St. Mary's partnership in need of volunteers
Megan McConville
Issue date: 10/10/06 Section: News
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Despite recent claims to the contrary, volunteers have not yet begun working with after-school care and tutoring programs at St. Mary's of the Assumption School, which has just entered into a partnership with Loyola College.
Volunteers have not begun spending time at the school as of yet because there has not been any opportunity to sign up. However, there is still a chance for students to get involved.
"It's a really exciting, great learning opportunity for Loyola students," Maher said. "It's something right in our own neighborhood."
This opportunity is not limited to education majors. All students are welcome and encouraged to volunteer. The tutoring program focuses on reading and math, and takes place every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 3-5 p.m.
There is also an opportunity to take positions as volunteer teacher assistants, which will convene on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8-11:15 a.m.
The board members hope to get the program set up as soon as possible. As of now, it looks like it will be up and running by the end of the month.
The staff and administration are all on board and excited, according to Maher. However, there has not been much student interest as of yet. Maher is hoping to excite and involve a larger number of students.
Rev. Brian Linnane, S.J. is also enthusiastic about the program.
"This was a great way to do something preventative for those Catholic inner city schools that don't have the affluent resources. This is to help the people at Saint Mary's and to be a real learning opportunity for the people of the Loyola community," Linnane said in a previously reported article.
"I think this is a great partnership especially in light of Loyola's 'Year of the City' initiative and along with helping the school grow in the community and as a community," said junior Steph Keohane.
Saint Mary's is located on York Road directly across from the Wendy's. "It's only a short drive, or a nice little walk," said Maher.
Volunteers have not begun spending time at the school as of yet because there has not been any opportunity to sign up. However, there is still a chance for students to get involved.
"It's a really exciting, great learning opportunity for Loyola students," Maher said. "It's something right in our own neighborhood."
This opportunity is not limited to education majors. All students are welcome and encouraged to volunteer. The tutoring program focuses on reading and math, and takes place every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 3-5 p.m.
There is also an opportunity to take positions as volunteer teacher assistants, which will convene on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8-11:15 a.m.
The board members hope to get the program set up as soon as possible. As of now, it looks like it will be up and running by the end of the month.
The staff and administration are all on board and excited, according to Maher. However, there has not been much student interest as of yet. Maher is hoping to excite and involve a larger number of students.
Rev. Brian Linnane, S.J. is also enthusiastic about the program.
"This was a great way to do something preventative for those Catholic inner city schools that don't have the affluent resources. This is to help the people at Saint Mary's and to be a real learning opportunity for the people of the Loyola community," Linnane said in a previously reported article.
"I think this is a great partnership especially in light of Loyola's 'Year of the City' initiative and along with helping the school grow in the community and as a community," said junior Steph Keohane.
Saint Mary's is located on York Road directly across from the Wendy's. "It's only a short drive, or a nice little walk," said Maher.
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