FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, March 18, 2009

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

***MEDIA ADVISORY***

M-DCPS AND PTA/PTSA TO HOST TWILIGHT WALK AND FAMILY FUN NIGHT

WHO: 

Miami-Dade County school administrators, Miami-Dade County Council of PTAs/PTSAs members, students, teachers and interested citizens

WHAT:

Twilight Walk and Family Fun Night

WHEN:

Saturday, March 21, 4:30 p.m.

WHERE:

The Fire Tower, 8000 N.W. 21st Street

WHY:

Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ Department of Physical Education & Health Literacy and the Department of Food & Nutrition, in partnership with Miami-Dade County Council of PTAs/PTSAs, will host the Twilight Walk and Family Fun Night. The event supports good health and wellness for all children. In keeping with the belief that a healthy child will perform better, this event is designed to motivate our students and parents to achieve a healthier lifestyle. 

The Miami-Dade County Council of PTAs/PTSAs is the largest council of PTAs/PTSAs in the state of Florida with nearly 59,000 members.  The organization advocates for children in schools and the community, urging government agencies and organizations to support education and programs benefiting children. The council helps parents build the necessary skills to support and protect kids. Also, they encourage parent and public involvement.

 

CONTACT: For more information, contact Carolyn Nelson-Goedert, Vice President for Education, Miami-Dade County Council of PTAs/PTSAs at 305-995-1102 or cynelgoe@aol.com.

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