3 Norwalk Elementary Schools To Host Family Literacy Night Event

NORWALK, CT — Three Norwalk elementary schools will host a family literacy night event Monday that invites families on "a journey through the pages."

According to a news release provided by Norwalk Public Schools, Fox Run, Brookside and Marvinelementary schools are set to team up for the event, which will take place March 2 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Fox Run.

The event will also extend a celebration of Read Across America Day, which will be recognized across Norwalk Public Schools during the school day.

The evening is designed to celebrate literacy in all its forms, from reading to digital and media literacy, while giving families practical tools they can use at home and school, according to the district.

Building on the excitement of Read Across America Day, the event highlights how reading truly is a passport to countless adventures, district officials said.

According to the district, the night will feature a family empowerment workshop, a dedicated session for parents and caregivers focused on navigating digital literacy in today's world, including media balance and online safety.

Families will then rotate through interactive literacy exploration stations that bring learning to life through hands-on experiences, according to the district.

Activities will include digital reading and research stations, coding and online-safety games, creative crafts, immersive story experiences and literacy challenges that strengthen reading skills and spark curiosity, district officials said.

Each station is designed to show how literacy opens doors to imagination, problem-solving, and lifelong learning, according to the district.

A highlight of the evening will be a live reading by nationally recognized Future Ready Librarian and author Shannon McClintock Miller, featuring her book "Sonia's Digital World," which introduces students and families to thoughtful digital citizenship and healthy media habits in an engaging, age-appropriate way, according to the district.