French Elementary School   

MEDIA ADVISORY
FOR SEPTEMBER 17, 2003

LOCAL CONTACT:             Bob Kochtitzky            
                                                601- 969-2902
                                                bob@mississippi2020.org

                                               Melanie Dickersbach
                                                601-924-6071
                                                Melanie@mississippi2020.org
                                 
NATIONAL CONTACT:     Beth George, 212/245-0510,
                                                bgeorge@promediacomm.com

Local School Receives National Environmental Award

WHAT:      French Elementary School is receiving a national award for its outstanding environmental work.  The school is one of more than a dozen schools that are receiving awards as part of the national launch of the Green Flag Program. The student-driven Green Flag Program will award French for completing the first level of the program, and will hold an award ceremony featuring students, teachers, local leaders. 

WHO:      Elected Officials and School Officials
                 Gloria Love-Office of Environmental Justice-EPA Region 4: Atlanta
                 Bob Kochtitzky- Environmental Education Director Mississippi 20/20 Network   

WHEN & WHERE:        11:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 17th
                                          French Elementary School
                                          3111 Joel Avenue
                                          Jackson, MS 39209

DIRECTIONS:    Take Fortification west to Boling St.  Right on Boling street.  Left on Wear.  Continue on wear until you see the French Elementary campus in three blocks, where you will hit Joel Ave.

VISUALS:      Great visuals – excited students will receive colorful Green Flag for their work.