April 2013 Newsletter

April 2013 Volume 6, Issue 4

Tom's Notes

The Road to Citizenship is Opening Up ...Will You Be Ready?

After many years of discussion the have ended in nothing but frustration for many immigrants, Congress is finally beginning to consider some pathway to citizenship, especially for students and their parents who have lived here for many years. So, how do you prepare?

Here are my suggestions:

Learn English! You may think your English is Okay, but can you read and write in English? This will, no doubt, be on the list of requirements. These skills are on the citizenship test now.

Learn something about American culture. Although there are similarities, American culture is unique. You need to know about ways of living and doing business, as well as social interaction.

Volunteer for something. By volunteering you show that you are interested in your community and that you are trying to relate to Americans.

Learn some business skills. America is all about doing business. The more you know, the more valuable you are to your employers.

File taxes. Even if you do not have a social security number, you can still file. The government will be glad to take your money, and you can prove that you have been doing your part to support the country.

Eventually, you will probably need to take a test. Begin studying now! Be so familiar with these requirements that they simply come to you, without a great deal of thought.

Need help? As always, we are there to help you in these areas.

Tom

In This Issue

Quick Links

LVA Danbury Website

LVA on Facebook

LVA on Youtube

Fund Raising

Savings Bank of Danbury Grant

Pictured below is LVA Board president, Gregg Brauneisen (of Collins, Hannafin Law firm,) Kathleen Romagnano, the new CEO of the Savings Bank of Danbury.

New Semester

The LVA School Summer Session begins May 6th.

Students should register now for the new semester.

New students may be required to take a placement test.

For more information call David or Lynn at 203-792-8260, Monday - Thursday, 8:30 AM- 2 PM

Student Letters

Today is the last day of class for me because the next Saturday I'll go back to Brazil, I'm taking in my bag more knowledge and an unforgettable experience that I had in the USA... Not just about English, but also about the culture, I met nice people here and many things... Thanks my friends Who cheer for me... I know that it was a good step, but there are many other challenges wait for me in Brazil yet... Tks AMERICA, I enjoyed it's a beautiful country... Sorry for the mistakes ....LOL Byeeeeeeee

Alessandro Amorim

(Alessandro was a special, International Student who was studying for advanced standing as a pilot. English has become a requirement for advancement in the field of aviation.)

Mr. Desmond Fund

The Mr. Desmond Scholarship Fund has now reached the sum of $ 1125.00, thanks to gifts from his many friends, relatives and students here, at the school. The first awards from the fund are scheduled to be made in the coming semester, which begins in May.

Birthdays this Month

Happy birthday to students and teachers this month:

Students Teachers

5- Patricia Aguilar 15- Harvey Center
12- Daniela Sandoval 18- Jose Padilla
14- Angelica Fiori
18- Hugo Caba
19- Jose Chunzho
23- Fernanda Souza

School Newsletter

August, 2012 Volume 5, Issue 8

Tom's Notes

No More ESL Classes!

We have a saying in America, "Enough is Enough!"

How much ESL is enough? When can you begin to study for your degree? If you are ambitious and want to get started, you need to know something important about education in America.

If you have been learning English to attend college in the US, you need to know about the key that opens the door to higher education. It is English 101, Basic English Composition.

If you take this course from an accredited institution and pass it - you are free to go on and study for your degree - in your major!

No More ESL

That's right -- No More ESL

But, you say, "How can I take English 101 when they say my English isn't strong enough?"

Well, what do you think?

A more important question is: Are you willing to work hard at getting better?

If you answered, "YES" to these two questions, you may be ready to take the English 101 course offered by Straighterline.com. Anyone can take this course - high school student, never-been-to-school, foreigner - anyone. Or, you can take English 101 online. Any high school graduate can take this course - and there are many good, accredited online schools to choose from!

There is no placement test!

No other qualifications.

It is completely online.

If you are interested, need more information, or just call or come in for a visit -- we will be glad to talk to you. Maybe you don't needd any more ESL!

Tom

In This Issue

Quick Links
LVA Danbury Website LVA on Facebook LVA on Youtube

New Semester

Fall Semester Begins August 27

Classes for the Fall semester are filling up fast. We advise students to register now to avoid being shut out of class! For more information call David or Lynn at 203-792-8260.

Fund Raising

Many thanks to the GE Community Foundation for their generous support. GE has been a loyal and vigorous supporter of our work for many year!.

Thanks also to a new sponsor, BJ's Charitable Foundation. BJ's is new to Danbury, but they are committed to serving the community. Welcome!

Student News

This month we welcome a new group of students to our school!

Welcome International students Rocio Torres, Michele Ferrari, and Barbara Faria.
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Special Event

LVA School Orientation

If you are thinking about some more education, or you have a friend who is interested in more education, we invite you to come to our office to learn about the possibilities! We have years of experience with non-native English speakers. We can give you all the information you need to start on the right path to success. Just call David or Lynn at 203-792-8260 to arrange a visit.

Birthdays This Month

Happy Birthday to LVA students!

Rolando Minarcaja Ana Perez

Rolando Araujo Maria Orta

Elida Solorazano Luisa Yupangi

Digna Ramos Carmita Loaiza

Maria Romero

Birthday Celebration