FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 24, 2014
FIRST LADY ANN SCOTT
CELEBRATES WITH STUDENTS AT GRASSY WATERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR THEIR
COMMITMENT TO READING
~ School named winner
of First Lady’s Summer Literacy Adventure ~
TALLAHASSEE – Florida
First Lady Ann Scott today visited Grassy Waters Elementary School in West Palm
Beach. With more than 4,000 books read, Grassy Waters Elementary won the First
Lady’s Summer Literacy Adventure. To recognize their commitment to literacy,
students and school employees will receive family passes to a Florida state
park and the school will get a certificate and 100 books for their school
library.
First
Lady Ann Scott said, “The students at Grassy Waters Elementary School undoubtedly
enjoyed a summer filled with excitement and adventure experienced through the
pages of their books. I hope the Summer Literacy Adventure helped Florida
students develop a love for reading that will last a lifetime.”
Four
additional winning schools will receive a certificate in recognition of their
outstanding participation in the Summer Literacy Adventure:
- Citrus
Grove Elementary, Martin County School District
- Ketterlinus
Elementary, St. Johns County School District
- A.D.
Henderson Elementary and Middle/ FAU High School, Florida Atlantic University
Schools
- Barbara
Hawkins Elementary, Miami-Dade County Public Schools
“I’m
so proud of the students who pledged to make reading a priority during the
summer break,” said Commissioner Pam Stewart. “Each of these students has taken
an important step to ensure they are best prepared for success in college,
career and life.”
The
First Lady’s Summer Literacy Adventure challenged students to read as many
books as possible during the summer break. First Lady Scott visited state parks
and encouraged children to keep reading while they enjoyed the natural beauty
of Florida’s state parks.
“It
was a pleasure hosting students at our award-winning state parks as they had
the opportunity to increase their love of reading,” said Director of the
Florida Park Service Donald Forgione. “First Lady Scott helped bring excitement
for students not only to reading, but also to the importance of spending time
outdoors enjoying our beautiful, natural treasures throughout the Sunshine
State.”
Research
shows that children who do not continue reading through the summer can lose a
month or more of progress made during the school year. By encouraging their
children to read, parents play an important role in ensuring every child reads
at or above grade level.
The
Florida Lottery donated books to students throughout the summer as part of the
2014 Summer Literacy Adventure.
“Reading
is a critical skill that opens up worlds of possibilities for our children,”
said Secretary of the Florida Lottery Cynthia O’Connell. “The Florida Lottery
has been pleased to participate in the Summer Literacy Adventure, providing
students with the resources they need to be successful readers and learners.”
For
more information, visit 2014 Summer
Literacy Adventure.
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