Sunrise Rotary Vero Beach has a for the

Sunrise Rotary Vero Beach has a for the Indian River County School System 2019 -2020

SUNRISE ROTARY VERO BEACH HAS A HEART FOR IRC SCHOOLS Sunrise Rotary Vero Beach is committed to the betterment of all young people of Indian River County. We are involved in and have on-going projects with: All Pre-K students Citrus Elementary School North County Charter Elementary School Stormgrove Middle School Gifford Middle School Oslo Middle School Sebastian High School Vero Beach High School Indian River Charter High School

SUNRISE ROTARY VERO BEACH HAS A HEART FOR IRC SCHOOLS Citrus Elementary School Books for Pre-K Students Every Pre-K student in the County is provided their own book to take home. Sunrise Rotary members read to the students in their classrooms and leave books for the teachers to distribute. Books for the teachers use in the classrooms are also provided.

SUNRISE ROTARY VERO BEACH HAS A HEART FOR IRC SCHOOLS Citrus Elementary School Greeters Rotarians greet children coming off the school bus or in the cafeteria. A ‘Greeter’ has many roles: • It can be giving the kids a ‘highfive’ or firm handshake and saying ‘hope you have a great day’, • OR talking with a child whom you notice is sitting alone in the cafeteria and asking them about heir favorite classes • OR telling someone they have a beautiful smile (and meaning it!)

SUNRISE ROTARY VERO BEACH HAS A HEART FOR IRC SCHOOLS Citrus Elementary School Readers On Tuesday and Thursday of each week during the school year, Sunrise Rotarians volunteer their time by reading to K-1 students before school begins. Almost all club members participate.

SUNRISE ROTARY VERO BEACH HAS A HEART FOR IRC SCHOOLS Citrus Elementary School Judges Sunrise Rotarians participate in judging the annual Science Fair.

SUNRISE ROTARY VERO BEACH HAS A HEART FOR IRC SCHOOLS Citrus Elementary School Vocational Mentors Each Thursday, Dr. Wijetilleke provides an opportunity for 4 th grade students to learn about different professions. Doctors, lawyers, car mechanics, chefs, and more engage students in conversation about what it’s like to be in whatever vocation is being discussed.

SUNRISE ROTARY VERO BEACH HAS A HEART FOR IRC SCHOOLS Citrus Elementary School United Way Day of Caring Sunrise Rotarians help care for the school grounds pruning, trimming and adding mulch each year during the United Way Day of Caring.

SUNRISE ROTARY VERO BEACH HAS A HEART FOR IRC SCHOOLS Citrus Elementary School Holiday Shopping Sunrise Rotarians provide volunteer assistance with the holiday shopping project.

SUNRISE ROTARY VERO BEACH HAS A HEART FOR IRC SCHOOLS Citrus Elementary School Book Donations Sunrise Rotary donates numerous books to the school library throughout the year – most signed by our guest speakers who are delighted to share a book with a young person.

SUNRISE ROTARY VERO BEACH HAS A HEART FOR IRC SCHOOLS Citrus Elementary School Supplies Sunrise Rotary donates school supplies to Citrus students and teachers.

SUNRISE ROTARY VERO BEACH HAS A HEART FOR IRC SCHOOLS Citrus Elementary School Book Fairs Sunrise Rotarians provide volunteer assistance with all of the school’s Book Fairs.

SUNRISE ROTARY VERO BEACH HAS A HEART FOR IRC SCHOOLS Citrus Elementary School Proctoring State Tests Sunrise Rotarians also provide volunteer assistance with proctoring during State Testing.

SUNRISE ROTARY VERO BEACH HAS A HEART FOR IRC SCHOOLS Citrus Elementary School Buddy Bench Sunrise Rotarians provided a ‘Buddy Bench’ that promotes inclusion and kindness and provides a safe space to eliminate loneliness and foster friendships.

SUNRISE ROTARY VERO BEACH HAS A HEART FOR IRC SCHOOLS Citrus Elementary School Rain Garden Sunrise Rotarians planted a beautiful Rain Garden that diverts and filters pollutants from stormwater. The garden provides a multi-faceted learning opportunity for teachers and students.

SUNRISE ROTARY VERO BEACH HAS A HEART FOR IRC SCHOOLS Citrus Elementary School Gardens Sunrise Rotarians worked with teachers and students to plant Florida native wildflowers in the central courtyard.

SUNRISE ROTARY VERO BEACH HAS A HEART FOR IRC SCHOOLS Citrus Elementary School Autism Awareness Walkathon Sponsor & Volunteer Sunrise Rotarians are an annual sponsor of the school’s Autism Awareness Walkathon. Several Rotarians are also on hand to help with the event.

SUNRISE ROTARY VERO BEACH HAS A HEART FOR IRC SCHOOLS Citrus Elementary School Teacher Appreciation In the midst of the COVD 19 Pandemic, Sunrise Rotarians thanked Citrus teachers for the great work they are doing with on-line learning with a drive-through appreciation lunch give-away.

SUNRISE ROTARY VERO BEACH HAS A HEART FOR IRC SCHOOLS Citrus Elementary School Growing Healthy Kids ‘Nutrition Scientists’ Program Citrus Elementary students attend a fun filled, educational class focusing on health and nutrition. They visit an organic farm, pick produce, and work with a local chef in preparing nutritious dishes that are kid friendly.

SUNRISE ROTARY VERO BEACH HAS A HEART FOR IRC SCHOOLS Stormgrove Middle School Demonstration Rain Garden Sunrise Rotarians worked with students and families to plant a demonstration Rain Garden on the school campus providing good opportunities for learning.

SUNRISE ROTARY VERO BEACH HAS A HEART FOR IRC SCHOOLS Stormgrove Middle School Four-Way Test Workshops & Awards Luncheon A number of Sunrise Rotarians host the Annual Rotary Four-Way Test workshops and Awards Luncheon to promote integrity and good decision making.

SUNRISE ROTARY VERO BEACH HAS A HEART FOR IRC SCHOOLS Stormgrove Middle School Oslo Middle School Gifford Middle School Accelerated Reader Computer Awards Each year Sunrise Rotary awards laptop computers to two deserving students from each of the three middle schools.

SUNRISE ROTARY VERO BEACH HAS A HEART FOR IRC SCHOOLS Vero Beach High School Sebastian High School Indian River Charter High School Scholarships • "Service Above Self" Scholarship - $1, 000 awarded to a Senior with extensive community service involvement and leadership skills. The winner can reapply their Sophomore - Senior years, therefore, can be awarded up to $4, 000 total during college. • Music Scholarship - $1, 000 awarded to a Senior with instrumental or vocal skills who plans to Major or Minor in Music. • Interact Club Scholarship - $1, 000 awarded to a Senior Interact Club (Rotary for High School) member who exhibits strong school and community involvement. • Two $1, 000 Vocational Scholarships awarded to students planning to pursue vocational studies at IRSC.

SUNRISE ROTARY VERO BEACH HAS A HEART FOR IRC SCHOOLS North County Charter Elementary Google Chromebook Computers Sunrise Rotary will be providing 20 Google Chromebook computers to North County Charter Elementary School for the 2020 -21 school year.

SUNRISE ROTARY VERO BEACH HAS A HEART FOR IRC SCHOOLS Vero Beach High School Indian River Charter High School Rotary Youth Leadership Achievement (RYLA) Scholarships Our club sponsored four students from Indian River Charter High School, one from Vero Beach High School, as well as one home school student and two private school students. RYLA is a four-day intensive leadership training program that brings together youth and young adults to further develop character and leadership skills and learn about Rotary.

SUNRISE ROTARY VERO BEACH HAS A HEART FOR IRC SCHOOLS Sunrise Rotary Vero Beach has a for the Indian River County School System