North Stafford High School's Literacy Committee Sparks a Love for Reading
This year, North Stafford High School is starting up our Literacy Committee led by Kimberly Andros, the Literacy Coach here at NSHS. The Literacy Committee is a yearlong club designed to help improve literacy amongst North Stafford High School students.
North Nation prides itself on its dedication and determination to improve literacy skills by providing multiple opportunities within the committee, such as the book club and our book buddies program, also led by Ms. Andros. The Literacy Committee dedicates itself to making reading fun. They call it ¨Books Without Boundaries¨.
During the month of Hanukkah (December), they recognized many Jewish authors and famous stories. They also did the same during Thanksgiving by recognizing the first Thanksgiving, the indigenous people of America, and their traditions.
North Stafford Students who have joined such committees for North in the past have said they saw significant improvements in their literacy skills and performance in their English classes. Most students who join the Literacy Committee develop a fondness for reading or already have a strong liking for reading and are looking for a place to express this enjoyment.
Moving forward, the Literacy Committee is also a great way for fellow book lovers to meet new people who also enjoy reading and talking about books. Our Literacy Committee can also help students find a new enjoyment and passion for reading and writing by ensuring that they enjoy what they are doing when exercising their reading and writing skills.
The literacy initiative has five featured books each semester, book clubs, and challenges, and you can even win prizes. The literacy initiative starts during Wolverine Hour in the library, which is a considerate and great way for all students to participate during school hours. If you are a North Stafford student who loves reading or if you’re looking to improve your literacy, I'd be sure to check it out.
