FSU-Hagerstown University PALS Summer Program “Promoting Awareness in Literacy Skills”
• Summer literacy program • Allows children to learn to love reading! • • Geared toward K-5 Prevent “Summer Loss” Exposure to a variety of technology STEAM based curriculum Exploratory environment Anxiety Free for kids Summer Meal Program What is PALS?
• Face time with students • Exposure to teaching and the learning process • Support from staff • Tips from current teachers • Resume builder • Future opportunities Why me?
• Lead Teacher (future) • Classroom Teacher • Volunteer What could I do?
• Mondays and Wednesdays • Classes meet 10 am-12 pm • FSU interns arrive at 9 and are finished between 1 and 2: 00 pm • Tuesdays and Thursdays (optional volunteer opportunity) • Boys & Girls Club OR Girls Inc. Times to be announced • Lunch 12: 30 -1 pm//Planning or PD 1 -2: 00 pm • Planning Session June 15 th 10 am-12 pm • Training June 17 th 9: 00 • June 22 nd opening day • July 29 th last day • Time commitment/vacations • Volunteers vs. Teachers When is it?
• 9: 30 am Arrival/Breakfast • 10 - 12 Class activities • Each grade operates on different time schedules. We have a K-1 group, 2 -3 group, and 4 -5 group. Lessons are designed based on student interests as well as needs. • 12 -12: 30 pm Lunch/Pickup Standard Student Day
Dr. Kris Mc. Gee, Program Director Dana Small, Principal Carly Shockey, Tech Lead Teacher Emily Reeves, Instructional Lead Teacher And… YOU? !? ! Who is involved?
• Flyers • Sign-up Sheets • Doodle Poll link: to sign up and volunteer http: //doodle. com/qxvg 5 trzwdszyvbb • Find us on • • • Facebook: FSU University Pals (community) Twitter: @FSU_Pals Hashtag: #fsu_pals Yapp (must have an ipod/ipad/iphone) Google Groups (must have a gmail address) What next?