PRESS RELEASE - August 8, 2007
Mark Your Calendars for TPS Back-to-School Events!
With school going back into session in two weeks, Tulsa Public Schools is planning a series of back to school events you won’t want to miss!
August 9th, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.: Southern Hills Marriott Hotel (71st & S.
Utica)
Tulsa Public Schools Superintendent, Dr. Michael Zolkoski, the District’s Area
Superintendents and principals join with area corporations, institutions of
higher learning and other generous patrons to welcome dozens of new teachers to
TPS. Dr. Zolkoski will formally welcome them aboard the “SSTPS” with a lovely
nautical-themed banquet.
August 10th, beginning at 2:15 p.m.: Dr. Zolkoski meets parents and students from the district’s Area I schools, at McLain High School for Science and Technology (East 48th Street N. & N. Peoria). After a question and answer session, the “3rd Annual Back 2 School Parent/Community Enrichment Extravaganza” kicks off at 3:30 p.m. Students and parents are invited to a night of entertainment, food, and educational sessions. Students will receive backpacks, school supplies and immunizations if they choose.
August 14th, beginning at 8:30 a.m.: The Tulsa Civic Center is the place for this year’s Teacher Convocation. Thousands of Tulsa Public Schools teachers will gather in the Civic Center located at 5th & Houston, Meeting Halls A and B. The event features a motivational presentation from Dr. Michael Zolkoski, a visit from Mayor Kathy Taylor and State Superintendent Sandy Garrett. Our keynote speaker this year is Jo Gusman, a noted education consultant with extensive knowledge in brain-based learning and bilingual education. The purpose of the convocation is to help set the mood for the upcoming school year.
August 14th, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.: Tulsa Mayor Kathy Taylor has once again invited Tulsa Public Schools to be a part of “The Mayor’s Back to School Rally” at Tulsa’s Veteran’s Park near 21st & Boulder Ave. Dr. Zolkoski and many other TPS officials will be in attendance for the Mayor’s annual event.
Saturday, August 18th, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.: One of the new traditions here at Tulsa Public Schools is Dr. Zolkoski’s, “Saturday with the Superintendent”. Dr. Z and the members of the Board of Education will depart from the Education Service Center (on 31st Street between Harvard and Yale) and proceed on a tour through Tulsa, going door-to-door and speaking with citizens about Tulsa Public Schools and its upcoming school year. This is an all day event, ending at Education Service Center.
