Representative John Meadows to participate in Georgia Pre-K Week Oct. 3
Representative John Meadows will join children and teachers at Calhoun City Schools Pre-K on Oct. 3, 2016 to show support for early childhood education during Georgia Pre- K Week Oct. 3- 7. Representative John Meadows plans to read a favorite children’s book for fun, and to demonstrate how important it is to expose children to reading and to high quality interactions with peers and adults.
Launched six years ago, Pre- K Week is organized each year by Voices for Georgia’s Children, a policy and advocacy non- profit organization, and supported by more than 15 child- focused partner organizations. Support f rom government, business and community leaders has proven key to Georgia’s success in leading the nation in early learning policies and practices.
In addition to countless l ocal mayors, city council members, public safety employees, and professionals from all walks of life, nearly three out of every four state legislators has participated, as well as various state commissioners, many members of Georgia’s Congressional delegation, and Gov. Nathan Deal and First Lady Sandra Deal.
I’m eager to visit Calhoun City Schools Pre- K and show our children that state leaders care about their education,” said Representative Meadows. “Georgia’s future depends on a strong educational foundation that begins with high-quality early learning programs like Georgia’s Pre- K. It’s part of our job as a community to make sure that each and every one of these little ones has the best chance possible to fulfill his or her potential.”
Representative John Meadows will be at Calhoun City Schools Pre- K from approximately 9:30 a.m. until about 10:30 a.m. on Oct. 3 at 380 Barrett Rd. Calhoun, GA 30701. In addition to reading, Representative Meadows will tour the facility, meet the staff, and get an up- close look at how the center is supporting early learning in his district.