In Partnership with Dr James H Naylor School

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In Partnership with Dr. James H. Naylor School Family Literacy Project Improvement Program at

In Partnership with Dr. James H. Naylor School Family Literacy Project Improvement Program at Naylor

We are Bosnians. After a long day at work, on Mondays and Tuesdays we

We are Bosnians. After a long day at work, on Mondays and Tuesdays we come here, to the Family Literacy class at Naylor School, to learn.

Most of us can speak English. We are here to learn how to read

Most of us can speak English. We are here to learn how to read and write correctly.

Sitting shoulder to shoulder in the class, parents inspire children while children help their

Sitting shoulder to shoulder in the class, parents inspire children while children help their parents.

We teach our mothers how to play educational games with us.

We teach our mothers how to play educational games with us.

Every team gets support from a coach.

Every team gets support from a coach.

We have fun learning in the computer lab !

We have fun learning in the computer lab !

Take my ball , I’ll take your seat. I want to learn something, too

Take my ball , I’ll take your seat. I want to learn something, too !

Break time for refreshment and chat with classmates.

Break time for refreshment and chat with classmates.

When I learn to speak, read, and write in English, my backyard will be

When I learn to speak, read, and write in English, my backyard will be from the east to the west coast!

These kids make me shine even at this late time of the day! Reading

These kids make me shine even at this late time of the day! Reading is fun! Sorry guys. We will make a picture together next time!

It is super! Our moms and dads are great students! We are proud of

It is super! Our moms and dads are great students! We are proud of them!

We want to have a picture with Mrs. Kaflik who makes sure that we

We want to have a picture with Mrs. Kaflik who makes sure that we have everything we need to be successful in this program.

Ziba ZZ Adela z Ziba and Adela knew each other from school, but they

Ziba ZZ Adela z Ziba and Adela knew each other from school, but they became close friends during the program.

This is really the best program ever! I am so happy! Finally my parents

This is really the best program ever! I am so happy! Finally my parents will understand my homework and they will be able to help me! Emir

Mrs. Le. Borious, Mr. Travaglini, Mrs. Kennedy and Mr. Banjac take every available moment

Mrs. Le. Borious, Mr. Travaglini, Mrs. Kennedy and Mr. Banjac take every available moment to discuss how to make this program even better.

Ms. Susan Pierson, from the CT Department of Education, visited us during one of

Ms. Susan Pierson, from the CT Department of Education, visited us during one of our sessions.

Everyone works hard. Which team will be the best?

Everyone works hard. Which team will be the best?

My little finger helps me to be a better reader.

My little finger helps me to be a better reader.

“No, thanks, we do not need help. We can do it!”

“No, thanks, we do not need help. We can do it!”

His music made the whole event unforgettable. Mr. Mike Kachuba is a great story

His music made the whole event unforgettable. Mr. Mike Kachuba is a great story teller and an amazing artist.

We had a wonderful and enjoyable evening with Mr. Kachuba.

We had a wonderful and enjoyable evening with Mr. Kachuba.

We had a visitor who explained the importance of filling out forms for Census

We had a visitor who explained the importance of filling out forms for Census 2010.

Bosnian’s favorite social drink is coffee. Therefore, many adults take the opportunity to check

Bosnian’s favorite social drink is coffee. Therefore, many adults take the opportunity to check their blood pressure.

Yoga is beneficial to all children. We want to be even better than we

Yoga is beneficial to all children. We want to be even better than we are. We learn how to relax, choose better foods to eat, concentrate and be in self-control.

Hartford Public Library is our favorite place in Hartford. We like to stay there

Hartford Public Library is our favorite place in Hartford. We like to stay there till closing.

Hartford Public Library staff members are always kind and they offer help with library

Hartford Public Library staff members are always kind and they offer help with library resources.

We explored every corner of this beautiful building. We are impressed with the attractive

We explored every corner of this beautiful building. We are impressed with the attractive interior.

This beautiful picture will always remind us of this unforgettable visit to the Hartford

This beautiful picture will always remind us of this unforgettable visit to the Hartford Public Library.

Don’t we look like a big Family Literacy family ?

Don’t we look like a big Family Literacy family ?

Mrs. Medina Smajic, works on her homework.

Mrs. Medina Smajic, works on her homework.

Medina and her daughters practice reading sight words together.

Medina and her daughters practice reading sight words together.

“ Thanks to this program, my husband I understand bill statements and different forms

“ Thanks to this program, my husband I understand bill statements and different forms which we have to fill out. We do not need to ask someone to help us with responses. ” Medina

“ Thanks to the Family Literacy program , I started to read with more

“ Thanks to the Family Literacy program , I started to read with more confidence books, newspaper and internet articles. Reading enabled me to learn about American people and culture. “ Mrs. Bahra Kuljancic

“For many years I longed to read to my children books written in English.

“For many years I longed to read to my children books written in English. It’s never too late to begin. My kids love when I read to them after dinner. ” Bahra

“ My son would rather read together than play with toys. ” Mrs. Sabina

“ My son would rather read together than play with toys. ” Mrs. Sabina Jukic

“I do not have to tell my son to read. He loves to read

“I do not have to tell my son to read. He loves to read and retell a story in his own words with lot of excitement. It is such a joy for me as a parent !” Sabina

“Dad and my little sister enjoy my reading, too”. Adnan

“Dad and my little sister enjoy my reading, too”. Adnan

“I am no longer embarrassed to read to my son in English. ” Mrs.

“I am no longer embarrassed to read to my son in English. ” Mrs. Behka Ademovic

“A good book and good food in my cozy home. ” Emir

“A good book and good food in my cozy home. ” Emir

“Family Reading” at the Duric home.

“Family Reading” at the Duric home.

“This is one of my favorite books. ” Fatija

“This is one of my favorite books. ” Fatija

“In the Osmanovic family we have so much fun reading together. While he helps

“In the Osmanovic family we have so much fun reading together. While he helps me with pronunciation, I help him with comprehension. ” Mrs. Adisa Osmanovic

“My daughter says that I have learned to write in English pretty well. ”

“My daughter says that I have learned to write in English pretty well. ”

“ “When my daughter and I work on her homework together, my son joins

“ “When my daughter and I work on her homework together, my son joins us always. That is good because he is engaged in learning and he also sees how education is important in our family. ” Adisa

With pride and laughter we shared our experiences and thoughts from this past year.

With pride and laughter we shared our experiences and thoughts from this past year.

Mrs. Betsy Le. Borious reminded us of some memorable moments from the program.

Mrs. Betsy Le. Borious reminded us of some memorable moments from the program.

Mrs. J. Kuljancic Mrs. Meneses Ms. Karen Meneses, ESL teacher, gave certificates and awards

Mrs. J. Kuljancic Mrs. Meneses Ms. Karen Meneses, ESL teacher, gave certificates and awards to the students.

Mrs. S. Duric

Mrs. S. Duric

Mrs. S. Jukic

Mrs. S. Jukic

Mrs. B. Kuljancic

Mrs. B. Kuljancic

Mr. Hali Ademovic

Mr. Hali Ademovic

Mrs. A. Osmanovic

Mrs. A. Osmanovic

Mrs. Sabina Subasic

Mrs. Sabina Subasic

Mrs. Adisa Becirovic

Mrs. Adisa Becirovic

Mrs. S. Jukic CONGRATULATIONS ON BECOMING U. S. A. CITIZEN !

Mrs. S. Jukic CONGRATULATIONS ON BECOMING U. S. A. CITIZEN !

Mrs. A. Osmanovic The Most Approved Award

Mrs. A. Osmanovic The Most Approved Award

Mrs. B. Kuljancic Best Attendance Award

Mrs. B. Kuljancic Best Attendance Award

Mrs. Elisabeth Kaflik Mrs. Betsy La. Borious Mrs. Wieslawa Kennedy

Mrs. Elisabeth Kaflik Mrs. Betsy La. Borious Mrs. Wieslawa Kennedy

Mr. Boro Banjac thanked all who initiated, worked in, and supported the Family Literacy

Mr. Boro Banjac thanked all who initiated, worked in, and supported the Family Literacy Program as well as the students for their commitment and enthusiasm.

Mr. Robert Travaglini believes that parents’ literacy in English has already significantly impacted the

Mr. Robert Travaglini believes that parents’ literacy in English has already significantly impacted the children’s education. This program improved not just the quality of family time, but unified our community.

Ms. Lydia Tedone from CREC Council was sincerely impressed with the Family Literacy Program

Ms. Lydia Tedone from CREC Council was sincerely impressed with the Family Literacy Program at Naylor School.