August 2016 Newsletter

Read up on all the latest happening with SAYL!

Upcoming events, Reading Buddy updates, & more!

Your Monthly News & Updates – August 2016

A Note from Our Executive Director

The anticipation of a new school year is in the air. Now all we need is our first cold, or should I say cool front to really put us in the mood. But, as excited about a new year as we are, we have taken time to look back and reflect on our successes and recognize opportunities for improvement. We are proud to report that 758 Reading Buddy volunteers served 1,374 students in the Big Three School districts, NEISD, NISD, and SAISD to improve an average 4 reading levels. But we refuse to rest on our laurels. Read more here…

Upcoming Events

Status of 3rd Grade Literacy in San Antonio

Friday, October 7, 11:30 a.m.

Pearl Stable, 307 Pearl Parkway

Join us for our fall luncheon featuring a panel discussion with Brian Gottardy, Ed.D., Pedro Martinez, MBA, Brian T. Woods, Ed.D., along with moderator Robert Rivard.

Click here for more information and to register.

Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon

Tuesday, September 13, 11:30 a.m.

Urban Ecology Center at Hardberger Park, 8400 NW Military Highway

In appreciation of your support throughout the 2015-2016 school year, the SAYL team cordially invites you to a lunch honoring SAYL Volunteers and Partners on Tuesday, September 13 from 11:30am to 1pm at the Phil Hardberger Park Urban Ecology Center.

Click here for more information and to register.

Reading Buddy Insider

2015-2016 Report Card

See how the SAYL Reading Buddy Program measured up this past year! View the Report Card here!

Reading Buddy Trainings Underway!

Trainings for new Reading Buddy volunteers are underway for the 2016-2017 school year. If you or someone you know can give just one hour a week to help two, 2nd grade students become life-long readers sign-up to be a Reading Buddy today! Volunteers are asked to attend a 90 minute training session, pass a criminal background check, and give just one hour a week during the school day. For more info visit saylonline.wpengine.com or email laura.nygaard@saylonline.wpengine.com.

SAYL Welcomes New Program Staff

SAYL is pleased to welcome Ellen Van Meter as our part-time Program Manager. Ellen, who has previously served as a Reading Buddy, received her Bachelors of Arts in English and Spanish Literature from the University of Michigan.

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