Literacy with a Cool Theme

Northeast Elementary School opened its doors to parents and young children for a Prime-Time Winter Wonderland Literacy Workshop. Parents and students were treated to dinner and dessert, but in between, students enjoyed winter-themed crafts and acted out scenes from the book The Snowy Day, while parents participated in a series of informative workshops.

Principal Pauline Collins provided parents with an overview on what is expected of students throughout the school year, including required reading and related assessments. Workshops were also held on the best way to engage children in reading, presented by teacher Lisa Iannotta, phonemic awareness with AIS teacher/librarian Tina Smith, and the use of sight word cards with ESL teacher Lissa Veras. Additionally, Denise Quintyne with the Child Care Council of Suffolk County spoke about the Parent Leadership Initiative, which recruits volunteer parent leaders who provide support and tips to other parents. Parents also left with packets to implement fun literacy strategies at home and a better understanding of how to improve their child’s reading skills.

Members of Amityville Memorial High School’s Interact Club and the Edmund W. Miles Middle School Junior Honor Society served as chaperones for the youngsters during the parent workshops.