Investing in Kids (INK!)

?? Hooray for Family Literacy Night! ??? What an incredible evening of reading, fun, and community at Family Fun Night with INK! at Picolata Crossing Elementary! ?? A huge thank you to all the Puma families who joined us—we loved celebrating the joy of reading with you! A special THANK YOU to VyStar Credit Union St. Augustine for your generous support as our Community Partner! Your enthusiasm and commitment to education truly made this event a success. ?? Shoutout to the amazing Tocoi High School National Honor Society students who volunteered their time to ensure families had a fantastic experience. Your dedication to service is inspiring! ?? One of the highlights? Principal Morgan’s animated reading of Hooray for Fly Guy! ?? Complete with a helmet and touchdown dance, it was a moment we won’t forget! (If you see him in the hall, be sure to request a Touchdown Dance encore! ??) We’re proud to partner with New Worlds Reading and St. Johns County public schools to host literacy events like this throughout our community. New Worlds Reading provides FREE at-home literacy resources for eligible students in VPK–5th Grade, helping young readers strengthen their skills and discover the joy of reading. ?? Seeing our community come together to inspire a love for literacy is what it’s all about. Thank you to everyone who made this night so special! #NewWorldsReading #InvestingInKids St. Johns County School District

???? Celebrating a fantastic Family Fun Night! ???? THANK YOU to all the amazing Sasquatch families who joined us last night for Family Fun Night at Lakeside Academy! We had a blast learning and celebrating the joy of reading together. ?? We’re especially grateful for our amazing Community Partner, Community First Credit Union, for ensuring that every student left with a reading log and new books for their home libraries. What an energetic game of Bingo for Books you hosted! Your support and enthusiasm truly made a impact!?? ?? We’re also grateful for the Beachside High School National Honor Society students and teachers who volunteered their time to support this event. Your smiles, positive energy, and service helped make the event a success! ???? ?? We are proud to partner with New Worlds Reading to bring events like this to our community and introduce Florida’s FREE at-home literacy resource to families. Nights like this remind us how powerful reading and learning together can be. ?? #NewWorldsReading #ReadToSucceed #InvestingInKids St. Johns County School District Sabrina Papovitch Jim Wheeler Nena (Ila) Barrett

??? Cougar Family Literacy Night was a huge success at Crookshank Elementary! ??? Last night, students and families came together to cheer for reading and celebrate the joy of literacy! We are thrilled that so many Cougar Families were able to join us for dinner, family fun, and to learn how we can help cheer our young readers to success at home! ?? A huge THANK YOU to our incredible Community Partner, Leonard's Photography, for hosting a lively round of Bingo for Books and providing fantastic giveaways for our students and families! ???? ?? Shout out to St. Augustine High School Teaching Academy student volunteers for their support!???? INK! is proud to partner with New Worlds Reading, Florida's FREE at-home literacy resource for eligible students in VPK to 5th grade. We are excited to share our love of reading and introduce this amazing opportunity to our community! Events like these truly make a difference as we come together to encourage a love of reading and learning. Thank you to everyone who participated! ???? Let’s keep the excitement for reading going! Hip Hip Hooray! ???? #FamilyLiteracyNight #NewWorldsReading #CommunityPartners #InvestingInKids #CheerForReading St. Johns County School District

This month, we honor the rich history, achievements, and contributions of Black leaders, educators, and trailblazer who have shaped our communities and inspired future generations. This month, we honor resilience, excellence, and the power of education in creating a brighter future for all. Join us as we recognize the leaders that continue to make a difference. Let’s celebrate, learn, and grow together!

?? Celebrating Excellence in Education & Community Partnerships! ?? We are thrilled to congratulate Jill Adams, St. Johns County's Teacher of the Year, on selecting her brand-new Toyota RAV4 at Beaver Toyota St. Augustine! ??? A heartfelt thank you to Beaver Toyota for their generosity in supporting our educators and to George, Laurence, and the entire Beaver Team for their outstanding service and making this experience truly WOW! Jill, your dedication to students is inspiring—enjoy your well-deserved new ride! ???? #TeacherOfTheYear #TOY2025 #ThankYou #BeaverToyota

?? Do you know a St. Johns County Class of 2025 graduate? ?? The INK! Scholarship online portal is NOW OPEN! ?? Over $40,000 in scholarships is available through 18+ local opportunities for students pursuing college, university, or career/technical school. Awards range from $1,000 to $6,000! ?? Both merit-based and need-based scholarships are available—helping make post-secondary education more affordable for our local students. Let’s invest in the future of our students! Post-secondary education is expensive; these local scholarships can help. Share this opportunity with a St. Johns County School District senior. ?? Apply by March 25th! ?? https://lnkd.in/er74dKc6 #Scholarships #Classof2025 #SJCSD #InvestingInKids St. Johns County School District

?? Celebrating a Successful Family Literacy Night at Trout Creek Academy! ?? What a fantastic evening of learning, laughter, and literacy at Trout Creek Academy’s Family Fun Literacy Night! ???? We had an amazing time exploring The Brain is Kind of a Big Deal by Nick Seluk and discovering just how incredible our brains are! ??? We are proud to partner with New Worlds Reading to bring events like this to our community and introduce Florida’s FREE at-home literacy resource to families. A special THANK YOU to our Community Partner, Community First Credit Union, for ensuring that every student left with a reading log and several new books for their home libraries. ?? We’re also incredibly grateful for the Creekside High School Teaching Academy students who volunteered their time to support this event. Your enthusiasm and dedication truly made an impact! And let’s talk about BINGO for BOOKS! ?? With help from Creekside students, our friends at Community First led one of the most energetic games of Bingo we’ve ever seen. The excitement in the room was contagious—applause, cheers, and lots of happy readers taking home new books! Nights like these remind us of the power of reading and learning together. Thank you to everyone who made this event a success! ???? #FamilyLiteracyNight #NewWorldsReading #CommunityFirstCares #BingoForBooks #InvestingInKids #ReadingMatters St. Johns County School District Sabrina Papovitch

??? Love is in the air... and so is golf! ??? Roses are red, violets are blue, THE PLAYERS is coming, and we’ve got a deal for you! ???? Get your tickets through INK!, and your purchase will help support vital programs for St. Johns County students and teachers! ???? ?? Use promo code - 348VCJ - when buying tickets through THE PLAYERS Chip in for Charity program, and $40 of your ticket purchase goes directly to INK! ???? By choosing INK!, you’re making a difference in the lives of local students through early literacy programs ??, mentoring & tutoring ??, student resiliency initiatives ??, and classroom innovation grants. ?? Give back while you enjoy the game! ?? Get your tickets now: https://lnkd.in/eY9HFFwt ?? Use Promo Code: 348VCJ ?? Purchase by: February 28 #ChipInForCharity #ThePlayers #InvestingInKids

??? What a night! A huge THANK YOU to the amazing Hartley Hawks families who joined us for Family Literacy Night last night! We are DELIGHTED that you could make it! ???? It was a joy to explore The Word Collector by Peter H. Reynolds together and celebrate the power of words and reading. We are proud to partner with New Worlds Reading to introduce this free literacy resource to our community. Seeing our students and families engaged in literacy activities was truly inspiring! A special shout out to the Pedro Menendez Swim Team volunteers for making BINGO extra fun and to our incredible Community Partner, Northrop Grumman St. Augustine, for their support in making the night unforgettable. What a treat for students to receive a Northrop Grumman backpack, airplane pen, and other giveaways! ?? We are so grateful for the support of our families and community in fostering a love of reading. Thank you for making the night so memorable! ?? #NewWorldsReading #FamilyLiteracyNight #TheWordCollector #ReadingFun #InvestingInKids Northrop Grumman

??? Need tickets to THE PLAYERS Championship? ?? Buy them through INK! and your purchase will help support critical programs benefiting St. Johns County public school students and teachers! ?? ?? Use our promo code - 348VCJ - when you purchase tickets through THE PLAYERS Chip in for Charity program, and THE PLAYERS will donate $40 of your ticket purchase to INK! ?? ?? Buy tickets: https://lnkd.in/eY9HFFwt ?? Use Promo Code: 348VCJ ?? Purchase by: February 28 ??Tournament Round Prices: Thursday, March 13 - $85 + tax Friday & Saturday, March 14 & 15 - $95 + tax Sunday, March 16 - $90 + tax By purchasing your tickets through INK!, you are supporting programs that directly impact St. Johns County students, including early literacy intervention, mentoring & tutoring for at-risk youth, student resiliency initiatives, and grants for innovative classroom projects to empower learning. ???? ?? Ticket limit: 6 per day, per account #ChipInForCharity ? #ThePlayers ???♂? #InvestingInKids ????