Like it or not, (and yes, there IS a part of me that likes it), the hustle-bustle of the new school year is mere weeks (days, for Vail students) away. Luckily, there are a several events over the next couple of weeks to help you and the young students in your household get prepared-and EXCITED-for the 2015-2016 school year.
If you know of any other events that are not listed, please share them in comments!
Saturday, July 25, 2015
El Rio Community Health Center Immunization Clinic: 10 AM-2 PM. FREE services for school aged children (parents must be present). Immunizations, free dental and vision screenings and additional resources and services. 839 W. Congress.
Just Between Friends Back to School Sale and Family Fun Fest: 8 AM-5 PM. Stock up on clothes, books, and toys for the back-to-school season at Tucson's semi-annual consignment sale! Sale starts on July 23rd with $2 admission; FREE admission July 24 & 25. July 25th is also 50% off day and the Family Fun Fest and Resource Fair! The JBF Sale is held in the Tucson Convention Center Ball Room, 260 S. Church.
Tucson Police Foundation Health and Safety Fair: 10 AM-1 PM. Come to this FREE event to for safety items, free school supplies, safety demonstrations and lots of information your family can use as your children head back to school. Park Place Mall Center Court.
Sunday, July 26, 2015
TMC Back to School Basics: 10 AM-2PM. FREE (for the first 1,000 kids) backpacks, bike helmets, and booster seats! Plus, a raffle for a free kid's bike! This event takes place at Marshall Conference Center on the Tucson Medical Center campus, 5301 E. Grant
Saturday, August 1, 2015
15th Annual Back to School Bash: 8 AM-12 PM. FREE breakfast, giveaways and raffles, free backpacks and school supplies, informational displays and more. Plus, swim for FREE at Clements Center from noon-4:00! Clements Center, 8155 E. Poinciana Drive
Arizona Bilingual Kids Expo: 10 AM-2 PM. Over 500 backpacks with school supplies will be given away at this FREE event. Plus, fashion shows, kids activities, community resources and more! El Pueblo Activity Center, 101 W. Irvington.
Backpack to School Event (GAP Ministries): 9-11 AM. Backpacks and school supplies, plus games, food and fun! Free for Flowing Wells district students. Flowing Wells Junior High, 4545 N. La Cholla
El Rio Community Health Center Immunization Clinic: 10 AM-2 PM. FREE services for school aged children (parents must be present). Immunizations, free dental and vision screenings and additional resources and services. 101 W. Irvington, Building 10.
And just in case you need a reminder about what day your child is supposed to head back to school, here is a list of start dates by district:
- Mon, July 20 Vail
- Wed, July 29 Sunnyside
- Mon, August 3 Marana & Sahuarita
- Wed, August 5 Tanque Verde
- Thurs, August 6 Amphitheater, Catalina Foothills, Flowing Wells, & TUSD
