Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019
MEDIA ADVISORY: School Police Surprise Hancock Elementary School "Buddies" with Bikes
WHAT: Students at Hancock Elementary will receive surprise holiday gifts from their True Blue Buddies at San Diego Unified School Police Department: shiny new bicycles, helmets, locks and a few other goodies.
WHEN: Friday, Dec. 20, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
9:15 a.m. School police officers arrive
9:30 a.m. The event kicks off in the school auditorium where students meet with their school police buddy
9:55 a.m. Students and school police officers head out to the basketball court
10:05 a.m. Santa Claus arrives and greets the students
10:10a.m. Helicopter fly-by
10:15 a.m. Santa Clause will surprise the students with a special announcement that every student will receive a bike
10:30 a.m. The bike rodeo begins with four stations. The officers will escort their buddy to get their bike sized and practice with their new bike
11:30 a.m. Students will be served lunch
WHERE: Hancock Elementary School Auditorium, 3303 Taussig St., San Diego, CA 92124
VISUALS: Students receiving their bikes, interacting with police mentors, and visiting with Santa Claus.
SPEAKERS AVAILABLE: Irene Hightower, Hancock Elementary Principal; Michael Marquez, SDUSD Police Chief; Pamela King, Program Manager, Family Engagement Department.
BACKGROUND: Through a generous grant from Target, our officers mentor a group of students to build a bridge between the students, their families and our officers. Throughout the school year, our officers participate in several events alongside the selected students.
Please confirm attendance in advance by calling 619-725-5578.
CONTACT: Maureen Magee, Communications Director, (619) 381-7930.
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