JUST WHAT IS ROTARY READERS?
Rotary Readers is our club's literacy outreach program at Bear Canyon
Elementary in Highlands Ranch. Because of funding cuts in the school
district, the schools are depending on family and community members to
volunteer.
Rotarians work hand-in-hand with the first grade teachers to assist new
readers in their core skills. We've committed to weekly sessions in the
classroom. From 9-10:30 am, we have 2 Rotarians working with groups of
3-4 students on their reading skills. The teaching staff provide the
curriculum - it can be anything from working on vowels to vocabulary
to reading comprehension. The teachers felt continuity is key to getting
students comfortable with the program. So we have teams of two go in once
a week in one month increments. The first week you’ll get there 15 minutes
early for a quick training BY THE TEACHERS on the reading skill for the
month. This is brilliant, as we absolutely do NOT have to create content, the
teachers are in control AND teaching us what to do! At month’s end, your
session is over.
Here are the particulars:
DAY/TIME: Mondays from 11:15 to 12:15, except for the first week when
you’ll go in early for training.
BACKGROUND CHECK: The school does their own background check, so
you’ll need to complete their form, along with a copy of your driver’s license
and submit it a week before your rotation.
NO BAGS! The district has asked volunteers to leave handbags& backpacks
in the car. Just use pockets for your wallet, glasses, etc. that you’ll need in
teaching
We are in need of 2 volunteers per month for February, March and April. If
you’re interested, contact Sue Bramley at 303.683.6647 or
sueannebramley@yahoo.com.
