Healthy Child Development (training by Super Stars Literacy)

Please RSVP by July 22nd for one or more workshops by calling
510-444-9800 or signing up online at summertrainings.readingpartners.org

Tutor Appreciation Parties

All active tutors and school staff is invited to attend the party in their region. Let us thank you for all you've invested in our youth!

• Monday, May 4 in Oakland, Diesel Bookstore, 5:30pm–7pm
• Monday, May 18 in San Francisco, private home, 5:30–7pm
• Monday, June 1 in Menlo Park, Kepler“s Books, 5:30pm–7pm

Igniting the Spark

JCL Annual Regional Half-Day Conferences

JCL will hold a set of skill-building workshops in each of our three regions this winter. JCL tutors and anyone else interested in working with children to improve their literacy skills are invited.

All conferences are scheduled from 9:00 am – 12:30 pm. They are free of charge and open to the public. Join us!

Sunday, February 22, in San Franicsco

Sunday, March 1 in Oakland

Sunday, March 15 in Foster City

Chanukah Book Drive 2008

Join us for Latkes, Laughs, and Literacy!

JCL and Congregation Emanu-El in San Francisco are throwing a Chanukah party to kick off the annual Book Drive!

Did you know that beyond placing volunteer tutors with Bay Area students, the Jewish Coalition for Literacy donates thousands of books to local schools?

Help us kick off the annual Chanukah Book Drive! We will be eating, drinking, and listening to Andrea Alban Gosline, a local children's author and writing coach.

Admission “costs” one new or gently used children’s book.

Click here to download our wish list of quality children’s literature. Included on this list is a coupon for 20% off children‘s books purchases at Books Inc. stores throughout the Bay Area.

Every book donated will brighten the holidays for a student at a Bay Area public school!

When: December 14, 2008, 3:30pm - 6:00pm

Where: Congregation Emanu-El, 2 Lake Street, San Francisco

Bring your family, friends or book club!