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.
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The Book Bonanza brings families together, like this one: Luis, Scarlett and Megan Devoto. |
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.
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| McKenna Lukas shows off her new book and stuffed character from the book. | L-R: Jesnen Paul and Declan Stevenson each earned a book from the EFMC Book Vending Machine during the Book Bonanza. |
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.
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Event attendees are having fun playing Book Bingo at the Book Bonanza. (rear L-R, standing) Emily Li, Li Ting Lin, (sitting) Angelina Ni (standing) Megan Devoto, (sitting) Lorelai Devoto. |
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.
All photos by Lisa Rhodes
