8.19.2009

8/22/09 OFEA’s Second Annual Back to School Event @ Central Park

Saturday, August 22nd from 10am to 3pm
Central Park Bandshell Area (72nd & 5th Ave), NYC
Cost: Free
For all ages

The New York City Department of Education’s Office for Family Engagement and Advocacy is hosting its Second annual “Back To School” event on Saturday, August 22, 2009 at Central Park. The purpose of this event is to celebrate the importance of education and prepare families for the upcoming school year by providing them with as many resources as possible to help their children succeed.

* NYC Dept. of Education Information Tables
* Student Performances
* FREE Face Painting and Arts & Crafts
* FREE Popcorn
* PBS Characters Maya & Miguel
Foreign language and sign language interpretation services will be provided.

Travel directions:
By Subway: 6 to 77th St or 68th St-Hunter College, B or C trains to 72 St
By Bus: BxM3, BxM4A, BxM4B or BxM11 to 5th Ave & 69 St, BxM6, MxM7, BxM7A, BxM7B, BxM9, BxM10 to 56h Ave & 71 St, M1, M2, M3, M4, M30 or M72 bus to Madison Ave & 72 St (limited stop), M1, M2, M3 or M4 to 5th Ave & 72 St (limited stop)

For more information, call (212) 374-7625 or email: ofea@schools.nyc.gov

Start the school year off right!

Office for Family Engagement and Advocacy (OFEA)
49 Chambers St, Rm 503, NY, NY 10007
Tel (212) 374-7625 • Fax (212) 374-0076

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