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Griffin Middle School Griffin Middle School

5105 N. Colony Blvd.5105 N. Colony Blvd.

The Colony, TX 75056The Colony, TX 75056

Tel 972/625-9030Tel 972/625-9030

Ms. Cynthia WilliamsMs. Cynthia Williams

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Griffin Middle SchoolGriffin Middle School2002-2003 CALENDAR

All times 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

December 7December 14

January 11January 25

February 8February 15

March 8March 29

April 5April 26

May 10May 17-End of year celebration/Griffin

.......Happy Summer Vacation!

What is Saturday Scholars™?

The Saturday Scholars™ Program is a tutoring program primarily made up of individuals, who volunteer their time to help students having problems in classes, students who feel they could benefit from the one-on-one instruction tutoring provides, and students wanting to excel further in their studies. Parents, Grandparents, Relatives, High School Honor/gifted Students are welcome to participate as tutors. Please join us.. It takes a community to raise a child.

The program has received numerous awards including:

• “Best of Texas” Award by the Corporate Fund for Children, proclamations in both the Texas Senate and House of Representatives, as well as by Governor George W. Bush …1994 The founder of the Saturday Scholars Program, Mr. James Coleman was named a Texas “Governor’s 2000 Volunteer Award Winner … 2000 • Regional Winner of the JCPenney Golden Rule Award …1999 •Dallas County Outstanding Volunteer Award (Education)…1999• “Swiss Army Equipped National Award” …1999•Selected and profiled as “BEST IN CLASS” by the Texas Education Agency (TEA); distributed to all 7000 Texas Campuses by 9/2002. We are one way that the community can come together to assure that no child is left behind.

The Saturday Scholars™ program is available to students in the Arlington, Carrollton/Farmers Branch, Cedar Hill, Dallas, DeSoto, Irving, Grapevine/Colleyville, HEB, Keller, Lewisville, and Plano ISDs.

When is it available?

The program is available at Griffin Middle School on Saturdays during the school year. The sessions start promptly at 9:00 a.m. and end at 11:00 a.m. Sessions are held in the Library. Please see the back of this brochure for dates when tutoring sessions are available.

How can my child and/or I participate?

You or your child can sign up through the school office either for a one-time tutoring session or for the entire semester/year. Your Child can sign up as a Saturday Scholar and receive FREE tutoring!.

What is required from me?

• Your continued encouragement of your child to participate in the program.

• Transportation of your child to and from the school.

If your child knows you care about his/her progress, he/she will be encouraged to do better.

The Saturday Scholars™ Program is available to any student who needs extra study time to improve grades, has a special project to work on, or would like a quiet place to do homework/project assignment.

What can I do to maximize my child’s progress?

• Get to know your child’s teacher.• Sit in on a Saturday Scholars™ session. • Keep the communication channels open between

you and your child’s teacher.• Schedule meetings between you and your child’s

teacher if you feel your child is not working up to his/her potential.

Encourage! Encourage! Encourage!

Who should I call/see if I have questions about my child’s participation in the program?

Please feel free to talk to their teacher or principal about your child’s specific needs, . We as tutors will maintain a close feedback mechanism with the school professionals. Many activities will be centered around improving written communication skills.

Who should I call if I have general questions about the program?

LISD Area Coordinator:Steve Shaw at 972-718-2850shaw.steve@verizon.com

PLEASE NOTE: The Saturday ScholarTM Program is available only on Saturdays between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

James V. ColemanFounder & CEO

Saturday Scholars™ Program Foundation, Inc.972-751-6517