MAYOR NUTTER TO KICK OFF 2010–2011 SCHOOL YEAR

Encourages parents to take their children to schoolrnrnPHILADELPHIA, September 2— On September 7, 2010, Mayor Michael A. Nutter will attend back-to-school events with students, parents, teachers and Philadelphia School District administrators to mark the beginning of the 2010-2011 academic calendar. Mayor Nutter will participate in the 2010 National Million Father March and will encourage parents to take part in their children’s education by making time to take them to school. Then, Mayor Nutter and Dr. Arlene Ackerman will celebrate the opening day of school and will hold a ribbon cutting at the newly renovated Frances E. Willard Elementary School. These events mark the first day of Education Week—a series of education-related events throughout the city hosted by the Mayor’s Office.rnrn“As we begin a new school year, our children need all of the encouragement we can provide as they begin their first day of classes. School is challenging, and parental involvement plays a critical role in a student’s success. When our children work hard, they need to know that their parents fully support them,” said Mayor Nutter. “I want to encourage all parents—who are able to—to take their children to school when classes begin and to try as often as possible to take them throughout the school year. It is every parent’s responsibility to support their child’s education and to support them as they reach their full potential.”rnMayor Nutter will attend the following education events on Tuesday 7 September:rnrn7:00 AM Mayor Nutter to participate in 2010 National Million Father MarchrnMayor Nutter to deliver remarks.rnPhiladelphia fathers will walk with students to Guion S. Bluford Elementary School. The 2010 theme is ‘Violence Free Schools’. 5625 West Master Streetrn7:45 AM Mayor Nutter to take Olivia Nutter to school Julia R. Masterman High School, 1699 Spring Garden Streetrn8:00 AM –rn9:00 AM Mayor Nutter and Dr. Ackerman to celebrate the first day of school with bell-ringing ceremony and ribbon cutting at the newly renovated Frances E. Willard Elementary SchoolrnMayor Nutter to deliver remarks. Frances E. Willard Elementary School, 1930 E. Elkhart Street