Parents:Don't forget to register ;14th annual Mayor’s Back To School Fair

With summer ending soon, students and parents can get ready for school at the 14th annual Mayor’s Back To School Fair, presented by WalMart and Sam’s Club, on Thursday, August 5, from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., at the Automobile and Centennial Buildings at Fair Park (3929 Grand Ave., Dallas, TX 75210). For additional details, please visit the mayorsbacktoschoolfair.com or call 3-1-1.








“The Back To School Fair is a one-stop shop for all education essentials, the Mayor’s Back To School Fair will provide school supplies to students who meet specific eligibility requirements and the latest information on education, health and social services for parents and children. Other highlights include musical entertainment, kids activities, games and interactive demos and booths.



Families are strongly encouraged to pre-register by mail or in person now through July 31st to guarantee receipt of school supplies the day of the Fair, to avoid standing in long lines and to have more time to take advantage of the Fair’s array of services and activities. Students who sign up and qualify for school supplies at the July 30—31 pre-registration events will receive a Dallas Cowboys/University of Phoenix backpack while supplies last. (See attached pre-registration schedule for locations and times.)



IMPORTANT NOTE: Although the Fair’s activities and services are free and open to anyone, the free school supplies are available only to public-school students ages 5-18 who reside in the City of Dallas or attend Dallas ISD schools and meet the 2010 Federal Poverty Income guidelines.



To qualify, families must bring a photo ID, proof of residency and proof of income to pre-registration events and/or the Fair. Picture ID includes state driver’s license, state identification card, military identification card, or foreign consulate-issued identification (i.e. Matricula Consular). City of Dallas proof of residency includes June, July or August 2010 utility bill (electricity, water, phone or gas) showing applicant name and current address or letter from landlord or apartment management company, on company letterhead, indicating proof of residency during June, July or August 2010.



Proof of Income may be verified using paycheck stubs from June, July or August 2010 or a letter dated in June, July or August 2010 on agency or company letterhead from an employer, welfare office, caseworker, or Social Security Administration Office indicating annual income and signed by an agent of the company or agency. Letter must include contact phone number for verification.







Hope to see you there!















Thank you,







Amanda C. Sanchez



Office of the Mayor



City of Dallas



1500 Marilla St., 5EN



Dallas, Texas 75201