Dear Families,

It is with great enthusiasm that we announce our second annual Lift Off to Literacy reading drive. Here’s everything you need to know.

Lift Off to Literacy began as a reading pilot for our students in 2023 as an initiative to generate confidence in and excitement for reading, to boost comprehension, and to celebrate the successes and milestones achieved throughout the reading drive.

Students will begin tracking their reading on March 11th and the drive will end April 19th. Each class will have a team rocket and you will be provided with weekly updates as to how your student’s team is performing. We encourage students to read at least fifteen minutes a day. This reading can be done during the school day, during before and after school time, or at home. Please assist your student in notifying your teachers (during drop off and pick up times) how much they read. Students will then add their time to their individual log as well as the class chart. At the end of the six weeks, you and your student will be invited to a closing ceremony to celebrate their success.

All students will be provided with a Lift Off to Literacy packet that will stay with them at our program. Please feel free to take a look at your student’s packet in their classroom. During their time with us, students will have the opportunity to read fun books, practice grammar and vocabulary with their ‘vocabulary catcher’ and class vocabulary wall, demonstrate writing skills in their character scrapbook, perform research on topics such as authors and illustrators, and discuss their findings during community time. 
 
You will be provided with an activity sheet so that you can keep the fun going at home and help your student achieve new heights with their literacy skills. Visit our special Lift Off to Literacy webpage for more ideas and activities.
 
Our goal is to make literacy fun and demonstrate to students the many ways reading and writing show up in their daily lives. With the support of our families and school partners, we look forward to making this a successful reading drive and truly helping our students lift off to literacy. Thank you for joining us on this exciting journey to elevate our students and their love for learning. 
 
Warm Regards,
 
The Leading Edge Team

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