FAR ROCKAWAY
NEWS LETTER
Brief Overview
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The
Far
Rockaway
students are focused on
and continue to flourish
academically.
Many are preparing to
take the TABE Post–
Test.
Our
Far
Rockaway
students are motivated
to achieve despite their
personal struggles.
Inside of this edition
the students of the
YALP program will write
about their Journey and
experiences.
Inside this issue:
Job Training
1
My Journey
2
Steady In My
Steps
3
Joy In My
Journey
4
Don’t Tell Them
your Dreams...
5
What a Great
Experience
6
Special Thanks/
Acrostic Poem
7
Special
Shout– Outs To;
 Students with
perfect
attendance.
JOB TRAINING
The Job Training at YALP Far Rockaway is a great experience for
students who have little or no knowledge of how to get ready for a job. Job
training prepares the students for the world of work by assisting with resume
writing, mock interviewing and budgeting. It also shows us how to look for jobs
and what to wear for an job interview. This program is a 5 weeks program, twice
a week, for 4 hours. I believe this program is good to have for students because
we can obtain the important skills needed to go into the world of work.
BY: LA’MESHIA JONES
 Students who
have referred
others to
YALP.
 Students with
educational
gains.
MY JOURNEY
My Journey this cycle in the YALP Program began when a good friend of mine
La’mesha Jones encouraged me to join the program so I can get my G.E.D. My
friend explained to me that the program is a great opportunity for me to get
my life together. So far, I am learning things I did not learn while I was in high
school. I always felt high school was too crowded and too loud for me to learn
anything. The YALP Program class environment is smaller and a great way for
me to learn more. Now that I’m in this type of environment I am making a
difference in my education for the better. Since I am learning more I can
hopefully complete this program in one cycle and get my G.E.D. so I can make a
difference in my two children’s life. BY: XAVIER RODRIGUEZ
“Education is the
passport to the
future, For tomorrow
belongs
to
those who prepare
today”.
- MALCOLM X
STEADY IN MY STEPS
My name is Christina Conyers. This
is my second cycle in the YALP pro“I PERSEVERE THROUGH EVERY OBSTACLE”
gram Far Rockaway. Although I
would have loved to score out the
program at the end cycle, I did not.
I continue to persevere through every obstacle this time around. I will put all my time and effort into scoring out of YALP to further my education and better my life. I will work harder to make my dreams
come true. I’m generally a quiet person who likes to stay to myself most of the time, but in order for me to
be successful I have to come out of my shell and start to participate more in group / class activities. I
started going to the board when asked to show my work. I attend class regularly so that I will not miss out
on lessons and I like receiving $50 Stipends for perfect attendance.
BY: CHRISTINA CONYERS
JOY IN MY JOURNEY
My first cycle was scary and challenging because I am a ESL student and did not
have confidence in my ability to learn. I often missed days which affected my
learning. Ms. Moore encouraged me to try and I did. I tried harder and harder
every time I came to class, she helped me understand the subject she was
teaching clearly. Ms. Moore is very good at what she does, she encourages me
and others to reach our goals. I honestly understand much better now than in my
years in high school. My experience in this second cycle is much better than the
first. I feel more comfortable in class, I am grasping the work well, relating better with my peers and I’m more confident about my self. BY: ALESHCARY
MORALES
DON’T TELL THEM YOUR DREAMS SHOW THEM
I came to the YALP Program in Far Rockaway to better my future. Unfortunately, I did not think High
School was the right fit for me because I was getting into so much trouble, I was involved in fights, arguments, and roamed the hallways when I should have been in class getting an education. I feel like the YALP
program is a better fit for me because my teacher helps me understand the work that is given. Even
though I didn't like High School I still wanted to go to school to further my education,. I’m happy that I
made the right decision to continue on with my schooling to become successful. Once I obtain my G.E.D. I
plan on going to college to become a registered nurse, because I love taking care of people.
BY: HAILEY JOHNSON
WHAT A GREAT EXPERIENCE!
So far my experience in the YALP Program has taught me a lot and been a great experience. Since back in the days when I was growing up I never knew how to grasp Mathematics. I would always put my head down and missed a lot of basic things that I
should have been learning and paying attention to. Now that I am in the YALP program
my teacher breaks it down for me and motivates students me to try my best. Ms.
Moore encourages us to focus on our education and everything else will fall into place.
I realize that Stars can’t shine without darkness and I am officially shining like the
star I am.
BY: DEVON MCKENZIE
“STARS
CAN’T
SHINE
WITHOUT
DARKNESS”.
Far Rockaway
Swing Space
10-03 Beach 20th Street
Far Rockaway, NY, 11691
Phone: 718-471-5605
“The Journey starts
with a single Step”.
HERE IS SOMETHING WE GO BY EVERYDAY…..
Yes we can make it if we try.
A
positive attitude is needed to achieve your goals.
Life is about learning new things.
You must be present and punctual to benefit from the program.
SPECIAL THANKS TO...
Queens Library, All of our Far Rockaway Swing Space staff, Ms. Shayla
(Program Coordinator), Ms. Moore (YALP Teacher), Ms. Clarke (Case Manager),
Ms. Shatiqua (Teacher’s Assistant), and Ms. Samantha (Job Training Coordinator). We appreciate you guys for being very supportive to the Far Rockaway
YALP Students, and making a difference for the young people in Far Rockaway.