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Helping young readers build confidence, culture, and school readiness.
Sankofa Family Literacy Summer Series is a literacy enrichment program for students entering Kindergarten through 5th grade. Through reading, storytelling, creativity, cultural awareness, and hands-on activities, students will prepare for the upcoming school year in a fun, supportive environment.
About the Series
Sankofa means "go back and get it." It reminds us that by learning from our past, we build a stronger future.Through books, culture, creativity, and community, our children will discover their stories and their power.
This program is designed to help students:
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Get ready for kindergarten
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Build reading confidence
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Strengthen early literacy skills
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Prepare for the next grade level
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Develop creativity and self-expression
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Enjoy culturally relevant books and stories
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Take home books and literacy activities each week
Program Details
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Who: Students entering Kindergarten–3rd Grade
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When: July 7, 2026 - July 30, 2026
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Tuesdays: Student sessions
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Kindergarten: 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM PST
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Grades 1-3: 5:45 PM - 6:30 PM PST
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Grades 4-5: 6:45 PM - 7:30 PM PST
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Thursdays: Family literacy workshops from 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM PST
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Saturday (July 11th): Family Community Day from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM PST
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Location: Virtual & In-Person for Family Community Day
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Cost: Free
Limited seats available
Participants Receive
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Kindergarten readiness kits
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Take home books to build their libraries at home
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Literacy activities
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Journal or folder
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Encouragement and support
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Family resources