Monday, May 7, 2018
Educators at East Aurora School District kick off the school year with Mayor Irvin
THERE IS LIFE-TRANSFORMING TEACHING HAPPENING HERE : May 7 - 11 is National Teacher Appreciation Week. We salute all of our teachers and educators in Aurora for their tireless efforts to educate and empower our children. Mayor Irvin has visited more than 30 schools where he has met some of the most dedicated and motivated teachers. On Sunday, May 6, Mayor Irvin received a Doctor of Humane Letters from Aurora University. During his acceptance speech, the mayor thanked the educators who believed in him - from elementary school through law school - and made it possible for him to achieve his dreams.

As the National PTA reminds us: Teachers give us so much. A boost of confidence when we really need one. Extra help when we’re having trouble. A welcoming presence when everything else seems out of control. And though we know we can’t ever thank them enough, we can take a moment during National Teacher Appreciation Week to share our appreciation for the amazing educators in our lives.

Shout-out your favorite educator on the City of Aurora's Facebook page: click here .
The following calendar events are highlights of Mayor Irvin's schedule for the week:

Monday, May 7, 2018
  • 3 p.m.  Meeting with State Comptroller Susana Mendoza
  • 4 p.m. Meeting with Electronics Recycling Planning Team

Tuesday, May 8, 2018
  • 10 a.m. - Meeting with Executives of Fox Valley Park District
  • 12:30 p.m. - Invest Aurora Board Meeting
  • 1 p.m. - Aurora featured on Windy City Live on ABC 7 Chicago
  • 4 p.m. - Kane County Stormwater Committee
  • 5:30 p.m. – Meeting with Dr. Khawaja
  • 6 p.m. – City Council Meeting - City Hall, 44 E. Downer Pl.*

Wednesday, May 9, 2018

Thursday, May 10, 2018
  • 9 a.m. – Visit to Waldo Middle School
  • 10:30 a.m. - Reading with Students at Two Rivers Head Start
  • 12 p.m. – Development Division Update Meeting
  • 1 p.m. – Finance Department Update Meeting
  • 2 p.m. - Tour the Marklund Hyde Center
  • 4 p.m. – Ribbon Cutting Pure Skin Solutions, 26 S. Stolp Ave.*

Friday, May 11, 2018
  • 8:30 a.m. – 24th Annual Sports Festival at Phillips Park*
  • 10 a.m. – Legal Department Update 

*Open for public attendance
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