Back To School: Here Are Some Events To Help Students Get Ready

BRADENTON, FL -- With the new school year beginning, organizations are hosting events to help students get ready.

Back-To-School Pool Party

West Bradenton Baptist Church will host a pool party at the G.T. Bray Pool, 5508 33rd Ave. W., Bradenton, Sunday, Aug. 12 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

This is especially for kids entering fifth grade and under. Pizza and drinks will be provided.

Back-to-School Nights

Gullett Elementary School, 12125 44th Ave. E., Bradenton, will host a back-to-school night to give students a chance to meet their teachers and bring in their school supplies on Aug. 9 from 4:30 to 7 p.m.

Braden River Elementary School, 6125 River Club Blvd., Bradenton, will host its back-to-school night Aug. 9 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. so students can meet their teachers and drop off classroom supplies.

If you have an event you'd like to add, contact editor D'Ann Lawrence White at dann.white@patch.com.

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