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Volume 1, Issue 3 June/July 2005
 
  Firman’s Family Reading Nights
 
 

Firman’s Family Reading philosophy is built upon the idea that parents and children can learn and succeed together. It looks at literacy across generations and works with children and their parents, recognizing the strengths and mutual support that a family can bring to an educational program when parents and children come to the program together.

What Is Firman’s Family Reading Night?
Firman’s Family Reading Night is a concept based on a timeless idea that brings parents and children together to learn. Both Early Childhood Learning Centers East and West have a monthly Family Reading Night at their sites. It is unique because it looks at literacy issues across two generations. By working with parents and children as a family, rather than focusing on them as individuals, a family literacy program can better reinforce the internal motivation both parents and children must have to succeed together.

The vast majority of the parents who enter family reading program can read, but typically they have only limited literacy and basic skills. Despite their best inten tions, these parents are in danger of passing this legacy on to their children. With that said, let Firman enrich not only your child’s life but yours as well. Join us every Family Reading Night, its only once a month and your child receives a free book for attending and you’ll receive the satisfaction of being part of your child’s learning experience.

 
  Inside this Issue :  
 
  • Former Firman Alumni 1
  • ECLC West Story 2
  • Firman’s Upcoming Events 2
  • ECLC East Story 3
  • Father’s Day Recipe 3
  • Free Cut-out Father’s Day Coupons 4
  • Contact Information 4
 
     
  Kendra Moss One of Firman’s Alumni and Newest Member to the Firman Family  
  Ms. K. Moss is a Pre-K Teacher Assistant in Classroom A at Early Childhood Learning Center West. Currently attending Chicago State University to obtain her Bachelors in Early Childhood Education. She was asked why she decided to pursue this field. Ms. Moss stated the reasons why she decided on the Early Childhood Education is that she loves working with young children and has a need to make a difference in chil dren’s lives at an early stage.

Ms. Moss was asked how she came to work with Firman. Ms. Moss stated that she had attend Firman when she was a child from 1984—1987, and was well aware that Firman is still working with young children. She then decided to apply for the Teacher’s Assistant position at a job fair at Chicago State. She mentioned that at the time she was looking for hands on experience working with young children. And today, she is part of the Firman Family. Welcome Ms. Moss, Frirman is pleased to have you on board.


 
  Special points of interest :  
 
  • Family Reading Nights
  • Spotlight Students
  • Photos
  • 20th Annual Hunger Walk, June 18,2005
  • Father’s Day, June 19, 2005
  • 76th Annual Bud Billken Parade, August 14, 2005.

 
 

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