WHAT | United States Congresswoman, Shelley Berkley will visit students at Reynaldo Martinez Elementary School to read to 60 children. The book she will read is Call Me Madame President by Sue Pyatt, an engaging picture book that is meant to inspire a new generation of hopeful politicians. In addition, will be presenting 60 books to the school as part of a partnership between Communities In Schools of Nevada and Kids In Distressed Situations (K.I.D.S.). The partnership will include a donation of twenty one shipping palates of books to Communities In Schools of Nevada to be distributed to its school sites across the State. | |
WHEN | MONDAY, APRIL 5, 2010 | |
1:00 PM | ||
WHERE | REYNALDO MARTINEZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | |
350 E Judson Ave. | ||
North Las Vegas, NV 89030 | ||
WHY | Reynaldo Martinez Elementary School, located in the heart of the homeless corridor, is one of the highest risk schools in the Clark County School District. For many of the students, the prospect of a high school diploma, let alone a career in politics is a dream for them. And having the chance to meet a US Congresswoman who is there to encourage and inspire them is a once in a lifetime opportunity. | |
WHO | Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, United States House of Representatives for the State of Nevada; Louise Helton, State Director, Communities In Schools of Nevada | |
CONTACTS | Carolyn Wheeler, Communities In Schools of Nevada | |
Phone : (702)339-8516, Email : [email protected] | ||
