REAP did it again!

REAP kicks off at JMES

Last August 8, Jose Magsaysay Elementary School once again welcomes Reading Enhancement and Academic Program volunteers into its doors. A total of 25 third-graders and their respective guardians, 7 volunteers and 3 teachers trooped to JMES last August 8 for the annual meet & greet session.

This school year marks the 2nd year of the partnership between JMES and REAP. Last year spanning August – February 2009, an average of 20 third-graders had the privilege of being tutored in Reading by REAP volunteers. It was to the teachers and volunteers delight that a good number of them have displayed improvement in reading literacy and comprehension.

The meet & greet session event seeks to forge the foundations of trust, responsibility and commitment among the stakeholders - JMES faculty, parents and guardians and volunteers such that the Reading Program envisioned by REAP can be sustained for the benefit of the tutees. More than providing a venue to clear expectations, the meet & greet session also serves as a venue to have fun through loads of games, songs and some refreshments.

The event will not be possible without the ever ready assistance from the management & faculty of JMES, Mrs. Imelda Ferrer, the school principal, Ms. Michelle Tacalo, Ms. Marisse Eng, and Mr. Aris Penoliar. Also present is Ms. Aimee Zenit of the Assumption College.

Thanks also, to the REAP volunteers who despite the heavy downpour the night before had still managed to come and join the fun!