PURPOSE:  “The School to Home Reading Program” was initiated in 2011 in memory of Gary Landry, a founding members, 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 & schedules 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: 

·         Port Weller (English) 2011 – 201

·         Assumption English) 2011  - 2018

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

·         Prince of Wales (English) 2014 – 2019

·         Sainte Marguerite Bourgeoys (French) 2015 – 2019

·         Harriet Tubman (English) – 2018 – 2019

 

To date, our Club has donated over $62,000.00 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, Co-chair of Literacy at:  rotarylakeshoreliteracy@gmail.com