On Tuesday, July 28th, at 10:00am at the East Boston Social Centers in East Boston, Central Square, Adrian Madaro will be drawing the name of the Kindergartener with perfect attendance during the past school year who will be receiving the $5K college scholarship announced as part of the Countdown to Kindergarten Celebration and provided courtesy of AirMall.
The drawing will last 20mins from 10:30am-10:50am. We would very much like media to be present.
Background:
East Boston is the only remaining Boston neighborhood to celebrate its rising Kindergarteners with a celebration and Parade
Last year, EBMS and AirMall announced the first annual Countdown to Kindergarten College Scholarship to be presented to an EB kindergartener with perfect attendance during the school year (note: excused absences do not count against the students attendance record)
We have just received the list of eligible Kindergartners and will be drawing the name of the winner who will receive $5K in a 529 college savings account; the drawing will be promptly at 10:30am on Tuesday, July 28.
The check will be handed to the family during this year's Countdown to Kindergarten Parade on Thursday, September 3rd from 10:30am-1:00pm.
At the Parade, EBMS and AirMall will be announcing another $5K scholarship for this coming year.
Talking Points:
Importance of early childhood education
Importance of parent involvement in all aspects of child's educational experience, including attendance
Importance of thinking ahead and planning for ongoing education of the child beyond high-school
