Commissioner Heyman joined her staff in distributing these backpacks to the selected students that will be attending elementary schools within District 4 prior to the commencement of the 2009-10 school year.  Recipients were selected through a random raffle Commissioner Heyman held through each school. Participating schools included: Aventura Charter School (ACES), Aventura Waterways K-8 Center, David Lawrence Jr. K-8, Sabal Palm Elementary, Greynolds Park Elementary, OJUS Elementary, Ruth K. Broad - BHI K-8, Sunny Isles Beach K-8 Center, Treasure Island Elementary, VAB Highland Oaks Elementary, BTAY Day School, St. Lawrence, Church by the Sea, and Fulford Church.

This latest event is part of Commissioner Heyman's ongoing effort to reach out to children and families in District 4 "bringing government closer to the people".  Other events the Commissioner participates in that involve children and families include:  Reading to children at local libraries and schools; a holiday turkey and bike give-away; sponsoring local field trips to Fairchild Tropical Garden and an annual book collection and distribution event, among others.

Commissioner Sally A. Heyman with Kevin Melendez, Office Depot Store Manager.	Commissioner Sally A. Heyman with school supplies she provided to students in her district.