One of the things that has been so inspiring about my work and connection with A to Z Literacy, is realizing the power we have to make a difference. Sharing my photos, stories, and the book I wrote with the students at Shine Zambia, with the friends in the book club I belong to here in Crystal Lake, motivated all of us in the club to help pay for a teacher at Shine for one year. My friends in book club and my sorority sisters have been so generous and supportive. I know if other book clubs wanted to do something directly related to the reason we all get together…to share literacy and our love of reading…then donating to A to Z Literacy is a perfect way to support literacy in Africa and also here in McHenry County. We can all make a difference!
Mark your calendars for Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 7:00 pm.
Invite a few friends to join in the fun.
Get ready to celebrate another season of A to Z.
Head to the website for more details.
Thank you, Marie Brandell, for creating another A to Z video. Your compassionate heart and artistic talent help to spread the word.
My focus
My inspiration
My reward
Noticing everything on the page
Discovering new ideas
Enjoying the magic of a book
Students ready to learn.
Teachers dedicated to their profession.
Both working to meet a common goal = Increasing the love of literacy
I wanted to send you pictures of the students that have benefited so much from the donation of books. I have started a reading club so the kids can read and have fun when they are out of school for holidays. The executive committee for the community school was so thankful. We continue to work on making the school better and have been trying to receive funding for the school. The community is keeping hope alive and reaching out to other organizations. It is a very long process.
Edward Mulenga and Deborah Mwewa Mulenga are the two teachers. They are a married couple living in the community and have devoted their extra time to teach in spite of their main jobs as farmers and parents. They are currently looking for new teachers for 2012. The executive board is composed of people in the community as well as the head women and headmen. They are actively participating in helping the school stay open and have planted a garden to generate income to support the children and to improve the school.
Mapalo Community School has about 60-100 children that attend the school. Most of them are preschool to second grade level. They come to the school to learn basic skills in identifying, counting, reading, and writing. After mastering these different levels, they are transferred to a government basic school where they continue their education. This community school is located in Matete village in Nchelenge district of Luapula province.
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