First Lady Ann Scott Continues Summer Literacy Adventure at Fort Clinch State Park
July 13, 2016
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First Lady Ann Scott Continues Summer Literacy Adventure at Fort Clinch State Park
~ Encourages students to keep up their reading skills over the summer ~
Fernandina Beach, Fla. – Today, First Lady Ann Scott continued the 2016 Summer Literacy Adventure at Fort Clinch State Park in Fernandina Beach. First Lady Scott read to students from the Fernandina Beach Recreation Center Summer Camp and encouraged them to read throughout the summer as they prepare for school to begin. At the start of 2016-2017 academic year, First Lady Ann Scott will visit the school where students successfully completed the most reading pledges.
“Our beautiful state parks are an inspiring place for Florida students to get excited about reading during their summer break,” said First Lady Scott. “This is a great time for families to spend extra time reading and learning together, and enjoy all that our state has to offer. I encourage all of Florida’s wonderful students to take the Summer Literacy Adventure pledge so they are ready for a great school year.”
The First Lady was joined by representatives from the Florida Department of Education, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Florida Lottery. DEP generously provided state park passes for the student participants and a Florida Lottery sponsorship made it possible for students to leave with a goody bag containing books and a reusable water bottle.
"I am grateful to First Lady Scott for her commitment to helping Florida students understand the importance of strong literacy skills, as well as the joy that can be found in reading a good book," said Commissioner of Education Pam Stewart. "Our students worked hard all school year, and it is critical that they keep reading over the summer to retain the knowledge they have gained and succeed when school starts back in the fall.”
“The Florida Lottery is proud to once again participate in the Summer Literacy Adventure,” said Secretary Tom Delacenserie. “It is my hope that programs like this will encourage our students to spend their summer getting lost in the pages of a good book.”
“Summer is a great time for students to read for pleasure,” said Donald Forgione, director of the Florida Park Service. “State parks offer a wonderful setting for outdoor recreation as well as sitting quietly to read a good book.”
The 2016 Summer Literacy Adventure helps keep Florida students excited about reading and literacy during their summer break. 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. Students can fill out their Summer Literacy Adventure Pledge form at 2016 Summer Literacy Adventure.
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