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Tomorrow, July 20, First Lady Ann Scott will make her second stop on the 2017 Summer Literacy Adventure in Ocala. During her visit, the First Lady will read to students from the Boys and Girls Club of Marion County.
WHAT: Summer Literacy Adventure
WHEN: Thursday, July 20, 2017
10:00 – 11:00 am
WHERE: Marion County Public Library
2720 East Silver Springs Blvd.
Ocala, FL 34470
For more information about the Florida Department of Education, visit www.fldoe.org.
Governor Rick Scott and First Lady Ann Scott today joined Florida Department of Education and Macy’s to announce Tammy Jerkins as the 2018 Teacher of the Year. Tammy is a secondary mathematics teacher from Leesburg High School in Lake County with 25 years of experience in public education.
Governor Rick Scott said, “First Lady Ann Scott and I are proud to join Macy’s and the Florida Department of Education to recognize the 2018 Teacher of the Year, Tammy Jerkins. I’d like to thank all of these educators for their incredible impact on Florida students and I applaud their commitment to preparing them for higher education and successful careers. The workers and leaders of tomorrow are in our classrooms today and every day, Florida teachers go above and beyond to ensure their success.”
Tomorrow, July 13, Governor Rick Scott and First Lady Ann Scott will announce Florida’s 2018 Teacher of the Year in Orlando.
WHAT: Awards Ceremony
WHEN: 6:30 PM
WHERE: Hard Rock Live at Universal Orlando
6050 Universal Boulevard
Orlando, FL
Tomorrow, June 6, First Lady Ann Scott will make her first stop on the 2017 Summer Literacy Adventure at Eden Gardens State Park. During her visit, the First Lady will read to students from The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast.
WHAT: First Lady Ann Scott Summer Literacy Adventure
WHEN: Tuesday, June 6, 2017
10:00 am Central Time
WHERE: Eden Gardens State Park
181 Eden Gardens Road
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
For more information about the Florida Department of Education, visit www.fldoe.org.
First Lady Ann Scott today welcomed more than 30 students from Springwood Elementary School to the Governor’s Mansion for the seventh annual Summer Literacy Adventure kick-off. The Summer Literacy Adventure challenges students to pledge to read as many books as possible over the summer, with the goal of students maintaining and improving upon the skills they gained during the previous school year.
For the seventh consecutive year, First Lady Ann Scott will share her passion for reading with summer camp students during fun-filled events at Florida state parks in June and July.
First Lady Ann Scott said, “It was a pleasure to welcome Springwood Elementary School students and teachers to the Florida Governor’s Mansion today as we kicked off the seventh annual Summer Literacy Adventure! As a mother and grandmother, I believe there is nothing more important than investing time in Florida’s children who will one day become leaders in our communities, state and nation. Literacy is an essential skill to succeed in any career path, and I hope that today’s event inspires these students to be life-long readers.”
The 2017 Summer Literacy Adventure is made possible through a partnership between the Florida Department of Education, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the Florida Lottery.
Education Commissioner Pam Stewart said, “We are grateful to First Lady Ann Scott for once again hosting students at the Florida Governor’s Mansion to raise awareness about the importance of reading every day, even when school is not in session. Her participation in the Summer Literacy Adventure has encouraged countless students to love reading as much as she does, and I hope that all of our state’s schools and families will take full advantage of this opportunity to motivate our young readers.”
DEP Secretary Ryan Matthews said, “DEP is proud to continue this important partnership with First Lady Ann Scott, DOE and the Florida Lottery. The Summer Literacy Adventure helps encourage the next generation to explore and learn about Florida’s unique natural environment.”
Florida Lottery Secretary Tom Delacenserie said, “The Florida Lottery is proud to once again join First Lady Ann Scott, the Department of Education and the Department of Environmental Protection in support of the 2017 Summer Literacy Adventure. We encourage Florida’s students to continue their reading this summer, and enjoy a visit to some of Florida’s incredible state parks.”
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 children to read, parents are playing a critical role in achieving Florida’s goal of having every child reading at or above grade level. Children can pledge to make summer reading a real-life adventure HERE.
For more information about the Florida Department of Education, visit www.fldoe.org.
First Lady Ann Scott recognized the winners of the Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida! Service Project Contest. First Lady Scott was joined by K-12 Public Schools Chancellor Hershel Lyons and Lottery Secretary Tom Delasencerie. The award ceremony concludes the week-long celebration of reading and literacy in Florida’s schools.
First Lady Ann Scott said, “Congratulations to all of the contest winners! It is never too early for children to start contributing to their communities, and it is evident that these students put a great deal of time and effort into their projects. I am honored to recognize them for their hard work, and I encourage them and all students in Florida to continue reading and helping others develop a deeper appreciation for literacy.”
K-12 Public Schools Chancellor Hershel Lyons said, “I have been an educator for more than 30 years and while many things have changed, one fact has remained true – literacy is essential to success student achievement in K-12 schools, college and career. The Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida! Service Project Contest serves as a great reminder that everyone can play an important role in promoting reading and literacy in their homes, schools and communities.”
“On behalf of the Florida Lottery, I want to congratulate the winners of the 2017 Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida! Service Project Contest,” said Secretary Tom Delacenserie. “At the Lottery, we are committed to ensuring every student has the opportunity to receive a good education, and we are proud to once again join First Lady Scott and the Department of Education in support of their mission to highlight the importance of reading and literacy in Florida’s schools.”
The winners of the 2017 Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida! statewide contest are below.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
First Place: Prairie Lake Elementary School, Orange County – “Light the Path to Literacy”
Second Place: Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School, Glades County – “Reaching Out Across the Globe Through Literacy”
Third Place: Eustis Heights Elementary School, Lake County – “Stuff the Bus”
MIDDLE SCHOOLS
First Place: Central School, Santa Rosa County – “Harvesting Literacy: How Country Kids and Corn Mazes Change our World”
Second Place: Swift Creek Middle School, Leon County – “Literacy Changes our World: Literacy Creates Good Citizens”
Third Place: Lyndon B. Johnson Middle School, Brevard County – “Leaders are Readers”
HIGH SCHOOLS
First Place: Ft. Myers High School, Lee County – “The Ft. Myers High School Shared Reading Program”
Second Place: Marathon High School, Monroe County – “Literacy Night and Book Exchange”
To compete in the contest, students organized a literacy-based project with teachers and community partners, and provided evidence that their project had a positive impact on their school, neighborhood and/or community. The prizes were sponsored by the Florida Education Foundation: $1,000 for first place, $500 for second place, and $250 for third place. The winning projects will be featured on the Just Read, Florida! website and the Department of Education’s social media pages. Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida! is sponsored by the Florida Lottery, Florida Education Foundation, and LEGOLAND® Florida Resort.
For more information about Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida!, visit Just Read, Florida!
For more information about the Florida Department of Education, visit www.fldoe.org.
