The Latino Literacy Project has for the last seven years helped promote reading routines at home. Now, even more families are benefiting as the program extended to both preschool and kindergarten this school year. 

Designed to promote reading for Spanish-speaking and English-speaking families, parents learn to read together with their child, pose questions and teach school-readiness skills to support learning that goes on in the classroom.  

Roxanne Lemoniaus, a parent who attends the program with her daughter, appreciates the guidance. “They give unique tips on how to engage your kids when reading, as well as good activity ideas.” 

Instructional Coach Cinthia Cortes, who currently runs the project alongside ELA Supervisor Robyn Griffin and Licensed Clinical Social Worker Sally Mendoza, has had the opportunity to see many families grow in the program. 

Another parent, Janette Doblado, who attends the sessions with her son, is grateful for all the new things they have learned together and encourages others to join. “I am very thankful that LaMonte developed a project like this because it gave me, as a parent, knowledge on how to support my kid in his cognitive development and at the same time, make it fun and exciting for the both of us.” 

The Latino Literacy Project takes place on the first Thursday of every month with sessions in the morning and afternoon to offer flexibility for parents.  

The entire staff at LaMonte/LaMonte Annex is thrilled with the continued success of the project and hopes to see it grow.