Lt. Gov. Kicks Off Literacy Week at Vaughn Elementary

NEWS RELEASE #54
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 15, 2014

WHAT: “Colorado Literacy Week” Kickoff Event at APS
WHEN: May 19, 2 p.m.
WHERE: Vaughn Elementary School

Lieutenant Governor Launches “Colorado Literacy Week"
APS to Host Kick-Off Event

Aurora Public Schools is pleased to host Colorado Lieutenant Governor Joe Garcia for a kick-off to “Colorado Literacy Week.” Lieutenant Governor Garcia will make his proclamation at Vaughn Elementary School on May 19. Colorado Literacy Week is scheduled May 19-23.

Media may join Lieutenant Governor Garcia and Vaughn Elementary students, parents and staff. Vaughn is also celebrating its “Parent Literacy Academy” that teaches parents how to support their children’s reading and writing development. With summer vacation approaching, Aurora Public Schools and Vaughn staff are committed to helping parents support their students during the vacation months.

Following the proclamation, the lieutenant governor will join students and parents during a literacy activity.

Monday, May 19
2 p.m.         
Vaughn Elementary School
1155 Vaughn St.
Aurora, CO 80011

“The more you read, the more things you will know.
The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.”
- Dr. Seuss

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Interested media may contact APS News Media Specialist
Patti Moon at 303-326-2755 for more information