March Reading Clubs Were a Blast!
Last weekend, 842 kids and 239 volunteers came out to the March Reading Clubs. We are so delighted that our volunteers have made Reading to Kids a part of their lives -- L.A. kids have benefited so much from the 31,000 hours of volunteer time you have put in since May 1999. Thanks!
To see a listing of this month's volunteers, please click here.
Join us at the April "environment"-themed Reading Clubs on April 9th! You can click here) to sign up.
We're reading some awesome books (curriculum details to come next week!), among them 2003 Newberry Honor Book Hoot by Carl Hiaasen in 5th grade and perennial favorite The Lorax by Dr. Seuss in 3rd grade (remember your "thneeds," everyone!).
Our Evolving RSVP Process
You may have noticed when you RSVPed last month that
the online RSVP procedure has a slightly different
look and feel. Our volunteer Webmaster, Rich Shimano
(a.k.a. our resident genius), is working to create a
more secure, streamlined, and personalized RSVP system
and is in need of your feedback. Please e-mail him
with your suggestions at webmaster@readingtokids.org.
In addition, please be sure to check your RSVP
reminder e-mails that we send out on the Wednesday and
Friday before the Reading Clubs. In them, you will
find a secure link to a personalized RSVP page that
lets you know your grade assignment, gives you info
about the book you'll be reading, and includes
directions to the school as well as other useful info.
Finally, please check your "Thank-you" e-mails after
the Reading Clubs for a brand new feature: a link to a
quick online survey designed to get your feedback
about the volunteer experience with Reading to Kids.
We want to make sure you always have a voice with us,
and we really want you to let us know how we're doing!
Newsroom and KZLA Interview
Our online Newsroom is a revamped feature of the website and has links to articles written about Reading to Kids and other newsworthy info.
One new addition to the site is an interview with Program Director Maryanna Abdo from a 93.9 KZLA FM program called Southern California Pathways. You probably missed the interview when it aired in December (at 6:30 A.M. on a Sunday!), so check out this new audio addition to the website: click here to access the interview with Windows Media Player, or click here to access it with QuickTime.
Volunteer Opportunity
The first Annual Community Literacy Fair serving the patients of Shriners Hospital for Children - Los Angeles and the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation will take place on April 8th from 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Volunteers are needed to hand out books and games and to organize contests. Please call (800) 366-1375 ext 4614 if you are interested in volunteering.
Have a great weekend everyone!
Maryanna Abdo
Reading to Kids
1600 Sawtelle Blvd, Suite 210
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 479-7455
(310) 479-7435 (FAX)
MaryannaAbdo@readingtokids.org
