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 Click here to view "Read!" a poem written by a 2008 Power Lunch Student
Click here to read two poems by Power Lunch students at Twinbrook Elementary School
My student spoke very little at first and did not like to read aloud. A few weeks into the program, I discovered she was not fluent in English – especially reading. At the School Coordinator’s suggestion, we began reading the bilingual books provided by the program. It was a great success. I do not speak Spanish, but sometimes would suggest she read the elementary English and I would attempt Spanish and asked her to correct me. The sessions turned around immediately. – Thomson Elementary Mentor
My student has jumped leaps and bounds in her reading confidence. She works on her diction and expression in her story reading. – Walker-Jones Educational Center Mentor
My student has blossomed from a little girl to an energetic learner. Her reading level has greatly improved!! - Walker-Jones Educational Center Mentor
My student has greatly improved his comprehension, retention and vocabulary. - Amidon Elementary Mentor
My student has a thirst for learning. She is very smart and her comprehension skills exceed her reading skills. As she continues to read, she'll overcome any reading challenges she may face. – Marie H. Reed Community Learning Center Mentor
I love this program. It helps me get better with my reading. I learn new words with Everybody Wins! - 6th grade Power Lunch Student
We both looked forward to meeting each week – we also learned a lot from each other in the process. - Brent Elementary Mentor
I couldn't think of a better way to spend my lunch hour! - Adams Elementary Mentor
I like when my reading partner reads to me and I get to learn to read when I read back to her - 2nd Grade Power Lunch Student My student had a positive attitude toward reading and strong reading skills at the start of the program. I have noticed that he has greatly improved his attention span and self control over the past two years now. – Highland View Elementary Mentor
Power Lunch is very convenient – the program is designed to place you geographically near your employment site. - Walker-Jones Educational Center Mentor
“I've participated in a variety of reading/tutoring/educational programs over the past several years, and this program is by far the most organized and effective.” - Power Lunch Mentor
On-site Coordinators Make the Program Easy and Fun The coordinators at Highland View are very helpful. There have been times when I'm stuck in a meeting and I call the coordinators to let them know I am running late or need to reschedule my reading day. They are very happy to help mentors reschedule. I really appreciate what they do to make the program a success for both the mentors and the students. – Highland View Elementary Mentor
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