Guam International Literacy Association : October 2022

PD894 Graduate Credit

If you’re interested in taking the PD894 ILA-SOE Alumni sponsored course, Literacy Empowerment Makes A Difference IX, you’ll need to complete the following forms, after you’ve paid your ILA membership:

SOE Alumni Association membership form: https://mnrivera.bravehost.com/SOE_ALUMNI_ASSOCIATION_MembershipDOUBLE..pdf

*NOTE: SOE Alumni Association membership must be renewed every year in order to be a member in good standing.

PD894 course registration form: https://mnrivera.bravehost.com/CRF-24FA.PD894.LITERACY_EMPOWERMENT_MAKES_A_DIFFERENCE_XI-M.RIVERA.pdf

The cost is $50 ($30 SOE Alumni membership fee + $20 recording fee). Payment can be made via PayPal to soealumni@gmail.com. Please select “Friends & Family” when making a payment.

If you’re not an ILA member yet, complete the following membership form: https://mnrivera.bravehost.com/Guam_IRA_MEMBER_APP-2022.pdf and submit your $25 payment via PayPal to iraguam@gmail.com. Si Yu’os Ma’ase’!

ILA Grant

Getting an ILA grant is the perfect opportunity for you to enhance your students' reading experience. Send your Grant Application to: Vivian Wolff (vwolff7502@yahoo.com) and Martha Sudo (mjsudo@gmail.com).

Click on the following links to access important grant information and the ILA grant application:

Application Deadlines: April & October meetings, 11:00 a.m.
IRA Grant Application for SY2024-2025 Word Ready Application
IRA Grant Application Guidelines for SY2024-2025
IRA Grant Evaluation Form

ILA Donation to the 2024 Language Arts Conference

Tuesday, 25 October 2022

ILA Community Book Fair - Dec. 17

Saturday, 15 October 2022

UPCOMING MEETING ~ LAC: NOV. 18 & 19

November 18 and 19, 2022

Friday, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

35th ANNUAL REGIONAL LANGUAGE ARTS CONFERENCE (LAC)*

Venue: UOG & Sheraton Hotel

*Please note that there is a conference fee to attend the LAC. ILA members pay a discounted fee. Be sure to mention that you are an ILA member in order to receive the discounted rate.

**You can also earn 2 graduate credits for recertification purposes. You must be registered for the LAC before you can register for the PD894 LAC course. For course inquiries, e-mail Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera at mnrivera@triton.uog.edu or mnrivera1@gmail.com.

FOR MORE INFORMATION,

VISIT https://sway.office.com/GujwNQ8GPg8IMrxS?ref=Link&loc=play

October 2022 Snapshots

Happy Halloween! Si Yu’os Ma’ase’ to our featured presenters, Nadine Ann McDonald with her daughter Hanneaka and Dorina Ann Fonseca, along with all those who joined us for our October general membership meeting! Enjoy the following snapshots, and see you next month at the 35th Annual Regional Language Arts Conference! 🎃📚🎉

Nadine Ann McDonald reads a meaningful story she wrote titled, "Sundays at Fonte."

Hanneaka, Nadine’s eldest child, co-reads “Sundays at Fonte” with her mom.

Dorina Ann Fonseca reads the story titled, “The Color Collector."

Friday, 14 October 2022

REPOST: Guam ILA Grants Available

Getting an ILA grant is the perfect opportunity for you to enhance your students' reading experience. During the Fall 2022 Grant Cycle, while ILA meetings are online, send your Grant Application to: Vivian Wolff (vwolff7502@yahoo.com) and Martha Sudo (mjsudo@gmail.com).

Click on the following links to access important grant information and the ILA grant application, which are now Word-ready! Just download them, and you are ready to type!

Application Deadlines: April & October meetings, 11:00 a.m.

IRA Grant Application for SY2022-2023 PDF FILE

IRA Grant Application Guidelines for SY2022-2023. PDF FILE

IRA Grant Evaluation Form. PDF FILE

Thursday, 13 October 2022

October 2022 Guam Council ILA Newsletter

Click here to view the October 2022 Guam Council ILA newsletter.

Apply for an ILA Grant!

Guam ILA Purpose

To promote reading on Guam
To sponsor conferences and meetings
To encourage the study of reading problems in all educational levels
To stimulate and promote research in reading
To study the various factors that influence reading
To publish the results of pertinent and significant investigations and practices
To assist in the development and provision for professional and community reading programs
To serve as a clearinghouse for information related to reading
To promote mutual understanding and cooperate work among educators

Guam ILA / IRA History

The Guam Council-IRA was established on April 15, 1968 by seventeen people dedicated to promoting reading on the island of Guam. The local council’s membership had grown since then with over 300 educators, parents, students and community members involved in many reading projects.

In 1979, the first Read-A-Thon was held to benefit the local public television. Currently the annual Read-A-Thon provides Professional Educator Grants, underwrites the public television’s Reading Rainbow Program, offers monthly Professional Development Meetings, and many other reading endeavors in the schools and community.

The first visiting author in 1990 was Norman Bridwell. Since that time, the local council has sponsored at least two authors, illustrators, or story tellers annually. These individuals inspire children to become better readers, skillful artists, and healthier individuals.

The local council organized its first Community Book Fair in 2000. Students, parents, educators, and community members were invited to read aloud, observe dance and musical performances, and given the opportunity to purchase affordable books for family members or friends.

The council also sponsors approximately six members to attend the Annual International Reading Association Convention. Upon their return to the island, these individuals share their experiences through mini workshops. The Young Adult Café, which was established in 2003, was an inspiration from the annual convention.

The Guam Council of the International Reading Association has been recognized as an Honor Council, placed in the President’s Club and Membership Honor Roll, and received the Community Service Award. The local council will continue to provide reading projects, but also search for better ways to improve reading on the island of Guam and Micronesia.

Guam International Literacy Association

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

MARK YOUR CALENDAR VENUE

Read-A-Thon Kick-Off

Guam ILA Application

PD894 Graduate Credit

ILA Grant

Snapshots...

January Newsletter

D204 Lions Clubs Saturday Story Hour

ILA Donation to the 2024 Language Arts Conference

Upcoming Meetings

**ILA MEETINGS*:

September 14
October 12
November 8 and 9 - LAC
December 14 - BOOK FAIR, ASC
January 18 - Read-A-Thon Kick Off, ASC
February 8
March 15
April 12
May 10**

*Subject to change