Clean Air Awareness Celebration

Monday, May 1, 2017
​4:15-5:45 p.m.
Central Library Auditorium
1015 N Quincy St, Arlington, VA 22201

Why Talk about Clean Air?

Arlington gets an "F" for its air quality from the American Lung Association.
  • ​Children are harmed more by pollution than adults.
  • Asthma rates among Arlington Public School children have increased in recent years at a faster pace than the APS population has increased.
  • ​With 25,000 students in APS, Arlington families can play a significant role in improving our air quality and supporting children's health.

A 2016 survey by Arlingtonians for a Clean Environment found that vehicle idling was a significant concern among Arlington parents.

Learn - Share - Engage


The Environmental Health & Asthma Subcommittee (EHAS) of the APS School Health Advisory Board (SHAB) is pleased to lead the Arlington community in a celebration of Clean Air Awareness Month. 

We are organizing a Clean Air Challenge for APS students to create Public Service Announcements that encourage people to take steps toward cleaner air.

On May 1, the first day of Clean Air Awareness Month and Allergy & Asthma Awareness Month, we are holding an event to
  • recognize the Clean Air Challenge participants & showcase some of their work
  • provide education and inspiration on the topic of clean air and children's health
  • connect community members for further collaboration 
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Join us to learn, share and engage in the hopes of creating a world in which we can all breathe easier.
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RSVPs are not necessary, but if you are on Facebook, please do indicate if you plan to come, and please share the event! 
https://www.facebook.com/events/408662482818251/ or for easy sharing: bit.ly/ArlingtonCleanAirEvent

Event Agenda

​Subject to change
4:15: Doors open
View PSAs, meet exhibitors, learn how to get involved in local health and environmental initiatives. Young children can color/craft or listen to the story, I Have Asthma, What Does That Mean? read by librarian Mariela Aguilar

4:30: Welcoming remarks by Environmental Health and Asthma Subcommittee co-chairs Jessica Haney and Amy Thomas

4:35: Remarks by experts on health and the environment including School Health's Dr. Sam Stebbins, Arlington Transportation Partners' Elizabeth Denton, Elenor Hodges of Arlingtonians for a Clean Environment, Levi Novey of the Superintendent's Advisory Committee on Sustainability, School Board member Dr. Barbara Kanninen, and Arlington County Board member Katie Cristol

4:55: Movement Break
5:00: Recognition of students who participated in Clean Air Challenge with Superintendent Dr. Patrick Murphy

5:15: Movement Break
5:20: Closing remarks and screening of student PSA videos followed by door prizes and informal discussion & networking.

Children may color/craft or enjoy a special storytelling event of The Dragon of Nerudan - Puff Puff Wheeze Spark! dramatized by the author, Jennifer Viau

5:45: Event ends

Event Organizer
This event is a project of the Environmental Health & Asthma Subcommittee (EHAS) of the APS School Health Advisory Board (SHAB).

Partners

EHAS appreciates the support of our partners: ​
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Media partner:
MindfulHealthyLife.com

​To inquire about being a partner, please email arlingtoncleanair@
​gmail.com

RELATED ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & ASTHMA SUBCOMMITTEE LINKS:​


RECAP OF MAY 1, 2017 CLEAN AIR EVENT

ARCHIVAL 
CLEAN AIR AWARENESS MONTH EVENT
MAY 1, 2017 AT ARLINGTON CENTRAL LIBRARY

CLEAN AIR CHALLENGE 
CREATive PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTs

CLEAN AIR RESOURCES
LINKS, ARTICLES & IDEAS FOR YOUR CREATIVE PSA
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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & ASTHMA SUBCOMMITTEE (EHAS) MAIN PAGE

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