Phoenix Arizona

City of Tempe and local school districts hold ninth annual Walk to School

event Oct. 3

TEMPE, Ariz.- Thousands of children and parents will take part in Tempe’s

ninth annual Walk to School Day on Oct. 3 and then participate in tree

planting ceremonies to commemorate the event. Students and parents at

participating Tempe schools will walk to school between 6:30 and 8:15 a.m.

to promote community involvement and a healthier environment.

Walk to School Day celebration activities will be held at the following

schools:

* Aguilar Elementary (5800 S. Forest Ave., Tempe) at 8:20 a.m.

* Arredondo Elementary (1330 E. Carson Drive, Tempe) at 7:55 a.m.

* Broadmor Elementary (311 E. Aepli Drive, Tempe) at 8:20 a.m.

* Bustoz Elementary (2020 W. Carson Drive, Tempe) at 7:55 a.m.

* Connolly Middle (2002 E. Concorda Drive, Tempe) at 7 a.m.

* Fuller Elementary (1975 E. Cornell Drive, Tempe) at 7:50 a.m.

* Kyrene de la Mariposa Elementary (50 E. Knox Road, Tempe) at 7:15 a.m.

* Kyrene del Norte (1331 E. Redfield Road, Tempe) at 7:15 a.m.

* Laird Elementary (1500 N. Scovel St., Tempe) at 8:25 a.m.

* Meyer Elementary (2615 S. Dorsey Ln., Tempe) at 7:55 a.m.

* Nevitt Elementary (4525 E. Saint Anne St., Phoenix) at 7:55 a.m.

* Thew Elementary (2130 E. Howe Ave., Tempe) at 7:55 a.m.

* Wood Elementary (727 W. Cornell Drive, Tempe) at 8:20 a.m.

City of Tempe Councilmembers, Tempe and Kyrene elementary school board

members and other officials will then join with students and parents to

plant trees. This demonstration will show how trees make walking more

pleasant and help the environment.

Following the tree planting ceremony at each school, students and parents

will enjoy a free breakfast. Sponsors for the event include Tempe in

Motion, Tempe Elementary School District, Kyrene School District 28, IKEA

and Bashas’.

For more information on Walk to School Day, call the city of Tempe

Transportation Division, Tempe in Motion, at (480) 350-2775 or visit

www.tempe.gov/tim.