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Our Mission:
The Family Learning Institute provides low income students in Ann Arbor and
Ypsilanti who are performing below grade level, a no cost supplemental
academic program that incorporate the tools for becoming successful learners.
The Family Learning Institute offers:
- free reading and math assessments
- a free and individualized reading and writing program for 3rd-8th grade students.
- a free and individualized math program for students in grades 4 through 7.
- free social work intervention and referrals for students and their families
- free book giveaway program
- a lending library for students with no late fees
- free Ann Arbor News papers for students and their families.
- free summer programming for students entering the 1st through 9th grades.
For more information about our program, click here: FLI Programs
For more information about volunteering for our program, click here: Volunteer Opportunities
For more information about donating to our program, click here: Donating to FLI
Coming Events
2009-2010 School Year
Our school year is complete and we are getting ready for the 2009-2010 school year. This would be a great time to volunteer as a coach for the upcoming school year. We are also accepting applications into the program for new students. Enjoy your summer, and know that the FLI team is getting ready for the fall.
Recent Events
3rd Annual Bee on Board for Literacy Spelling Bee Fundraiser
Friday, May 29, 2009
Washtenaw Community College
About 200 FLI supporters attended our third annual fundraiser Spelling Bee held at Washtenaw Community College. The night was a great success, especially for the Houyhnhnms, our 2009 Spelling Bee Champions, sponsored by Greenhills School Parent Organization. A very special thank you to all those who made the event a success.
Queen Bee Sponsors ($2,000)
arborMotion
Edwards Brothers, Inc.
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
NuStep
Honey Bee Sponsors ($1,000)
arborMotion
Sheila Crowley & Max Wicha
Greenhills School
Jeffrey & Monica Harrold
Retirement Income Solutions, Inc.
TCF Bank
Gloria Taylor
Bumble Bee Sponsors ($300-$500)
Affordable Vet Services
Ann Arbor Skate Park Action Committee
Bank of Ann Arbor
Molly Dobson
Greenhills Parent Organization
Huron Valley Tennis Club
MAVDevelopment
Gary and Mary Maynard
Michigan Commerce Bank
Berry Moorman, P.C.
Pear Sperling Eggan & Daniels, P.C.
Zingerman's Community of Business
Worker Bees ($200)
Washtenaw Community College
Field Trip to "The Arb" - Nichols Arboretum
Date: 9:00am - 12:30pm, Monday, April 13, 2009
Come join the fun and enjoy the great outdoors with FLI staff and students. Meet at FLI, and a bus will take us to The Arb, where we will receive a guided tour from Vicky Blayney, an FLI Board Member who also volunteers at The Arb as a docent. To register (required), please call Amy Rolfes at 734-995-6816.
FLI Spring Fling
Date: 5:30pm - 7:30pm, Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Join us for a pot luck dinner to relax and visit with other FLI families and coaches. Students, parents, siblings, coaches and staff are all invited. Please bring your favorite dish to pass, especially one that celebrates your family's ethnic food tradition. Call Amy Rolfes for more information at 734-995-6816.
Washtenaw County Literacy Coalition Breakfast
Thursday, March 19, 2009
In promoting literacy, Stedman Graham, author and public speaker, was the keynote speaker at the event. FLI was represented by 27 parents, coaches and students.
The theme of Stedman's speech was to make goals for yourself, and then pursue them. Using literacy and your mind is the best way to reach your goals.
First Gens Seminar
Saturday, March 28, 2009
First Gens is a group at the University of Michigan made up of students who are the first in their family to attend college. The group's President Chyrisha Brown (also an FLI work study office assistant!) led the discussion, talking about the challenges they faced in middle school and high school, preparing for a college education that no one else in their family had ever achieved. Their message inspired the FLI students, families and coaches that attended the seminar. Our thanks to Dwight Lang, U of M faculty advisor to the First Gens group, Jeff Harrold (FLI Board Member and U of M Academic Advisor) and to all of the First Gen students who presented.
Thank You, Volunteers!
FLI would like to thank volunteer groups who have donated their time, helping us paint, move furniture, clean and organize our offices and reading rooms. Your help is greatly appreciated! The following groups have helped:
* Skyline High School Girls Field Hockey Team
* Obama's Day of Service
* U of M Greek Week - "Will Work For Food"
* ONE Michigan
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