ÁùºÏ±¦µä, TX—The 2012-13 school year is quickly approaching and the ÁùºÏ±¦µä is helping parents and students prepare during the Back to School Bash and Safety Fair from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Aug. 18.
The Back-to-School Bash offers ÁùºÏ±¦µä families the opportunity to learn about the district's programs and services. Parents are invited to participate in such activities as booster-seat fittings and school-zone, safety lessons.
Seton Medical Center will provide free immunizations to students who bring their immunization records.
A+ Federal Credit Union will host a backpack giveaway during the event.
ÁùºÏ±¦µä will provide free shuttle service to and from the event beginning at 8:30 a.m. from the following locations:
- Reagan High School, 7104 Berkman Dr.
- ÁùºÏ±¦µä High School, 1715 W. Cesar Chavez St.
- One Texas Center, 505 Barton Springs Rd.
- Mendez Middle School, 5106 Village Square
Who: ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD Superintendent Meria Carstarphen, ÁùºÏ±¦µä Interim Police Chief Eric Mendez, ÁùºÏ±¦µä City Council member Mike Martinez, ÁùºÏ±¦µä Fire Assistant Chief Ken Crooks and A+ Federal Credit Union Chief Financial Officer Dennis Loftis
What: Provide resources to ÁùºÏ±¦µä families about district programs and community services to prepare students for a new school year.
When: 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Aug. 18
Where: ÁùºÏ±¦µä Convention Center, 500 E. Cesar Chavez St., Exhibit Hall 4
For more information, please visit or contact the Department of Public Relations and Multicultural Outreach at 414-2414.