If you have not heard yet, Scruggs Elementary School (4611 S. Grand Blvd.) is on the chopping block as another school in our neighborhood to close. There is a March for Education this Saturday, March 7, 2009 in support of saving our schools that will begin at Shepard School (3405 Wisconsin) and will end at Cleveland High School (4352 Louisiana). See the press release here or scroll down for more information.

WHERE:  BEGIN AT SHEPARD SCHOOL (3405 WISCONSIN), MARCH TO MONROE, MARCH TO CARNAHAN, MARCH TO MERAMEC, MARCH AND END AT CLEVELAND HIGH (4352 LOUISIANA)  (Some folks will drive or ride bikes).

*  At Shepard (closing) we would have a graphic “CLOSED FOR CHILDREN” SIGN ON THE DOORS AND FOLKS KEEPING US OUT, numbers presented graphically to represent the number of children denied education at this school, the number of students (approx.) who have attended over the 100+ years, architectural information, historical information, etc. (about 20-25 minutes).

*  At Monroe (recommended to stay open) we would show the numbers of students who could be served in the 2009-10 school year, the number of students (approx.) who have attended over the years (closed 17 years & reopened).

*  At Carnahan (recommended to stay open) we could celebrate the great things happening there.

*  At Meramec (recommended to stay open) we would celebrate keeping it open with the history presented.

* At Cleveland the Alliance to Save Cleveland could talk about the prospects and the need to support re-opening.

PETITIONS WILL BE SIGNED AND PHOTOS TAKEN TO PRESENT TO THE SAB AND SUPERINTENDENT.

WHY: THE SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD WILL TAKE UP THE SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATIONS ON THURSDAY, MARCH 12, SO THIS IS OUR OPPORTUNITY TO ADVOCATE TOGETHER FOR OUR SCHOOLS.

WHO: Parents, children, staff, residents and those who care about future.