Hundreds
of students and parents got a jump start on the new school year at the
Back-to-School event held Saturday, Aug. 24, at Lincoln High School.
Attendees enjoyed free educational workshops, entertainment, activities
and giveaways.
Workshops covered everything from healthy
eating habits and child nutrition to San Diego Unified’s new graduation
requirements that call on all students to pass the sequence of classes
needed to apply to a CSU or UC university. Parents of students with
disabilities had the opportunity to learn how they can navigate their
child’s individualized education plan (IEP), a personalized blueprint
that is established for students with disabilities.
An
information fair connected attendees with schools and community
organizations that provide much needed programs and services for the
entire family. Free continental breakfast and lunch were served to all
participants. Children who attended received a free sack pack filled
with school supplies, thanks to the Office Depot Foundation.
Numerous
community and business partners came together in support of the event,
including UpForEd, Walmart, the Jacobs Center for Neighborhood
Innovation and the San Diego Education Association. Special thanks to
Board of Education Trustee Marne Foster for spearheading the effort.
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