Student Workshop and More


Alumni Social
Oct
23

Alumni Social

Bring your family for movie night and join in on the fun! Join us for a fun evening with friends, family, and the Literacy Council community! We’ll watch “The Wild Robot” and enjoy activities that help you practice reading, writing, and speaking in creative ways.

You can:
• Win a free copy of The Wild Robot for your family
• Color and design your own robot
• Make a short video about what you understood from the movie (great for ESL beginners and basic literacy students)
• Try a story activity to explore different types of conflict in the movie (for ESL Intermediate, Advanced, and GED students)
• Use cool 4D zSpace technology to bring your learning to life

Meet other students and volunteers, and have a great time learning together! Email your RSVP to Kai McGhee.

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Orange Day - Spirit Week 2025
Oct
20

Orange Day - Spirit Week 2025

Kick off Homecoming Week in orange! The color orange represents energy, warm and enthusiasm. Show your energy and enthusiasm for literacy by wearing your wackiest outfit. Snap a photo in class of your outfit for a chance to win a prize! (Winner to be announced the following week.)

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Fundraising with Lazy Dog
Oct
16

Fundraising with Lazy Dog

You are invited to support the Literacy Council of Fort Bend County by ordering a meal from Lazy Dog! Show this flyer and 15% of your total bill will be donated back to the organization.

Ordering takeout? Just visit lazydogrestaurants.com, select the Stafford location and enter the code 01Stafford at checkout.

Lazy Dog Restaurant - Stafford, Texas location

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GED Orientation
Oct
9

GED Orientation

This orientation is for future GED students to understand the full journey towards completion. By the end of the session, participants will:

  • Understand the enrollment process for in-person, hybrid, and online-only classes

  • Navigate the GED.com dashboard

  • Set personal testing goals using GED.com tools

  • Understand how to schedule a GED test and find local testing centers

Attendees must be at least 18 years or older. Children are not allowed onsite unless accompanied by another adult. Parking around free onsite and on designated street areas. Do not park in front of fire zones and fire hydrants.

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Coffee & Conversation
Oct
3

Coffee & Conversation

Coffee & Conversation is a relaxed conversation hour open to all students and all learner levels. Practice everyday English, build confidence, and connect with others in a welcoming space. Bring your questions, ideas, and enjoy learning together!

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Fort Bend Citizenship Day Celebration
Sep
17

Fort Bend Citizenship Day Celebration

Join us on September 17, 2025, to mark this milestone or to learn more about your next steps. Guest speakers and legal aid will be onsite. Refreshments available. RSVP with Kai McGhee at kai@ftbendliteracy.org or by phone 281-240-8181.

Thank you to our sponsors Naturalize Now Houston, and the NPNA.

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Welcome Week
Sep
2
to Sep 4

Welcome Week

  • Literacy Council Fort Bend County (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join the Literacy Council and Outreach locations as we welcome new and returning students for the 2025 - 2026 academic year. Enter raffles, get free books for your family, enjoy refreshments and more! Please attend two days of you choice

  • Tuesday, September 2

  • Wednesday, 3

  • Thursday, 4

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