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Back-to-school festival planned for Aug. 15; organizers seek volunteers and donations

District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) / Parent Association meeting · April 7, 2026

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Summary

Organizers announced a back-to-school festival on Aug. 15 to provide backpacks, shoes, tech help and health services. They reported 600 donated backpacks and set a goal of at least 1,000; volunteers will staff registration, PowerSchool help and distribution at district sites.

Organizers told parents that a district-wide back-to-school festival is scheduled for Aug. 15 (Saturday) and will include three parts: student resources (backpacks, shoes, socks, basic health services), parent resources and volunteer-driven support such as PowerSchool help and registration assistance.

The Chair said 600 backpacks have already been donated and appealed for more donations and volunteers, explaining the goal is to reach at least 1,000 backpacks. She asked parents to connect with school PTAs and community partners for donations and to help staff distribution sites (Anderson, Green, Adams and others were listed as distribution points). “Si ustedes conocen a alguien que se interesaría… por favor,” the Chair said when calling for volunteers.

Organizers also discussed health and community services planned for the event, including a potential tuberculosis vaccination clinic pending confirmation, a food bank distribution and a space to help parents with PowerSchool and after-school registration. They emphasized the festival is open to all families, not only multilingual households.

Why it matters: The festival aims to reduce barriers at the start of the school year by consolidating resources for families and connecting parents to school supports.

Follow-up: Organizers will confirm clinic details, finalize the schedule and recruit volunteers for specific roles; parents were asked to note the date and watch for volunteer sign-ups.