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District to host author Erin Reynolds for family literacy night at Polk Elementary in March
Summary
The district promoted an early literacy family event on March 10 at Polk Elementary featuring author Erin Reynolds; executive director Adam McMickle read from a children's book at the board meeting to publicize the program and said flyers in English and Spanish will be distributed.
Adam McMickle, the district's executive director of student achievement, read a children's illustrated story at the board meeting to promote an upcoming family literacy night. He said author Erin Reynolds will visit Polk Elementary on March 10 as part of the district's annual early literacy family event.
McMickle said marketing materials, including bilingual flyers in English and Spanish, will be distributed and that district staff are working with marketing personnel to draw families to the event. He noted that Reynolds's books are frequently the most‑checked items in district elementary libraries and that the event will include author visits and grade‑specific activities for first graders.
Why it matters: family literacy nights are part of the district's early literacy outreach and are used to connect families with schools, library resources and district early learning teams.
Details presented
- Event: March 10 at Polk Elementary; author Erin Reynolds invited to meet families and students.
- Activities: assemblies for first graders at the high school auditorium, paired class activities developed by the district early literacy team and family engagement materials.
- Marketing: flyers in English and Spanish; marketing coordination with district staff and Jared (district marketing) to expand outreach.
Ending
McMickle asked board members to help promote the event to draw families; no formal board action was required.
