washoe-count-school-district &laquo; WordPress.com Tag Feed http://en.wordpress.com/tag/washoe-count-school-district/ Feed of posts on WordPress.com tagged "washoe-count-school-district" Sat, 18 May 2013 07:39:22 +0000 http://en.wordpress.com/tags/ en <![CDATA[Read and Succeed Book Exchange Program]]> http://wcsdvolunteers.wordpress.com/2012/10/09/read-and-succeed-book-exchange-program/ Tue, 09 Oct 2012 22:10:33 +0000 WCSD Volunteers http://wcsdvolunteers.wordpress.com/2012/10/09/read-and-succeed-book-exchange-program/ The Read and Succeed Book Exchange Program was started by the WCSD Volunteer Services Department to provide the opportunity for area children to exchange books at numerous sites across Washoe County. The WCSD has partnered with the Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows, Reno and Sparks recreation departments and the Washoe County Library District among others. Children are given a free book to start the school year and then are encouraged to exchange it at one of the exchange sites. Some sites like the libraries are open sites while others are member only. During the coming two years the WCSD will be distributing nearly 200,000 books to area youths. It just makes sense to provide an outlet to keep them circulating in the community. In addition to the book exchange program the WCSD Volunteer Services Department also has an activity book program where local hospitals and charities receive hundreds of free activity books. How you can help…. Thanks to Grassroots Books the Volunteer Services is able to purchase books at an incredible special volume price that may not last. Therefore, we are asking for donations to continue our programs in future years. A donation of only $250.00 buys nearly 4000 books for Washoe School District students and other area children.

In addition, for a cost of $200, a business may receive 2,000 already sorted and prepared books to distribute as promotions or to promote literacy with their customers or employees. We hope you consider this worthwhile cause.

Please call Volunteer Services at 348-0346 with any questions.

Richard Birmingham
Americorp VISTA

Washoe County School District
Volunteer Services
425 E. 9th Street
Reno, NV  89512
775-348–0346

]]> <![CDATA[Another Volunteer Tutor Comment]]> http://wcsdvolunteers.wordpress.com/2012/10/08/another-volunteer-tutor-comment/ Mon, 08 Oct 2012 23:54:45 +0000 WCSD Volunteers http://wcsdvolunteers.wordpress.com/2012/10/08/another-volunteer-tutor-comment/ Although I usually read to the 4 year olds, this week I had the 5 year olds.  They were much more attentive,  eager to listen, to write letters and to answer questions about “what if”.  I still feel a draw to the 4 year olds as there are soooo many in the class and a bigger need for one on one.  Enjoyed!!

Anne Sapeta

Washoe County School District
Volunteer Services
425 S. Virginia Street
Reno, NV  89512
775-348-0346

]]> <![CDATA[Comment from a Volunteer Tutor]]> http://wcsdvolunteers.wordpress.com/2012/10/08/comment-from-a-volunteer-tutor/ Mon, 08 Oct 2012 23:40:29 +0000 WCSD Volunteers http://wcsdvolunteers.wordpress.com/2012/10/08/comment-from-a-volunteer-tutor/ First off, I must say most of the people I know think I am totally NUTS when I tell them I am a volunteer teacher’s helper in a kindergarten class for 6 hours each week.  BUT, I tell them this is something I never had time to do while I was pursuing a career as a legal secretary/assistant AND I am so thoroughly enjoying my Tues./Thurs. a.m. classes.  The teacher is so appreciative of any and all help I can give, but the biggest reward is watching the children throughout the year as their level of knowledge grows.  It is so amazing to me.  I attended last year’s graduation ceremony and I teared up – feeling as if all the children graduating were actually my own.  Also throughout the summer I’d run into some of the students in the store and they would be so happy to see me – it makes your heart soar!  So if you are a retired senior and want to get out of the house and do something helpful and useful, PLEASE think about helping at your neighborhood school.  They need volunteers and it doesn’t have to be a kindergarten class.  You can pick the age/grade level you would like or choose to work in the lunch room or as a crossing guard or a number of other volunteer positions.  If you want to “give back” to your community and gain so much for yourself – remember our children are our future and the school district needs volunteers.

Anonymous Tutor

Washoe County School District
Volunteer Services
425 S. Virginia Street
Reno, NV  89512
775-348-0346

]]> <![CDATA[Door 2 Door Experience]]> http://wcsdvolunteers.wordpress.com/2012/10/08/door-2-door-experience/ Mon, 08 Oct 2012 23:20:20 +0000 WCSD Volunteers http://wcsdvolunteers.wordpress.com/2012/10/08/door-2-door-experience/ I’m so happy I volunteered for this event because it exposed me to the commitment, respect and yes love the Wooster High School administrative, teaching, and support staff for the students and families. I was with a great team, which included The Dean of Students, Mr. Gifford, the Lead Counselor, Erin, and a bilingual support staff, Annine. After our training, we spent a few minutes introducing ourselves and discussing the students we would be visiting. I loved the way the Wooster staff discussed the students and families. They always stressed their strengths and then gaps and the resources that were available to fill those gaps. We drove together and spent a lot of time laughing just about silly things. The laughter increased our comfort with one another. When we got to our first home, we walked up, rang the bell but no one answered. We noticed there was a car and truck parked in the driveway. We decided to leave a note that we had been there. Mr. Gifford took charge of that. When we got back in the car, we decided to call each family before going up to the front door. This turned out to be a good idea. On our second visit, the student answered the phone and told us we could come ahead. It was a great family. The student was so close to having what he needed to graduate. The father and mother expressed great hope in seeing their son graduate from high school and were willing to do whatever they could to help their student achieve this major milestone. When we arrived at the next home on our list, we called but the number was reported as disconnected. We still took the time to knock on the door but there was no answer. We then headed to our fourth and final home. There we met with the father, who told us the daughter was visiting friends in Fernley. This student too was almost to the finish line. The father told us she planned to go into the military. The lead counselor shared some resources to help him help his daughter get to the finish line. The father also shared he was having some problems with his teenage son. The lead counselor pointed the father in the direction of some great resources offered for adolescents struggling with personal issues.

When we returned to the school site, we spent a few minutes debriefing and said our goodbyes. We all agreed it was a great experience connecting with students and families in their homes.

Before I left the school site, I had a chance to talk with the principal, who is a powerhouse of energy, enthusiasm, and dedication. I thought to myself, she is the embodiment of everything that is good about public education. I shared with her that I was so impressed by the quality of her staff, by their commitment to making sure every student had an opportunity to complete high school graduation. I also shared that I thought home visits to high-risk should be done monthly to keep the student motivated and families engaged.

If I could do a dream project, it would be to bring together families of high risk students, and school and community resources for hour emancipation workshop where we show parents some strategies for emancipating their students in healthy ways, e.g. achievable and realistic goal setting, followed by actions that will lead to the desired goal. I’d use those four hours to help the student and their family set goals for the year as the first benchmarks toward their long-term goals. I would meet with the parents to hear what their concerns in helping their student reach their academic goals. I would have the parent and student meet together to bring together their respective emancipation plans. I’d break bread with the students and families. Then I would send them on their way with a basket of resources.

Media Wright
Americap VISTA

Washoe County School District
Volunteer Services
425 S. Virginia Street
Reno, NV  89512
775-348-0346

]]> <![CDATA[Door 2 Door Community Campaign]]> http://wcsdvolunteers.wordpress.com/2012/10/01/door-2-door-community-campaign/ Mon, 01 Oct 2012 23:28:32 +0000 WCSD Volunteers http://wcsdvolunteers.wordpress.com/2012/10/01/door-2-door-community-campaign/ On saturday, September 29, 2012, was the culmination of a week-long canvass to call parents and make appointments to discuss their children’s academic standing.  Introductions were made, addresses verified and appointments set with parents to visit homes to encourage students who are short high school graduation credits to not give up and continue on to graduation.

Throughout the week, WCSD Volunteer Services, VISTA Team, made the calls and then participated in visiting high school students on saturday.

Eric Beye, Director of Intervention Services, spearheaded the organization of the campaign and call center, with Volunteer Services Coordinator, Lisa Marie Lightfoot, VISTA’s, Richard Birmingham, Maureen Koski, Jennifer Bullock, Jamie Wright, Media Wright, Paulette Bridges, Olivia Callison, Raquel Gutierrez and Bella Rojas-Ziech. Two additional community Spanish speakers provided support, Alfred Berman and Mike Lount.
My visit experience was so moving that I felt tears welling in my eyes when I listened to one father confirm that his son had gotten off track but he would do everything to see that he graduated.  He and his wife felt gratified that the school cared enough to make this effort.

Our team translator, Alejandra Reyes, Wooster High Career Center, provided a comfortable transition for Spanish-speaking members of the family.  The father also stated that no one in the California system had ever shown this kind of support.  This was a cohesive effort, I felt we were a team, a part of the family!

During our visits, Sue Denning, Assistant Principal at Wooster, was on target with information, anticipating the direction the student needed in order to reach that goal. She readily met each question and suggested the next steps, “PLATO on Saturday mornings, an extended study program if needed, a later graduation date in August instead of June.”  I also had the pleasure of meeting Janeen Kelly, WCSD Director of ELL/WL English Language Learner Department.

We were able to review the proficiency levels of each student  prior to meeting the family, two of the students were nearly at level for graduation but had failed to turn in work or complete assignments. Since we had been assigned four families to visit, we reviewed each in turn prior to arrival: one student had an incorrect address (to be located later).  Another, the mother welcomed us, but did not know about our visit and her daughter was not at home, we left materials for her to read (in Spanish) another appointment date will be set.

One family was so welcoming that we wanted to accept their invitation to stay and celebrate the grandfather’s birthday.  The garden was beautiful, tables decorated, music and delicious aromas of food being prepared, it was a temptation hard to leave.  As we sat outside in the garden we listened to what the student wanted and how he had already contacted everyone in the school to turn his grades around and get the credits he needed.  His family was very supportive and understood he cannot anticipate college, even in Mexico, without higher academic achievement.

This was a beneficial and positive effort, I believe bonds were made and trust established.  I would do it again.

Jennifer Bullock
Richard Birmingham
Americorp VISTA’s

Washoe County School District
Volunteer Services
425 E. 9th Street
Reno, NV  89512
775-348-0346

]]> <![CDATA[AmeriCorps Alums Newsletter​'s One Thing: VOLUNTEER]]> http://wcsdvolunteers.wordpress.com/2012/10/01/americorps-alums-newsletter%e2%80%8bs-one-thing-volunteer/ Mon, 01 Oct 2012 21:12:14 +0000 WCSD Volunteers http://wcsdvolunteers.wordpress.com/2012/10/01/americorps-alums-newsletter%e2%80%8bs-one-thing-volunteer/
1. Sept’s One Thing – Volunteer 3. Alums in the News
2. 9/11 Day of Service 4. FEMA Corps

Do you remember the first time you served AFTER graduating from AmeriCorps? For me, 9/11 Day is a solemn reminder of my first service as an AmeriCorps Alum – it was at Ground Zero, just one week after the disaster in 2001.

My friend and fellow NCCC Alum, Olive Eckstein, was the reason I went to NYC to serve, but the reason I was ABLE to serve, was due to the skills and certifications I had acquired through AmeriCorps. Just steps from the chaos and destruction of Ground Zero, Olive and I came equipped with a number of Red Cross disaster relief certifications and we were quickly plugged into the operations of a 24 hour respite shelter for first responders.

Each of you possesses unique and valuable talents and skills which you acquired and developed in service through AmeriCorps.This month’s ONE THING: Volunteer. You can do that through joining your local Alums Chapter and serve regularly with Alums like yourself. In addition, Hands On Network, an enterprise of Points of Light, is the largest network of 250 volunteer action centers that extend to 16 countries around the world. These centers help people find and engage in volunteer opportunities in their local communities. No matter how big or small your next service project is, I encourage you to continue to find ways to serve in your city.

Our pledge of a Lifetime of Service knows no beginning or end, so whether you’ve just finished your AmeriCorps year or you were a graduate from Class One, there’s no better time than right now to find a new way to serve your community.

In Service,

Ben Duda
Executive Director of AmeriCorps Alums

9/11 Day of Service & Remembrance

This year marked the 11th anniversary of the September 11th attacks and AmeriCorps Alums would like to honor and remember those who were lost in the attacks and recovery of one of the most defining tragedies of our generation. In the aftermath of this tragedy, we saw Americans come together and rise in unity to serve our country in patriotism. Since then, thousands of Alums continue to answer the call to serve and get things done on 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance.

September is also National Disaster Preparedness Month and it’s time to pledge to get Good & Ready! Join Points of Light, Ready.gov, the American Red Cross and the Federal Alliance for Safe Homes in preparing your local communities to recover from disasters.

Alums in the News

AmeriCorps Alums were all over the news this month! From having the first ever AmeriCorps Alum on the CNCS Board to a Teach for America Alum being recognized (and surprised) on the Ellen Show, it’s easy to have missed where Alums were being recognized for their service. Here are our favorite Alums headlines from the past month:

FEMA Corps

On September 13th, 2012 the inaugural class of 240 FEMA Corps members was sworn into AmeriCorps service at their induction ceremony at the AmeriCorps NCCC Southern Region Campus in Vicksburg, Mississippi.

The partnership between the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) established this new unit of AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps to focus on disaster response and recovery capacity while creating new career opportunities for Millennials.

If you’re interested in the winter start for Corps members, please apply by October 31, 2012.

To learn more about FEMA Corps, NCCC, or to apply, please visit here.

Links

  • Apply to be a presenter at the 2013 Conference on Volunteering & Service by October 15, 2012.
  • Listen to our September Professional Development webinar on Choosing a Grad School Concentration.
  • The Case Foundation is looking for America’s Most Fearless Changemakers. Apply now for Finding Fearless here.

www.americorpsalums.org
600 Means Street, NW; Suite 210 | Atlanta, GA 30318

Stay Connected with AmeriCorps Alums www.americorpsalums
]]> <![CDATA[How To Tutor In Writing]]> http://wcsdvolunteers.wordpress.com/2012/09/26/how-to-tutor-in-writing/ Wed, 26 Sep 2012 21:26:33 +0000 WCSD Volunteers http://wcsdvolunteers.wordpress.com/2012/09/26/how-to-tutor-in-writing/ Here is a good video that may help you in tutoring for writing:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=bOOKobfFuE0#t=0s

WCSD Volunteer Services

]]> <![CDATA[New Book Donations]]> http://wcsdvolunteers.wordpress.com/2012/09/26/new-book-donations/ Wed, 26 Sep 2012 05:03:32 +0000 WCSD Volunteers http://wcsdvolunteers.wordpress.com/2012/09/26/new-book-donations/ The WCSD Volunteer Services Department’s Read and Succeed book program donated over 1,000 books to the Community Services Agency Head Start Program.  Two members from Head Start, are pictured below .

The WCSD Volunteer Services Department’s Read and Succeed book program donated over 2,000 books to help Willow Springs Center, Reno, NV, to start a new library.   Picture below are member from Willow Springs Center.

We are so proud to say that this brings the total to over 10,000 books that the WCSD Volunteer Services program has given away in the last few weeks to Community Compact partners.

If your business/organization would like to hold a book drive, please contact us:

Washoe County School District
Volunteer Services
425 E. 9th Street
Reno, NV  89512
775-348-0346

]]> <![CDATA[B. Quote]]> http://wcsdvolunteers.wordpress.com/2012/09/24/b-quote/ Mon, 24 Sep 2012 23:21:00 +0000 WCSD Volunteers http://wcsdvolunteers.wordpress.com/2012/09/24/b-quote/ A generous heart, kind speech, and a life of service and compassion are the things which renew humanity.

Buddha (563-483 B.C.)
Indian Mystic and Founder of Buddhism

]]> <![CDATA[C. B. Luce Quote]]> http://wcsdvolunteers.wordpress.com/2012/09/22/c-b-luce-quote/ Sat, 22 Sep 2012 00:12:06 +0000 WCSD Volunteers http://wcsdvolunteers.wordpress.com/2012/09/22/c-b-luce-quote/ …there is no other solution to a man’s problems but the day’s honest work, the day’s honest decisions, the day’s generous utterance, and the day’s good deed.

Clare Boothe Luce
(1903 – 1987)
American Playwright and Diplomat

]]> <![CDATA[The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards]]> http://wcsdvolunteers.wordpress.com/2012/09/21/the-prudential-spirit-of-community-awards/ Fri, 21 Sep 2012 21:42:10 +0000 WCSD Volunteers http://wcsdvolunteers.wordpress.com/2012/09/21/the-prudential-spirit-of-community-awards/ On September 5, 2012, The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program started its search
for Nevada’s top youth volunteers of 2013.

Now through Nov. 6, Nevada students in grades 5-12 who have volunteered in
the past 12 months are invited to apply for 2013 Prudential Spirit of
Community Awards by visiting http://spirit.prudential.com
<http://spirit.prudential.com%20> and www.nassp.org/spirit.

Nevada’s top youth volunteers of 2012 were Angela Foremaster, 18, of North
Las Vegas and Ashlee Smith, 13, of Sparks. As State Honorees, Angela and
Ashlee received $1,000 awards, engraved silver medallions, and
all-expense-paid trips to Washington, D.C. Ashlee also was named one of
America’s top 10 youth volunteers of the year.

The awards, sponsored by Prudential Financial in partnership with the
National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), are granted
annually to recognize middle and high school students for helping the less
fortunate, promoting health and safety, protecting the environment, or
volunteering in other ways.

Janet Wright
Volunteer Development
Nevada Volunteers
639 Isbell Rd., Suite 220
Reno, NV  89509
(775) 825-1900 (office)
(775) 287-0480 (cell)

]]> <![CDATA[Additional Book Donations]]> http://wcsdvolunteers.wordpress.com/2012/09/20/additional-book-donations/ Thu, 20 Sep 2012 21:00:23 +0000 WCSD Volunteers http://wcsdvolunteers.wordpress.com/2012/09/20/additional-book-donations/ Washoe County School District, Volunteer Services,  just donated to  Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Reno, NV,  1,200  books  and 2 boxes of activity books.
As always, we are proud to help our community in assisting the education of our children.
If your business or organization would like to hold a book drive, please contact us.
WCSD, Volunteer Services
425 E. 9th Street
Reno, NV  89512
775-348-0346
]]> <![CDATA[More Books Donated]]> http://wcsdvolunteers.wordpress.com/2012/09/18/more-books-donated/ Tue, 18 Sep 2012 22:50:59 +0000 WCSD Volunteers http://wcsdvolunteers.wordpress.com/2012/09/18/more-books-donated/ Today, Tuesday September 18, 2012, the WCSD Read and Succeed Book program donated over 300 reading books and 100 activity books to the Sparks Christian Fellowship Church Community Food Bank.  Every Wednesday numerous people look forward to going to the food bank and they can now take books for their children in addition to the food offerings!

The Washoe County School District Volunteer Services is proud to help!

If your business/organization is interested in holding a book drive, please contact us.

WCSD Volunteer Services
425 E. 9th Street
Reno, NV  89512
775-348-0346

]]> <![CDATA[Chamber of Commerce Luncheon]]> http://wcsdvolunteers.wordpress.com/2012/09/13/chamber-of-commerce-luncheon/ Thu, 13 Sep 2012 20:46:16 +0000 WCSD Volunteers http://wcsdvolunteers.wordpress.com/2012/09/13/chamber-of-commerce-luncheon/ Lisa Marie Lightfoot, WCSD Volunteer Services Director and VISTA Richard Birmingham attended the monthly Chamber of Commerce luncheon,  9/12/2012,  at the Peppermill Resort Casino. Speakers included new superintendent Pedro Martinez. The luncheon provided a good opportunity to talk to chamber members about volunteering in the schools and being a part of the September 29, 2012,  Door 2 Door Event.

Volunteers are still needed for the Door 2 Door Event, if you would like to volunteer, please contact us:

Washoe County School District
Volunteer Services
425 E. 9th Street
775-348-0346

]]> <![CDATA[Exceptional Volunteer Award for September 2012]]> http://wcsdvolunteers.wordpress.com/2012/09/12/exceptional-volunteer-award-for-september-2012/ Wed, 12 Sep 2012 23:44:23 +0000 WCSD Volunteers http://wcsdvolunteers.wordpress.com/2012/09/12/exceptional-volunteer-award-for-september-2012/ The WCSD Volunteer Services in Reno, NV, Exceptional Volunteer Award for September 11, 2012 went to Mr. Paul Curry of Hunter Lake Elementary School.  He was nominated for helping in reading, doing unlimited numerous school tasks that needed to be done, e.g. organizing events, updating the reader board and moving during revitalization.  Mr. Curry received a gift card from Walden’s Coffeehouse, located at Mayberry and McCarran in Reno, NV,  one of our generous sponsors.

Thank you Mr. Paul Curry for all that you do,

Washoe County School District
Volunteer Services
425 E. 9th Street
775-348-0346

 

]]> <![CDATA[Book Drive Thank You]]> http://wcsdvolunteers.wordpress.com/2012/09/12/book-drive-thank-you-2/ Wed, 12 Sep 2012 23:21:37 +0000 WCSD Volunteers http://wcsdvolunteers.wordpress.com/2012/09/12/book-drive-thank-you-2/ A big thank you to Tripp Enterprises & St. Mary’s Fitness & Health Club for holding book drives and supporting WCSD Volunteer Services.

WCSD Volunteer Services donated to the University of Phoenix 975 books for Bernice Mathews school for a book give away event for their students.

We are so appreciative to receive support and to be able to extend this support where it is needed.

Washoe County School District
Volunteer Services
425 E. 9th Street
Reno, NV  89512
775-348-0346

]]> <![CDATA[Experience from a Volunteer Tutor]]> http://wcsdvolunteers.wordpress.com/2012/09/12/experience-from-a-volunteer-tutor/ Wed, 12 Sep 2012 20:07:42 +0000 WCSD Volunteers http://wcsdvolunteers.wordpress.com/2012/09/12/experience-from-a-volunteer-tutor/ I very much enjoy working with Heidi Fishel and the other Special Education Teachers and Teachers’ Aids at Esther Bennett Elementary.

Working one-on-one with mentally impaired children is something that I have never done and I find it very rewarding.

I work about 35 hours a week, normally, and summer school. After a year and a half, I feel that I fit right in; which is a great feeling.

I am appreciative of the opportunity.

Gary Jackson

Thank you to Gary Jackson and what a wonderful job he is doing.  If you are interested in volunteering at the Washoe County School District, please contact us:

WCSD Volunteer Services
425 E. 9th Street Reno, NV  89512
775-348-0346

]]> <![CDATA[W. Ward Quote]]> http://wcsdvolunteers.wordpress.com/2012/09/11/w-ward-quote/ Tue, 11 Sep 2012 21:32:30 +0000 WCSD Volunteers http://wcsdvolunteers.wordpress.com/2012/09/11/w-ward-quote/ Lose yourself in generous service and every day can be a most unusual day, a triumphant day, an abundantly rewarding day.

William Arthur Ward
(1921-1994)
American Writer

]]> <![CDATA[Senior Fest at Old Town Mall, Reno, NV]]> http://wcsdvolunteers.wordpress.com/2012/09/07/senior-fest-at-old-town-mall-reno-nv/ Fri, 07 Sep 2012 22:42:52 +0000 WCSD Volunteers http://wcsdvolunteers.wordpress.com/2012/09/07/senior-fest-at-old-town-mall-reno-nv/ On Tuesday September 4, 2012, at Old Town Mall, Reno, NV, Washoe County School District,  Volunteer Services VISTA’s, Jennifer Bullock and Richard Birmingham, were surprised and excited by the wonderful 2000+ senior turnout. The event at Old Town Mall represented a wide margin of interests and resource information for seniors of every rank.

The day commenced with an ideal table, by the front door, thanks to Chris and Connie McMullen of Senior Spectrum Newspaper. The purpose of both VISTA’s was to recruit tutors for assistance in the classrooms and to provide information about the opportunities to serve, as well as other jobs available on a volunteer basis.

Forty two highly talented, gracious seniors signed on to perform one task or another.  Two, were interested in becoming VISTA’s, which could comprise of being a summer volunteer and/or tutoring in the year-round schools.

Matt Johnson and Craig Warner, both AmeriCorps VISTA  lead personnel, attended the event and stopped by to chat with Richard and Jennifer. They have been participants in oversight of Senior Corps volunteers and programs as well.

Our  next steps are to follow through with volunteer trainings for Read and Succeed and Math Path Programs in order to facilitate the extra attention some children need to be at grade level achievement.

All in all, this was a great day!

Volunteer Services is led by Lisa-Marie Lightfoot and if you are interested in obtaining our program information please contact us at:

Washoe County School District
Volunteer Services
425 E. 9th Street
Reno, NV  89512
(775) 348-0346.

]]> <![CDATA[T. Jefferson Quote]]> http://wcsdvolunteers.wordpress.com/2012/09/06/t-jefferson-quote/ Thu, 06 Sep 2012 22:46:20 +0000 WCSD Volunteers http://wcsdvolunteers.wordpress.com/2012/09/06/t-jefferson-quote/ I believe…that every human mind finds pleasure in doing good to another.

Thomas Jefferson
(1743 – 1826)
3rd U.S. President

]]> <![CDATA[Governor Sandoval Challenges You to Volunteer!]]> http://wcsdvolunteers.wordpress.com/2012/09/06/governor-sandoval-challenges-you-to-volunteer/ Thu, 06 Sep 2012 22:40:10 +0000 WCSD Volunteers http://wcsdvolunteers.wordpress.com/2012/09/06/governor-sandoval-challenges-you-to-volunteer/ The September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance honors victims, survivors, and families of 9/11 through service-oriented programs.  The day has come to symbolize the culmination of our nation’s enduring unity, and engages millions of volunteers and communities each year.

Governor Brian Sandoval and Nevada Volunteers in conjunction with The Corporation for National and Community Service and MyGoodDeed encourage you to take a moment to pledge how you will serve your community this year in honor of September 11th through the “I Will” campaign.  The Governor pledged to serve forty hours of service last year.  Stay tuned to see what he pledges to do through the 2012 “I Will” campaign.

We encourage you to take a moment to pledge to help our Nevada communities.  Here are some ways to get involved:

Pledge through the “I Will” campaign here! Tweet your “I Will” pledge with the hashtag #911 day and#serveNV. Share your pledge on Facebook and tag”@Nevada Volunteers” in your pledge. Find a service project in honor of September 11th on our website:
http://www.nevadavolunteers.org.

]]> <![CDATA[Shared Experience from a Tutor]]> http://wcsdvolunteers.wordpress.com/2012/09/05/shared-experience-from-a-tutor/ Wed, 05 Sep 2012 23:31:39 +0000 WCSD Volunteers http://wcsdvolunteers.wordpress.com/2012/09/05/shared-experience-from-a-tutor/ This summer vacation I volunteer tutored, twice a week, an elementary student going into second grade who needed reading help.  I spoke to the parents today and they were very appreciative and said their son is doing well starting second grade.

Tutors do make a difference, thank you to Mr. Richard Birmingham!

If you would like to volunteer tutor, or just learn how to tutor your own child, we have training programs coming up.  Please contact us:

Washoe County School District
Volunteer Services
425 E. 9th Street
Reno, NV  89512
775-348-0346

]]> <![CDATA[WCSD Volunteer Services Donates Books]]> http://wcsdvolunteers.wordpress.com/2012/09/04/wcsd-volunteer-services-donates-books-2/ Tue, 04 Sep 2012 22:21:35 +0000 WCSD Volunteers http://wcsdvolunteers.wordpress.com/2012/09/04/wcsd-volunteer-services-donates-books-2/ Washoe County School District, Volunteer Services, under the direction of Lisa-Marie Lightfoot, is very proud to be able to donate books to the community, as we have received an abundance of donations from other community members.

Recently, a box of activity books was donated to the Neil Rd. Branch of the Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows.  Also donated were over 100 books to the Honors Academy of Literature  a new charter school in Reno, as well as over 100 books to two Reno Senior Centers.

WCSD Volunteer Services
425 S. Virginia Street
Reno, NV  89512
775-348-0346

]]> <![CDATA[Happy Labor Day Weekend!]]> http://wcsdvolunteers.wordpress.com/2012/09/01/happy-labor-day-weekend/ Sat, 01 Sep 2012 01:42:52 +0000 WCSD Volunteers http://wcsdvolunteers.wordpress.com/2012/09/01/happy-labor-day-weekend/ Hope you and you family and friends have a wonderful Labor Day Weekend.

]]> <![CDATA[Legends Back to School Fair]]> http://wcsdvolunteers.wordpress.com/2012/08/30/legends-back-to-school-fair/ Thu, 30 Aug 2012 21:55:43 +0000 WCSD Volunteers http://wcsdvolunteers.wordpress.com/2012/08/30/legends-back-to-school-fair/ On August 18, 2012, WCSD Volunteer Services Coordinator, Lisa Marie Lightfoot and VISTA’s, Jennifer Bullock and Richard Birmingham participated in a busy, well planned event for Back To School. Immunizations were the chief draw, but we were able to meet and greet a couple of hundred parents and students while they waited in line.

Jennifer and Richard handed out activity books too many of the children passing through or waiting in line. It was a busy morning and a hot afternoon, but seemed like a good venue for getting started for school.

A big thanks to Lori Heeren, VP/General Manager of Reno Media Group and “Frank” who provided a dolly for wheeling boxes in and out from the parking lot!

We hope to attend another Legend’s Back to School Affair next year-kids and parents seemed to enjoy the “fashion” show and entertainment.

For us, it was a good day to recruit potential tutors and meet caring parents who were focused on preparing their children for the big day

Washoe County School District
Volunteer Services
425 E. 9th Street
Reno, NV  89512
775-348-0346

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