“Approximately 2,500 backpacks were given away to the students… filled with school supplies,” stated Superintendent Raul Maldonado. “They are ready to go to school on Aug. 9.”
The backpack giveaway event was held Saturday, July 29, at the Palmdale School District’s new school, SAGE Academy, located at 38060 20th Street East.
The event featured family entertainment, a resource fair, health clinic information, Lockheed Martin STEM activities and food vendors, according to organizers.
Notable local non-profits with booths at the event included Penny Lane, AV Partners for Health, Sofia Elizabeth Foundation and First Five California.
The event also featured the Palmdale Sheriff Station’s SHARE (Stop Hate And Respect Everyone) community trailer, with officers sharing knowledge and engaging with students.
Assemblyman Tom Lackey (R-Palmdale) made an appearance and engaged with parents and students of the Palmdale School District.
“It was a great event, we had an amazing turnout,” Maldonado added. “I thank all the vendors and sheriff department for making this event successful.”
Alicia says
My daughter has Her three children, ages 12, 10 and 7 Years old.
Denise Gregg says
Why wasn’t this event advertised more in social media and flyers. The Palmdale Public Library always have flyers out regarding events around town. Also Legacy Commons Senior Center would have been a perfect place to publicize. There are many Seniors who have custody of School Aged children, could have benefited from this event. Seniors also have a great number of Foster School-Aged children!! Will the be another event for the students who missed out??
Deborah Jackson says
should have been advertised more, didn’t hear anything about it.
SHAWNTE PORCHIA says
i didn’t hear anything about it. it should have been advertise more.
Go Go Who Go says
Hugo’s too busy criticizing a very successful charter school that’s been great for the kids.
Teacher in AV says
Beautiful event for the community!