Posted On Wednesday January 29, 2025

Held annually on January 27th, Family Literacy Day highlights the importance of daily reading and engaging in literacy activities as a family. This year, St. Monica Catholic School Principal, Mr. Szent-Ivany, kicked off the celebration by leading the primary division in a read-aloud of the beloved “There Was a Cold Lady who Swallowed Some Snow” by Lucille Colandro, “I am Me” by Susan Verde, “The Magical Yet” by Angela DiTerlizzi and “God is Here” by Lisa Tawn Bergren.

Mrs. Lytwynchuk, Teacher Librarian, and Ms. Gazley, Grade 5 teacher, hosted a "Book Tasting" event, inviting students from Grade 4 to Grade 8 to explore a variety of books. This interactive experience helped students discover new titles and authors to spark their reading interest. Meanwhile, Mme. Romeo (Grade 2) and Mr. Georgiadis (Grade 1/2) encouraged students to create their own versions of book covers, resulting in a vibrant "Favourite Book Wall of Fame" designed to inspire others to fall in love with reading.

The fun didn’t stop there! Staff and students dressed up as their favourite literary characters and took part in a guessing game to identify the book protagonists they were portraying.

This year’s theme for Family Literacy Day is "Learn to Be Green, Together." The focus is on encouraging families to embrace eco-friendly practices while engaging in literacy activities. Ideas for celebrating include conserving electricity, commuting together, and reusing materials—all while enjoying learning and growing as a family. Reading and learning together each day are essential for children's development. It strengthens their literacy skills and provides an opportunity for parents to support their own learning journey as well.

St. Monica Catholic School thanks the efforts of the following staff members in creating such a memorable Family Literacy Day: Mrs. Lytwynchk, Ms. Gazley, Mme Romeo, Mr. Georgiadis, Mrs. Jewett and Mr. Szent-Ivany.

We look forward to more fun and learning next year!