4th Annual Scott Spino Memorial Golf Tournament

When

Monday July 14th, 2008

Where

Lakeshore Country Club

Time

AM Registration

Map

2008 Scott Spino Sponsorship Letter
2008 Scott Spino Sponsorship Raffle Letter

Scott Spino Foundation 2nd Annual “Keeping Kids Warm” Project

The true meaning of the holiday season was captured last winter in the heart-warming, smiling faces of the children at Lincoln School 22. The Scott Spino Foundation provided a “winter outer wardrobe” for all the children, surprising them with coats, hats, gloves, scarves, and books. The twinkle in their eyes as they proudly modeled their new outerwear was a wonderful expression of their thanks. Their hugs of appreciation touched each of the volunteer's hearts in a way that made them stop, reflect and remember the true meaning of this season.

Lincoln School 22 was the home of Scott Spino, a beloved teacher who lost his life to a drunk driver in 2004. The Foundation was established by Scott's parents, Geri and Jerry, with the goal of continuing Scott's passion in making a difference in our community and in the lives of our children. This year the Foundation's goal is BIGGER. The Foundations' 2006 goal is to again “clothe” the children at School 22 as well as extend that giving of warmth and lots of smiles, to the children at another city school --The Eugenio Maria De Hostas Charter School. The children at the Charter school will receive their warm winter gear, including new coats, hats, gloves, scarves, books and smiles on November 17, 2006 at 1:00 pm. The children at School 22 will receive their hats, gloves, scarves, books, pencils and a motivational bookmark on December 13, 2006 between noon and 1:00 pm. The School 22 Literacy volunteers will distribute these items to their reading partner.

The “Keeping Kids Warm” project in 2005 was made possible by private and local donations of individuals who were moved enough to give back to our community by providing some happiness and joy in the lives of these children, through their generosity.For more information about the Scott Spino Foundation and this year's event, please contact Geri or Jerry Spino at 227-4069.

Scott Spino Literacy Program

In 2005 the Scott Spino Foundation established the Scott Spino Literacy Program, which was launched at Lincoln School 22, where our son was a beloved teacher, and was passionate about making a difference in the lives of the children. Scott was killed by a drunk driver on October 31, 2004 , and to honor his extraordinary life, the Foundation was established in his memory. For more information about Scott and the Foundation, please visit: www.scottspinofoundation.org The goal of the Literacy Program is to increase students' access to literature, and their exposure to adults with fluent Literacy skills.

We have a two-pronged approach: Every month, a volunteer brings a book and reads 1-on-1 with the child for 30 minutes. Our first year, we set a goal of 100 adults to meet 1-on-1 with 2 nd graders. We exceeded this expectation with well over 200 volunteers, and were able to extend the program to 3 rd graders. After the first year, the children showed improvements in their comprehensive skills, recognition of words, and the fun of reading. For the 2006-2007 school year, we expanded the Literacy program to include 1 st , 2 nd and 3 rd graders. Once a month, a guest reader reads a book to the entire group of 1 st , 2 nd , or 3rd graders. The Foundation provides each child with a copy of the book which allows them to read along. Please contact me if you would like to witness the twinkle in a child's eye as they discover the joy of reading, the thrill/excitement of knowing someone cares and they matter. Help us to enhance the lives of the children by becoming a volunteer. Your assistance will help us carry on Scott's dreams and his vision to enhance the lives of the children in our community.