[NFBNJ] Read Aloud Series Info
joe ruffalo
nfbnj1 at verizon.net
Fri Jun 12 17:37:07 UTC 2020
Greetings to all!
Sorry for the late distribution of the following.
The email was buried in my in box!
Please review and consider joining.
Joe
From: Monique A Coleman
Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2020 1:06 AM
To: Ellen Sullivan
Cc: Connor Mullin ; Linda Melendez ; Mary Jo Partyka ; cjmullin225 at gmail.com
; joanna mallard ; joe ruffalo ; jrzobek at gmail.com
Subject: Read Aloud Series Info
Honoring Diverse Cultures Virtual Read Aloud & Book Talk Series
A virtual read aloud and book talk series for blind/visually impaired
children featuring books that celebrate differences and promote brave spaces
for learning and talking about bias, racism, and social justice.
Each read aloud will be facilitated by a member of the National Homework
Hotline-BVI via Zoom. To provide an enhanced sensory and interactive
experience, household objects will be suggested for some books.
The series will kick off with the following sessions. Note all times are
Eastern Standard.
6/10 ??? 4:00-4:45pm
Book selection: The Day You Begin
Suggested ages: 4-9 yrs
6/12 ??? 12-12:45pm
Book selection: Sulwe
Suggested ages: 4-9 yrs
6/17 ??? 4-4:45pm
Book selection: Intersectional Allies: We Make Room for All
Suggested ages: 6-10
6/19 ??? 12-12:45pm
Book selection: Mommy???s Khimar
Suggested ages: 3-8 yrs
*Books are subject to change. A second book will be added to each session if
time permits.
To register for one or more sessions, email
nationalhomeworkhotline.bvi at gmail.com and indicate the sessions you???re
interested in attending. Then, you will receive the Zoom invitation prior to
each registered session.
Thank you,
Monique Coleman
Coordinator, National Homework Hotline-BVI
On Wed, Jun 10, 2020 at 5:52 PM Ellen Sullivan <ems553 at comcast.net> wrote:
Monique,
This is a great initiative. Yes, please do share details. Joanna
Benthall has almost completed her first session as a mentor and she shared
very engagingly with us today. Thanks for your willingness to help! Be well
and be safe. Ellen
From: Monique A Coleman <monique at vistaseducation.com>
Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2020 5:33 PM
To: joe ruffalo <nfbnj1 at verizon.net>
Cc: Connor Mullin <cjmullin225 at aol.com>; ELLEN SULLIVAN
<ems553 at comcast.net>; Linda Melendez <lindamelendez220 at gmail.com>; Mary Jo
Partyka <choirnfb at gmail.com>; cjmullin225 at gmail.com; joanna mallard
<joannmallard at gmail.com>; mailto:jrzobek at gmail.com
Subject: Re: NFBNJ and BELL Academy: Student/Parent Contact Info With
Comments
Hi Everyone,
Sorry that I could not make the call today. I see that I am designated as
a possible contact person for a couple of students. This is fine with me, I???ll
just need to be filled in on whatever I???ll need to do.
Also, I wanted to let everyone know that the National Homework Hotline for
Blind/VI students is hosting a special read aloud/book talk series featuring
culturally diverse literature that foster acceptance and understanding of
difference. The first session was today, and it went well. The next one will
be Friday, and the last two sessions will be next Wednesday and Friday.
Kristen Witucki and a couple of other blind volunteers for the Hotline are
readers.
Since the book talk series is ideal for 3-8 year olds, it might be of
interest to some of our NJ Bell Academy students. I am happy to email you
all the details, if you???d like to share with the parents.
Thanks, and I hope everyone is doing well!
Best,
Monique
On Wed, Jun 10, 2020 at 3:46 PM joe ruffalo <nfbnj1 at verizon.net> wrote:
The original email message was stuck in my out box!
Joe
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Greetings BELL Academy Team!
Ellen, thanks for the revised list.
I call all pertaining to session two. I left two voice messages and was
able to discuss with the other five parents and nate.
I informed all that they will be receiving an email from Mary Jo
encouraging them to register for the national convention. I also suggested
that both parents register and provided the deadline of Monday, June 15.
The five I was able to talk to were thankful for the program and
thankful for the introductory call provided this morning.
I provided to each the NFBNJ BELL Academy Team person that will contact
them to develop a schedule once the session begins. Note, probably best to
call during the week of June 15.
After each name, I provided my comments.
Joe
NFBNJ BELL Student List: In Home Edition 2020
1. Student: John Paul Corman
Age: 12 years
Email Address: fcorman at verizon.net
Town/City: Barrington
Telephone #: 302 893 3293
Parent Name: Faye Corman
Session: June 1, 2020 through June 12, 2020; 6:00 pm EDT
BELL Contact: Joanna Benthall (201 354 0098; joannmallard at gmail.com)
Comments: Joanna provided her findings during the BELL call this
morning.
I also left a voice message on Sunday and Monday.
******
2. Student: Sophia Aguilera Murphy
Age: 4 years at start of BELL
Email Address: chrissy.ryan616 at outlook.com
Town/City: Montville
Telephone #: 201-638-2725
Parent Name: Christine Aguilera
Session: June 22, 2020 through July 3, 2020; 11:00 am EDT
BELL Contact: Mary Jo Partyka (609 888 5459; choirnfb at gmail.com) (Maybe
delegated to Monique Coleman)
Comments: A member in the Northeast Chapter. She will be joining the
Northern Chapter and is looking forward to attending chapter meetings.
Already has registered for the national convention however, Mary Jo
still forward. She will provide the info to family members.
3. Student: Ashlyn Busby
Age: 4.5 years
Email Address: meredithbusby at gmail.com
Town/City: Glen Ridge
Telephone #: 205-529-8711
Parent Name: Meredith Busby
Session: June 22, 2020 through July 3, 2020; 11:00 am EDT
BELL Contact: Connor Mullin (973) 440-0649; cjmullin225 at gmail.com)
Comments: Very thankful for the opportunity to join BELL this year.
Excited to have Connor as the contact person.
Looking forward to register for the national convention.
4. Student: Katelyn Heilig
Age: 6 years
Email Address: Wheezeremt at yahoo.com
Town/City: Milford
Telephone #: 973- 985-4181
Parent Name: Christina Heilig
Session: June 22, 2020 through July 3, 2020: 11:00 am EDT
BELL Contact: Joanna Benthall (201 354 0098; joannmallard at gmail.com)
Comments: Left message of congratulations.
Also informed her that an email from Mary Jo will be distributed
highlighting the national convention and I provided an encouraging word to
register.
5. Student: Emma Marah
Age: 7 years in on August 13
Email Address: winmyra27 at yahoo.com
Town/City: Franklin Township
Telephone #: 732-580-7152
Parent Name: Mariam Marah
Session: June 22, 2020 through July 3, 2020: 6:00 pm EDT
BELL Contact: Joanna Benthall (201 354 0098; joannmallard at gmail.com)
Comments: Mom was excited to be part of the BELL Academy Home Edition.
Looking forward to the email from Mary Jo.
She was glad to have Johanna as her contact BELL Academy staff person.
6. Student: Donna Molino
Age: 12 years
Email Address: ericamolino10 at gmail.com
Town/City: Newark
Telephone #: 973 680 2709
Parent Name: Erica Molino
Session: June 22, 2020 through July 3, 2020; 11:00 am EDT
BELL Contact: Connor Mullin (973) 440-0649;
mailto:cjmullin225 at gmail.com)
Comments: Left voice message.
Info is the same as above.
7. Student: Nate Stephens
Age: 11 years
Email Address: amspencer at yahoo.com
Town/City: Ridgewood
Telephone #: 201-447-0690
Parent Name: Allison Stephens
Session: June 22, 2020 through July 3, 2020; 6:00 pm EDT
BELL Contact: Jonathan Zobek (609-216-0181; jrzobek at gmail.com)
Comments: Talked to Allison and Nate. both excited to join another BELL
Academy program
She has registered however, Mary Jo, please provide the info as I
encouraged her to share with family members and perhaps they will register.
8. Student: Amaia Valdez
Age: 3.8 years
Email Address: mluisania at gmail.com
Town/City: Perth Amboy
Telephone #: 732-882-2962
Parent Name: Luisania Moronta
Session: June 22, 2020 through July 3, 2020: 6:00 pm EDT
BELL Contact: Mary Jo Partyka (609 888 5459; choirnfb at gmail.com) (Maybe
delegated to Monique Coleman)
Comments: Left voice message with the same info provided above.
*****
9. Student: Dean Collazo
Age: 10 years
Email Address: deansmamu at gmail.com
Town/City: Nutley
Telephone #: 551-206-0490
Parent Name: Shay and Derek Collazo
Session: July 27, 2020 through August 7, 2020; 11:00 am EDT
BELL Contact: Jonathan Zobek (609-216-0181; jrzobek at gmail.com)
Comments: Did not call. I will wait after the second session concludes
however, Mary Jo, please email the highlights to register for the national
convention.
10. Student: Addisyn Knight
Age: 6 years
Email Address: asaffa01 at yahoo.com
Town/City: South Plainfield
Telephone #: 908-531-2172
Parent Name: Amnata Saffa
Session: July 27, 2020 through August 7, 2020; 11:00 am EDT
BELL Contact: Joanna Benthall (201 354 0098; joannmallard at gmail.com)
Comments: Did not call. Will call during the week of July 6.
Mary Jo, please email the info to register for the national convention.
--
Sincerely,
Monique A. Coleman
President, VISTAS Education Partners
Teacher of the Visually Impaired
NLS Certified Literary Braille Transcriber
732-835-6672
www.vistaseducation.com
--
Sincerely,
Monique A. Coleman
President, VISTAS Education Partners
Teacher of the Visually Impaired
NLS Certified Literary Braille Transcriber
732-835-6672
www.vistaseducation.com
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