
A local school teaches students on a regular basis, but took time last week to educate parents as well.
École St.-Jean Baptiste hosted “literacy night” last Tuesday and saw over 25 parents come in to find out how they can work with their children and help them along. The French Catholic elementary school geared the evening towards parents of JK-Grade 1 parents.
The night started with a presentation in the school’s gymnasium and then saw parents take part in hands-on activities to learn techniques to take home to their children.
“We have a new curriculum in place,” said principal Diana Bala.
The staff wanted to teach parents how to work on literacy skills with their children and taught activities with letters, reading and writing. It was “an information evening” for parents and they also learned activities and songs.
Bala said this was the first time in five years they have held a “literacy night” and hope to make it an annual gathering.
“It gives tools to parents on how to work on literacy skills,” said Bala.
Bala thanked the staff for assisting with literacy night as staff members were stationed around the back of the gym after the presentation and guided parents through the activities and techniques they could take home.
Parents and guardians were also sent home with bags of resource material they could use when helping their children after school and on weekends.
By Ron Giofu
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