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Glendale Unified Celebrates Walk to School Day

 

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MEDIA ADVISORY

Glendale Unified School District
Media Contact:
GUSD Public Information Office
Kristine Nam, Communications Director
(818) 241-3111 x1218

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Distribution Date: September 24, 2019 

 

Glendale Unified Students Celebrate International Walk to School Day


GLENDALE, CA – On Wednesday, October 2, Glendale Unified elementary and middle school students will join students from around the world in celebrating International Walk to School Day. Thousands of Glendale Unified students will walk along with parents, teachers, and district and community leaders to demonstrate the benefits of safely walking to and from school.

Glendale Unified School District Walk to School Day is coordinated in partnership with the City of Glendale and Safe Moves, a non-profit organization recognized as the leading authority in traffic safety education in the country. The event is designed to promote health and wellness, teach students safe walking skills, and remind adults to drive safely in school zones.

Start times and meeting locations vary by school. See below for further information about designated media schools.

Walk to School Day Media Schools

Verdugo Woodlands Elementary School
Meeting Time: 7:45 a.m.
Location: Verdugo Park, main entrance		 R.D. White Elementary School
Meeting Time: 7:30 a.m.
Meeting Location: Corner of Doran and Kenwood Streets

Media Contacts

Glendale Unified School District
Kristine Nam
Communications Director
(818) 241-3111 x1218
knam@gusd.net		 City of Glendale
Eliza Papazian
Public Information Officer
(818) 548-4844
EPapazian@glendaleca.gov

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