CAMBRIDGE-NARROWS COMMUNITY SCHOOL
SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT
Our school is a community which respects the inherent worth and dignity of the individual. Our mission is
to develop students who are lifelong learners committed to using their skills, knowledge and understanding to become active citizens, committed to making a difference locally and globally.
LITERACY CELEBRATION AGENDA: “Read, Write, and Love Learning”
(February 12th-16th)
Monday
Whole School Assembly (10-15 minutes)
- Students arrive into cafeteria. Miss Sivitilli will have music playing to make this transition more interesting.
- Introduce “Literacy Week” and briefly explain special activities and events that will take place.
- Show students 4 minute clip “Why We Write”
- Explain some of the whole school activities that will take place throughout our celebration.
- We will end with a cheer prepped by the SRC!
Tuesday
Book Cover Competition: Students will be in charge of redesigning a book cover of their choice. They can begin this project today and continue to work on it throughout the week. In middle school, Literacy teacher will conduct the project. Once students are complete, teachers can pick their three top picks and send them to Miss Sivitilli where she will draw for a winner in each level (elementary, middle, and high). Students can choose to colour or keep it as a black and white drawing (literacy teachers can take the lead on this and inform students of their expectations).
Travelling Story: See schedule
Announcements: Tuesday’s Trivia, Literacy Style
Wednesday
Guest Reader Day: K-12Literacy teachers will organize their own Guest Readers and try to schedule them on this day, if possible. They can:
a)Ask a community member, family member, or friend to join their class for a read aloud.
b)Swap classes with another teacher and read a story to a different group of students.
c)Please let Miss Sivitilli your plan via email or swing by for a quick visit!
Travelling Story: See schedule
Announcements: Wednesday’s Word, Literacy Style
Thursday
Whole School Reading: 12:30pm:During a 15-20 minute block, all K-12 students will have the opportunity to bring their books and read anywhere inside the school (other than washrooms or unsafe areas). All teachers and specialists will be on duty at this time, making sure kids are behaving. The start and end time of this activity will be made clear on the announcements.
*Teachers must go over expectations at this time to avoid any issues.
Announcements: Thursday’s Thought, Literacy Style
Friday
Favourite Book Display: All homeroom teachers will have heart templates ready for students to write their name and favourite books on. Teachers or students will be in charge of posting their stars in the entrance by their homeroom teacher’s name. This will be a beautiful display to unify our school and to promote literacy.
Dress up as a book character day
Book Covers are due to Miss Sivitilli by the morning.
Book Cover winners will be chosen before the day is over.Scholastic Library money/Chaptermoney as prizes
Travelling Story: Should be finished and ready to be read aloud on announcements. Miss Sivitilli will type it up and display it in our display case.
Announcements: Friday’s Funny,Literacy Style
Travelling Story Schedule: Here is the schedule ready to go. Please have it ready for Christina Rawn-Brown to pick up at least 10 minutes before the next allotted time.
MON / TUES / WED / THURS / FRI8:45: Bishop
10:30: Cordy LA Grades 7/8
12:30: Jones Grades 4/5
1:30: Bruijns English 10 / 8:30: Sivitilli Grade 2
9:00: Cordy Grades 6/7
12:30: Wilson Grades 3/4
1:30: Grade 12 Leadership / 8:30: Wilson Grade 1
10:30: Nancy Kindergarten
1:30: Bruijns English 9 / 8:30 Bruijns English 112/113
DONE!
9:30 Please send back to Miss Sivitilli