SouthBay Transport Sponsors Kennedy Gardens Pizza Parties

​On September 29, 2017 SouthBay Transport visited Kennedy Gardens Elementary School in Calexico, CA. Kennedy Gardens is located in a neighborhood where approximately 35% of its residents are under the poverty levels. The elementary school hosts a monthly assembly in which awards are presented to the students. During this day the two classes with the highest attendance rates also receive an award. As an incentive both classes receive a pizza party. This enticement is used to encourage students to be present in school. The Dispatch Operations Managers, Adrian Otero had the opportunity to speak to the children about why it is critical to go to school. Attendance in school is very important because students are more likely to do well if they attend school consistently. The higher the attendance the better the students can work to build their skills along with classmates and teachers. SouthBay Transport believes it is very important to encourage students to have high attendance because their generation is the future. SouthBay Transport looks forward to working further with the community of Calexico for events like this especially with Kennedy Gardens Elementary. 

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