America Reads Program

America Reads is a federal initiative that sponsors college students to serve as reading tutors for at-risk children in the local community. The goal is to have every child read on grade level by the end of the third grade. Saint Peter’s America Reads tutors serve at least two hours a week at local grammar schools, working individually with children in reading and language arts under the supervision of a teacher.

Students eligible for federal work-study may also use their award to earn their work study funds by tutoring 5-10 hours per week at a participating school.

The America Reads Program is open to all Saint Peter’s students in good academic and disciplinary standing with a minimum 2.5 GPA. After filling out the application, students attend a required orientation and two September training sessions before placement. In addition, they also attend one discussion session monthly to report on their experience.

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE SPRING 2008 SEMESTER!

VISIT THE COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICE TO APPLY!

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR AMERICA READ TUTORS:

TIME SHEETS ARE DUE ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:

Wednesday, November 28th 2007

Wednesday, December 12th

TIME SHEETS ARE DUE BY 6 p.m. to the Community Service Office. Please remember to total your hours for each week. Also remember you MUST sign your pink time sheet in order to get paid. If no one is at the Community Service Office you need to come back to sign it before 12 p.m. on Thursday!

REMAINING MEETING DATES FALL 2007

Monday, November 19th 2007 5 p.m. Bridge Conference Room, Dinneen Hall

Last A.R. Meeting for this semester is Monday, December 10th -5 p.m. Bridge Conference Room, Dinneen Hall

All meetings are mandatory.

ABSENCES:

If you are going to be absent from work email CommunityService@spc.edu and

please do not forget to call your supervisor at the school.