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Maxfield Magnet School to receive library renovation from Heart of America & Target
MEDIA ADVISORY - TARGET/HEART OF AMERICA DECISION WAS MADE TODAY (MONDAY Jan. 26) AFTERNOON - EVENT TUESDAY MORNING AT 9:30 A.M.
What:Announcement of renovation of media center at Maxfield Magnet School ofAcademic Excellence by Target and Heart of America Foundation. As partof the morning's event, a group of students will imagine and draw theirdream library.
Who:
- 3rd grade students of Maxfield Magnet School of Academic Excellence
- Principal Belinda Green
- Saint Paul Public Schools Superintendent Meria J. Carstarphen
- Heart of America President and Founder Angie Halamandaris
When: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27
Where: Maxfield Magnet School, 380 N. Victoria St.
Summary:
Heart of America and Targetofficials toured media centers at three Saint Paul Public Schools onMonday, Jan. 26 to select one for renovation. Tuesday's announcementbegins the months-long process of creating and installing a new mediacenter at Maxfield Magnet School of Academic Excellence. The workculminates with an unveiling ceremony at the school during NationalVolunteer Week, April 19-25. Target and Heart of America are partnersin a national campaign to renovate school libraries.
A pro bonoTarget Property Development team will be directly involved in creatingthe new library space, along with Target Volunteers who will completefinal installations in April. The school will receive a donation of2,000 new books and each student will receive 7 books for his or herhome library.
In addition, two schools - University Academiesfor Boys and Girls at North End Elementary School and JacksonPreparatory Magnet School - also were considered for this project. Eachwill receive a donation from Heart of America and Target of 2,000 booksfor their media center collections.
A celebration to unveil therenovated media center with Maxfield Magnet School students and theirfamilies is planned for the week of April 19-25. More information onthat event will be provided in April.
Noteto reporters: Principal Belinda Green is available at Maxfield until 7p.m. Monday night, 651-293-8680. To reach her after 7 p.m., contactBrett Johnson at the cell phone number above.
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