Media Advisory: Summer Kick-Off and STEM Festival Planned for Saturday

Eastside Memorial High SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ and Vertical Team highlights summer camps, STEM programs, robotics and more

AUSTIN, Texas—SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ ISD’s Eastside Memorial High SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ vertical team invites its community for a fun festival of live music and entertainment, while showcasing its STEM programming.

Who: Eastside Memorial High SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, Martin Middle SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, Allison Elementary SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, Brooke Elementary SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, Govalle Elementary SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, Metz Elementary SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, Ortega Elementary SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ and Zavala Elementary SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ present this festival for the Eastside Community. The event is sponsored by Anthem Benefits Group, SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Community College, AISD, SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Voices for Education and Youth, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Texas, El Mundo, Greater Texas Federal Credit Union, SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½/Travis County Health & Human Services Department, SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Parks and Recreation, H-E-B, IBC Bank, La Voz, Seton Healthcare Family, Skillpoint Alliance, Sylvan Learning, The University of Texas at SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, and Valdez Remodeling and Restoration.

What: A STEM festival includes a planetarium, live animals and reptiles; science and robotics demonstrations; and gardening and green living information. Health resources will also be available, including physicals, health screenings, immunizations, health insurance assistance and zumba and CPR demonstrations. Children’s activities include a climbing wall, kickball tournament, kiddie train, free books, a bike rodeo, summer camp registration and arts and crafts. Attendees will get the chance to win gift cards and prizes through a raffle.

When: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.Saturday,May 10

Where: Eastside Memorial High SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, 1012 Arthur Stiles Road

For more information, please contact the Department of Community Relations and Community Engagement at 414-2414.