Beacon for English Language & Literacy

09/01/2026

Sharing on behalf of Linton Hall School...

Good morning Linton Hall families! We are closing out the final week of our Linton Hall School Discount Card Fundraiser. This is a great opportunity to assist our community in fundraising and supporting the businesses that give us life throughout the school year! 🏆⭐️

LHS Discount Card Fundraiser:
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We are offering Linton Hall School Discount Loyalty Cards that can help provide our families financial relief while also supporting our school every time they shop at one of our participating businesses throughout the year! We are asking our families to consider buying a membership and sharing via email, text, and social media so that as many family and friends may participate as well. Contributions from this fundraiser will be used toward the continued updates and improvements to our school!

Every family who meets the goal of selling 5 memberships will have a special out of uniform day for the entire family to enjoy on a date to be determined by LHS. Specific instructions are included on the attached flyer.

Thank you to our families and community for your continued support! 🏫💙💛

08/27/2026

Join Our Fall 2026 Learning Circles!

Dates: Sept. 15 - Nov. 3, 2026
Day/Time: Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 PM
Location: Online, via Zoom

Learning Circles Appointments NOW AVAILABLE!
Pre-register now to schedule your appointment: https://forms.gle/HUps4bZKifRehR9C8

Looking to improve your English skills in a fun and supportive environment? Our FREE Learning Circles are the perfect opportunity! Join informal groups to practice English together and gain access to the Learning Upgrade app for individual practice. Whether you use a phone, tablet, or computer, you can learn anytime, anywhere!

What You’ll Get:
-Weekly group meetings with your Learning Circle
-Access to Learning Upgrade, an English Learning app
-A supportive community to help you succeed
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to enhance your English skills this fall!

08/27/2026

Help your community with BEACON! Support adult immigrants as they build their English skills—no teaching experience or foreign language knowledge required. Full training is provided!

The Fall semester is underway and runs through November 5.

We urgently need:
• One volunteer to co-teach our Low Beginner ONLINE class on Thursday evenings, 7:00–9:00 PM
• One volunteer to teach our High Beginner ONLINE class on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 7:00–9:00 PM, OR two volunteers to co-teach—one on Tuesday and one on Thursday.
Familiarity with using Zoom helpful, but not required.

Interested? Sign up for a volunteer information session at https://forms.gle/sn6uVLG5upHrTfuH7 or contact Lisa Sparrow at [email protected] or (703) 368-7491 with any questions

08/25/2026

Help your community with BEACON! Support adult immigrants as they build their English skills—no teaching experience or foreign language knowledge required. Full training is provided!

The Fall semester is underway and runs through November 5.

We urgently need:
• One volunteer to co-teach our Low Beginner ONLINE class on Thursday evenings, 7:00–9:00 PM
• One volunteer to teach our High Beginner ONLINE class on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 7:00–9:00 PM, OR two volunteers to co-teach—one on Tuesday and one on Thursday.
Familiarity with using Zoom helpful, but not required.
I
nterested? Sign up for a volunteer information session at https://forms.gle/sn6uVLG5upHrTfuH7 or contact Lisa Sparrow at [email protected] or (703) 368-7491 with any questions.

07/31/2026

📚 Fall 2026 Registration Appointments Now Available! 🍂
We still have several registration intake appointments available for our Fall 2026 English and Citizenship classes!

✅ Registration is by appointment only and completed in- person. During your appointment, you'll complete registration, take a speaking/listening assessment, complete a reading assessment and receive your class placement.

🍁 Fall Session: August 17 – November 5, 2026
💻🏫 Classes available online and in person (Manassas locations)
📖 Cost: $100 for the 12-week session (includes textbook/workbook)
Our Fall 2026 U.S. Citizenship Class will be Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:00–9:00 PM (in person) Cost: $100 (includes the citizenship book and study materials).
📅 Appointments and class spaces are first-come, first-served, so don't wait- the remaining appointments are filling fast! Schedule your appointment today at: https://beaconliteracy.org/registration/

07/17/2026

🍂 BEACON Volunteers: Fall classes are just around the corner, and we want to see how you're getting ready! Pictured: Our Advanced Grammar class teacher, Alan, who is working on some lesson plans for his Fall 2026 classes, even while on vacation!

Our Fall 2026 New Student Registration Appointments are now available at: https://beaconliteracy.org/registration/

Are you organizing your lesson materials, reviewing the curriculum, or enjoying one last summer adventure before classes begin?

📸 Share a photo in the comments and let us know how you're preparing for the Fall session! We love seeing the creativity and dedication of our amazing BEACON volunteers.

Thank you for everything you do to help our adult learners succeed. We can't wait to welcome everyone for the Fall session soon! 💙

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07/16/2026

📚 Fall 2026 Registration Appointments Now Available! 🍂
Registration intake appointments are now available for our Fall 2026 English and Citizenship classes!

✅ Registration is by appointment only and completed in- person. During your appointment, you'll complete registration, take a speaking/listening assessment, complete a reading assessment and receive your class placement.

🍁 Fall Session: August 17 – November 5, 2026
💻🏫 Classes available online and in person (Manassas locations)
📖 Cost: $100 for the 12-week session (includes textbook/workbook)
Our Fall U.S. Citizenship Class will be Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:00–9:00 PM (in person) Cost: $100 (includes the textbook and study materials).
📅 Appointments and class spaces are first-come, first-served, so don't wait!
Schedule your appointment today at: https://beaconliteracy.org/registration/

07/15/2026

📚 Fall 2026 Registration Appointments Now Available! 🍂

Registration intake appointments are now available for our Fall 2026 English and Citizenship classes!

✅ Registration is by appointment only and completed in- person. During your appointment, you'll complete registration, take a speaking/listening assessment, complete a reading assessment and receive your class placement.

🍁 Fall Session: August 17 – November 5, 2026
💻🏫 Classes available online and in person (Manassas locations)
📖 Cost: $100 for the 12-week session (includes textbook/workbook)
Our Fall 2026 U.S. Citizenship Class will be Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:00–9:00 PM (in person) Cost: $100 (includes the citizenship book and study materials).
📅 Appointments and class spaces are first-come, first-served, so don't wait! Schedule your appointment today at: https://beaconliteracy.org/registration/

06/24/2026

Accessibility has always been at the heart of our vision for the Prayer Garden. Our hope is that everyone who visits will feel welcomed and able to enjoy this special place of prayer, peace, and renewal.

We are delighted to see the garden taking shape, with gently winding paved pathways that make it easier for all to explore and experience the garden. New sidewalks and accessible parking spaces have also been added to help ensure a comfortable visit for everyone.

Visitors to our grounds will notice a new traffic pattern designed to enhance safety and improve traffic flow. The central circle is now one way. Please bear right and follow the signs directing you to the Monastery, the Prayer Garden, and other areas of our grounds.

We are deeply grateful to our friends and supporters, as well as the skilled builders and craftspeople, who are helping to transform what was once only a plan on paper into a beautiful garden for all to enjoy.

Sponsorship opportunities, including memorial benches, are still available for those who wish to help shape this meaningful space.

If you’d like to learn more, call 571-428-2528 or email [email protected]. Donations can be made at: http://osbva.org/support-us/ -garden

06/10/2026