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In this Issue...
Volunteer Spotlight
Student Spotlights
YES Reading Grows!
Seeking Equipment & Furniture Donations
Student Recognition Events
Program Updates
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Student Spotlights |
Read about out two of our students' successes and progress with YES Reading this year!
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Alma
Alma is a student at Castro School who was referred to the YES Reading program because her word attack and identification skills were far below grade level. After spending a year working one-on-one with her tutor, Alma improved her word attack skills by over three grade levels, as measured on her end-of-year assessment! She also made huge gains in word identification and vocabulary skills. Additionally, Alma, who came into YES Reading as a reluctant reader, enthusiastically embraced our Take Reading Home book giveaway program. Nearly every week, she returned a reading response form for a book that she had taken from YES Reading and read at home. At the end of the year, Alma had read more books through Take Reading Home than any other student in the Castro program! Now Alma has over 24 books at home to read during the summer, so she will return in the fall a strong and enthusiastic reader!
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Erik
Erik, a first grader at Belle Haven Elementary, began YES Reading last summer knowing only 15 letters. In June, Erik tested at level 2.8--a full year ahead of grade level. Erik was a hard worker in class, but his teacher referred him to YES Reading because despite his hard work, he had difficulty grasping and retaining letter sounds. The one-on-one attention at YES Reading enabled him to master these letter sounds and other basic reading skills. In addition, the time with his tutors boosted his confidence immensely. His teacher now reports that Erik is doing a great job in class and that he loves reading.
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