Media Advisory from the San Diego Unified School District, August 27, 2018
Ibarra Elementary students to receive backpacks, school supplies thanks to Ashford University
WHAT: Students at Ibarra Elementary School will receive backpacks and school supplies thanks to a generous $10,000 grant from Ashford University. The grant was given to the district's Children and Youth in Transition Department, which selected Ibarra to receive the backpacks and supplies. An assembly will be held where Executive Dean of Ashford University Tony Farrell, SDUSD Board of Education Vice President Sharon Whitehurst-Payne, Area Superintendent Monika Hazel and Principal Susie Sovereign will welcome students as they receive their backpacks and supplies. Supplies include notebooks, pens, markers and more.
WHERE: Ibarra Elementary, 4877 Orange Ave, San Diego, CA 92115
WHEN: Tuesday, August 28, 8:40 a.m.
DETAILS:
· Principal Susie Sovereign – Opening Remarks
· Ashford University Executive Dean, College of Education, Dr. Tony Farrell
· District Officials: Board Member Dr. Sharon Whitehurst-Payne, Area Superintendent Monika Hazel
· Students receive backpacks
CONTACT: Jennifer Coronel | Program Manager, Children and Youth in Transition | Cell: 619-750-1844
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