“We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” Sir Winston Churchill My friends, this month’s message will be short and heartfelt. When I came to San Antonio Youth Literacy a bit over 2 years ago, I was blown away by the work that goes
EDUCATION
Executive Director Note – September 2018
“TEACHER? I PREFER THE TERM EDUCATIONAL ROCKSTAR!” Its official, we are back to school. The state sales tax weekend (where I suspect most of the bargain hunters were NOT going back to school or even parents of those going back to school) has passed. Our best and brightest are, once
Executive Director Note – August 2018
“Happiness lies in the joy of achievement and the thrill of creative effort.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt Well we have certainly had a busy summer! Our collaborative program with Harvey Najim, Boys & Girls Club and SA Youth is winding down and now it will be our charge to look
School Spotlight – May 2018
Our Spotlight School of the Month goes out to Japhet Academy in SAISD! The entire staff have been so wonderful to us this school year and we could not thank them more. Site Director Ms. Dana Day and the second grade team have been phenomenal, working closely with us to
Executive Director’s Note – May 2018
“If you get a good base in the first and second grade and you can read, you can do anything.” – Barbara Bush On April 17 the nation and world lost Barbara Bush. She lived an extraordinary life, being not only a First Lady, but also a First Mother. No
October 2018 Newsletter
Read up on all the latest happening with SAYL! Upcoming events, Reading Buddy updates, & more! Your Monthly News & Updates – October 2018 A Note from Our Executive Director “We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” Sir Winston Churchill My friends,
November 2018 Newsletter
Read up on all the latest happening with SAYL! Upcoming events, Reading Buddy updates, & more! Your Monthly News & Updates – November 2018 A Note from Our Executive Director “Each day I am thankful for the nights that turned into mornings, friends that turned into family, dreams that turned
September 2018 Newsletter
Read up on all the latest happening with SAYL! Upcoming events, Reading Buddy updates, & more! Your Monthly News & Updates – September 2018 A Note from Our Executive Director “Teacher? I prefer the term Educational Rockstar!” Its official, we are back to school. The state sales tax weekend (where
August 2018 Newsletter
Read up on all the latest happening with SAYL! Upcoming events, Reading Buddy updates, & more! Your Monthly News & Updates – August 2018 A Note from Our Executive Director “Happiness lies in the joy of achievement and the thrill of creative effort.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt Well we have
July 2018 Newsletter
Read up on all the latest happening with SAYL! Upcoming events, Reading Buddy updates, & more! Your Monthly News & Updates – July 2018 A Note from Our Executive Director “You’re never too old, too wacky, too wild to pick up a book and read to a child.” – Dr. Seuss Well,