Friday, February 9, 2024
STUART, Fla. — Literacy is at the core of a student’s education and that’s why the Education Foundation of Martin County (EFMC) is hosting several family literacy events at elementary schools around the Martin County School District. The EFMC Book Bonanza 2024 is a series of free events that will provide a dinner for families and a variety of literacy-themed, fun-filled activities to support the district's efforts to increase family engagement and instill a love of reading.
In addition to a barbecue dinner and literacy activities, there also will be book giveaways, celebrity guests, and prizes.
The remaining 2024 schedule is as follows:
J.D. Parker School of Science, Math & Technology – January 18
Port Salerno Elementary School – January 24
SeaWind Elementary School – February 8
Crystal Lake Elementary School – March 22
Warfield Elementary School – March 26
Felix A. Williams Elementary School – May 1
The event is free to the first 200 registered guests at each location. Event attendees must pre-register online at www.EducationFoundationMC.org. If the online event registration is full, they can join the waiting list by calling the foundation office at 772-600-8062.
The Education Foundation also is looking for adult and high school volunteers to work the events. Those who are interested should contact Leigh Anne Pike at LPike@EducationFoundationMC.org.
The Education Foundation of Martin County is the Martin County School District’s strategic non-profit partner with the mission of enriching and enhancing educational opportunities and support for students and teachers in Martin County’s public schools. As an independent group, the Foundation promotes this effort by raising and distributing private and corporate funds through several established programs, including classroom enrichment grants, Adopt-a-Class, the EFMC “For the Love of Reading” Book Vending Machines, the EFMC PLAYS program for kindergarteners, the EFMC Career Exploration Labs in Martin’s middle schools, special initiatives, professional development for teachers, and programs to recognize outstanding teaching. For more information, please visit www.EducationFoundationMC.org.
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The remaining 2024 schedule is as follows:
J.D. Parker School of Science, Math & Technology – January 18
Port Salerno Elementary School – January 24
SeaWind Elementary School – February 8
Crystal Lake Elementary School – March 22
Warfield Elementary School – March 26
Felix A. Williams Elementary School – May 1
The event is free to the first 200 registered guests at each location. Event attendees must pre-register online at www.EducationFoundationMC.org. If the online event registration is full, they can join the waiting list by calling the foundation office at 772-600-8062.
The Education Foundation also is looking for adult and high school volunteers to work the events. Those who are interested should contact Leigh Anne Pike at LPike@EducationFoundationMC.org.
The Education Foundation of Martin County is the Martin County School District’s strategic non-profit partner with the mission of enriching and enhancing educational opportunities and support for students and teachers in Martin County’s public schools. As an independent group, the Foundation promotes this effort by raising and distributing private and corporate funds through several established programs, including classroom enrichment grants, Adopt-a-Class, the EFMC “For the Love of Reading” Book Vending Machines, the EFMC PLAYS program for kindergarteners, the EFMC Career Exploration Labs in Martin’s middle schools, special initiatives, professional development for teachers, and programs to recognize outstanding teaching. For more information, please visit www.EducationFoundationMC.org.
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