PURPOSE:  “The School to Home Reading Program” was initiated in 2011 in memory of Gary Landry, a founding member, to help increase literacy levels; build confidence; encourage family involvement and instill the joy of reading at an early age.

 

PROGRAM:  Our Club maintains this Program by funding the purchase of “leveled” reading books; recruit, train & schedule volunteers from Niagara College & Brock University…. a win-win as mature students mentor young ones, as well as receiving community hours and references.  Community members are always welcome! Students from grades 2 to 5 read to the volunteer who encourages & critiques, then takes a book home to read to their family and the process repeats weekly from October to April.  Each step is designed to elevate the Students’ reading level and confidence.  In June, we honour a girl & boy in each School with either the E.P.Flegg or the Vic Kovacevich Most Improved Reader Award, presenting a Rotary medallion, their name engraved on a Rotary School plaque & a $50.00 gift certificate courtesy of Book Outlet.

 

Participating St. Catharines Schools:

 

Edith Cavell (English): 2019 - 2020

1 Monck St.  

Wednesdays at 9:00-10:30 am.

 

Prince of Wales (English) 2014 – 2020

Sainte Marguerite Bourgeoys (French) 2015 – 2020

12 Burleigh Hill Dr. 

Wednesdays at 11:45 – 1:30

 

Port Weller (English) 2011 – 2018

Assumption English) 2011  - 2018

Our Lady of Fatima (English & French)  2013 – 2019·        

Harriet Tubman (English) – 2018 – 2019

 

To date, our Club has donated over $66,500.00 for the purchase of leveled reading books!

 

Become a Reading Mentor and make a difference in a Child’s life.  Volunteer at a school of your choice weekly or monthly.

CONTACT:  Linda at:  rotarylakeshoreliteracy@gmail.com