SHARING KNOWLEDGE...TRANSFORMING LIVES!!
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Tutors and Students of Literacy Volunteers of Pascack Valley....
Your invited to our Annual International Dinner and Awards Ceremony
Wednesday, June 13, 2018, 7pm
Enjoy an Evening of Meeting other Students and Tutors at the
Westwood Community Center
55 Jefferson Avenue, Westwood, NJ 07675
Please contact your library's ESL Manager for more details
On Tuesday, April 17th, Westwood Library was the proud host of the Naturalization Ceremony with USCIS.   Seventeen  Pascack Valley candidates from 11 countries were sworn in as US Citizens during the ceremony after fulfilling the requirements set forth in the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965.   The ceremony commenced with the Presentation of Colors by the  Bergen County Sheriff's Office, followed by Natalie Pira, Westwood  high school student, singing the "Star Spangled Banner".  Rashida Tewarson, LVPV ESL tutor and naturalized citizen, presented the keynote speech.  Rashida  reflected on  her experience coming to the United States and  integrating into the community.   Rashida spoke of her ESL volunteer experience and her responsibility to teach not only the English language but the nuances of American life and culture to help newcomers feel connected to the community.  She spoke of the duty of the new citizens to participate in civic life.   Assemblywoman Holly Schepisi spoke of her ancestors journey from Italy and opportunities she received as a result.  Mayor John Birkner addressed the new citizens urging them to participate in public life and stressed that Westwood is an inclusive and open community.  Westwood Library Director, Martha Urbiel found it very fitting to have the ceremony at the library, stressing that the doors are open to all members of the community.  Enjoy the photos  and news article, click HERE.
 Join English class at Westwood Library.  For details click HERE.
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Participating Libraries
Dumont (201)384-2030
Emerson (201)261-5604
Hillsdale (201)358-5072
Mahwah (201)529-7323
Montvale (201)391-5090
Paramus (201)599-1300
Park Ridge (201)391-5151
Ramsey (201)327-1445
River Vale (201)391-2323
Westwood (201) 664-0583
Literacy Volunteers of Pascack Valley is a non-profit  literacy program dedicated to assisting adults in our community learn English as a Second Language.  We teach the most basic survival skills up through advanced reading and writing skills.  LVPV is a member of Literacy NJ and fully accredited by ProLiteracy.  
We provide:
  • One-on-One tutoring at all levels
  • Small group tutoring
  • Conversation Classes
  • Group Language Classes
  • Tutor Training Workshops taught by a certified instructor
  • Access to a core collection of ESL materials appropriate for tutors and students
For more information contact:
Maureen Lostumbo, coordinator or Marilyn Katz, assistant coordinator Monday 9-1:30, Tuesday 6-9, Wednesday 9-1,
Thursday 9-4:30 and Friday 9-12
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