Crossing guard and students demonstrate safety at crosswalks
ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD and the city of ÁùºÏ±¦µä will hold a press conference during the Back to School Bash to promote safe travels to and from school. The Back to School Bash informs ÁùºÏ±¦µä parents and students about district and community resources available to families for a safe and successful start to the new school year. This is an initiative of the ÁùºÏ±¦µä Department of Communications and Community Engagement and the city of ÁùºÏ±¦µä Safe Routes to School Program. More than 3,000 backpacks full of school supplies will be given away, along with a limited number of car seats, immunizations and haircuts to school-aged children at this free event. Who: ÁùºÏ±¦µä Superintendent Paul Cruz, ÁùºÏ±¦µä Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo and ÁùºÏ±¦µä Interim Police Chief Chris Evoy What: ÁùºÏ±¦µä, the city of ÁùºÏ±¦µä and community partners will provide families information about how to prepare students for the 2017-18 academic year, including safety information. Houston Elementary School students will demonstrate how to safely use crosswalks. When: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 12 Where: Palmer Events Center lobby, 900 Barton Springs Road Learn more about the Back to School Bash at . ### |
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