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Alfabetización Digital

March 10, 2021 Gabrielle Piceno Parent Engagement, Serving Our Neighborhoods

Mondays and Wednesdays from February 8 – March 4 ENP staff members Suzzy Pinal and Angie Conde led ENP’s first Spanish digital literacy class. COVID-19 has highlighted the need for basic training in computers and technology, especially among our Spanish-speaking neighbors. For 4 weeks, 12-30 students met over zoom to learn basic computer skills. The excitement as new skills were learned was palpable and the instructors enjoyed watching the students’ eyes light up as they understood new things.

All of the participants said they would recommend the course to a friend and many are eager to re-take the course to become more comfortable with their device. Some participants even bought a computer after going through the session, feeling more comfortable in their ability to navigate it. Below is some of the feedback from the post-course survey.

Double Dose of Mentoring

December 23, 2020 Jenessa Cheema Literacy

When we embarked on this semester, I had an idea of how Literacy Mentoring might work virtually, but honestly, I was skeptical. However as the first semester came to a close, floods of sweet stories came pouring in. The overall theme is relationships. Literacy Mentoring 2020: light on the literacy, double dose of mentoring.

How’s “Homeschool” Going?

April 8, 2020 Jenessa Cheema Literacy

We want to support those of you who are trying to navigate a new “homeschool” reality, while still juggling work and all of your other responsibilities…bless your heart. Whew.

Below are some of the most useful reading websites and resources we’ve found, feel free to share!

Hoping we all come out of this a little more well-read 🙂

Resilient Recess Mentoring

March 25, 2020 Amy Savage Serving Our Schools

Hey everyone, this is Amy, the Saturday Sports Coordinator for ENP.

I’m here to share a little about an idea we’ve been working on in the Recreational Resilience Department. This semester we’ve piloted a new opportunity to build resilience through kids’ favorite subject. Recess.

That’s right, recess.

ENP is Giving Away Our Literacy Kit

March 20, 2020 Jenessa Cheema Literacy

Hi, Jenessa Hefler from ENP here! Coming to you virtually from my very yellow kitchen. I hope you all are staying safe and connected in these unprecedented times. In light of our schools being closed and many parents and kids at home trying to navigate a new homeschool life, we wanted to make our Literacy Mentor (LM) materials free and easily accessible to you.

Download Literacy Mentor Kit Zip File

A Generation That Did Not Know Saturday Sports

November 4, 2019 Brian Semsem Saturday Sports

The Bible reveals that leadership shapes the heart, mind, and actions of entire generations. The book of Judges reveals the complex and dynamic interrelationship between our collective human nature with leadership and God’s divine purpose. It is with this wide-angled perspective that I would like to discuss the ministry of Saturday Sports and its crucial role in the leadership of the Next-generation.

From Volunteer to Staff

March 18, 2019 Amy Savage Perspectives, Saturday Sports

“This is Amy, the Saturday Sports Coordinator for ENP.”

You’ve probably read that if you’ve ever gotten an email from me. Since I am relatively new here (hired in August ‘18), I would bet that a majority of those reading have no idea who I am. Hopefully, some have at least seen me out and about leading an SS Orientation or assisting our staff at equipping events. The majority of what I do for ENP is coordinating Saturday Sports volunteers, leading out SS Orientations, and the planning and paperwork to keep SS organized. However, I also facilitate our Social Emotional hand-drumming program, Beat the Odds, at a couple of schools around Fresno. This is work that, sadly, most people don’t get to witness.

College and Elementary Students Working Together

February 18, 2019 Jenessa Cheema Literacy, Serving Our Schools

ENP was birthed out of a church-school partnership which is why most people only know of ENP through church connections. But did you know that ENP also has the unique opportunity to impact our next generation of leaders through partnerships with Fresno State and Fresno City? Getting our college students involved on local elementary school campuses not only furthers our elementary students’ growth, but it also impacts the future careers, hearts, and direction of our young adult leaders.

October – Saturday Sports Newsletter

October 23, 2018 Brian Semsem Saturday Sports

Check out our first and best Saturday Sports Newsletter!

Luis Palau Series 4: Literacy and a Child’s Pathway to Success

August 7, 2018 Jenessa Cheema Literacy, Luis Palau Series

Every Neighborhood Partnership is partnering with the Luis Palau National group to create a six-month series that describes our work in the city. Below is the fourth post in the series from our Literacy Mentor Director, Jenessa Hefler.

Last month, Brian Semsem broke down fun and play, ENP’s recreation and resilience building programs. This month we will look at literacy and a child’s pathway to success. Our goal to see every 3rd Grader reading at grade level.

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