The Hogar Nueva Granada Library, Growing One Volunteer and
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The Hogar Nueva Granada Library, Growing One Volunteer and
www.hogarnuevagranada.com Abril 2010 The Hogar Nueva Granada Library, Growing One Volunteer and One Book at a Time The Hogar Library was founded in 2006 by a group of dedicated volunteers. These volunteers had a vision. They knew the importance of putting books into the hands of the Hogar Nueva Granada students. Through many generous donations, and many more hours of hard work they created a library. Over the past few years the library has continued to grow and expand, not only with books but, more importantly, with the love of books and reading that the volunteer’s enthusiasm brings to the library each week. This group of dedicated volunteers has become the heart of the library. Over the years, a few of the faces and names have changed, but each week they still come and read to the Hogar students and help in the selection of that perfect book to check out and take home. It is amazing to see these children walk out of the library with big smiles on their faces, hugging their library book, or often even reading them as they leave. This vision and dedication by so many volunteers has guided the library to where it is today. In January of this year, the library moved into a larger space. The goal of this move is to have the Hogar library functioning similarly to the libraries at CNG. The library currently reaches around 280 students from 1st through 7th grade with a weekly library day. There are presently over 4,500 books in the library’s collection which is over halfway to the ultimate goal of the minimum 16 books/student ratio needed. Organized like most libraries, the volunteers have separated the books into categories; fiction and nonfiction, picture books and chapter books. Current projects include, developing a reference collection and a teaching materials section. The library is also starting monthly rotating classroom libraries through the book bucket program for each class. This additional exposure to books and needed education material inside the classrooms will be a benefit to teachers and students alike. Another important goal is that of having the library open to the students and staff five days a week, thus allowing the students to conduct research and learn that reading for pleasure is great fun! As a result of the continued support from volunteers and donations, the library, like the school itself, is growing. Supplying books to these students, who typically have little access to reading material outside of school, is vital to the Hogar’s goal of developing well- rounded readers. Instilling the love of books and reading is crucial for the educational success of these children. Become a part of this goal by volunteering your time or donating your gently used books. For more information, please go to the CNG website, click on ‘Libraries’ and open the HNG link. You may also contact Adair Poole, the Hogar volunteer librarian, at Our library needs a computer and printer! If you have used or new equipment to donate, please contact us. HOGAR NUEVA GRANADA DESTINATION IMAGINATION EN EL HOGAR A finales del 2009 un grupo de profesores del Hogar Nueva Granada fuimos invitados a escuchar sobre un programa líder en solución creativa de problemas. Era interesante, aceptamos la invitación y allí empezó todo… Nos dijeron que D.I. era un programa que permitía en los niños desarrollar la creatividad, solucionar problemas y aprender a trabajar en equipo de manera divertida y significativa, lo único que teníamos que hacer era armar un equipo de máximo 7 integrantes de la misma edad y cada uno de nosotros se encargaría de ser facilitadores de su equipo. Formando los equipos percibimos en nuestros estudiantes un estado de emoción que se fue transformando en un trabajo lleno de esfuerzo, diversión y muchos logros. Llegó el gran día de la competencia, era el momento de mostrar a todos el resultado de un trabajo en equipo. Los sentimientos afloraban en cada participante de manera diferente, unos se aceleraban, otros se quedaban quietos o pensativos, otros se mostraban ansiosos pero en general rondaba la alegría y el entusiasmo. Se presentaron 9 equipos de diferentes colegios de Bogotá, de los cuales sólo pasaban a la final 4. Las presentaciones del Hogar Nueva Granada tuvieron un sello de original, creatividad y confianza en sí mismos. Todos estábamos a la expectativa de saber el resultado; porque quienes pasaran a la final viajarían a Bucaramanga representando a Bogotá. Finalmente podemos decir que de tres equipos que representábamos al Hogar dos habíamos ganado… ¡esto fue emocionante! Pero al mismo tiempo nos sentíamos incompletos porque queríamos seguir los tres.(Ese era el riesgo que todos los equipos corrían en esta competencia). Hoy podemos decir que logramos alcanzar la meta, nuestros equipos MENTES CREATIVAS trajeron de Bucaramanga el Premio “Da Vinci a la Creatividad” y LOS PITUFOS DEL HOGAR trajeron dos premios: “Tercer puesto en la porra más original” y el premio “Al esfuerzo y persistencia”. Esto confirma que en el Hogar Nueva Granada se encuentran niños y niñas con creatividad, dispuestos a trabajar en equipo para solucionar problemas de manera divertida y significativa. Agradecemos a Mr. Barry Gilman, Hugo Poveda, Directivos de H.N.G., a los padres de familia y a todos nuestros compañeros de labor por apoyar y creer en las capacidades de estos niños y niñas del Hogar Nueva Granada. Martha Haydé Moreno. Ana Patricia Gómez Díaz. Directoras de los equipos HOGAR NUEVA GRANADA Pg. 2 MARTHA SANDERS SHARES WITH THE HOGAR CHILDREN HER EXPERIENCES AND THE IMPORTANCE OF DREAMING BIG! Marta Sanders, CNG CNG alumni 1967, Broadway and cabaret award winning singer, recently stopped at the Hogar on her visit to Colombia. Mesmerized by the budding talent, dedication, and aspirations of our children, she donated her time to work with Sergio, our music teacher ,and his music class teaching them about singing techniques. Thank you Martha for your sharing with us your talent, charisma, and becoming a role model that our children can aspire to! ¿QUÉ PASA CUANDO LOS NIÑOS DEL HOGAR VISITAN CNG?… CNG and Hogar children in the playground, by Gabriel Jinich, K5 NUEVOS CORREOS ELECTRONICOS NEW E-MAIL ADDRESSES Plan Padrino: [email protected] Biblitoeca: [email protected] Información general: [email protected] HOGAR NUEVA GRANADA Pg. 3