Mount Joy PS Celebrates World Down Syndrome Day with Lots of Socks

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3/18/2019

In honour of World Down Syndrome Day, students at Mount Joy PS will be holding a Lots of Socks event to raise awareness of Down syndrome.

Students will provide those attending with new mismatched socks purchased with funds from an Ignite Technology Grant and will also be educating attendees about Down syndrome. Attendees will also have the opportunity to explore a sensory room and indoor playground.

Where:

Cornell Community Centre

3201 Bur Oak Ave, Markham, ON

When:

March 21, 2019

10:30 a.m. – 1:45 p.m.

*Please note socks will be handed out between 10:30 and 11:30 a.m.

Why:

To celebrate World Down Syndrome Day and to raise awareness of Down syndrome.

Who:

Students and staff of Mount Joy PS and community members.

For more information contact:

Dale Brusselers

Corporate Communications

905-727-0022 Ext 2521

Dale.brusselers@yrdsb.ca

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