The Kimbrough Elementary community, along
with Target Corp., The Heart of America Foundation, The Mission
Continues, United Through Reading and hundreds of volunteers, recently
unveiled the school's renovated library.
Superintendent
Bill Kowba was joined by California Sen. Juan Vargas, San Diego County
Superintendent Dr. Randy Ward, Area Superintendent Gil Gutierrez, and
Kimbrough Principal Flavia Soria, along with Kimbrough students and
volunteers, in dedicating the renovations on Nov. 10.
This
project is part of the 2011 Target School Library Makeover program and
Target’s partnership with The Mission Continues and United Through
Reading. Kimbrough Elementary joins Miller Elementary as the second
school in the San Diego Unified School District to receive a Target
School Library makeover. Miller’s remodeled library was unveiled in
2010.
The renovated space features 2,000
new books, eco-friendly design elements, new furniture, carpet and
shelves and technology upgrades such as computers and iPads.
As
part of the library makeover, Target will also launch a Target Meals
for Minds food pantry, which will allow families to choose from a
variety of staple foods and fresh produce to take home.
As
part of the celebration, children’s author Laura Numeroff will read to
students from her new book, “If You Give a Dog a Donut.” After the
event, each student will receive eight books to take home, including
Laura Numeroff’s new book.
Through
programs such as Target School Library Makeovers, Target is on track to
give $1 billion for education, with a focus on reading, by the end of
2015.
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