Santa Maria Community Services, Inc. is pleased to announce a collaborative event, “Reading with a Twist/Conversemos Juntos!,” as part of its Promoting our Preschoolers (POP) program. The POP program is teaming up with Dr. Sisan Cuervo, a bilingual speech-language pathologist and assistant professor in the Department of Speech Language and Hearing Sciences at Mount St. Joseph University. Dr. Cuervo and her graduate students will be offering story-time and language enrichment groups in English and Spanish.
“Reading with a Twist / Conversemos Juntos” Details:
- What: Reading with a Twist! Story-time & language enrichment groups
- Where: Price Hill Branch Library, 970 Purcell Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45205
- When: April 9, 16, 23, & 30 (4 p.m. – 5 p.m.)
- Who: Any preschool-age children ages 3-5. Tutors will be available to assist older siblings with homework during the sessions.
- RSVP: 513-235-7721
This collaboration, made possible by a generous grant from the Scripps Howard Fund, aims to enhance cognitive and language skills among pre-kindergarten students through engaging activities and literacy support. Offering the program in Spanish ensures inclusivity and provides an opportunity for families from diverse linguistic backgrounds to benefit fully.
Previous reading camps combined with home visits have seen remarkable results. These initiatives align with Santa Maria’s goals of empowering communities and fostering a love for reading.
Santa Maria President and CEO H.A. Musser, Jr., expressed enthusiasm about this bilingual event, stating, “We are thrilled to once again collaborate with Dr. Cuervo for preschool reading camps. This event showcases our dedication to early literacy and community engagement.”
Group facilitator Dr. Sisan Cuervo said, “We are excited to partner with Santa Maria Community Services for ‘Reading with a Twist/Conversemos Juntos!’ This collaboration allows us to celebrate rich language environments amongst all children and foster a love for reading within our communities.”
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About Santa Maria Community Services, Inc.
Santa Maria Community Services, Inc. is an independent, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization originally founded by the Sisters of Charity in 1897 and place-based in Cincinnati Ohio’s Price Hill community. Santa Maria provides more than 2,500 individuals with educational tools and resources to build strong families, promote healthy residents, and foster neighborhood revitalization. Our Price Hill Family Centers provide a welcoming environment and the coaching, support, and flexibility to assist families in achieving their identified goals toward stabilization and self-sufficiency. Our mission is to be a catalyst and advocate for Greater Price Hill families to attain their educational, financial, and health goals. Our vision is for Greater Price Hill to be a vibrant, thriving, and self-sustaining community. Learn more at SantaMaria-Cincy.org.