Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 13 December 2002 — Page 22
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13,2002 ■ PAQEC6
From the Desk of Jada Parenting lips
Read all about it: Scbool-to-bome literacy connection
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(NAPSA) - National studies in- | dicate that 40 percent of children entering kindergarten are not prepared. To help improve those statistics, Children’s World and Scholastic have teamed up to develop a school- * to-home literacy program. i “One of the most effective forms of parent involvement is helping to create more book-reading opportu- , nities in the home,” says Judsen Culbreth, editorial director of Scholastic. “So we worked with Children’s ' World Learning Centers to create a 1 program that makes it easy for parents to connect to the school curriculum and participate in develop- - ing their child’s literacy skills.” Evwy three months, families enj rolled at Children’s Worid will receive age-appropriate Scholastic -) books rad literacy activities direct j to their home as a gift In addition, the centers will receive the same shipment of hbbks'imd’WiB inte- * gnte the books into classroom curriculunt?' " r.vn ‘ ' Teachers receiveateacher’s guide f with each shipment with activity t ideas toenrich the stories. Once each * month, each center will hold a “Children’s World of Reading Day ,” where children bring in one of their new Scholastic books to review in the classroom. “We know that it takes more than schools and teachers to assure acai dome success,” says Jeff Wheatley, i pteodent of Children's Worid. “Par- : ent involvement and literacy skills - are essential to learning. In fact, by . first grade,literacy isakey predictor , ofacademic achiev ement in the 11th . grade. It’s critical, therefore, that literacy begin in early childhood.” Experts suggest the following 1 ways to encourage reading: * • Read Early. The years from birth to age 8 are the most important period of literacy development. * Reading aloud and using interactive language are the most impor- ; tant activities that build a foundaj tkm of literacy. . • Read Often. Reading stimu- ' lates brain development in important ways. Experts suggest 20 minutes every day. • Read Over and Over Again. Children learn something new ev- * ety time they experience a book. It often takes four readings for a child to master the subject matter. ] • Showcase Books at Home. ^ Homes where bodes are present fa- , miliarize children with their use and importance. • Model Reading Let your child catch you reading. Read the mail, newspapers and recipes out loud so that your child knows that reading > is a useful skill • Build a Vocabulary of 13 New 1 Words a Day. From kindergarten on, children need to leam about l £000words a year, that’s 13 words - a day. They need everyday words \ rad academic words that will help ■ them comprehend science, math, . history and geography. • Steal Reading Time From TV. The typical television show uses a vocabulary list of about 400 simple words. That doesn’t provide the rich i vocabulary children need firr school. > • Make Reading Fun. A parent 's * job w to make reading so enjoyable a child wffl want to read all life km* For more ihtbrm*tion on
Chtidno ’t World rmttbe Web site Mt www.childrensworld.com.
Let us talk to you INTERNATIONAL TRAINING IN COMMUNICATION
Elian Holton, Council 1, president calls the International Training In Communication (ITC), 9th Annual Saint John's Agape Communicators speech contest to order.
Guest speaker Jane Gollmer, DC, annoynces the winner of the 9th Annual Saint John's Agape Communicators speech contest. Gollmer is a International ITC past president.
AKA Debutante Cotillion queen crowned Pictured left to right: Brittny Smith, Second runner up; Erin Weir, First runner up; Shana Cheatham, Queen; and Amber Gibson, Third runner up. (Photo/ C. Guynn)
Contestants in the 9th Annual Saint John's Agape Communicators speech contest (L-R) Betty Morris this years' contest winner, Ida Sanders, Virginia Harris, Julie Brown and Pamela Comes. (Photos/John Hurst Jr.)
Donna HayeW SC, opened the program with i ' wordsof’ inspiration, the Oath and Pledges of allegiances to the United States of America and to Canada. Pictured In the background George VanSickles, SC, Speech Contest Chairman and Compere.
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Peggy * Landers,.SC„ a member of ~ Itc for more %
than 20 years said "A lot has changed since I started in 1978 and this was one of
the best
contests I have judged."
Recorder editor Shannon Williams (above left) and Suzanne McBride (above right), city editor for the Indianapolis Star were panelist at a recent Center for Communications and Community Workshop. The two discussed ways community organizations and local media can structure productive relationships as Val Tate (right) of Martindale*Brightwood Neighborhood News takes notes.
(Left to right) Debra Lampkins, Alpha Blackburn and Fred Mitchell were in attendance at the 2002 United Negro College Fppund Indianapolis Mayor's Reception.
Roper and Frankie Casei-Bakar. (Photos/C.Guynn)
The National Council of Negro Women (NCNW), Indianapolis Section are sponsoring their annual UNCF fundrasier as a means of pledging and collecting funds for this worthy cause. TMs year, there wil be a breakfast at the Ashanti Ballroom, 1S29 N. Alabama St. at 9 a.m. on Saturday, December 28. Cost of the breakfast Is $19. Tickets can be obtained from NCNW president Rosalyn West at 547-8862 or chairperson Debra A. Cooper at 949-4247.
Special to The Recorder The Indiana RoofBallroom was the setting for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Alpha Mu Omega Chapter’s 17th Annual Debutante Cotillion recently. Sherry Curry served as mistress of ceremonies. More than 600 people attended the formal event. The Debutante Cotillion is a joint community service/ scholarship award program. The cotillion culminated months of educational and social workshops as well as community service projects for the 20 debutantes. A special high-
light of the program was the father-daughter waltz to “Isn’t She Lovely” by Brian McKnight Tiffany Johnsonchoreographed the pageant dance routine. Amber Bridges won the Community Service Award, Brittny Smith - Miss Congeniality Award, Danielle McCauley - Achievement Award. Perfect Attendance Award Winners: Shana Cheatham, SirreaHayes, Sherena Kelly, Danielle McCauley, Karla Sam, Brittny Smith and Ashley Virden. The cotillion general chairman was Margie Fort. Co-chairmen were Robyn Stokes and Karen Dailey.
PIcturM above from top to bottom: A wide variety of chic fashions wore displayed at "Holiday Happenings," a charity event sponsored by The Indianapolis Recorder Women's Auxiliary which was hold last weekend at Marten House. Congresswoman Julia Carson (top loft) made a special ». (Photos/C. Guynn)