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Updated: 8:29 AM Jul 23, 2010
Community-Wide PTA & Back to School Festival - August 7, 2010
Get information on PTA efforts and issues related to parenting and schools. You'll have the chance to pick up some free school supplies and get some free ice cream, too!
Posted: 1:59 PM Jul 21, 2010 |
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Join News 12 for the 3rd Annual Community-Wide PTA & Back to School Festival!
When: Saturday, August 7, 2010, from 1pm - 4pm
Where: Glenn Hills Middle School
The Augusta Richmond County Board of Education in partnership with 96.3 Kiss FM, Power 107, the Richmond County Sheriffs Office and the Richmond Columbia Council of PTA’s and News 12 will host the third annual Community Wide PTA and Back to School Festival, Saturday, August 7th, 1-4pm at Glenn Hills Middle School in Augusta Ga.
The day long event offered parents a myriad of information on PTA efforts along with informational vendors and resources for all issues critical to parents on child safety, school safety, student achievement, health and wellness, nutrition and testing. This year additionally emphasis is being placed on the impact and importance of parent involvement in the schools while we offer registration for local PTA programs in addition to fun interactive activities and an opportunity to get information from over 10 mentoring organizations in the CSRA.
Wal-mart will give away free school supplies while they last and the 96.3 Kiss FM ice cream truck will be on hand giving out free ice cream. Local barbers from Axis Barber Salon, LLC and Augusta Technical College will also be providing free haircuts for boys.
This event combines the efforts of the Augusta Partnership for Children, with other local organizations to offer additional information on teen and youth programs and mentoring. Over 10 mentorship organizations will be on hand providing information about their programs.
Other event partners include The City of Augusta, Coca Cola, Comcast and WRDW News 12 TV.
Persons who would like to set up a vendor booth or make a tax deductible donation for the school supply drive should contact the Augusta Partnership for Children at (706) 721-1040.
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