** New tutor orientation/information session Monday, May 5th. 4:30--6:00 **

Hello. If our tutoring program interests you or if you want to learn more about Neighborhood House, please drop by and we will show you around and answer your questions. A volunteer will be present to assist you between 430pm-600pm.

This is one of the regularly recurring orientations that we host for new the first Monday of each month. If you can't make it this month, we look forward to meeting you sometime in the future.

If you are bringing a group, please email us at nhky.tutoring@yahoo.com and tell us about your needs and any interest in particular programs-tutoring reading and math, the children's garden, senior programs, art programs, etc. The volunteer will show you around the facility one on one or in a small group and answer your questions.

Neighborhood House is always interested in sponsors for new programs, so if you have a skill and want to put it to use, let us know......we need your talents and enthusiasm!

You can start learning more about NH and tutoring our kids by reading these blog posts from the bottom-most to the top.

Thanks, and see you soon at Neighborhood House!

More Reading Options.

The computer lab classroom now has a big shelf of children's books. They are located in the corner by the TV. If your child is just learning the magic of reading, you can help get them hooked by reading these books to them.

Once your child is reading, you can read these books with them or let them read to you!

The SRA booklets and other resources are not nearly as fun as these picture books. However the duller books do provide a more structured approach to improving global reading skills. Feel free to mix in the fun stuff if your kiddo seems pooped or overwhelmed and needs a little more fun added in.

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see you soon at Neighborhood House

How do I know if NH is closed because of bad weather?

Neighborhood house always is closed if Jefferson County schools are closed. They may shorten their schedule independent of JCPS if weather gets nasty in the afternoon. If you ever have a question, call to check the status of tutoring that night.

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Tax benefits for volunteers!

I know many of you travel a ways to get to NH. If you itemize your taxes, you can deduct travel to and from your volunteer activities and any supplies you bring. Remember to ask for a receipt and to keep a notebook to record your miles.

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Child artist creates masterpiece for tutor!

Last week, after working with a child on her math, she wanted to show off her art skills. She decided to draw me riding a whale. Yes indeedy, thats me on the whale. Can't you just feel the salt spray and smell the ocean air. She's only 5.

If any of your kids make work for you that you feel like posting, email it to nhky.tutoring@yahoo.com and I'll put it up here.

see you soon at Neighborhood House.

Teach reading, math, and more!

Our intrepid tutor, Geoff H., pushed into new territory Monday. Working with a PreK age child, he taught how to tie a shoe. All the young ones wander around with shoes untied and I just figured that was the style. Bad assumption on my part. Geoff had this girl tying perfect knots in mere minutes.....Job well done!

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