Lima City Schools host another International Resource Fair for their non-English speaking students and their families Friday evening. The fair provides an opportunity for students enrolled in the English Learning Development Program to explore various community resources available including The Language Tutoring Academy, Health Partners of Western Ohio, The Salvation Army, and much more. The fair also allowed students and families to connect with one another and enjoy dinner, raffles, games, and various activities. According to event organizers, there has been a significant increase in the number of non-English speaking students so having the fair is paramount to ensure all families have as many resources as possible to ensure their child succeeds.
Poetry and creative writing filled the air Friday evening inside ArtSpace/Lima. ArtSpace/Lima hosted "Poetry in Sugar Alley" inside the gallery due to the rain. Despite the weather, dozens of poets, lyricists, and creative writers attended under the guidance of Lima's Poet Laureate, Tim Cheeseman, to present their works.
Lima City Schools hosted an International Resource Fair on Friday for non-English speaking students and their families. The resource fair gave the 43 students and 30 families involved in the English Learning Development Program a night of games, food, prizes, and community bonding. Friday night also offered an opportunity to students and families to connect with community resources, such as the Language Tutoring Academy and the Ohio Migrant Education Center, for students to help in their journey to becoming proficient in English.