A RIF Program of the Month: Maritza’s Eyes Are Bright in Greeley, Colorado!
December 17th, 2009
Centennial BOCES has a 12-week Family Literacy Program for both the parents and the children. The program provides English classes for the parents and offers tools and strategies for the parents to read to their children during the Parent and Children Together time. The program also offers the students workshops to improve their math and reading skills.
To honor the migrant students, Centennial BOCES hosts an annual Outstanding Migrant Students and High School Graduation Celebration at the centrally located high school. This celebration recognizes the current graduates from high school and those who have consistently done an outstanding job throughout the year. Each district picks three students and the committee arranges for busses to go out to the regions to pick up students, families and friends who want to celebrate the students’ successes. Last year over 500 migrant students and their families were present.
RIF has a profound impact on these students’ lives according to Ms. Muldoon who notes “RIF enriches our students’ lives. They appreciate the books they receive and connect reading with being successful in life.”
Congratulations to all affiliated with the Centennial BOCES Migrant Program, you are an inspiration!
Happy reading,
RIF Unit III
Filed under: Children's Books, RIF Multicultural Literacy Campaign, RIF Programs of the Month
Tags: Centennial BOCES Migrant Program, Gary Soto, Too Many Tamales
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