Community Learning Center Blog

Ribbon Cutting on October 2nd!

Ribbon Cutting photo of 1411 buildingPlease join us on Wednesday, October 2, 2013 from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm for our Ribbon Cutting! The new Community Learning Center building is located at 1411 N Fort Harrison Avenue in Clearwater, Florida. Come help us celebrate moving from a 1,500 square-foot facility into a new 7,200 square-foot facility. We will be able to increase the number of children we serve on-site from 50 kids per week to over 300 kids per week. We will also be able to expand our tutoring services and projects on character education, drug prevention and human rights. We will also be able to offer additional hands-on activities like art, gardening and photography.

Kristen HarperRibbon Cutting on October 2nd!
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Interesting math presentation TONIGHT!

Unlock the Mystery to Math - RJ Toftness

RJ Toftness joins the CLC for math presentation

Please join us at 7pm TONIGHT at the new Community Learning Center building at 1411 N Fort Harrison Ave in Clearwater for a fantastic math presentation by RJ Toftness! RJ is the author of “Unlock the Mystery to Math” and he is going to be sharing invaluable data with us. This presentation is FREE, open to the public and suitable for adults and children alike.

For more info, please call us at the Center at (727) 441-4444.

Kristen HarperInteresting math presentation TONIGHT!
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Parent Success Story

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Morning Tutoring Program Success

“I’m so very pleased with Tori’s success at the Community Learning Center. She has come up two whole grades in English and math! Thank you for pushing her so far forward with her studies. She always looked great when I picked her up from your Center.”

E.O. (mother)

Kristen HarperParent Success Story
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Casino Night is coming!

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Save the Date…

Please join us on Saturday, September 21, 2013 at 7 pm for our 3rd annual Let Loose for Literacy Casino Night fundraiser.

Expect a night filled with fun and an intense Poker tournament, casino games, hors d’oeuvres and drinks, raffles, Vegas girls and all to benefit the Community Learning Center! The event starts at 7 pm and the Texas Hold’Em tournament starts at 8 pm. The event will be held at:

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2145 Sunnydale Blvd.
 Building 102
(2nd floor, above parking garage)
Clearwater, FL 33765
 

For more information and to purchase tickets, please go to:

www.letlooseforliteracy.com

Kristen HarperCasino Night is coming!
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Teen Success Story

Alexia Singletary and CLC studentTeens Tutoring with Technology

“I learned a lot of things that helped me understand the way we learn and the effects of barriers to study. During the process, I also created a bond with Jada, my student, and I didn’t expect that at all. I feel that I helped Jada with phonics and basics that she needed help with. I hope that she continues to use the skills that she has learned. This program has opened my eyes about teacher-student relationships and I am happy that I’ve had the once in a lifetime opportunity of helping someone else reach their academic goals. I’m just sad that it has to end because I’m going to miss Jada a lot. But this program taught me something I will use forever and that’s improving my communication skills.”

Alexia (Teen Tutor – Teens Tutoring with Technology program)

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Interesting video on the Summer Learning Slide

Kid going down slideIf you don’t engage your child in educational activities this summer, he is guaranteed to start the new school year behind.

Please click the link below to watch an interesting video on the Summer Learning Slide:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Ahhj3wxxkdM#t=0s

For FREE Assessment Testing for your child and a FREE e-booklet on Parent Tips, please go to www.clctutoring.com/summer and fill out the Contact Form. A Community Learning Center representative will contact you shortly.

Kristen HarperInteresting video on the Summer Learning Slide
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Salon Absolute Ribbon Cutting a Success!

Salon Absolute -Clw Mayor George Cretekos and Angelina Norvell

Ribbon Cutting benefits CLC

The Salon Absolute Ribbon Cutting last Tuesday was a huge success! Hundreds of attendees came out to this beautiful salon to celebrate, including Clearwater Mayor George Cretekos and the Clearwater Chamber. Attendees enjoyed food, wine tasting, photographs, raffles, door prizes, networking, music and dancingKids enjoyed face painting, balloons, food, coloring, games and free books. 

Kristen HarperSalon Absolute Ribbon Cutting a Success!
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Salon Absolute Ribbon Cutting TONIGHT at 5:30 pm!

Salon Absolute logo smallerCLC LOGO-dream hope growCommunity Learning Center -smallerPlease join us tonight – Tuesday, June 25th from 5:30pm – 8:30pm for a Salon Absolute Ribbon Cutting at 2010 Drew Street in Clearwater (on the corner of Hercules and Drew St – next to Subway). This is a family-friendly event sponsored by the Clearwater Chamber of Commerce and benefiting the CLC.

Can’t make the Ribbon Cutting but want to help the CLC?

Salon Absolute is holding a Cut-A-Thon from Wednesday, June 26th through Friday, June 28th where a portion of every haircut will be donated to the CLC. Call (727) 400-6880 to schedule your hair appointment. Please make sure to mention that you are with the CLC!  

 Ribbon Cutting Celebration Activities: BUY raffle tickets and book appointments with stylists. Special thanks to Crash My Event and Universal Music Entertainment for offering picture opportunities andmusic, Cork n Brew Bistro – wine and beer tasting and Joe’s Deli and Grill – yummy food. Valuable prizes:  Rays tickets – Busch Garden passes.

For the kids: Face painting, contests, games, coloring, balloons and FREE books for kids. 

Please spread the word now with Facebook 

www.cut-a-thon.com

 

Kristen HarperSalon Absolute Ribbon Cutting TONIGHT at 5:30 pm!
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Don’t let your student fall behind this summer!

Boy on slideAVOID the Summer Learning Slide

If you don’t engage your child in educational activities this summer, you can guarantee he will start the new school year behind.

The Community Learning Center (CLC) is a local non-profit that has been improving the lives of children and families through effective e
ducation for over 14 years. We provide one-on-one academic help to students in Pre-K through 12th grade.

WE OFFER QUALITY TUTORING SERVICES IN:  Reading, Math, and Study Skills. 

Call us at the Center for more information:  (727) 441-4444


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What you will get:

  • A full grade level of improvement in less than 30 hours!
  • Your student’s exact challenge areas are identified
  • Targeted instruction – we don’t waste your time or money
  • One-on-one instruction from a highly qualified tutor who has had background screening
  • Option of tutoring in-home, at our Center or other community facilities

No gimmicks. No contracts. No high pressure sales. Just results you and your child can count on. 

Don’t need tutoring but would like assistance with materials and strategies to help your own child? Call us at the Center (727) 441-4444 to set up an appointment with a Learning Coach.

 

Kristen HarperDon’t let your student fall behind this summer!
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Teen Success Story

Sherrod Robinson tutoring sister -smallerTeens Tutoring with Technology Program Success

“My time as a tutor was a blast!  I learned the barriers to learning and the huge problem of the misunderstood word.  Not understanding a word can throw off your whole train of thought.  This program also helped me confront situations in a different, more acceptable manner while in training.  I was introduced to new words, the basics of learning and the power of vocabulary.  Most of the time I was also being tutored myself in math which helped me in school.  I’m in love with words and my vocabulary has increased.  Me being a teen raised in a rough place (South St. Pete), I never thought I’d have as much knowledge as I do now, and me being a tutor knocked that thought to the side.”

S.R. (Teen Tutor – Teens Tutoring with Technology program)

 

Kristen HarperTeen Success Story
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