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Tuesday, October 10, marked the first meeting of the Born Learning Academy held at Morgantown Elementary School.  Founded via a grant from the United Way, the Born Learning Academy is a series of six workshops for parents and guardians to attend that will help them increase the percentage of children that are kindergarten ready.  Melissa Glass of the Butler County Family Resource Center stated that the first teacher a child has is their parent and the time with their children before they begin school is valuable. The workshops will provide resources and techniques that individuals can utilize at home to turn everyday activities into learning opportunities for their children.

During the first meeting Dr. Hood, Ms. Delia Burns, and Melissa Glass met with parents and guardians, introducing them to the program and explaining its purpose.   About fifty people were in attendance for the first meeting including parents and their children.  Door prizes, a meal, and child care were also provided for by Ms. Otey during this meeting.

It’s not too late to join!  New families are welcome to join anytime.  All workshops will be held at the Morgantown Elementary school with food and childcare provided. 

If you wish to attend the next Born Learning Academy meeting or need information on the program, please contact Melissa Glass of the Butler County Family Resource Center at 270-526-5660 or email at [email protected]. 

Born Learning Academy Schedule
October 10
November 14
December 12
January 9
February 13
March 13

*All classes begin at 5:00 PM. Meetings are canceled if school is closed due to weather or other reasons. Makeup dates will be the next Monday that school is in session.