May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we are committed to supporting the health and well-being of our students. If you or a loved one needs assistance or guidance, please visit our mental health resources: hillsboroughschools.org/mentalhealth. 💚

This week's Breathing Exercise comes to us from Certified Instructor Bailey Smith, sharing a former fifth-grade student doing Pretzel Breathing. 🥨 So breathe and cross the stress away! #iHeartCD

I want to express my deepest appreciation for all of our principals. Your leadership, dedication, and unwavering support for our students, staff, and school communities do not go unnoticed.

Do you have children transitioning from Head Start services to kindergarten? Here is a great guide to help you #KeepTheirHeadStart.

My camera is out again! 📸 Say C-R-O-W-D! Thank you ⁦HCPS Early Childhood Programs⁩ ⁦Hillsborough Education Foundation⁩ for hosting this off-campus reading event for ⁦⁦Oak Park ES⁩ ⁦HCPS Transformation Network⁩ families with free books, dinner,and reading strategies & resources ❤️📚

Our partnership with Hillsborough Education Foundation , NewWorldsReading , and Helios Education Foundation to host Family Literacy Nights been a huge success our youngest learners and their families in Hillsborough Schools ! Thank you to the Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County for letting us use your space! 💛💙💚✏️📖✨

🗣️#Illinois investigators: expand your impact & accelerate your #communitybased research through the Community-Academic Scholars Program! Recently College of AHS faculty Meaghan McKenna & Mina Raj shared their experiences at an info session! Learn more: healthinstitute.illinois.edu/community-impa…

📚✨ Family Literacy Night at Kenly Elementary! 🗓️ Nov 14 | 🕑 2:30 PM 📍 2909 N 66th St, Tampa, FL ✅ Reading tips & tools ✅ Fun games & activities ✅ Free meal for registered participants Register now ➡️ bit.ly/KenlyFLN #FamilyLiteracyNight #KenlyElementary

📚✨ Family Literacy Night at Sheehy Elementary! 🗓️ Feb 6 | 🕑 4:00 PM 📍 6402 N 40th St, Tampa, FL ✅ Reading tips & tools ✅ Fun games & activities ✅ Free meal for registered participants Register now ➡️ bit.ly/sheehyFLN

📚✨ Join Us for a Family Literacy Event! ✨📚 📅 Feb. 27, 2025 | ⏰ 2:30–4:30 PM 📍 Oak Park Elementary, Tampa Fun activities, free books & the joy of reading! Don’t miss out! 📌 Sign up: bit.ly/oakparkFLN

📚✨ Join us for a Family Literacy Event with the New Worlds Reading Initiative! 🎉 📅 March 6, 2025 | ⏰ 3:30-5:30 PM 📍 Foster Elementary (2014 E. Diana St., Tampa, FL) Enjoy fun literacy activities, free books & resources! 📖💙 🔗 RSVP: bit.ly/fosterFLN

📚✨ Family Literacy Night at Graham Elementary! ✨📚 Join the New Worlds Reading Initiative for a fun-filled evening of books, activities, and literacy resources! 📅 Thursday, April 3rd ⏰ 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM 📍 Graham Elementary, Tampa RSVP now: bit.ly/GrahamFLN

Join us for a Family Literacy Night on April 10 from 3–5 PM at BT Washington Elementary. Learn easy ways to support your child’s reading at home! Register here: bit.ly/BTWFLN #HCPSPreK #FamilyLiteracy #NewWorldsReading

📚✨ Join us for Family Fun Night at James Elementary on Tues. April 22 at 2:30 PM! 🎉 Free meal & book for registered families 🎮 Fun reading activities & games 🧠 Tips to boost your child's reading skills Pre-register now: bit.ly/JamesFLN 📍 4302 E. Ellicott St.

🌟 You’re invited to Family Literacy Night at Mendenhall Elementary, Thursday, May 8 th @ 3:00 Families will enjoy free books, food, giveaways, & more! Come out for an afternoon of reading, resources, and sweet surprises. 📖 ✏️🍦✨ RSVP here: bit.ly/MendenhallFLN

You’re invited to a Free Family Literacy Night at Forest Hills Elementary, 📚✨ Join us on Wed. May 14 @ 4pm • Free books to take home 📖 • A free meal 🍽 • Giveaways 🎁 • A build-your-own ice cream bar 🍦 RSVP here: bit.ly/ForrestHillsFLN

You’re invited to Family Literacy Night at Northwest Elementary! Thurs. May 15 • Books • A free meal • Giveaways • A build-your-own ice cream bar 🍦 This event is FREE and open to all families. Let’s build a love of reading—together! 👉 RSVP here: bit.ly/NorthwestFLN

Join us Monday, May 12th at 7:15 AM at Palm River Elementary for a FREE Family Fun Event with New Worlds Reading and the HEF! 🎉 Enjoy: ✔️ A free breakfast ✔️ Reading games and hands-on activities ✔️ Tips & tools ✔️ FREE giveaways Register here: bit.ly/PalmRiverFLN

📚✨ Family Fun Morning at Potter Elementary! ✨📚 Join us Tuesday, May 20th for a fun-filled morning of literacy, learning, and laughter — right after Kindergarten Graduation, which starts promptly at 8:15 AM!

You're Invited! Join us for a Family Fun Night on Thursday, May 22 at 5:00 PM at Temple Terrace Elementary School! 🧠 Learn reading tips 🎲 Participate in fun reading games 🍽️ Enjoy a free meal 🎁 Don’t miss out on giveaways 📲 Scan the QR code to register!