Page 10 - Stuart Exposure - February '24

Page 10, Stuart Exposure

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Education Foundation Of Martin classroom enrichment

County’s Book Bonanza Aims To grants, Adopt-a-Class,
the EFMC “For the
Improve Literacy Love of Reading”
Book Vending
Literacy is at the core of a student’s education and that’s Machines, the EFMC
why the Education Foundation of Martin County (EFMC) is PLAYS program
hosting several family literacy events at elementary schools for kindergarteners,
around the Martin County School District. The EFMC Book the EFMC Career The Book Bonanza brings families
Bonanza 2024 is a series of free events that will provide a Exploration Labs together, like this one: Luis, Scarlett
dinner for families and a variety of literacy-themed, fun-filled in Martin’s middle and Megan Devoto.
activities to support the district’s efforts to increase family schools, special
engagement and instill a love of reading. initiatives, professional development for teachers and programs
In addition to a barbecue dinner and literacy activities, to recognize outstanding teaching. For more information, please Event attendees are having fun playing Book Bingo at the
there also will be book giveaways, celebrity guests and prizes. visit www.EducationFoundationMC.org. Book Bonanza. Standing, from left are: Emily Li, Li Ting
The remaining 2024 schedule is as follows: Lin and Megan Devoto. Sitting, from left: Scarlett Devoto,
• Crystal Lake Elementary School – March 22 Photos by Lisa Rhodes Angelina Ni, Lorelai Devoto
• 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 preregister 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 nonprofit 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

Left to right are Jesnen Paul
and Declan Stevenson; each
McKenna Lukas shows off earned a book from the EFMC
her new book and stuffed Book Vending Machine during
character from the book. the Book Bonanza.

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