Early Learning Coalition
of St. Lucie County
Your Champions of Early Education
March 2021 Parent News:
Resources for your Family!
FREE ELC Drive-through events planned for spring
In Port St. Lucie:
Kidmania-toGo
Saturday, March 27, 2021
from 9-11:30 AM
In Fort Pierce:
KidFun-to-Go 2021
Saturday, April 10, 2021
from 9-11:30 AM
The ELC has two different drive-through events coming up that are designed to help your family access fun & exciting educational materials, services and create small libraries of their own. One is scheduled at Keiser Parking Lot on March 27, in Port St. Lucie, and the other is at Percy Peek Gym Parking Lot, in Fort Pierce on April 10.
Working closely with our partners in the community, including St. Lucie Schools, Children's Services Council, City of Fort Pierce and City of PSL, each drive-through event will feature 12-15 stations that families can drive through, stay in their car safely, and get wonderful stuff for their kids.
Each drive-through events will offer the same books and activities, so pick the one that is closest to you to visit- no reservations needed to your families! Curious George will also be there and Andy the Armadillo from Texas Roadhouse!
There will be no Family Fun Fair this year, but it will return post-pandemic, along with our KIDMania in the park!
Is your child ready for Kindergarten?
Apply now at St. Lucie Schools
Great News! We are excited to announce that Student Assignment for St. Lucie Schools has moved to an online application and registration system.

The new online registration system will save parents time and allow them to apply for a school in the comfort of their home, as well as receive electronic notifications. No more long lines or long waits!

Because they understand that selecting a school for your child is an important decision the professional staff at the Student Assignment Office is available to discuss your options and assist you through the application process.
Please contact them directly at (772) 429-3930 or email them using the button above!
Here's registration, bus information plus a flyer about the magnet schools, too! There's a perfect fit for your children at St. Lucie School District.
Voluntary Pre-K Sign-Up is open for 2021/2022 year
Free Voluntary
Pre-K
It's already time to sign up for the 2021/2022 year for Pre-K! You can sign up 24/7 through the link on our website, for the 2021/2022 year.
#EarlylearningSLC #FreeVPKinFlorida
Florida Pre-paid launches Open Enrollment
The Florida Prepaid College Savings Plans launched its annual Open Enrollment with five plans starting at $45 per month, each built for flexibility and guaranteed by the State of Florida. In a recent study conducted by the Florida Prepaid College Foundation Board, more than 90 percent of Florida parents say college is more important than ever or just as important in the wake of COVID-19.

Florida families last year purchased more than 50,000 plans, committing to their children’s future even as the pandemic hit. Anyone who enrolls in a Florida Prepaid Plan during the month of March or April will save $25 on enrollment using promo code ELC2021. For more info, click Here
March Office of Early Learning Parent Pages to Share
Summer VPK, National Reading Month, Development Disabilities & Cerebral Palsy Awareness and more in the March Parents' Pages. Scan below with your phone or click on the link for more!
Overwhelmed by Change? Turn to 3Ts
3Ts Development helps children succeed at early age
Feeling overwhelmed by changes to your routines? Remember: even when things are uncertain, YOU are helping to build the brains of your children and are preparing them for success just by talking and interacting with them. Your day is full of opportunities to use the 3Ts and help your children understand changes going on in the world. Learn more at the3Ts.org. Also available in Spanish at las3Cs.org.  AnyTimeIs3TsTime #3TsFlorida #PNCGrowUpGreat
Free Face Masks from ELC & the Children's Services Council
We still have FREE facemasks for your family, through your pre-k center: They are great cloth stretchy facemasks, from Children's Services Council, for your whole family! Check with your childcare center to make sure they have a supply from us or ask them to get them for you.
Early Learning Coalition of St. Lucie County www.elcslc.org 772-595-6424