FRANKFORD — John M. Clayton Elementary School celebrated the completion of its second Family Literacy Program of the school year Feb. 27.

Ten families attended class for six weeks to learn reading skills taught in the classroom to enhance support at home.

Each week, attendees read two stories that focused on various parts of literacy, including story elements, comparing/contrasting, cause and effect, sequence, point of view and more.

After working with teachers in class, the participants took the books home for the week, to read together as a family and complete the accompanying activities. The following session, families returned their books, shared their experiences and read two new stories that focused on different skills.

This program has been beneficial in building reading routines at home, making connections between home and school, building relationships with teachers and families, and reinforcing education in all environments.

After each class, families, teachers and volunteers enjoyed meals together. Dinners were provided by Kevin and Camilla Conlon, while the school’s cafeteria manager, Debbie Gora, volunteered to serve the prepared food.

The books and materials were purchased using a grant from the Carl M. Freeman Foundation. Plus, local resident Linda Williams donated handmade scarves and hats for each child participant, and Mountaire contributed educational bags.

The final class was spent celebrating the attendees for their accomplishments, and everyone enjoyed a dinner of meals brought by each family.