ST. LUCIE COUNTY – St. Lucie Soars is an early literacy effort launched by St. Lucie Public Schools that includes a community initiative in partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters. A component of the program involves the recruitment of volunteers/mentors to support reading efforts in kindergarten through grade three to help close the gap in third grade literacy. Superintendent E. Wayne Gent said, “Giving a child the gift of reading opens the door to the world.”
Gent encourages community members to consider becoming a volunteer for St. Lucie Soars by donating one hour each week to read with a child. Information and registration are available through the St. Lucie Public Schools homepage at www.stlucieschools.org. Interested volunteers will find registration information, a mentor guide, a training video, and more through this online portal.
Consider becoming a volunteer today. Through your weekly, one-hour commitment, the difference you make will help a child soar!
About St. Lucie Public Schools
The mission of St. Lucie Public Schools is to ensure all students graduate from safe and caring schools equipped with the knowledge, skills and desire to succeed. For more information visit, www.stlucieschools.org or contact Kerry Padrick at kerry.padrick@stlucieschools.org.
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