Good morning families!
Literacy week is underway with a bunch of fun activities we are doing as a school community. This year’s theme is “Literacy Superpowers” with a specific focus each day this week.
Themes that will guide discussion and activities during the week are:
- Monday: “Literacy Gives Us Power to Imagine”
- Tuesday: “Literacy Gives Us Power to Make Friends”
- Wednesday: “Literacy Gives Us Power to Make Positive Change”
- Thursday: “Literacy Gives Us Power to Express Important Ideas”
- Friday: “Literacy Gives Us Power to Build Community and Have Fun!”
The information was sent out to parents already but I am highlighting a few activities and sharing some information about our theme day this Friday.
Reading Bingo:
Reading bingo sheets went home on Monday. Bring back your sheet with as many activities filled out by Friday morning (Feb. 2) to enter the draw to win a prize. There will be a separate draw for primary and intermediate students.
Guess the teacher’s favourite book activity:
We will do this in class on Wednesday January 31 and I will have the big list up in colour for students to see and match the teacher with their favourite book. Students will also be entered into the draw to win a prize.
PJ day and read in the dark (Friday Feb 2.)
On Friday students in the school can wear their PJs or something comfy to school. Students can also bring a flashlight for reading in the dark. During this time students can share their favourite story/ book either from home or in the classroom. I will have a chat with the students about flashlight safety and use of the flashlight for reading purposes but would also appreciate you having a friendly reminder with your child ahead of the event.
Thank you so much for your support! Literacy week is a great week to promote fun ways to make literacy engaging and fun for everyone! Feel free to take some of the reading bingo ideas and turn them into a fun routine to practice skills at home 🙂
Ms. Toor