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David Assad, Vice-principal of the Letourneau Elementary School, was recognized with a Massachusetts Walking All Star Award at the first Safe Routes to School Awards Ceremony on June 29, 2016. The event was held in the State House and included MassDOT Chief Strategy Officer, Scott Boswoth, City of Beverly Mayor, Michael Cahill, and Lieutenant Governor, Karyn Polito, among the speakers. According to their Facebook page, "The event recognized all of our partner schools, parent champions, safety officers, school officials, and everyone else who has dedicated themselves to educating and encouraging the students across Massachusetts to walk and bike to school safely. It's been a great school year. Can't wait for the next one." In addition to the Walking All Star Award given to the Letourneau Elementary School, The New Bedford Public Schools received a Measurable Impact Award, ant the Leroy Wood School in Fairhaven received a Biking All-Star Award. For more information about the award and the walking school bus program at Letourneau, contact David Assad at 508-676-2170 or Marcia Picard at 774-319-0107. (Photos courtesy of MassDOT) | ||
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(Top row) Scott Bosworth, Chief Strategy Officer for MassDOT, welcomes those recognized for the 2016 Safe Routes to School Awards presented at the State House where David Assad of the Letourneau Elementary School in Fall River was recognized. (Middle row, left) Mass Safe Routes to School Coordinator Erin Reed, Scott Bosworth, and Representatives Carole Fiola and Paul Schmid were among those attending the ceremony. (Middle row, center) Rep. Schmid and Senator Michael Rodrigues stand with David's wife, Debra, who is a computer teacher at the Doran Community School which also has a walking school bus. (Middle row, right) Erin and Scott stand with Jeff Tatro, Transportation Director for the New Bedford Public Schools, and Kim Ferreira from Mass in Motion New Bedford who were also recognized. (Bottom row) Children gather with David at a street corner within the Maple Gardens Family Development before they walk the mile-long route to the Letourneau Elementary School each morning. |
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