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Churches offer tutoring help to middle school (Community Press & Recorder)

Churches offer tutoring help to middle school (Community Press & Recorder)

Churches offer tutoring help to middle school (Community Press & Recorder)

Posted: 19 Feb 2010 03:36 PM PST

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Winton Woods Middle School students who are falling behind in class are getting a boost from local churches.

Several local churches have banded together to create Whiz Kids Unplugged! a tutoring program that will begin at the middle school March 1.

Messiah Lutheran is heading the program, with help from Forest Chapel United Methodist Church, Dayspring Church of God and Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church.

Winton Woods Middle School Principal Dwight Campbell said the opportunity for student tutoring came about during the recent levy campaigns in the fall and winter. He said when the district was reaching out to the community to provide information on the need to pass the levy, individuals, churches and community groups offered a helping hand.

"Within those discussions and meetings there was an outpouring from our churches wanting to help," Campbell said.

Campbell said volunteers will be coming in during and after school to assist students.

Messiah Lutheran Pastor Scott Tessin said there are 45 tutors who have volunteered to help the 47 students at the middle school in need of help.

"The whole goal is to make a positive difference in each of their lives," Tessin said.

Campbell said he's always known the community cared about Winton Woods students, but was pleased when so many people came through to help.

"It's very encouraging," he said.

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