LACLEDE LITERACY
June 2018 NEWSLETTER
Carol Barsby, Director
Phone (417 ) 532-6697
Upcoming Events
June 12 Budgeting 1-3
July 10 Creating good credit 1-3
May 24 First time Home Buyers
Workshop 5-7:30
May 24 How to use your
cell phone 3-5
State Hero Awards
Sue Stephens was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at a ceremony on April 30, 2018. For 15 years, Sue has worked to tutor individuals incarcerated at the Laclede County Jail. She works with adults who need basic literacy skills and those working toward their HiSET degree,. As well as working with the New Life House of Lebanon to help newly released ladies get off to a good start. She has served hundreds of students over the year. Several of her students are now successful members of their communities, attending community college and managing local businesses. She works tirelessly to help those less fortunate than herself. She is always available to help anyone who is in need. She deserves recognition for this work.
Future Workshops
June 12
Budgeting
by First State Community Bank
1-3 PM Library, Benage Room
Tricks to creating a monthly budget that will keep you on track with the money goals you have made for yourself.
July 10
Creating good credit
by First State Community Bank
1-3 PM Library, Benage Room
May 24
First time home buyers workshop
by Century 21 Prestige
Library Benage Room 5:30 to 7 PM
Learn all about the process of buying a new home. Learn about title insurance, land surveys, appraisals and more.
May 24
Cell phones and how to use one for all your needs 3-5 PM Benage Room
Learn about the basics of a smart phone and how to use it to text, email, internet, pictures and more.
If you have plans for future workshop please call 417 532 6697
Graduation 2018
Annual Board Meeting and Graduation was a great success. 11 students received an honor after passing the HiSet. Below find a picture of those students. It was a great night.
Annual Board Meeting and Graduation was a great success. 11 students received an honor after passing the HiSet. Below find a picture of those students. It was a great night.
The board also voted for a new president and new secretary, Cricket Staggs and Sabra Warren respectively.
Many other awards were given
Student of year Michel Baker
Justin Baker
Tutor of the year James Carter
Volunteer of the year Dr Kent Richter
Grants and Donations
An anonymous donation was given to the council in the amount of $5000.00, This family will always be remembered as a generous and godly family.
A donation of $500.00 was made by Modern Woodman. Thank you for matching our fundraising amounts from Poker Night.
One of our manufacturing companies, who would like to be anonymous, wrote a check for $1500.00 to support our mission.
We appreciate their support and work diligently to increase the reading level of their employees when requested.
Dollar General Literacy Foundation has granted the Literacy Council $9000 for the year 2018-2019. This family literacy grant focuses on the literacy level of parents. Thanks to the folks at Dollar General.
Student Reports
Total number of students served in 182
Total number of active students 67
Total number of active tutors 33
Total number of HiSET degrees 24
Total number of students who left the program in 201-187 115
Of those students number who met their goal 105
The board also voted for a new president and new secretary, Cricket Staggs and Sabra Warren respectively.
Many other awards were given
Student of year Michel Baker
Justin Baker
Tutor of the year James Carter
Volunteer of the year Dr Kent Richter
Grants and Donations
An anonymous donation was given to the council in the amount of $5000.00, This family will always be remembered as a generous and godly family.
A donation of $500.00 was made by Modern Woodman. Thank you for matching our fundraising amounts from Poker Night.
One of our manufacturing companies, who would like to be anonymous, wrote a check for $1500.00 to support our mission.
We appreciate their support and work diligently to increase the reading level of their employees when requested.
Dollar General Literacy Foundation has granted the Literacy Council $9000 for the year 2018-2019. This family literacy grant focuses on the literacy level of parents. Thanks to the folks at Dollar General.
Student Reports
Total number of students served in 182
Total number of active students 67
Total number of active tutors 33
Total number of HiSET degrees 24
Total number of students who left the program in 201-187 115
Of those students number who met their goal 105
Our Volunteers
Create Opportunities Everyday
State Hero Awards
Sue Stephens was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at a ceremony on April 30, 2018. For 15 years, Sue has worked to tutor individuals incarcerated at the Laclede County Jail. She works with adults who need basic literacy skills and those working toward their HiSET degree,. As well as working with the New Life House of Lebanon to help newly released ladies get off to a good start. She has served hundreds of students over the year. Several of her students are now successful members of their communities, attending community college and managing local businesses. She works tirelessly to help those less fortunate than herself. She is always available to help anyone who is in need. She deserves recognition for this work.
Future Workshops
June 12
Budgeting
by First State Community Bank
1-3 PM Library, Benage Room
Tricks to creating a monthly budget that will keep you on track with the money goals you have made for yourself.
July 10
Creating good credit
by First State Community Bank
1-3 PM Library, Benage Room
May 24
First time home buyers workshop
by Century 21 Prestige
Library Benage Room 5:30 to 7 PM
Learn all about the process of buying a new home. Learn about title insurance, land surveys, appraisals and more.
May 24
Cell phones and how to use one for all your needs 3-5 PM Benage Room
Learn about the basics of a smart phone and how to use it to text, email, internet, pictures and more.
If you have plans for future workshop please call 417 532 6697
Graduation 2018
Annual Board Meeting and Graduation was a great success. 11 students received an honor after passing the HiSet. Below find a picture of those students. It was a great night.
The board also voted for a new president and new secretary, Cricket Staggs and Sabra Warren respectively.
Many other awards were given
Student of year Michel Baker
Justin Baker
Tutor of the year James Carter
Volunteer of the year Dr Kent Richter
Grants and Donations
An anonymous donation was given to the council in the amount of $5000.00, This family will always be remembered as a generous and godly family.
A donation of $500.00 was made by Modern Woodman. Thank you for matching our fundraising amounts from Poker Night.
One of our manufacturing companies, who would like to be anonymous, wrote a check for $1500.00 to support our mission.
We appreciate their support and work diligently to increase the reading level of their employees when requested.
Dollar General Literacy Foundation has granted the Literacy Council $9000 for the year 2018-2019. This family literacy grant focuses on the literacy level of parents. Thanks to the folks at Dollar General.
Student Reports
Total number of students served in 182
Total number of active students 67
Total number of active tutors 33
Total number of HiSET degrees 24
Total number of students who left the program in 201-187 115
Of those students number who met their goal 105
Individual assessment will prepare each student to identify their strengths and weaknesses. Following assessment, a plan will be developed to prepare the student to pass the High School Equivalency Exam.
At The Laclede Literacy Counsil each adult will be assessed either in literacy, writing and math to find their skill base. With Each-One-Teach-One Tutor Model adults are then giving one-on-one instruction either in reading, writing and math at their current levels. Each student chooses an available time to meet at the library with their assigned tutor to work on required skills to be successful.
While working with The Laclede Literacy Counsil youths, teenagers and adults can use basic literacy skills to maintain the well-being of all families, with the possibility of personal growth. Each-One-Teach-One Academic Tutoring helps with either home school assistance, preparing for the ACT exam, ASVAB or the HiSet exam contribute to all forms of family literacy. Visit us at The Lebanon Library and see what we can do for you today.
The Laclede Literacy Council believes Family Literacy goes beyond reading and writing, it involves the welfare of families as well. Each-One-Teach-One tutoring provides training on creating resumes, filling out job applications, and learning the basic information to be successful in supporting your family.