Literacy Week was a wonderful celebration of reading, writing, and connecting with our community! Our students had the opportunity to meet three very special guests who inspired us all in different ways.
We were delighted to welcome local author Jenn Wint, who visited with our primary classes to share her book, Josie’s Busy Calendar. Students loved hearing the story of Josie, a young girl who begins to feel overwhelmed by all the activities and commitments filling her calendar. The story sparked thoughtful conversations about balance, feelings, and the importance of making time to rest. Jenn answered many enthusiastic questions from our curious readers and even brought copies of her book to share. It was such a treat for students to meet a real author and learn about the writing process firsthand!
Our intermediate classes enjoyed a visit from Ana Calabresi, the children’s librarian from the Cameron Public Library. Ana spoke to students about the exciting new library building currently being built and what they can look forward to when it opens. She also helped us celebrate our Read Local day by sharing the names of several local authors. Students were excited to discover that there are talented writers right here in our own community!
On Friday, we had the privilege of welcoming Marilyn Rushton and her guide dog, Lima. Marilyn spoke to all of our classes about how she uses braille to read and write. Students and staff were completely captivated as she demonstrated her braille typewriter and explained how it works. There were many thoughtful and respectful questions, which Marilyn kindly answered. Her visit was both educational and inspiring, helping us better understand accessibility and different ways of experiencing the world.
Literacy Week was a tremendous success, filled with learning, curiosity, and community connection. We are so grateful to our wonderful guests for sharing their time and stories with us—and for reminding us that literacy comes in many forms!