'BUDDY READERS' NEEDED TO HELP THIRD-GRADE STUDENTS IMPROVE READING SKILLS


July 3, 2003


Reading mentors to help struggling students pass the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) are needed for an intensive summer reading camp, July 14-31 in 50 public elementary schools throughout Miami-Dade County.

Volunteer "Buddy Readers" will receive training plus the opportunity to volunteer where and as often as they would like. Readers will be asked to work in 9 a.m.-noon shifts.

Mentors must attend one of the following training sessions on July 10, 2-3:30 p.m:

• Miami Shores Elementary School, 10351 N.E. 5th Ave., Miami Shores
  
  

• Rockway Elementary School, 2790 S.W. 93rd Ct., Miami

To volunteer or to find out more, contact Dyona McLean-Fisher at 305-995-1215.

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03-MV/002/JJR

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