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LITERACY PROGRAM - PROJECT READ

FAMILY
LITERACY DAY
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anuary 27, 2012
Activities will take place in Nanton, Claresholm and Fort Macleod. Plans for events will be announced in each
community.

We have three offices to better serve our tutors and students:

Claresholm:     Marie Schooten
                            625-4997

Nanton:            Marie Schooten
                            652-9533

Fort Macleod:   Karen Yoos
                            553-4106                                                                                                         Lethbridge College, Fort Macleod campus.

ADULT LITERACY

Project Read offers FREE one on one tutoring for adults who need help with Reading and Writing, learning English as a Second Language, math or spelling skills. New students and tutors are always welcome. Project Read services the M.D. of Willow Creek, with offices in Nanton, Claresholm, and Fort Macleod.

For more information call your local literacy office:
403-652-9533 Nanton
403-625-4997 Claresholm
403-553-4106 Fort Macleod


Introduction to Blackfoot This program, open to any interested community members, is designed to provide learners with the basics. Emphasis will be on using language in conversation. This program is offered in Fort Macleod in partnership with Alberta Health Services. For information contact Bernice Big Bull: 403-553-5340.

English as a Second Language This 8 week course is a fun way for adults to improve their English reading, writing, listening and speaking skills and a group setting. Following the course free tutoring may be available to help students continue to advance. Location and times arranged based on community needs.

FREE FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAMS

Books for Babies
This free program provides each new infant within the MD of Willow Creek with a book bag containing information and books. The book bags are distributed through a partnership with Alberta Health Services; sponsored by the Chinook Books for Babies Society.

 
Family Rhyme Tyme
A family program for parents,
caregivers or grandparents that promotes positive behaviours through the use of songs, rhymes and movement. This program is offered in Claresholm in the Winter, Spring, and Fall at the Claresholm Public Library. Phone for more information: 403-652-9533

Mother Goose Rhymes
This free program for parents and caregivers is offered in Nanton three times a year (Winter/Spring, Spring/Summer, Fall); it allows parents and children to learn songs and rhymes in an informal atmosphere and socialize with peers.

Sing and Play
Through a partnership with Kids First Family Centre this fun family program is offered in Granum during the Winter, Spring and Fall.

Parent Workshops
These workshops will provide you with easy literacy activities to use with your children at home or on the go.
Workshops will be available as needed in each community.

PAL (Partners Approach to Literacy)
This program operates in Fort Macleod and Nanton utilizing volunteer tutors or peer tutors to assist students within the schools. For information contact
Marie: 403-652-9533