Western Avenue Elementary School To Host 'Wild About Reading' Literacy Night

FLOSSMOOR, IL — Western Avenue Elementary School invites students and families to get “Wild About Reading” at an upcoming literacy night celebrating books, reading, and the joy of learning together.

Hosted by the Western Avenue Reading Team, the event connects to this year’s schoolwide theme, “Wild About Learning,” while giving students and families a chance to explore literacy in a fun, engaging way.

The Western Avenue Reading Team brings together educators and community partners who work collaboratively to support students’ reading development and foster a love of books and learning. The team includes Reading Specialists Rachel Maday and Megan Mooney, classroom teachers and staff members Miss Newton, Miss Watson, Mrs. Barzo, Mrs. Fernandez, Mrs. Manaher, and Ms. Lucas from the Flossmoor Library.

“Literacy Night is a time for us to show our students and families just how much we enjoy sharing our love of reading with the students. Reading isn’t just about schoolwork and homework. It is so much more exciting than that,” said Mrs. Megan Mooney, Reading Specialist at Western Avenue Elementary School. Mrs. Mooney has been a member of Flossmoor School District 161 for 17 years.

"Readers are leaders, and readers change the world! We hope you’ll join us for Western Avenue's Literacy Night as we celebrate the power of reading and the endless possibilities it creates. Come be part of the story as we inspire young readers, spark imaginations, and grow a lifelong passion for reading,” said Dr. Mario Ford, principal of Western Avenue Elementary School.

“Wild About Reading” will take place on Wednesday, October 14, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Western Avenue Elementary School, 940 Western Avenue, Flossmoor.

Families can expect an evening of reading-themed games, a scavenger hunt, prizes, a book raffle, and an activity from the Flossmoor Public Library. From exploring books to playing games and completing the scavenger hunt, the evening will give students and families plenty of ways to have fun while celebrating a love of reading.

The evening gives families a chance to come together, celebrate reading, and show students that learning can be an adventure both inside and outside the classroom.