 We hope all of our students and their families are enjoying summer break! Summer is a great time for resting and recharging, while also keeping the brain stimulated in advance of the next school year. Ask and you shall receive! TVT is excited to announce our first ever summer workshops, to help students stay motivated and on track. All of our workshops will be hosted at TVT’s newest location in Westmont: 770 Pasquinelli Dr. Suite 414 Westmont, IL 60559. See additional details below, and contact our team with questions or to register!
Creative Writing Workshops Serving as a fun and supportive space for emerging writers, TVT is offering Creative Writing Workshops! The week-long workshops will be hosted by accomplished writer and educator, Haley Lewis, who holds a Master’s Degree in Creative Writing from The University of Chicago. Remaining dates and times are as follows: Session 2: 6/26 – 6/30 Session 3: 7/10 – 7/14 Session 4: 7/17 – 7/21 Sessions for 5th – 8th graders run from 12:30pm – 2:30pm Sessions for highschoolers run from 3:00pm – 5:00pm Contact haley.garvin@thevillagetutors.org to learn more and get registered. College Essay Workshops Do you have a high school student who is beginning to think about the college process? Join TVT experts, Lynn Lach and Kate O’Reilly as they host our College Essay Summer Workshops! These workshops will help students cultivate their personal voices and hone their writing skills. Topics of focus include: - Brainstorming essay topics - Finding and developing your personal voice - Learning how to tell your unique story Dates and times are as follows: Tuesday, 8/8 from 3:00pm – 5:00pm Wednesday, 8/9 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm Contact anne.lewis@thevillagetutors.org to learn more and get registered. Executive Function Workshops “I thought I turned my homework in! I ran out of time! I didn’t realize there was a rough draft due! I didn’t know what to study! Everyone in class is smarter than me…” Do these phrases sound familiar to you? If so, consider signing your student up for TVT’s Executive Function Workshops. Designed to improve study and test-taking skills, enhance time management, and boost overall organization for middle school students, these workshops are a great option to set your student up for success before school resumes. Dates and times are as follows: Monday, 8/7 Tuesday, 8/8 Wednesday, 8/9 Each session runs from 10:00am – 12:00pm. Contact anne.lewis@thevillagetutors.org to learn more and get registered. -- We hope to see many students at our workshops this summer, as all of the workshops pose excellent opportunities to help students stay sharp and prepared before the next school year. TVT is thrilled to offer these Summer Workshops, and we hope to have you join! |
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