25 October 2006, Belleville, Ontario—Dr. Seuss is on the loose at Harry J. Clarke Public School! Children and their families will celebrate literacy at a family literacy event tomorrow from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

Guest speaker Donna Kaye, literacy consultant from Family Space, will speak about early literacy.

Event: Family Literacy Night

Date: Thursday, October 26, 2006

Location: Harry J. Clarke Public School, 77 Rollins Drive, Belleville

Time: 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

Who: Students and their families

Literacy tips for parents and students

Tip #1 – Speak and communicate with your child.

Tip #2 – Read every day.

Tip #3 – Set an example by reading, too!

Tip #4 – Talk about books. Engage your child with them.

Tip #5 – Listen to your child read. Be encouraging.

Tip #6 – Show your child you value their efforts.

The Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board serves approximately 18,000 students each day at 46 elementary and 8 secondary schools. Supporting student achievement is the goal of 1,800 teaching and support staff who, in addition to the contributions of caring volunteers and community partners, share their passion for teaching and learning. The district covers a wide geographical area of 7,221 square kilometres bordered by Maynooth to the north, Deseronto to the east, Prince Edward County to the south and Quinte West to the west.

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For more information, contact:

Kerry Donnell, Communications Officer, 613-966-1170 or 1-800-267-4350, extension 2354