St Johns County Education Foundation (INK)

Five Learning Years (FLY)goal is to ensure all children arrive at kindergarten ready to learn and grow, regardless of circumstances. Beginning in pre-kindergarten, students are assessed for school readiness. Those in need of intervention are placed in small groups with an experienced tutor, using Numerous BrightStart early literacy curriculum.-Take Stock in Children (TSIC)is a statewide non-profit organization that was established in 1995 to offer low-income at-risk students a unique opportunity to escape the cycle of poverty through education. THis program offers students a college tuition scholarship, mentor, and hope of a better life. Since 1998 INK! has been the exclusive umbrella agency for this program in St. Johns County.Tools 4 Schools- on, average teachers spend $800 of their own money on school suppliers for their students and classroom. The goal of Tools 4 Schools is to minimize this expense for our educators. Tools 4 Schools is an annual county wide school supply drive held in the summer. Individuals, organizations, and businesses are encouraged to become a part of this event by becoming drop-off points, donating supplies and/or volunteering time to help sort and distribute to teachers.