April 2016

P.A.L.S. Talk
April 2016
Newsletter
Activities and Events
April
April 7
April 10
April 19
April 19
April
Math in Science starts at 6 p.m.
Emergency First Aid and CPR, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Student and Tutor Recognition Celebration and AGM
Citadel Theatre, Tucker Amphitheatre at 6 p.m.
Raffle Tickets - Pick up to sell.
Book Club for Literacy - New Book - Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m.
May
May 8
May 28
Math Test Preparation at 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Team Conference, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at NorQuest College
Application Forms available April 11
June
June 25
Technology Workshop, Smart Phones, 9 a.m. to noon
July/August
Used Book Sale will be held. Contact the office to volunteer.
Focus Groups will be held to receive ideas and suggestions from students and tutors
for the Operational Strategic Plan that the Board of Directors is developing.
August 20 Edmonton Public Library Tour and Picnic, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Office number 41, 9912 - 106 Street T5K 1C5
Phone: 780-424-5514
www.palsedmonton.ca
Team Conference Saturday, May 28, 2016
NorQuest College 10215 - 108 Street
9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Meet students and tutors from P.A.L.S. and other Literacy Programs from Edmonton and Area.
An opportunity for both students and tutors to take professional development.
Workshops that we are planning to have and that you can take:
Apprenticeship - What does it mean to get a trade.
Resume Writing and Job Search
Improv Theatre Workshop
Workers Rights
Leadership - Develop your leadership skills
Creative Writing
Move Your Body! Stretch your Mind!
Aboriginal Craft
PD for tutors. See Coordinators Page.
There will be a presentation from NorQuest College, students sharing their stories about
learning and tutors sharing their experiences in mentoring their students.
Registration is limited. Forms will be available by April 11, 2016 from the office.
P.A.L.S. Raffle
The Raffle this year has great prizes. Tickets are $2 each.
Jasper Park Adventure
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Via Rail Tickets to Jasper for 2
$200 for accommodations
$250 spending money (donated by Metegrity Inc.)
Gourmet Experience
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The Marc, gift certificate for dinner
Metro College, Cooking Class
Cobbs Bakery, bread for a year
Save On Foods, $50 gift certificate
Planet Organic, $50 gift certificate
Sunterra Market, Friday night supper
Curl Up and Read
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Lap Quilt, hand crafted by Carrie Toms
Audreys Books, $50 gift certificate
Tickets can be picked up after April 19.
Students for Students - Activities
Emergency First Aid and Adult CPR
Sunday, April 10, 2016 at 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost: $20 for P.A.L.S. member.
$90 for non P.A.L.S. member.
Limit 12 people.
Register at the office. Registration includes payment. Register by April 5.
There will be another course on October 16.
Smartphone Workshop
June 25, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Learn about smartphones and how to use effectively.
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basic settings,
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how to download and use apps,
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how to protect yourself, and more.
Both iPhone and Android phones covered.
Student Programs
Computer Classes
Tuesdays 10 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Fridays 1 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sundays 12 p.m. (Noon) to 2 p.m.
Gain skills from computer basics and the Internet to working
with Microsoft Office and social media.
All questions welcome.
Contact Adam at the office or palscompliteracy@gmail.com
Math Test Preparation, Sunday, May 8 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Are you planning to take an entrance exam?
Are you near completing the math modules? This class is for you.
Math in Science, Thursday, April 7, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for 10 weeks
Math in Science helps you apply your math skills to solve science problems.
Students who are close to completing the math modules can take this class.
Please call Monica Das at 780-424-5514 to register.
Book Club
Contact Bonnie to join.
Wednesdays, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Writing Club
Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Literacy, Bonnie Caron, Coordinator
Welcome New Tutors
We have six new tutors with the Literacy Program this spring!
Welcome Marilyn Doyle, Chynna Howard, Barry Clothier, Linda Sutcliffe, Krista Prekoski,
and Alison Fogtmann.
Thank you to all the tutors for their continuing support in making the Literacy an excellent program.
Book and Writing Club
You may wish to encourage your student to participate in the Book and Writing Club.
Book Club is Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. Writing Club is Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
ESL, Helen McCabe, Coordinator
Welcome New Tutors!
A warm welcome is extended to Louisa Agapiou, Halley Coxson, Jenna Knight, David Nahirney, Janet
Bates and Joanne Dartana, all of whom have joined the ESL program since the last Newsletter.
You are joining a group of strong and resilient tutors, who are all fabulous. Welcome and thank you!
Math Literacy, Monica Das, Coordinator
Welcome New Tutors!
Please join me in welcoming Patrick Lee, Hai Doan, Paul Li, Jennifer Hui, Frank Postill, Calson Sheng,
Naz Kamali, Deb Moon, Terry Dallyn, and Opal Blackstock our newest members of the Math Team!
Also a big thank you to all the tutors for their continuing support in making the Math Program a very
successful one.
Math Test Preparation
Sunday, May 8th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
This workshop is for students who are planning to write the apprenticeship entrance exam in the near
future. It illustrates the core skills in basic mathematics that will be necessary for writing the entrance
exam. Please feel free to join your students if you want to have an insight into the entrance exam.
Math in Science
Thursday, April 7th from 6: 00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for 10 weeks
This class is designed for students who would like to work on science skills that involve using math
skills. This is a foundation skill program and the curriculum is currently based on the Apprenticeship
Science.
Professional Development at Team Conference - May 28, 2016 at NorQuest College
The opportunities for PD are:
Outcomes and Roundtable - Learn about Outcomes and meet and share with other tutors.
Total Physical Response (TPR), which is a brilliant method for teaching someone a new
language. Facilitated by Adele Fontain.
Lead Effectively - gain tools for everyday living. Facilitated by Michael Bevan,
Dealing with Stress. Facilitated by Sue Paulson.
This is an opportunity to take training the same time as your student (there are workshops for students)
and meet other tutors, who tutor with P.A.L.S. and tutors from literacy programs from around the city.
7th Annual
Students Share Stories
March 23 at Audreys Books.
Sattar Zahedzadeh, ESL, Master of
Ceremonies. Danny Haines, Literacy, Crystal
Liu, ESL (she was ill and her tutor Vicki gave
her speech), and Augustin Avril, Math
Literacy gave their speeches.
Left to Right, Vicki, Augustin, Sattar, and Danny
Congratulations!!
Harjinder Boparai passed his first year at NAIT.
George Rayner passed his AIT Entrance Exam.
Trent Popowich passed his AIT Entrance Exam.
Sammy Cajilig passed his AIT Entrance Exam.
James Henry Lauzon, attending NorQuest College for upgrading
and graduated from Bible School as a minister.
Lilly Li on your new job.
Cariolys Ruiz on your new job.
Natty Salas on your new job.
Agnieszka Janowska on your new job.
Antoine Bregeaud on your new job.
Public
Speaking
Workshop
16 students attended the workshop presented by Tasha and Jennifer from United Way.
Happy Holiday Party
and
Renovated Office
Do you have a crafted item or produce
that you would like to sell.
P.A.L.S. would like to give you the opportunity to sell your craft or
produce at a Farmers Market in August.
P.A.L.S. will take 20% of your sale for a fund raiser.
If you are interested contact Shirley at 780-424-5514 or leave a
message.
Thank you!
Realtors Community Foundation
for your support to Math Literacy.
Picture: Iris Gillies President, Monica Das P.A.L.S. Math Literacy and Jill Didow, Executive Director.
Thank you!
Golden Key International Honour Society
at MacEwan University
On PI day, March 15, the Golden Key Group had
a Bake Sale with the proceeds coming to P.A.L.S. to
support our program.
Thank you John
John Jamieson an ESL tutor, is a retired TELUS employee. As
a result of all the time he has volunteered with his
Conversation Circle, TELUS donated to P.A.L.S.
Adopt a Loonie Bin
If you know anywhere that you could put a
Loonie Bin, such as a staff room or a business
and you will look after it.
Please contact Valerie and she will set you up.
Used Book Sale
P.A.L.S. will again be doing a Used Book Sale
this summer. Please check with the office if you
can volunteer or have any ideas of where we can
hold it. Thanks.
Newsletter as a Learning Tool
Students and tutors: the newsletter is a learning tool that you can review in your match or with your
group. There are activities that you can do together or separately.
PA.L.S. Outstanding Tutor
Recognize
the role of the tutor to the learning of the student,
the dedication and commitment of the tutor.
Nomination Form
Name of tutor: _________________________________________________________________
Name of student(s): _____________________________________________________________
Program: Literacy _____ESL _____Math Literacy ______
Please respond to the following questions.
The reasons that I have nominated my tutor are:
My volunteer tutor has played an important role in my learning in the following ways:
If you need help completing the nomination, contact your program coordinator.
Student signature______________________________________
Tutor Consent
I consent to:
attend the Student and Volunteer Recognition Event to be recognized,
be nominated and complete the required information for other volunteer awards, if
requested,
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participate in interviews with the media, if requested.
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Tutor signature__________________________________ Date______________________
Please return the original of the completed form with all signatures by April 15.
The Citadel Theatre
Tucker Amphitheatre
P.A.L.S. - Project Adult Literacy Society
Invites you to our
Student and Volunteer
Recognition Celebration
and
Annual General Meeting
Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at 6:00 p.m.
Citadel Theatre - Tucker Amphitheatre
9828 - 101A Avenue
The Tucker Amphitheatre is on the second level
on the north side of building.
R.S.V.P. by Thursday, April 14 at 780-424-5514
Family and friends are invited.
Celebrate changing lives through literacy.