Leonardtown, Md. – The St. Mary’s County Library, in partnership with the NAACP and many local organizations, is excited to present the NAACP 2017 Back to School Fair at the Lexington Park branch on Saturday, August 26 from 12 noon to 3 p.m.
The Back to School Fair will feature informational mini sessions for parents and students, a school supplies giveaway (while supplies last) and light refreshments. Admission is Free! Mini sessions include Smart Ways to Organize, Avoiding Homework Stress, Managing Emotions/Conflict Resolutions, Healthy Nutrition/Health Sleep Habits, Communicating: Developing a Partnership Between the Student/Parent/Teacher, The Impact of Positive School Behavior on Achievement and more!
Participants are asked to fill in a ‘Checklist for School Success’ by attending at least 3 mini sessions to receive school supplies (while supplies last). Each mini session will be approximately 15 minutes. Information tables from many community organizations and partners will be available to browse and learn about everything they have to offer.
Dr. Janice Walthour, NAACP president and Education Committee chair stated that “This is the first year that we have sponsored this event and we have reached out to the community to provide children and their families with opportunities to learn about the many ways to have a successful school year.” Responsible, teachers, parents, families and communities create successful and responsible citizens.
For more information, contact Dr. Janice Walthour at 301-862-2296 or Dr. Francine Dove Hawkins at 301-863-9007, or call 301-863-3011.
Contributors to the Back to School Fair include the NAACP, St. Mary’s County Library, St. Mary’s County Health Department, Zion United Methodist Church, St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, St. Mary’s County Department of Aging and Human Services, St. Mary’s County Democratic Club, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Nu Zeta Omega Chapter, Education Association of St. Mary’s County and Bright Futures Enlightenment.