SPRING/SUMMER EDITION 2010

News and Views

w w w. T L E l i t e r a c y. c o m
Editor/Layout: Darlene Brown

Excellence in Literacy Quebec Peter Gzowski Invitational

Quebec English Literacy Alliance

Inside this issue: Don’t miss the 10th throughout Quebec.

annual Quebec Peter The PGI, founded by
President’s Message 2 Gzowski Invitational the late Canadian
(PGI) Golf Tourna- broadcaster and jour-
From the ED Desk 2
ment! On Thursday, nalist Peter Gzowski, TLE’s
September 23, 2010, is held annually in CELEBRATION
Karen’s Office News 2
join the many business every province and 2010
leaders, school board territory. Over the
Margo’s Corner 2 Tuesday June 29th
directors, celebrities, past 25 years, PGI has
politicians and other netted more than $10
Health Literacy 3 Noon to 3:00 p.m.
influential people at million for literacy
Le Diamant Golf Club programs across the Pizza lunch
Space Center 3
in Mirabel, QC as they country. Call Carolyn
raise awareness and Marsh at Everyone is welcome!
Family Literacy News 3
much-needed funds 450-242-2360
for literacy initiatives qelamail@gmail.com
TLE Book Club 4
Download PGI Brochure for details www.QELA.org

Contact Us 4 STUDENTS! STUDENTS! STUDENTS! STUDENTS!

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Dates to Remember 4
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Message from the President
TLE was exceptionally active
this Spring. We had several
Board Meetings and the Annual
Planning Retreat; our team is
working very well together.
Our Ace Community Festival
was a huge success and was
attended by all.
Thank you Margo Legault for
all your hard work with the
Ace Community Project. Margo
was able to spread the word
TLE Literacy Supporters
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Karen’s News
Another great year! A big
thank you to everyone. TLE will
close on June 30th and will re-
open on August 30th.
Enjoy
summer!
See you
August!
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about TLE to over 50 services
in Laval and Montreal. New vol-
unteers and students will be
knocking down our doors to
continue learning!!!
Write a little something every
day, one word at a time can
turn into your book. Have a
wonderful summer! Thanks for
being a part of TLE!
~ Mona Arsenault
From: Executive Director’s Desk
TLE is starting a new family
literacy initiative in the fall
called TLE Connections. The
program is aimed at targeting
parents and families of young
school-aged children. The idea
is to provide support and re-
sources throughout the year,
such as Internet sites, online
Margo’s Corner
The ACE Community Festival,
in recognition of Adult
Learner's Week, was a great
success! The event brought
together students, educators,
your
artisans, musicians, volun-
teers and community
in groups. TLE created a fun,
lighthearted atmosphere, with
TLE Board of Directors
2009/2010
President: Mona Arsenault
Vice-President: Lazar Jevremovic
Secretary: Christiane Dabbagh
Treasurer: Valerie Sauriol
Director: Enza Campaniella
information, e-bulletins, work-
shops, newsletters, family lit-
eracy materials, etc. So far we
have over 60 families regis-
tered as a result of our Story-
time school visits. If you would
like to register for TLE Con-
nections or volunteer contact
Karen at TLE.
live jazz music, community in-
formation booths, henna tat-
toos, refreshments, book give-
aways, arts & crafts, and door
prizes. With attendance
reaching over 600, we are hop-
ing to make next year’s festi-
val an even bigger hit!
NEWS & VIEWS
Health Literacy M. Arsenault
I attended my first videoconference at the CLC in
Laval Liberty HS. Extreme high tech! Cameras,
video equipment, speakers, screens, everything!
The health literacy videoconference involved 8
off-site locations across the province and was
broadcast from the Montreal Children’s Hospital.
This conference was put together by Literacy Vol-
unteers of Quebec and the subject was Health
Literacy. It was so interesting. The public, the A view of our group as seen on the video screen across Quebec
medical professionals and the health institutions
told us how we all need to work together to find
solutions for people with low literacy skills to improve the care they receive regarding health. For
several years I have been looking into ideas for our students and our tutors to help themselves
when dealing with health issues. I will continue to keep researching the needs of our learners.

Space Center M. Arsenault

On Friday May 21st some Learning Exchange stu-

dents and myself went on an outing to the Cosmo-
dome Space Center in Laval. We were taken on a
guided tour, took part in a science project and
learned about Canada’s space arm! Everyone had a
super time!

www.cosmodome.org
R-L Shoghig, Michelle, Karina (Science Animator/Counselor /Guide), 2150 Laurentian Autoroute, Exit 15 Laval, QC. H7T2T8
Jonathon and Kosal (450) 978-3600 Get directions

Family Literacy News M. Legault

TLE's Family Literacy Committee has been very active
in the past few months with two Storytime evenings at
Jules Verne and Souvenir Elementary, as well as reading
activities at Genesis and Crestview Elementary. A big
thank you to all the volunteers of the Family Literacy
TLE volunteer Valerie Sauriol
Committee! Through your efforts, you have brought the
joys of literacy to many children and have instilled in
them a love for reading. In particular, we would like to thank Valerie
Sauriol for all of the time she donated into organizing these activities. Her
dedication and commitment lead her to go far beyond the call of duty and
The Cat-in-the-Hat makes an ap-
we would like her to know that it has not gone unnoticed. pearance at a family literacy event

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T H E L E A R N I N G E X C H A N G E
How to Contact Us
Excellence in Literacy
THE LEARNING EXCHANGE STAFF
Darlene Brown
Executive Director
Karen Mockler
Administrative Assistant
Jacklyn Freedman-Spector
Communications Director
Margo Legault
Communications Consultant
Kate Strickland
Library Consultant
Diane Richard
Financial Officer
TLE Book Club B. Beauvais
We are here because we LOVE
books and are committed to:
reading, attending monthly
meetings, expressing our opin-
“Dreams are illustrations... from the book your
soul is writing about you. ”
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TLE RESOURCE CENTER
2100 Blvd. des Laurentides
Vimont, Laval, Quebec.
Phone: 450-688-2933 ext. 3126
Skype: TLETLE1
Fax: 450-663-1290
Email: TLE_literacy@yahoo.ca
WEBMASTER
Errol Pinto
ions, exchanging our thoughts
and ideas, listening to others,
learning from each other, re-
specting each other, and fore-
most, HAVING FUN!
~ Marsha Norman
Dates to Remember
Go to TLE online under EVENTS to view our
Google calendar for details of all dates/events
READING CIRCLE Book Club Meetings @
Raffin bookstore, Centrepolis Laval, 1820
Pierre Péladeau
 June 2: Mr. Pip by Lloyd Jones
 Sept. 8: The Little Stranger Sarah
Water *Meeting location TBA
 May 20: Sir Wilfrid Laurier Gradua-
tion ceremony
 June 1: TLE BOD Meeting 4:30 P.M.
 June 10: NPI Partners meeting CLC
Laval 10:00 - 1:00 P.M.
 June 24: School closed St. Jean-
Baptiste Day:
 June 29: Celebration Event 11:50 -
3:00 P.M. rm 222/225
 June 30: last day of classes/TLE
closes for the summer
 July 1: Canada Day
 July 2: Summer hours begin for sum-
mer
 August 25: Teachers return
 August 26: NPI Partners meeting
CLC Laval 10:00 - 1:00 P.M.
 August 27: Classes begin
 August 30: TLE reopens
 Sept. 14-15: LVQ Annual General
meeting and professional develop-
ment
 Sept. 16: McGill Fair
 Sept. 21: TLE BOD meeting 4:00
P.M.
Call Karen at:
450-688-2933 ext. 3126
or see our website for more details:
www. TLE l i t e r a c y . c o m
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