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Back-to-School Festival Set For August 6th
Expanded Event Features Free School Supplies, Haircuts and Senior Services
August 2, 2011
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PUBLIC ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Julie Linder
July 27, 2011
(314) 345-2367
This community-wide effort combines the St. Louis Public Schools' annual Back To School Fair with the Community Empowerment Foundations back to school festival to create a grand event inside and outside of St. Louis University's Chaifetz Arena, #1 Compton Ave.
The St. Louis Public Schools Back to School & Community Empowerment Festival will feature more than 100 vendor booths providing various support services such as:
· School registration
· Free and/or reduced lunch applications and support
· Notary services
· Transportation enrollment and support
· Health information
· Adult education and afterschool program information and enrollment
· Family resources
· Health screenings
· Business licensing fair
· Senior services
· Hair cuts
Free backpacks filled with school supplies will be distributed to students while supplies last. In addition, games, rides, gifts, prizes, and free food will be available for all attendees. Free parking will be available on the Harris Stowe State University campus. Shuttle services will also be provided at select locations.
Admission to the festival is FREE; however, all in attendance must register. Attendees are encouraged to avoid the registration lines on the day of the event by pre-registering online at www.slps.org.
The St. Louis Public School District is putting forth this extra effort to help students and parents prepare for the first day of classes, Monday, August 15th. The St. Louis Public Schools Back to School & Community Empowerment Festival is generously supported by valued community partners such as AmerenUE, Chartwells, Save-a-Lot and the Urban League. For more information please visit www.slps.org or call (314) 345-2520.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Julie Linder
July 27, 2011
(314) 345-2367
Back-to-School FESTIVAL Set For August 6th
ST. LOUIS, MO, July 27, 2011 - The St. Louis Public School District is joining forces with the St. Louis Community Empowerment Foundation and the Human Development Corporation to present the 2011 St. Louis Public Schools Back to School & Community Empowerment Festival on Saturday, August 6, from 9:00am until 3:00p.m.This community-wide effort combines the St. Louis Public Schools' annual Back To School Fair with the Community Empowerment Foundations back to school festival to create a grand event inside and outside of St. Louis University's Chaifetz Arena, #1 Compton Ave.
The St. Louis Public Schools Back to School & Community Empowerment Festival will feature more than 100 vendor booths providing various support services such as:
· School registration
· Free and/or reduced lunch applications and support
· Notary services
· Transportation enrollment and support
· Health information
· Adult education and afterschool program information and enrollment
· Family resources
· Health screenings
· Business licensing fair
· Senior services
· Hair cuts
Free backpacks filled with school supplies will be distributed to students while supplies last. In addition, games, rides, gifts, prizes, and free food will be available for all attendees. Free parking will be available on the Harris Stowe State University campus. Shuttle services will also be provided at select locations.
Admission to the festival is FREE; however, all in attendance must register. Attendees are encouraged to avoid the registration lines on the day of the event by pre-registering online at www.slps.org.
The St. Louis Public School District is putting forth this extra effort to help students and parents prepare for the first day of classes, Monday, August 15th. The St. Louis Public Schools Back to School & Community Empowerment Festival is generously supported by valued community partners such as AmerenUE, Chartwells, Save-a-Lot and the Urban League. For more information please visit www.slps.org or call (314) 345-2520.
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