On June 26th, we met with other recipients of First Literacy grants.

Casserly House celebrated the end of ESOL classes for the summer break with a potluck feast, presents for volunteers and learners, and multiple games of bingo, charades, and Simon Says.

Casserly House celebrated the end of ESOL classes for the summer break with a potluck feast, presents for volunteers and learners, and multiple games of bingo, charades, and Simon Says.

Two ESOL classes visited the Roslindale branch of the public library to learn more about the resources and services available to them.

ESOL organizations in Roslindale, including Casserly House, recognized students and volunteers at an annual award ceremony held at the local library on May 9th, 2024.

The local Buddhist Temple–Chua Viet Nam–hosted “Love Your Block” this year, and Casserly House joined the clean-up efforts to show love to our neighborhood and care for creation.

Five children from Casserly House visited the Arnold Arboretum for a guided tour and art project during the April school vacation.

So many visitors came to Casserly House in March! Our local librarian, our city councilor, and the BPDA, and the director of First Literacy all stopped by to discuss issues and resources relevant to our neighbors and the immigrant community.

Children in the neighborhood hopped into spring with buckets of goodies from Casserly House and generous neighbors.

In March, we received a visit from two lawmakers–State Senator Mike Rush and State Rep Rob Consalvo.

Casserly House ESOL instructors gathered for a training at the end of March.

17 adult learners from Casserly House’s English for Speakers of Other Languages program visited the Massachusetts state house for the MIRA Coalition’s Immigrants’ Day on March 28

During the February school vacation, Casserly House arranged for 8 kids to visit the New England Aquarium.

Casserly House organized a workshop on housing and renters’ rights hosted at the Boston Public Library’s Roslindale Branch.

December at Casserly House has been marked by winter warmth as people have been able to give, receive, and celebrate in community.

At Casserly House, the last hour of English language classes celebrated Thanksgiving and November birthdays. Homemade brownies were enjoyed, with birthday cards and song at the ready. A Thanksgiving poem was introduced and recited.

Lindsay Morrison is the new ESOL Program Engagement Administrator at Casserly House.

The invitation was extended for fun, food, and fall festivities at Casserly House and thirteen neighborhood children responded, four of them new to Casserly House! Pizza was eagerly consumed before the children ventured to Roslindale Village Main Streets’ organized trick-or-treating.

This year’s PorchFest was delayed but still successful! Casserly House hosted a Latin music group and neighbors came to dance along.

From Casserly House, four of our children, Grades 4-6, participated in a 5-week summer program called Hale Outdoor Learning Adventure (HOLA) in Westwood.

As planning for classes and events for the next school year unfolds, it is good to savor summer and recall the last week of classes in June!