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= Digital Bulletin Board =

April 4, 2011 New Information:
Greetings, Tutors.

As you are all probably very much aware :), we only have three more tutoring sessions remaining. I have no idea where the spring semester went, but before it is completely over, you will want to conduct a running record with your student(s).

Please be aware that within the next two weeks, this week or next you will need to carve time into your tutoring in order to conduct a final running record for the Spring 2011 tutoring semester.

In addition to conducting a final running record for your student, a letter to the parents should also be sent home with your student on his/her final day of tutoring.

This letter should consist of a one page narrative with detailed information of student strengths, where you are seeing growth, areas in which to grow, and any anecdotal dialogue you've had with the child you may want to share with the parent. Also include reading practices to encourage at home.

This letter should be no more than a page in length. I will upload a template you may use to help formulate your letter. Please find this in the Digital Library Online Documents link.

Also, I will be more than delighted to read, proofread, and/or offer suggestions in ways to enhance your letter. Should you be interested in me doing so, simply e-mail me your letter. Should you choose to have me review your letter, please have these to me prior to midnight on April 15th.

Thanks!!! Natalie

February 15, 2011 : Information for tutors with Kindergarten students
For those of you with Kindergarten students, I am creating a video which will be posted to the Digital Library Online Documents link. This video will walk you through an alternate assessment to administer in place of a running record. The materials for the Kindergarten assessment will be placed in a green folder next to the time card folder in the Borg Center. The materials seen in the video will be placed in the folder. I am planning on recording the video this week. I will upload to the Online Resources on Saturday. This should not take too long to view, and as educators, the step by step guide for assessment will be easy for you to comprehend.

Thanks! Natalie

February 14, 2011 New Information:
Greetings, 2011 Borg Center tutors!

I hope you are all well underway in beginning a successful semester of tutoring your student(s). :)

1.) For those of you entering your second week of tutoring, please be aware that after completing your second tutoring, we will be looking towards you to conduct your running record during the third week. For those of you who have Kindergarten students, an alternate assessment will be used. I will be in contact with these tutors to discuss how you may perform your assessment. Deadline for Running Records: Your running record must be completed this week or next. Starting the week of March 1st, Dr. Crumpler or I will begin sitting with you when possible to facilitate observational supports.

2.) If you have not responded to the e-mail sent on Thursday, regarding the request for the name of your student(s) and the day and time of tutoring, please respond asap-THANK-YOU!

3.) For those of you who have responded to the aforementioned e-mail, your tutoring information should be updated in the Schedules & Contact Information. If you discover a discrepancy, please edit the page making corrections.

4.) At this point Kylie and Megan have volunteered to partake in my research project. This requires 30 minutes twice a week of technology exploration, lead by me, to incorporate into your literacy and reading tutoring. The best part is that after learning about the tools, though you are encouraged to spend some of your tutoring time exploring literacy through technology, it is not mandated that you do so. You will also be paid for the time you are involved in the research. Please let me know if you are interested by sending me an e-mail.

5.) Many of you have asked about time cards. Time cards will be in this week; HOWEVER, If you have NOT YET completed your I-9, taking your information as indicated on the form to Angie in the administrative offices of C&I in DeGarmo, you will not have a time card. You MUST bring your information as indicated on the I-9 form. Time cards will be located in the green folder on top of the bookcase by Dr. Crumpler's office.

Dr. Crumpler and I are here to assist you in any way possible to ensure you receive a positive learning experience; if there is anything we can do at this point, please do not hesitate to contact us. My cell and home phone number are listed in the Schedules & Contact Information page, and you are always welcome to contact me. Also, feel free to text, making sure when doing so to notify me of who you are.

Very Best Regards, and I hope everyone is "thawing" out! Natalie

November 3, 2010
Hi Ladies, and Happy November!!!

This semester is going by rather quickly, so I wanted to bring some housekeeping information to your attention. 1.) Your running records should be completed at this time. Please turn those into the green folder where you placed your timecards (on top of the bookshelf against the back wall between Dr. Crumpler's office and the small conference room in the Borg Center).

2.) We would love to have you tutor next semester as well!!! :) In order to plan for the upcoming spring semester at the Borg Center, please let me know if you plan on tutoring next semester.

3.) Please make sure your student's parents are aware of the upcoming holiday break dates, so they can plan accordingly. A few of you have asked about tutoring during break. No, you will not be tutoring during break, but again, please make sure the parent is aware of this.

4.) I will be e-mailing you this week in regards to research that I will be conducting, so please look forward to this e-mail as well as possibly participating in my research.

Thanks for all of your hard work and dedication. I am very much looking forward to receiving your running records.

Thanks! Natalie

**October 19, 2010:**
Hi Ladies! I just wanted to remind you that if you have not completed the Running Record with your student, these should be completed no later than next week. This means that you have this week or next in which to assess your student.

Lanie, I will be working with Lauren next week to complete an assessment other than a running record due to the fact that she has a kindergarten student. As your student is also in kindergarten, I would also like to participate in her assessment next Wednesday.

Each completed running record will be collected during the week of November 1st. Directions as to where these should be placed in the center will be given next week.

As always, thanks for your dedication to your student and to the Borg Center!

Best, Natalie

October 12, 2010
1.) Please make sure you request supplies this week. As I will be purchasing additional supplies as needed this week, please make sure you make your requests on the community questions and answers page.

2.) Your time-sheet folders will be placed on the top library shelf between the conference room and Dr. Crumpler's office in the Borg Center. Please include the hours for your sessions as well as the time you spend on your tutoring reflections in the wiki.

3.) Please keep up with your weekly tutoring reflections. A good practice to keep is having your previous tutoring session documented prior to your next session. This allows your colleagues the opportunity to learn and grow from what you are doing. This also allows others the opportunity to provide feedback to any questions you may have.

Kylie had a great question on the questions and answers page....Go to Community Questions and Answers page and select the questions and answers link. :) Thanks, Kylie!

We are now only seeking one more tutor for Thursday night. If you or anyone you know would be interested in tutoring on Thursday evenings at the Bloomington Cultural Center from 4-5, please let me know. :)

Thanks! Natalie

October 5, 2010:
Tutors, a couple of things: 1.) If you've not yet had a background check, please make sure you complete this.

2.) If you've not yet turned in your I-9 form, please do so to Reah Martin on the 2nd floor of DeGarmo in the administrative offices.

3.) A tutor contacted me yesterday with concern that she could not edit her page. When on Tutor Portfolio tab, scroll to the bottom of the page, and select your Name link. After doing so, you will be on your journal page. If when on this page, you are not able to EDIT (command in the upper right hand tab), please let me know. As only one person contacted me on this, I think this may have been a hiccup with the system.

We are still seeking three tutors for Thursday night. If you know any peers from your classes who are interested in tutoring, please let me know.

SUPPLIES: In Community Q&A, please list any supplies you may need for tutoring that you did not find at the Borg Center. I will conduct an inventory check and will follow up by purchasing any additional supplies next week.

Thanks! Natalie


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