Wednesday, September 15, 2010
The official opening of Esther Starkman School will take place on Thursday, September 16 at 7 p.m. (2717 Terwillegar Way NW). Attending the ceremony will be Don Fleming, Board Chair; Catherine Ripley, Board Vice-Chair; Bev Esslinger, Sue Huff and George Rice, Trustees from the Edmonton Public School Board; Dave Hancock, Minister of Education; Bryan Anderson, City Councillor; and Edgar Schmidt, Superintendent of Schools. The one hour program will conclude with an official ribbon cutting ceremony, refreshments and tours of the school.
"As champions of public education, the Board of Trustees firmly believe that a school should serve the needs of the community and that schools should be accessible to students no matter where they live," says Chair Fleming.
Esther Starkman is an ASAP school - owned, administered and operated by Edmonton Public Schools. The school has been built to achieve LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver certification, an independent rating system used to measure environmental efficiency. LEED Silver buildings are more energy efficient, cost less to operate, and provide a healthier work environment through improved air quality and use of natural light.
The school is named after Esther Starkman, a lifelong educator, strong supporter of quality public education and the driving force behind the creation of READ IN Week. Her enduring association with education and community service has made a significant impact on our city.
The school's website is accessible at: http://estherstarkman.epsb.ca/.For more information, contact:
Jane Sterling
Communications Supervisor
Office: 780-429-8290
Mobile: 780-970-4356
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