Programs

Walk to School Day

September 4. 20008 Volume I, Issue 2


Thank You to the schools that have coordinators for Walk to School Day, Wednesday, October 15, 2008!:

Bonita Canyon, Brywood, Deerfield,Greentree, Oak Creek, Santiago Hills, Turtle Rock, University Park, Vista Verde, Westpark, Westwood Basics,Woodbury, Sierra Vista Middle School, Northwood High School! If your school will participate, please let me know….Debbie Rugani, drugani@ipsf.net, 949-265-6403.

New Partners and Supporters

KIA Motors in Irvine is a presenting sponsor. KIA is committed to healthy communities and a healthy lifestyle for kids and families.
The City of Irvine is helping this year with all our safety concerns, and will coordinate efforts with Irvine Police Department, and school site crossing guards. City Parks and Recreation is helping with volunteer support and publicity.
The Irvine Company Retail Properties will help coordinate of Kick Off event, and supply posters at shopping centers around town!

Information





    Keep “walking” to the next page……

    Plans and Ideas
    Here are just a few ideas you might use at your school to build excitement and participation:




      Resources
      New York State has a cool page to teach safe walking to kids: This page features a cool activated chart with things to remember.
      http://www.nysgtsc.state.ny.us/Kids/kidswalk.htm

      Thank you all for your help and support!! More newsletters will be coming to you on a regular basis. PLEASE email back any questions, concerns or GOOD IDEAS you have and I will share them!!

      Irvine Gllobal Village Festival

      Hello Everyone:  Please add this wonderful community event to your calendar.  It is a great day of food, fun and cultural celebration.  IPSF will have a table in the Community Partners section, so you can drop by and say hello….or even volunteer to help us staff the table!!
      Hope to see you there!

       
      Welcome to the Irvine Global Village Festival

      Make plans to travel the world at the City of Irvine’s Annual Global Village Festival on Saturday, October 4, from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. at Bill Barber Park. Boasting artistic cultural performances on three stages, the Festival’s live entertainment is a mosaic of music and dance representing more than 50 cultures from Europe, Asia, Africa, and North and South America. Immerse yourself in cultural displays, world religion and demonstrations, indulge in international cuisine, explore our world marketplace and keep the little ones in motion with hands-on art projects, games and activities in a giant, interactive Kids Village.
       
      Festival admission and parking are free. Food court tasting tickets are available for purchase at the event. Bill Barber Park is located adjacent to the Irvine Civic Center on Harvard between Barranca and Alton.
       
       
      Debbie RuganiVice President - Community Affairs and Programs Irvine Public Schools Foundation 949-263-8343 949-265-6403 (direct) 949-263-8343 (FAX)