School Supply Giveaway to Feature Parent Workshops, Health Screenings

The District African American Advisory Parent Council (DAAAPC) will host a school supply giveaway for children in grades kindergarten through 5th grade as part of its inaugural African American Family Fun Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 22 at Rosa Parks Elementary School, 3900 Agnes Street.

Volunteers will distribute notebooks, pencils, erasers and folders on a first-come, first-serve basis. The event will also include parent workshops on Common Core and Lynwood Unified’s Parent Portal. Free blood pressure screenings and health check-ups, as well as child finger-printing kits will be available from community-based providers at no charge.

Event partners include First Credit Union, Walmart and Office Depot. Those who attend are welcome to enjoy free food and enter a raffle to win prizes.