Dr. Rafael Sanchez (pictured with his son, daughter and wife) read the 2018 Dads Take Your Child to School Day Proclamation during the September School Board Meeting.  Dr. Sanchez and thousands of other dads and male caregivers will accompany their children to school on Wednesday, September 26 in support of the state-wide movement. “The continuum of research, policy development and program implementation related to family involvement supports emphasis on engaging fathers as a means of increasing student achievement. More than 30 years of research findings maintains the belief that a positive relationship exists between increased family engagement and student academic … Read More

St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) will be celebrating Dads Take Your Child to School Day on Wednesday, September 26, 2018. Dads Take Your Child to School Day is a statewide initiative of the Florida Department of Education to encourage fathers and male role models to become involved in the education of their children as a means for increasing student achievement.  Fathers, stepfathers, grandfathers, uncles, brothers, foster fathers and other male role models are invited to take their children to school on September 26. The Dads Take Your Child to School Day event is designed to highlight the significant role a … Read More

We  invite all of our families to our DADS TAKE YOUR CHILD TO SCHOOL DAY event! On September 27, 2017, we encourage all fathers to take their children to school and stay for any activities your child’s school may have planned.  All father figures are welcomed, including stepfathers, grandfathers, uncles, brothers, foster fathers and other significant role models. Although the event is centered on fathers, mothers and other family members are also welcome. The intent of this initiative is to highlight the significant difference fathers and father figures can make by taking a more active role in their children’s educational … Read More

  St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) invites fathers and male caregivers to come back to school!  On September 28, a movement across the state of Florida will be put into motion whereby fathers and male caregivers are encouraged to bring their child to school, sign a pledge of involvement, and demonstrate the value of being involved in their child’s education — Dads Take Your Child to School Day. Dr. Kevin Perry leads the effort for SLPS. He explained, “The movement in SLPS began two years ago and grew out of recognition of the power of male involvement in the education … Read More

What: St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) will celebrate Dads Take Your Child to School Day.   Dads Take Your Child to School Day is a statewide initiative of the Florida Department of Education to encourage fathers and male role models to become involved in the education of their children as a means for increasing student achievement.  Fathers, stepfathers, grandfathers, uncles, brothers, foster fathers and other male role models are invited to take their children to school on September 26. When: Wednesday, September 26, 2018.   Where:  The movement takes place on SLPS campuses.   Why: The Dads Take Your Child … Read More

A Committee of school and community leaders brought forth a proclamation at the September 8 School Board Meeting — Dads Bring Your Child to School Day. St. Lucie Public Schools, along with other school districts in Florida, will recognize this initiative on September 30, 2015. St. Lucie sees this as a movement rather than a moment to promote involvement of dads and male care givers in the lives of their students.