When:  Thursday, August 4, 2011 at 7 p.m.

What:    Graduate One – “EveryOne, Graduate One” Back to School Information Stations

Where:  Community Information Station locations:

Bunnell City Hall, Government Services Building, Espanola Community Center, Hidden Trails Community Center, AACS-AfricanAmerican, Cultural Society, Flagler County Public Library–PalmCoast, Palm Coast Community Center, Hammock Beach Community Center, WicklineCommunityCenter

 In an effort to involve and inform the entire community of the vital role each individual has in educating our children, we invite Flagler County to join us in supporting the “Graduate One, Everyone” campaign.  Our campaign will begin with Back to School Information Sessions for parents on August 4th at 7:00p.m.  Flagler County Public Schools in partnership with local organizations and citizens, will host the Information Sessions in nine locations throughout the community.  Straightforward information on the new promotion and graduation requirements, and the importance of parental involvement and children attending school everyday on time will be provided. Resources and information to support children’s education will also be provided in addition to the School Lunch Program application and Information on how to receive free backpacks and school supplies. 

Last year, we hosted the Back2School Jam.  This year through the Packs4Backs Program sponsored by the Flagler County Education Foundation, backpacks and school supplies for eligible children will be available through the schools. Information on how parents can qualify and receive backpacks and school supplies will be disseminated.  Thanks to generous sponsors that include Walmart; Jimmy Johnson Foundation; Palm Coast Data, LLC; Flagler County Association of Realtors, Inc.; Flagler County Chamber of Commerce; Women’s Initiative of United Way; and Flagler Home Builders Association, 2,600 backpacks and school supplies will be provided to families in need.

Although sponsors have covered the majority of backpack and school supply costs, the Flagler County Education Foundation needs funds, or donated supplies, to fill 750 backpacks at a cost of approximately $10 per child. To make a contribution, please contact Flagler County Education Foundation Executive Director Deborah Williams  386-437-7526 ext 3125 or email williamsd@flaglerschools.com.

With all of us working together, Flagler County will have ALL students graduating. We can meet 100% Graduation “Graduate One, Everyone”.

Flagler County "Graduate One, EveryOne - Help Graduate One"