St. James Children’s Center Students Read for a Worthy Cause

St. James Children’s Center Students Read for a Worthy Cause

Islamorada, FL – St. James Children’s Center is excited to kick off the third annual Read-A-Thon fundraiser to support the non-profit preschool and VPK.  During the month of March, students will log their reading and collect pledges based on the number of books read.  Donations to the Read-A-Thon will help the school provide the instructional materials, books, arts and crafts supplies, playground toys and equipment, nutritious snacks and health and safety items utilized by students on a daily basis.

“The Read-A-Thon has become a wonderful tradition at St. James,” said Children’s Center Director Michelle Lane.  “The event nurtures a love for reading, empowering young minds through the magic of books, all while raising critical funds to support our school.”

Support the students’ efforts by visiting https://stjames.rallyup.com/read.  Sponsor an individual student by making a flat pledge or pledging a specific amount for each book the student reads.   Donors can also select a class to support or make a general donation to the fundraiser.  Every donation has a positive impact on the students at St. James Children’s Center!

Event sponsor Sandbar Books is providing an additional opportunity to support this fundraiser.  Mention St. James when shopping at Sandbar Books during the month of March and they will donate 10% of your purchase to the school.  Sandbar Books, the Upper Keys locally owned, independent bookstore, is located in Islamorada at mile marker 81.6 oceanside.

For more information contact [email protected] or 305-852-2161.

About St. James Children’s Center

St. James Children’s Center was founded in 1984 and is a non-profit preschool, offered as a ministry of St. James the Fisherman Episcopal Church to the Upper Keys community.  The objective of St. James Children’s Center is to provide each child with a healthy environment in which to grow.  In an atmosphere of love, each child can develop physically, mentally, socially and intellectually to his or her highest potential.

In 2005, St. James Children’s Center received the NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) Accreditation.  By earning and maintaining accreditation, St. James Children’s Center has become a leader in a national effort to raise the quality of early childhood education, and to help give all children a better start.  St. James Children’s Center has received the Gold Seal of quality care through the Florida Department of Children and Families as well as the Provider of the Year Award from the Early Learning Coalition.  St. James Children’s Center is also a member of the National Association of Episcopal Schools.

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