K3 Updates
The Literacy Lab
"Success isn’t about how much money you make. It’s about the difference you make in people’s lives." - Michelle Obama
Action Items
Congratulations Emily D., Kamanie S. and Angelica C. -- you are our winners for the November drawing! Nice job updating RCDMS -- be on the lookout for your Amazon gift cards!
The K3 Tutor Resources Google Folder now has a section for Service Opportunities! Check it out!
PD Opportunities
December 1st Full Day Member Meet Up You will receive a reminder if you are signed up to attend this session. December 6th Mini Session You will receive a reminder if you are signed up to attend this session. Pre-Approved PD link HERE Need help finding books? OverDrive is an app that you can download (for your phone or computer). It allows you to use your existing library account to rent books directly to your phone and it’s FREE! Download here!
Upcoming Items and Reminders
Friday, December 1: Member Meet Up
Wednesday, December 6: Mini Session
Service Opportunities
Safeway Feast of Sharing
Celebrate the season by giving back to those in need!
Advance Food Prep Shifts: Nov 17, 20 and 21 (if supporting after school)
Day Of Feast Sharing Shifts: November 22nd
Sign up here
World AIDS Day Red Ribbon Carnation Luncheon and Awareness Campaign
Friday December 1; 11:00am-3:00pm
This is a PD day for most tutors; if you are not at the Full Day Member Meet Up - you have the option of attending this event. Please let your Program Manager know in advance, if you have signed up to attend.
Register here
Martha’s Table
Martha’s Table, in partnership with the Capital Area Food Bank, launched Joyful Food Markets to increase access to and encourage consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables east of the Anacostia River. Joyful Food Markets are run exclusively in elementary schools in Wards 7 & 8.
See the schools with Joyful Food Markets here or in our K3 Tutor Resources Folder.
Organization Contact: JerMarkus Booker (Volunteer Coordinator) - jbooker@marthastable.org - (202) 808-8011
Use this link to create an account and sign up to volunteer!
Life Pieces to Master Pieces
Life Pieces To Masterpieces uses artistic expression to develop character and leadership, unlock potential, and prepare African American boys and young men to transform their lives and community.
See more information here or in our K3 Tutor Resources Folder
Organization Contact: Andrew Blickle (Community Engagement Coordinator) - ablickle@lifepieces.org - (202) 399-7703
DC General
If you are interested in volunteering with the DC General Family Shelter, please contact Alesha Martin at amartin@theliteracylab.org
Afterschool Tutoring
Fort View (6040 13th St NW): Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00pm-7:00pm.
Webster Gardens (126 Webster St NW): Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00pm-7:00pm
Galen Terrace (1649 W St SE): Monday-Friday 4:00pm-6:00pm
Faircliff Plaza East (1350 Fairmont St NW): Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30pm-6:30pm
Contact Anne-Myriam Adrien (amadrien@housingup.org) for more info
Prince George’s County Library
Click here for more information about after school opportunities with PG Libraries
Volunteering in Alexandria?
Additional Information
View the DC Region Social/Service Event Calendar HERE!
Submit PD Plan to your Program Manager for any PD requests that are not already listed on the Pre-Approved List: Document here
Guide to Loan Forbearance is located here
Need some additional resources for your students? Check out this website here!--Use the FREE option to download their free preview packs (Krystle recommends the classroom rewards pack!)
Stay Connected! Join the Literacy Lab Facebook groups:
The Literacy Lab
Website: https://theliteracylab.org/
Location: The Literacy Lab, K Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States
Phone: (202) 643-5685
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Literacy-Lab-132159663521957/
Twitter: @TheLiteracyLab