New Fall Season, New Beginning

New Paint Job!

Doesn't the building look wonderful?! Our thanks to Senator John Defrancisco for funding.

Congratulations Operation Upgrade!!!

Operation Upgrade in South Africa will be awarded the UNESCO Literacy Prize in Paris on International Literacy Day, Sept. 8 for their innovative and cutting edge programs.
The Learning Place based our garden project on the work of Operation Upgrade!

Keep up the good work, (Director) Pat Dean, Pinky Lebajoa, Vasu Moodley and the Staff of OpUp!

Paws, Claws, Scales & Tales Reading Program

Geico supports TLP!!!!
Breannah & Bubbles!!

A few neighborhood children gathered for our annual reading program the week of July 28th. They had a great time learning about different animals, playing Word Bingo, reading and meeting new friends. Our thanks to Rachel Baird for coordinating the program this year.

How is Your Garden Growing???

We are excited about our garden! I tasted the chives that popped up and they are great! We've got over 75 tomatoes and peppers have just come up. Soon the eggplant and squash will be out. Over sixteen volunteers and sixteen students helped with the planting. I am in the midst of preparing a recipe booklet to give to our students.

TLP Starts Book Club for Literacy Students

With the help from volunteer, Abigail Klein,(left) TLP started a new book club for our students on July 10th. The group meets on Thursday afternoon at 4:30 pm at The Learning Place. Community residents are welcome. Our first reading is Night John, by Gary Paulsen.

Toni Cordell

I recently heard Toni Cordell speak at a health & literacy workshop in Syracuse, NY. She is a wonderful speaker with a sincere heart for literacy. Her testimony reflects the issues that our students face and you will definitely appreciate her honesty. I encourage you to visit her web site and schedule her for your next event. You won't be disappointed!



http://www.tonicordell.com/