FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Mon., Dec. 13, 2004

CONTACT: John Schuster
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
305-995-1126

***MEDIA ADVISORY***

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES TO RECEIVE PHYSICAL FITNESS AWARDS

WHO: Approximately 100 students with disabilities, teachers and Miami-Dade County Public Schools and City of Miami officials.

WHAT:        Presidential Active Lifestyle Award ceremony, where disabled students will be recognized for completing the "I Can Do It, You Can Do It" physical fitness program.

WHEN: Tuesday, December 14. Students will begin a series of physical activities at 10:30 a.m. The awards ceremony will begin at noon.

WHERE:        Bayfront Park

WHY:   M-DCPS is the first school system in the country to pilot this program. Disabled students who participate in the program must complete a minimum of 30 minutes of physical activity every day for six weeks. Upon completion, they will be awarded the Presidential Active Lifestyle Award Patch.

CONTACT:    Dr. Jayne Greenberg, Division of Life Skills and Special Projects, at 305-995-1963.

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