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Join Roberta Lyle, Ann Carter, and Linda Briscoe for a discussion on how to support the education community. Online resources and books on poverty and community building will be shared. Learn about the Pre-Bless the School Paint and Restore Event, work blitz, aftercare reading logs, and other initiatives.
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Bless the School – Partnering with the Education Community Presenters: Roberta Lyle Ann Carter Linda Briscoe – School Liaison
Online Resources: li.cor.org/resource Books: A Framework for Understanding Poverty by Ruby K. Payne, PhD Building Communities from the Inside Out by John P. Kretzmann and John L. McKnight
Pre-Bless the School Paint and Restore Event • Declining student enrollment and budget cuts made maintenance and updating of aging buildings challenging. • Be Realistic in Assessment – • Under commit and over deliver
Bless the School – Work Blitz • Engage District • Input from Staff • Define Scope • Purchase Supplies • Determine Timing • Usually Mid-June • Started with Two Week Blitz • Now One Week Plus Pre-Blitz Prep • Recruit Volunteers • Execute • Evaluate
Bless the School - Aftercare Reading Logs Incentive Program Backpacks for Hunger Beds Ministry Teacher Luncheons Holiday Parties Author Visits Mobile Eye Clinic Bookmobile