Spring Fling Fundraiser at Primrose School of Five Forks Brings Gwinnett Community Together; Raises $8,046

(Lawrenceville) April 26, 2013 – Primrose School of Five Forks demonstrated its commitment to making a difference in Gwinnett County.  On Friday, April 26th the school held a Spring Fling fundraiser to help make giving back a top priority in the local community and raise money to support a worthwhile cause. This year’s event raised $8,046 for Reach Out and Read, a not-for-profit organization that fosters early childhood literacy and reaches more than 3.3 million children between the ages of 6 months and 5-years-old by providing them with a book at well child visits. 

“We want to share our excitement for building Active Minds, Healthy Bodies and Happy Hearts® with the community,” said Gil Benjamin, Primrose School of Five Forks. “Not only were we able to raise funds for a great community cause, but our Spring Fling event also gave local families an opportunity to come together in a fun and exciting way.”

The event included carnival games, crafts, a moonwalk, cake walks and a silent auction as well as a special appearance by the WNBA Atlanta Dream mascot, STAR, and a chance to win an Atlanta Dream Birthday Package and Dream youth jersey.  Local restaurants, such as Buck’s Pizza and Kona Ice, supported the fundraiser through their food and beverage items.

Giving back to the community was a major focus of the event and a key component of the exclusive Balanced Learning® curriculum, which balances character development with academics and play. 

To learn more about the Helping Hands character development programs and fundraising efforts, visit www.PrimroseFiveForks.com or call 770.985.0028.  Primrose School of Five Forks is located at 3030 River Drive in Lawrenceville.

About Primrose Schools®
Founded in 1982, Primrose Schools is the nation’s leader in providing a premier educational child care experience in more than 250 schools in 17 states. Each Primrose is independently owned and operated by our Franchise Owners. They partner with parents to help children build the right foundation for future learning and life, and offer an environment that helps children have fun while nurturing Active Minds, Healthy Bodies and Happy Hearts®.
 
The Balanced Learning® system, consistently delivered in all Primrose Schools nationwide, is designed to provide high quality educational experiences to support children’s social-emotional, cognitive, creative and physical development.  It is made up of an exclusive standards-based curriculum that enables teachers to help children gain the knowledge and skills that will enable them to move successfully from one level of development to the next as well-rounded individuals. The system also offers developmentally appropriate materials and equipment for all classrooms; multiple forms of assessment; and extensive training for teachers. 
 
Primrose is the first early childhood education organization in the country to receive AdvancED Corporation Systems Accreditation under the new Standards for Quality Early Learning Schools. This accreditation ensures all Primrose schools meet the highest quality standards and shows they are continually improving student learning. Primrose Schools stands behind its commitment to deliver an exceptional early childhood experience with the Primrose Guarantee, a parent’s assurance of complete satisfaction. For more information, visit www.PrimroseSchools.com.